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Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre

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Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dongola, IL
  • Place, Dongola Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dongola Public Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullin City Hall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre

This cozy and inviting cabin offers you a relaxing, serene, and tranquil setting. Inside you will enjoy a charming and comfortable, well-kept cabin with all the amenities that you need. During your stay you will see nature at its finest. Enjoy a drink on the large deck overlooking the picturesque landscape as well as the lake. If you enjoy fishing then this stocked lake is the place for you. Feel free to fish on the bank or the dock. This cabin is part of the original homestead that was established in 1855 by Valentine Kimber. It is located less than 10 minutes from interstate 57 and local winery trails.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Dongola

Located in Dongola, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Lincoln Heritage Winery and StarView Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
Dongola, IL

What's nearby

  • Dongola Lake - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Dongola Public Library - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ullin City Hall - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Anna City Park - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Union County Hospital - 19 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Cairo, IL (CIR-Cairo Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Garage - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Jims - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hoggy Bottom Boys - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Fish Lagoon Bar And Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hoggy's Southern Style - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Dongola Lake, Dongola Public Library and Shawnee National Forest. Ullin City Hall and Limekin Springs Trail Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

carlton h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay great hospitality, everything we needed was addressed. We would highly recommend staying there. Great location
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful solid cabin. Great books on the history of the area. Truly enjoyed are restful stay! I just wish it was warmer, so we could have enjoyed the amazing stars at night and just the beauty of the area. We would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised, very clean and beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place so peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carlton h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great, everything was great for what we were there for. Already booked again for November.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grate place beautiful peaceful and quiet love the little nesting birds on the front porch can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
So Clean, Comfy and Serene!! Worth the drive for solitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Will stay again. Nice place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin!

Great location! Perfect for our small group!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We were visiting the wine trail and used this property as a stopping point for the night. Great little get away!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Super peaceful and CLEAN! Great place for my wife and I to relax, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had a great stay at this property and were amazed at the abundance of wildlife around us. The cabin was very clean and the amenities were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend fishing trip

Great place to get away for the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Beautiful, peaceful location. The house made you feel like you were at home. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful

A well-kept property located in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Definitely a place we would return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

2nd time staying here Suzzie is a great host goes out of her way to make sure you’re happy the coffee pot went out the day after we got there didn’t look very old told her about it and that it wasn’t a big deal we just boiled some water and poured it t the filter about a half hour later she showed up with another one looking forward to our next trip there so peaceful relaxing and quiet can’t wait
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly nice!

Second visit- I love this house and the location. So welcoming, very clean, and has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely respite

It was a tranquil setting and a great place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and time

This is the second time I have stay here. Both of my stays didn’t disappoint me in any way. Very nice accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The accommodations were nice, clean, quiet, and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cabin in the Woods

What a cute property that is nicely furnished and very comfortable. Suzie was a great host and we’d definitely book this place again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The setting is nice no close neighbors very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Our stay was wonderful. The cabin was beautiful and clean. It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Relaxing

Cute cabin, just as the website stated. The property was lovely and quiet . We enjoyed our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

We had a great stay at the cabin for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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