Hilltop Retreat 2: Spacious, pond-front home for 12 near wine trail!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Murphysboro, IL

Lake Murphysboro State Park12 min drive
Southern Illinois University19 min drive
Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead23 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Our second listing for Hilltop Retreat, this two-level home provides the space and seclusion a group of 12 could use to get away from the hustle of everyday life. Located next to the Shawnee National Forest, and right at the beginning of the Shawnee Wine Trail, this home has a lot to offer. Take in the scenery of the private pond on the upper porch deck, or enjoy a fire in the evenings around the large firepit. Plenty of games are provided in the game/movie theater room as well!

For even larger groups, consider renting the house next door and share the seclusion! Find it on this site, "Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!" or send a message for further information! Plenty of parking is available for multiple cars and/or boats.

Wi-Fi is now available at this home! T-mobile is the carrier, and the username/password details are printed out inside the home. DVD's are also provided for your enjoyment.

Property manager

Ashley Youngberg

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Murphysboro

Located in Murphysboro, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River, while General John A. Logan Museum and African American Museum of Southern Illinois are cultural highlights.

Murphysboro, IL

What's nearby

Lake Murphysboro State Park - 12 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 19 min drive
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 19 min drive
Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead - 23 min drive
Giant City State Park - 38 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 19 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
Corner Tavern - 11 min drive
Hardee's - 9 min drive
Midland Inn - 12 min drive
Dairy Queen - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Retreat 2: Spacious, pond-front home for 12 near wine trail! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

14 Apr 2024

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

Spring Break

Wonderful location couldn’t be happier.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukas C.

2 Nov 2023

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

Great secluded location

We stayed there with 7 other friends for Homecoming and we loved every bit of our stay. The cabin I clean, spacious, and welcoming. The location is secluded and quiet which is nice to relax on the deck or around a campfire after a long day. It’s just far enough out of town where you have peace of mind but still super close to Murphysboro and close to Carbondale for a quick drive into town. Also located at the beginning of the wine trail. Comes with some games in the basement and tons of firewood is provided with your stay. You can also relax by fishing in the pond adjacent to the cabin. Overall I can’t think of anything negative to say about the owner and the cabin. One of my favorite place ever! We are definitely going to get it again next year for Homecoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

20 Oct 2023

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

Excellent

Great accomodations.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luella C.

16 Oct 2023

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

Christmas getaway

Neat lil house went to hike lil grand canyon trail

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

18 Sept 2023

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

Great Home Base for a Busy Visit to the Area

We had a great time with family on a busy weekend visit to the area. The home was well suited for a family to play and talk but then spread out during quiet time. The kitchen was well equipped and the home was very tidy. It's outside of town but not too far outside.Two thumbs up!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023