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Cottage on Grand

Cottage in Carterville with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Carterville, IL
  • Place, John A. Logan College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Crab Orchard Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cottage on Grand

Welcome to the Cottage On Grand! Take a 3 minute drive to Walker’s Bluff Casino & Resort, or a short bike ride to the local ice cream shop, bakery & antique shop. Southern Illinois University is 7 miles west of the property. Also located nearby are other local vineyards, incredible hiking, and Crab Orchard Lake. If you’d rather stay in, you’ll enjoy the fenced back yard & patio for al fresco dining. Air mattress is available upon request. Linens, towels & body wash all provided.

The space
One bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has two twins. The master has a 32" Roku TV. The comfortable living room also has a 50" Roku with the Roku channel and Netflix.

Guest access
There is a dry basement that guests have access too

Other things to note
Bicycles are available and are stored on the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carterville

Carterville is home to this cottage. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and Williamson County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Railroaders Memorial and Tower Square Plaza. The Science Center and Williamson County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Carterville, IL

What's nearby

  • John A. Logan College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Crab Orchard Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cannon Park Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 14 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 14 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Country Cupboard - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Primo's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Grand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Grand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Grand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Grand located?

Situated in Carterville, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crab Orchard Golf Club and Cannon Park Dog Park. John A. Logan College is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a quaint little place. Everything was clean and cozy. A nice getaway from the typical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

It was good exactly as listed

We stayed 2 nights it’s close to many things and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great stay!

Such a cute quaint house! Host is super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

A Grand Stay

Property was centrally located to the great outdoors, Lakes, Forests, as well as SIU. Host was extremely responsive and the property was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory M.

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

Good

Nice enough place. Small bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J.

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

Great place to stay.

Efficient and timely responses to any questions or concerns. Clean, relaxing and homey feel to the home. Good location seems like a safe neighborhood. Host was kind and cleaned snow off of porch and car. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie L.

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

Comfortable and good location

Comfortable with 2 beds upstairs and 1 in the basement. Easy to get to between Marion and Carbondale. Host was easy to contact and fast to respond to questions before we arrived. No issues while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Martha D.

Disliked: Location

Okay

The kitchen needs updates, but was stocked. Located on busy street, so the smaller bedroom was noisy all night with traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was older but clean on the inside, the exterior needed some tender loving careThe one bedroom is in the basement, and the listing was a little vague about that, but it worked out for what we were doing.We were on a fishing trip and had two boats and trucks, whitch made the parking a little tricky, but we managed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean and Trent was amazing to communicate with and was very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cozy and comfortable.Very clean.Trent was easy to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute, well furnished house, nice host, but didn’t realize a needed bedroom was in unfinished basement!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was seamless. Will stay here every time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In town for a family reunion. Was a nice place to have as a landing point
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

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

Short Stay at Cottage on Grand

I stayed at Cottage on Grand with my sister and three children. We checked in late Wednesday night and left Friday morning. The home was clean, and the neighborhood was quiet. The host was responsive to messages. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy J.

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

Comfy cottage

This was a nice spot to stay while visiting family nearby. It was easy to check in and out, clean, and there were plenty of extras provided (blankets, towels, snacks/coffee, and an info book about the area). The host was very helpful when I needed something! Recommended spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Home away from Home!

My daughter and I stayed 3 nights and loved Trent’s rental. The beds were quite comfy as well as the living room furniture. There are many thoughtful amenities available and it is tastefully decorated. Be aware however that there is not a washer and dryer. Wasn’t an issue for us though. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

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

Short stay

The cottage is very cute! We are very mold sensitive and since this is an old house, it is not suitable for those with sensitivities. The air fresheners were very strong to mask the musty smell. Otherwise the cottage is cute and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Perfect house for visiting SIU

The Cottage on Grand was the perfect house for us, as we came to SIU for our daughter’s birthday. The house was clean. Check in was easy. The host was available to answer any questions. The house itself was a nice size, and even had K-cups for my morning coffee! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice Cottage

We enjoyed our stay in the cottage on Grand. We were not sure about the area in the basement where the 3rd bedroom was set up, so we only used the rooms on the main floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

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

Great Stay great location

We enjoyed our time at the Cottage on Grand. The beds were comfortable and the living area was welcoming and cozy too. The location was perfect. We were able to walk to the local bakery and enjoyed the quick drive to Carbondale.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri J.

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

Comfortable inviting home.

Home was very clean and decorated nicely. Large kitchen and comfortable beds. Host was very kind and quick to respond to any questions. We will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie B.

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

Great stay!

The property was described exactly as it was and it was convenient to many locations. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debi P.

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

We would recommend to family and friends

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will K.

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

Great stay

Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

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Hosted by TRENT JOHNSTON

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