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Everwood Cottage ^ Trees, Birds, and Quiet! Military Friendly

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Private kitchen
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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Shiloh, IL
  • Place, Shiloh Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwestern Illinois College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Scott Air Force Base
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Everwood Cottage ^ Trees, Birds, and Quiet! Military Friendly

Located on a peaceful 8-acre estate, Everwood Cottage is a 700 square foot escape from close-quarters living. This studio space has 1 Queen bed and a Queen-size sofa sleeper, plus a full kitchen, bathroom, and washer/dryer.

The outdoor space is a major highlight! Your own English garden wall surrounds the green space with room to stretch out or sit around the fire-pit and watch for squirrels, deer, owls, foxes, or maybe even a woodpecker!
Puppies are welcome!

TDY Military: We can provide a receipt for DTS.
FEMA Code: IL5753. Certified for federal travelers

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No RVs, trailers, or large trucks. There is no where to turn them around and they bottom out on one spot in the drive way.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2746624vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Shiloh

Located in Shiloh, this cottage is in a rural area. Labor and Industry Museum and St. Clair County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Clair Bowl and The Orchards Golf Course. The Edge and The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Shiloh, IL

What's nearby

  • Shiloh Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Southwestern Illinois College - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Scott Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • O'Fallon Family Sports Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • St. Claire Square Mall - 9 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • College Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 25 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Everwood Cottage ^ Trees, Birds, and Quiet! Military Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Everwood Cottage ^ Trees, Birds, and Quiet! Military Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Everwood Cottage ^ Trees, Birds, and Quiet! Military Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Everwood Cottage ^ Trees, Birds, and Quiet! Military Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Everwood Cottage ^ Trees, Birds, and Quiet! Military Friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Shiloh Dog Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Southwestern Illinois College. HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Clayton Valet are also within 6 miles (10 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. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Terre J.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
It is a convenient location….be aware it’s a bit difficult to find (my GPS couldn’t).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Chihuahua enjoyed his stay with us. The yard is enclosed which made him feel safe and made it easy for us too. The laundry room was convenient and the kitchen had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
thank you for the five stars, Alvin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was an absolute delight!!! Perfect for my husband and me, and our dog!!!! Very beautifully appointed!!! The host was amazing!! Wonderful communication!!! I would sooo recommend the cottage, and we hope to stay there again in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An outstanding place to stay, perfect for me and my dog for over a week. Clean, quiet, and relaxing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson S.

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

Great Location

Perfect place! Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review Alyson! Glad you could stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great stay

Like home get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks for the 5 ⭐️ review! So glad it worked out for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is a very nice and quiet place to stay for our short vacation. It had everything we wanted and the washer and dryer came in handy. It was a perfect place to bring our dog with for his first trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rea K.

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

Great weekend at the cottage

We had an absolutely lovely weekend at the cottage in Shiloh. The location was perfect for all of our needs, and we loved the comfortable space. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arik W.

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

Great

Great place. Beats any hotel!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis P.

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

Best place ever

The place was beautiful the surrounding was absolutely gorgeous and peaceful it was super clean and the owners were very accommodating we had a great time hope to return
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara Michael M.

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

Another great trip to Shiloh!

It is peaceful and quiet; cozy, and pretty well equipped to handle our cooking needs. The location is perfect for visiting family in the area. We will definitely stay in Everwood Cottage again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thanks Sara! So glad y'all stayed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect Little Weekend Cottage

The cottage was great. Very clean and great amenities. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel W.

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

Nice place

Great for us and the dog.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Another FAB Stay

The cottage gets better and better each visit!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

IL trip

We were very happy with our accommodations. Nice/clean place and a nice fenced in yard for our dog. We would definitely stay here again when traveling to this area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5 ⭐️ review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Great property, great hosts

We had an event to attend in the area and were lucky enough to find this gem. This cute, pet friendly property with a fenced in yard was perfect for us, and allowed us to bring our dog with us for our long weekend trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie W.

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

Perfect Low Key Place

Everything was perfect with our stay. Was perfect for or dogs, one of who can struggle with being overwhelmed. Place had everything you could possibly need and will definitely try to stay here again if we’re looking for something in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Spring Break Stay

Came to visit the area for my boyfriend’s spring break. This cottage was beautiful! And clean. Me and him had a great time and enjoyed the place. The hosts were super helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thank you Alexis! It was great to have you both!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Everwood Cottage

This place is adorable!! Very peaceful, I loved the big window looking out over the back yard! Plenty of space, but it was just me visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2024
Thank you Nicole! Really appreciate this 5-star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Diamond in the Rough

Absolutely outstanding cottage in an absolutely perfect location. The hosts are the best and very accomodating on all counts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

PCS Stay

We stayed here for a few weeks while waiting to move into our house after moving from out of town. Fantastic experience, great cottage. Hosts were very easy to work with and helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thanks Tom! Made our day with this review! Glad you had a great experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Wonderful Place!

The dogs and I enjoyed our stay in Shiloh! The cottage was cozy and adorable! The fenced in yard was great for the playing fetch with dogs! We enjoyed walking through nearby neighborhoods and enjoying Christmas lights! Will definitely come back for a stay when working in Illinois!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
So glad you stayed! Thanks for the awesome review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Great time

Enjoyable stay. Great area and close to family members helping to make commute just minutes away. The house was very nice and clean. 👍🏾
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryson F.

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

Most practical Stay we’ve had

This was the cutest little cottage that had everything we needed. We like to cook at home and we’ve never had all the things needed when staying other places but everything we needed was available and amazing! Our pup had a great time in the yard also.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks for the awesome review! It makes our day to read that y'all were comfortable and enjoyed the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Great place to stay near McKendree Univ. Kitchen was better equipped than some house VRBO’a we have stayed in. Beautifully decorated and exactly as the pictures show. We will be back! Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alex Smith

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I like to work puzzles. I grew up on a Christmas Tree farm in Texas. I’ve flown 10 types of aircraft. My wife is a rockstar. I love my country and our liberty. My first pet was a rabbit. I don’t like olives, but love olive oil.

Why they chose this property

This cottage was a pool house about 35yrs ago! The pool was filled in decades ago and the pool house was abandoned. We bought the property in 2021 and resurrected it to be a cool cottage in the woods with a fun outdoor space. It has been a passion project for us, so we hope you enjoy it!

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