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Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower

Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower

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Kitchen and stairs leading to second floor with two bedrooms and one bathroom
Kitchen and breakfast area.
Magnificent shower - 2 shower heads & unlimited hot water.
Fully stocked kitchen.
Living Room/Dining Room

Overview of Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Alto Pass, IL
  • Popular LocationVon Jakob Winery & Brewery5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGiant City State Park23 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthern Illinois University30 min drive
  • AirportCarbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower

The Quetil Trail Guesthouse is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, walking distance to Hedman Vineyards (0.5 mi) and Alto Vineyards (0.7 mi), and only 15 minutes from Giant City State Park. Two Bedrooms (Queen beds in each) and a fold out queen couch in the living room to sleep 6.

Sit on the patio and enjoy the afternoon sun, or watch the River to River hikers walk by. Walk to Grammer's market for basic grocery supplies or stroll over to the Rootbeer Saloon for a cool afternoon treat.

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.

Property manager

Steve Young
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Exterior
* Best Location on the Wine Trail! * Hiking Trail 1 min away * Wi-Fi *
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Microwave
10.0 out of 10, (80 reviews)
* Best Location on the Wine Trail! * Hiking Trail 1 min away * Wi-Fi *

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
Parties and events need to be pre-approved.

Pets

No pets allowed
Please inquire about pets.

Smoking

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Parties and events need to be pre-approved.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Alto Pass

This vacation home is located in Alto Pass. Peachbarn Winery and Von Jakob Winery & Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain climbing nearby.
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Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 15 min walk
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 5 min drive
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 22 min drive
  • Giant City State Park - 23 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 30 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Iron Whisk - 15 min drive
  • Alto Vineyards - 12 min walk
  • Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - 21 min drive
  • Hickory Ridge Vineyard - 23 min drive
  • Taqueria Pequena - 15 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way!
This was exactly what we needed for our trip!! My partner and I are rock climbers, we visit this area often to climb at the Holy Boulders in Pomona, and we came up at this time to see the eclipse. Usually we camp or stay up in Carbondale, but we are already looking at coming back here for our next trip! Alto Pass is so cute and cozy, and it was so nice to come back here and recharge after long days of climbing and hiking in the woods. Steve is an awesome host, and his spot is fully equipped with supplies. The kitchen is fantastic!! Loved the porch right outside to enjoy the nice spring weather. We’ve already told many of our friends about this place and raved about how great it is. We didn’t check out any of the wineries, but everything is in such close proximity and looks so great that I can see why people visit for that. HIGHLY recommend staying here!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Comfort
My husband and I, along with his sister and brother in law. We had a great time. The house was slightly smaller than I envisioned, but still perfect for our weekend away. The town was peaceful and pretty. Very near some really nice overlook scenery. The Havisham Burbon Bar was literally across the street and down block. Don't miss this place, even if you don't think you like burbon. The best feature of the house is for sure the shower. Huge, walk in shower with a rain shower head and second detachable shower head as well. And...and...HOT WATER. As a parent of many children I NEVER get any hot showers. This was bliss. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shawnee National Forest Hiking Weekend
Great access to the many trails surrounding Shawnee National Forest. Host responded quickly to questions and let us check out late.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice roomy place.
Great property. Great value. 2nd time staying here. A few things need a little refresh in the near future. Easy walk to Havisham Bourbon Bar. Great shower. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the coziness and comfort. A few minutes walk to a nice trail and in the center of a quiet and quaint small town. Mr. Young is one of the best hosts that I have had the pleasure of working with and we are repeat customers. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

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.

In 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 back to my house in Asheville, NC.

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

This property was a a two unit rental property located in the quaint town of Alto Pass. The price was right to allow me to completely gut and remodel the back unit. A more organized upstairs with two lovely bedrooms and an amazing bathroom.

The front unit is still rented long term to the couple that was there when i purchased the property. Should they ever decide to leave I will fully refurbish the front unite in order to make two adjacent guesthouses for people coming to Southern Illinois to enjoy the outdoors and wineries.

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

Languages:

English

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