Hidden in a Private Wooded Area

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A brick house with a covered porch, a stone pathway, and a garden bed.
A sunlit room with a glass-top coffee table, a beige sofa, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and modern appliances.
A view from a window overlooking a well-maintained garden with a variety of trees and a lawn.
A traditional living room with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Place, Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Railroaders Memorial
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Guest Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bath 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Suite Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hidden in a Private Wooded Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Hidden in a Private Wooded Area pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden in a Private Wooded Area located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Illinois University and Railroaders Memorial. SIH Medical Group and Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Hospital Carbondale are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Hidden in a Private Wooded Area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay!

Very clean and beautifully decorated house. Well maintained property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great. Lots of space and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful! Fancy coffee, golf cart to get to the various activities, and great communication with the host. There were a few issues we encountered, but Betsy quickly took care of them. She responded quickly and, if needed, staff were here to fix any issues. Beautiful pool, great pond with paddle boards and paddle boats that my kids spent hours on. Tennis court and even a new game room for when it rained! Will definitely come back. Also, beds were comfy, showers are massive, and the bath tubs are so relaxing! If you have a big family like we do, bring your own skillet because the one here is tiny
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful repeat experience. We will be back in the spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great repeat visit

Love this primarily one level house. Gorgeous grounds, covered car parking. Plenty of space and bathrooms for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home! Immaculately decorated and tucked away. Simply lovely with lots of room for the four couples that went on this trip. Close to Murphysboro and Carbondale and all the things to do: wineries, breweries, etc. Bonus: Everyone got their own bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Vanessa

Wonderful location to meet with friends for a three day weekend. The pool, lake and fireplace are were great. Definitely would Vrbo this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

European Charm

Beautiful high end furnishings throughout. Loved the sunporch in the back of the house. Close to the wineries and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, quiet locale Carbondale

Our family arrived to a beautifully decorated house after a long day of travel. They were able to relax and decompress in this great location just west of Carbondale. We had easy access to shopping, restaurants and recreation areas Park
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

We absolutely loved this property. We were in Carbondale with family celebrating a birthday, college graduation, and Christmas. This place was perfect for entertaining family and friends. Communication with the owner was excellent. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven in the Woods

This beautiful, well appointed house, on a large, beautifully landscaped acreage, is the best VRBO stay we’ve experienced. It is located in a very nice, quiet neighborhood convenient to Carbondale and Southern Illinois. I will visit here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Group Girls Weekend

This home was amazing, comfortable, had many amenities, and was fun to stay at. There were 7 of us and had a great time. High end appliances and very comfortable beds and pillows. We highly recommend this home!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were excellent. Had small pet and management was accommodating, no problems. The property was very well stocked with all necessary kitchen utensils and cleaning supplies, towels both kitchen and bath rooms. All was very clean. Booking was easy and property management was friendly and responsive. I will do this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday celebration / Girls weekend

House was perfect. Enjoyed the pool, paddle boats, hot tub and house. Was a great place to chill. 🌞
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than we had hoped. Everything worked perfectly and the property inside and out is beautiful. It was ladies time away from care giving and we were able to relax and rest. We loved the sun room and had hours of conversation there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Will book again! Pictures are accurate, but place is even grander in person. Lots of extra offerings and nice touches. Exit plan was easy too, didn’t ask for too much done at check out. Great house for couples with all the nice bathrooms. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Third time staying in Pine Manor

This is the third year in a row we’ve stayed in one of the properties in Pine Manor. Each time we’ve stayed in a different house and each time it’s been 5 stars! The houses are so well maintained, clean, and the communication with the staff is always excellent. We love the beauty of Carbondale and Murphysboro. Great restaurants, wineries, Gian City, Shawnee National Forest, SIU, and friendly people. I highly recommend this house and any of the others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This weekend we had a short family vacation with our grown children. We spent the weekend hiking at Little Grand Canyon and Giant City and just spent time together at the house cooking together and enjoying the resort pool. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a fun weekend. It was quiet and private, but still close to shopping (Walmart is only a mile away). We will remember this place for future family trips. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Overall very good. Only disappointment was the pool area was a little rundown and internet was somewhat unstable but landlord sought to remedy and even offered another home as replacement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

The house was very clean and had everything needed for the long weekend! Access to the pool and lake is a great benefit. Betsy was very helpful when I had to call her late at night for a door entry issue; she was very polite receiving a late call and got the issue taken care of right away. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Oasis

This house surprisingly accommodated three couples and a couple of teenagers very comfortably. We all took advantage of fishing, paddle boats, swimming, and tennis which are all just a short walk away through this private neighborhood. We enjoyed the bonus hot tub and grilling in a very quiet and private, wooded setting. We would definitely do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will definitely return!

If you are using GPS to get there, use google maps. It was the only map that was accurate. Everything about our stay was wonderful. Spacious, clean and lots to do. You absolutely cannot go wrong, here. We have family in the area and traditionally stay in a hotel. This was so much better! We will definitely be returning the next time we visit the area. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Notch Accommodations!

We stayed at this home for our daughter’s graduation from SIU with family. The house is fabulous and everyone commented it was a wonderful place to stay. Only 8 mins to SIU campus, but out of the rush of all the traffic that was in town. The mattresses were super comfortable! While we didn’t use the pool or pond, we certainly would have if we had more free time. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

This was part of a larger family weekend and this house was lovely. All systems are in place to make sure everything is set up, clean and beautiful before arrival; the system works very well. Kitchen top of the line, coffee amazing. Pine Manor itself has things family can do or just walk, beyond activities in Carbondale..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023