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Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cobden, IL
  • Place, Shawnee Community College
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, StarView Vineyards
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Large Single Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural

The Kerr Canyon Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park and the Shawnee National Forest. Three Bedrooms (2Q and 1D) with two fold out queen couches to sleep 10 easily. Additional sleeping arrangements can be made with AirBeds. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view of the surrounding hills and watch deer.

The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties/events must be pre-approved.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.
Early Check-Ins and Late Check-Outs pending availability. Please inquire if interested.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Parties/events must be pre-approved.
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$295, 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 Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from StarView Vineyards. Owl Creek Vineyard and Giant City State Park 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. 112 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is so welcoming, feel at home upon arrival. This was our third stay and very likely to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Very Clean, has every supply you would need, comfortable. Steve Young was the best host ever, thank you for a wonderful stay. We hope to return someday
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

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

Great location for wine trails and private setting to relax.

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

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

Perfect wine trail stay

Location was great! Home is beautiful and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Wonderful stay

Couldn't be easier nor better! Everything exactly as described and we'd gladly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying and hope to have you back someday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Christmas/Birthday Vacation

We enjoyed our stay! House was perfect for us, location was great for the planned visits. Great communication from host along with a nice welcome basket on the table. Looking forward to our return trip in April!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P G.

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

Nice stays

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Wine & family weekend

Had a great time, home was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
I am so glad that you enjoyed the house. Hope to have you back someday!
Verified

8/10 Good

chrissy c.

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

Cute quiet little house

Great location! We had a wedding a couple of miles down the road at the vineyard it worked perfectly for us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

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

April '25 Visit

The house was very clean, Steve was easy to work with, and there are plenty of supplies for us to use. This is the second time we have stayed at this house and improvements have been made. It was the right size for the two couples that stayed there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Geocaching for Easter

Second time returning to property and planning a third visit. Beds are very comfortable, house is welcoming and well stocked. Always nice sitting on the porch and watching the deer. Home is private but close to attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Always great!

We love this home away from home. It is so comfortable and has all the amenities we could want. Thanks for a stay that was far and away better than a similarly priced hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
I have always so happy to host you and your family at Christmas. So glad that my place is so close to your parents to be convenient for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Cute place close to wineries

We lived this place. A perfect girl's weekend with comfortable beds, spacious living area and beautiful property. The house was very clean and loved the decor. Would def stay here again! Close to wineries too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. This always gives me those warm fuzzy feelings!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Perfection

Everything about this house was absolutely fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Excellent Stay!

My husband and I stayed with our dog at this property and had a wonderful time! We have been to the trail many times during peak season, but decided we wanted to do something a little more lowkey and bring our dog. We spent quite a bit of time in the house, reading, watching TV cooking, and all of the amenities that we needed were there. Communication with the property owner, Steve, was also very easy and he was very responsive.Would recommend this cozy home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena T.

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

Awesome house in the country

Loved that this place was out in the country but only ten minutes from town. Saw a lot of deer. Very clean. Comfortable beds. A lot of dishes and utensils provided. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

September in Southern IL

We’d stayed here once before, and it was just as good as last time. The house has a good layout for families, and it sits in a convenient location for the wineries/activities. Also the deer were out every morning/night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna L.

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

Peace and Quiet

If you are looking for peace and quiet in wine country this is definitely the place. We stayed for almost a month and explored the area pretty thoroughly. There is a lot within an hours drive to do in Missouri, Kentucky, and Illinois of course. The host is incredible!!!!
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Cozy and comfortable home!

Just visiting son at SIU. This had 3 bedrooms, a comfy living room with plenty of seating. Close to wineries and 20 minutes from SIU.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Place and Great Location

This property was just what we needed in terms of size for our group of 4 adults, and proximity to all the places we like to visit. It’s situated very close to some great hiking areas and wineries along the trail. The bathrooms and kitchen were stocked with all our needs, the place was very clean and comfortable, and communication was easy and very quick with Steve. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future. Thanks again Steve!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Quiet Weekend Get Away

This place is just as described! It has everything you need for a family stay. It is close enough to town if you need something but I’m the middle of the country. Very close to the Wine Trail. How to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

Beautiful home on wine trail

This was a great stay with a beautiful home located very centrally to all we wanted to do and see. Saw deer a couple of evenings and really enjoyed our time there. The owner is very nice and easy to work with. This home was furnished and stocked the best as any I have stayed in. We hope to revisit in the fall. The countryside around here is lovely as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed yourselves! I am looking forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Cozy house!

Great home in a great location. Secluded and quiet yet only 15 min to Carbondale. Clean Comfy beds. Ample linens Well stocked kitchen comfy couches. Big kitchen table for meals and games. Plan on returning for sure!! Be sure to check out Fuzzy’s in Cobden 5 min and Giant City State Park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne L.

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

Peaceful retreat.

It was perfect for our family to visit our son at college. Our highlights were how peaceful and beautiful the area is. Very quiet. Only the sounds of nature! We also loved visiting with the horses next door. We would definitely consider staying here again for another visit. Thank you Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.

I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.

As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.

I 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really went home.

My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.

June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location. This property was a beautiful home and needed just minor updates on the flooring, and the view was spectacular. The property was previously owned by a little old lady who built it as her retirement home.

The proximity to wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.

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