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Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alto Pass, IL
  • Peachbarn Winery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest/Hall Bath

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

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest behind the vineyard of Southern Illinois' oldest and most award-winning winery, Betty's Vineyard House is a private, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home with all the amenities you'll need!

-Take a short stroll through the vineyard to Alto Vineyards winery or down the road to downtown Alto Pass, IL.
-Soak in views of the grape vines while relaxing in rocking chairs on the covered front porch, or gather around the dining table or fire pit on the large back deck facing the natural beauty of the forest.
-This tastefully decorated home includes a fully-equipped kitchen and sleeps at least 6 comfortably with a queen bed in each bedroom and a sofa sleeper in the living room.
-Come stay while celebrating events at Alto Vineyards, spending time in the state and national parks with family, or getting together and enjoying the wine trail with friends!
-Getting married?? Ask about pairing the guest house with your wedding at Alto Vineyards!

We welcome you to make Betty's Vineyard House your home away from home while you experience all the scenic, recreation, dining, winery, brewery, and shopping opportunities the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and National Forest have to offer!

Property manager

Beth Schroeder
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outdoors

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HM-16077

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 24 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Giant City State Park - 25 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 28 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 28 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Iron Whisk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Relaxing stay.

Wonderful place with great amenities. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy b.

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

great location for exploring the Shawnee Forest area

Cozy property, but more than capable to support a family of 4 and our dog as we made it our 'basecamp' between local state park hikes. Very clean and well laid out with full kitchen amenities, and an awesome little winery and tasting room literally next door...which we sat outside and played bocce with the dog including.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

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

Peaceful Getaway

This home is beautiful, clean and very well appointed. We loved that it’s right next door to a winery! It’s a great location, close to lots of good hiking trails and very quiet. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wine, Beer and Bourbon Trail with best of friends!

This VRBO is in the best location ever. During our 2 day / 2 night stay we visited 9 wineries, while spending evenings at Havisham Bourbon Bar!For all Wineries located on the “Highway 127 Corridor” this is the best place ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Wedding weekend

Our son got married just down the road so this was a perfect location. Easy check-in, everything was nice and ready for us. Would recommend and we would definitely stay again. Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Weekend Trip

This property was amazing! It’s located near several local wineries and state parks. The home itself it’s very clean perfectly organized. Beth was a top notch host offering very helpful information about the area and was extremely quick to respond. Check in was a breeze using the keypad lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

Great location, very clean, has everything you need, and super friendly hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Thanksgiving Get Away

The property is well maintained and appointed, close to the wine trail, bourbon bar and our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Awesome

Perfect spot - clean and cute. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

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

Perfect Quiet Little Place

It’s an awesome little spot to stay. Perfect for our needs. Clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dayna M.

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

Great little place

This was our second stay here. Comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and we appreciated the tea selections! Photos online were accurate. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

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

Great Location

Betty”s Vineyard House was very comfortable and just the right size for our group of two couples. It was well-stocked, and everything was in good working order. It was a great location for exploring the parks in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

Comfortable and Quiet

The home was as described. It was comfortable, quiet and well maintained. The living area and each of the two bedrooms have separate AC/heating so that everyone can be comfortable. The location is excellent for visiting wineries along the wine trail. We would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

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

Excellent Host

Beth was really a great host! She communicated with us very well and even checked with us while we were there to see if we needed anything else. We will definitely come back. The house was darling and everything was as described. Thank you for a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Lovely Spot

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful place. Peaceful and quiet, so very clean and cozy. We loved the fact that there were so many kitchen and bathroom essentials. Everything we needed was provided. You can feel the care and thoughtfulness that has been put into the home. Highly recommend. Beth was a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kris h.

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

Cut and quiet vineyard house

Great place! Owner has thought of everything, communication on point. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Amazing Location in Southern Illinois

This is the best location to stay in Southern Illinois, the Shawnee National Forest, and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. The house is literally ON a vineyard! Close to 2 other wineries, Rendelman and Flamm Orchards, and great hiking (Pomona Natural Bridge, Giant City, and Little Grand Canyon). The place was spotless, had tons of kitchen amenities, and the beds were comfy. Host was super responsive. We will be staying here EVERY time we come to Southern Illinois.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Bend, OR

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

We loved Betty's Vineyard House

We had a great stay here. It was quiet, peaceful and in a perfect location for us. The kitchen was fully stocked (she even provided coffee, tea and creamer!) for cooking, the beds were the most comfy I've ever slept on, the linens were high quality and the place was spotless. The host was very responsive to our needs and communication was easy. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K., Pawnee

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

Great stay

The property manager was awesome. We were very pleased with the property. The pictures are very accurate and the house has equipped with anything you needed. We enjoyed the short walk to Alto Vineyard and fishing in the pond behind the Vineyard. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

2024 Solar Eclipse Totality

This was an amazing venue. Beth is an outstanding hostess. The winery next door had a live band and enjoyed the atmosphere and people would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vidal and Maria M.

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

Above and beyond!

What am awesome place to stay, with even better owners. Wow! How could you not love being able to WALK to Alto Vineyards AND be centrally located to all the fun things. Thank you, Beth. You're truly one of the best, and we've been renting vacation properties for 25 years!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G., Medina

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

What a gem!

This place looks even better in person! Better than the pics. Walking distance to the winery next door. We loved playing Bocce Ball at the winery! House is very well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristin n.

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

Absolutely wonderful stay!

My husband and I travel a lot, and this was by far the cleanest vrbo and kindest host we have ever experienced! The air conditioning worked great, and the location of the house was tucked away in a quiet area behind a vineyard. The home is very well kept, and has everything you need. Beth is a wonderful and kind host, they let us arrive a bit early and check out a bit late too! The beds were very comfortable, and the wifi worked great. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H., Springfield

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

Excellent Rental, Everything was Perfect

Great location, right off the main road. 5-10 minutes to anything you need. The home is behind the Vinyard so it is private. The place was spottless and had recently been renovated. The furnishings were great quality and the beds were comfy. Adding in all of the little extras, makes this a 5☆+!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wine with friends

Lovely! The house was everything we hoped for. Plenty of room inside and outside. Great setting for sitting outside, sipping some wine and relaxing at the end of the day, or sitting inside wayching movies when it stormed outside. Extremely clean, big bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth Schroeder

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Betty is our grandmother and the matriarch behind the formation of Alto Vineyards. Together with our grandfather, Guy, she was instrumental in starting the wine and grape industry in Southern Illinois. Her proudest achievement, though, was raising a big, beautiful family of 7 children that has now grown to include 18 grandchildren and 8 (and counting) great-grandchildren. Despite all of the commotion and hassle of caring for—and especially feeding!—such a large family, Betty always welcomed guests into her home. Whether they were Guy’s SIU colleagues, friends of her children, or students and visitors from all over the world, all had a place at the table and were made to feel at home. Betty was a patient, gentle, selfless and generous woman who saw so much beauty in the world and often remarked about how every living thing was extraordinary in its own way.

Why they chose this property

We built this home in 2010 and lived here until we "grew out of it" in 2015. It has been very well kept--we still love it and visit often! When we decided to open it up to guests, we named it after Grandma Betty in her honor and memory. While you are here visiting, we hope that you are able to relax and experience both the hospitality and the awe of our natural surroundings in the Shawnee National Forest that Betty shared with those around her every day!

What makes this property unique

Besides the location--super private but still just a short walk to the winery or the Village of Alto Pass--the home boasts an oversized back deck perfect for enjoying a glass of wine, cocktail, or beer with friends or just taking in the beauty of the surrounding forest. Prefer a view of the vineyard? Move around to the front porch rocking chairs to relax with a cup of coffee or tea as the wind breezes through the vines. Inside, sleek polished concrete floors and a bright interior ensure your stay will be clean and comfortable!

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