This Beautiful country charmer is totally renovated. Weather you are looking to escape from the big city or just looking for a quite get away. This farm house is nestled on a 128 acre farm in southern Illinois. You will enjoy a tranquil stay, beautiful views, and nature at its finest. This house and farm has lots of history for you to enjoy and explore. If you enjoy fishing this is the place for you. The lake is fully stocked with bass, blue gill, and catfish. Enjoy the firepit at night while listening to all the wonderful night sounds of the country.
Property manager
Suzzie
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Amenities
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Dongola
Located in Dongola, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lincoln Heritage Winery and StarView Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge and Lower Cache River Access Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Dongola, IL
What's nearby
Dongola Lake - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
Lake of Egypt - 41 min drive - 44.5 km
Giant City State Park - 47 min drive - 31.5 km
Southern Illinois University - 48 min drive - 43.2 km
Southeast Missouri State University - 53 min drive - 55.7 km
Getting around
Cairo, IL (CIR-Cairo Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Fish Lagoon Bar And Grill - 12 min drive
Hoggy's Southern Style - 10 min walk
Bluefish Cafe - 12 min drive
Ole Mexican Foods - 12 min drive
Tom's Place - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful newly renovated farm house overlooking 5 acre lake. ****New Rates *** pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful newly renovated farm house overlooking 5 acre lake. ****New Rates ***?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful newly renovated farm house overlooking 5 acre lake. ****New Rates ***?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful newly renovated farm house overlooking 5 acre lake. ****New Rates *** located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Dongola Lake, Dongola Public Library and Ullin City Hall. Shawnee Community College and Limekin Springs Trail Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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We had a wonderful stay. The fishing, fire pit, and area attractions made for a great Labor Day weekend. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Suzzie is on top of every message or question you might have.the hospitality is 5 stars..Great place for family or just friends that want to get away..top notch host !!!
Absolutely lovely home in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Very comfortable and all conveniences provided. Hostess replied quickly to our questions.
My husband, two sisters, brother-in-law, and I are already thinking we’d like to visit again!
Everything it was chalked up to be and more. Beautiful renovation with a lot of thought put into comfortable details. Peaceful location well situated amid local attractions. The host was wonderfully responsive on a couple of minor questions that came up.
Beautiful historical home! Easy access and communication into the home, we were able to access it 4 hours early. Everyone enjoyed the scenery, even seen a deer in the back yard. 😊🦌
This was one of my favorite stays through VRBO. The property looks like a dream. The house was decorated to a T with every attention to detail. The kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. The complementary coffee was nice! The beds were comfortable and I slept like a baby! This house has so much history and was fun to learn about. Very glad to have found this place!
We stayed here for my wife's birthday. She wanted spend time with the family and go to the balloon festival in centrailia. This place worked out great. Plenty of room for our family. Relaxing in a nice clean and cozy home in the country. Would definitely recommend going here for a nice little getaway from reality and everyday life. All the amenities you need to enjoy a weekend getaway.
What an amazing property... with so much history. Suzzie was a great host and was quick to respond. The house was clean, beds were comfy and kitchen was well stocked. The kids enjoyed fishing and using the pedal boats. I highly recommend it. A perfect weekend getaway for the family!
Beautiful house, great view of lake and pond. There’s a wonderful sturdy wooden swing in front yard to sit and enjoy your coffee or a cocktail. The quiet was just right, the night bugs singing and the fireflies flashing, just a great place to unwind and put your feet up and not worry about a thing.
Everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the weekend. This place is well stocked with pots and pans, dishes, glassware,plates, etc. there were even some spices and seasonings, so if you forget, your meal won’t be tasteless! The yard was just right for the kids to play in and the older kids enjoyed the paddle boat and chasing those lightening bugs!
This property was amazing. It felt like a trip back in time to the country but with all the modern conveniences of today. It is beautifully decorated, comfortable and functional. We appreciated the cleanliness, the amenities and places to walk and explore. This house has history that is well preserved--both in writing and with antiques. We couldn't recommend it more! It's close to all the small towns in Southern Illinois.
Beautiful house supplied with everything; not far from places of interest!
This house was a perfect retreat! It was supplied with every possible thing you might need including wood for the
firepit. The owners are very responsive and check on you to make sure you are happy and don't need anything. The house itself, while being beautifully decorated, has much of the same wood and architecture preserved within. There's even a spot in the house that's dedicated to the history; which is actually a very interesting read. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, etc. You name it, they had it, including a sink window that allows you to look out at the old barn and lake. The rooms were of great size with comfy beds, TV's & separate AC/Heater units. Deer were spotted in the morning and you can hear roosters from a distance. Perfect for enjoying your morning drink. This house is also not far from any of the wineries or places to see so that's another plus! We would highly recommend and hope to come back!
Had a lovely time! House is welcoming with many nice touches to make you feel at home. Cooked all our meals in the large well stocked kitchen! We enjoyed using the fire pit in the evenings. Fishing was good! Enjoyed fresh bass two nights! Saw deer each night by the lake. All questions were answered quickly by the owner. Would definitely recommend this property, and hope to return sometime!
Bill L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Suzzie
My brother, Ted Beanland , and myself, Suzzie Beanland Thieke, worked for the Kimber's and Eddleman's for many years starting in the late 60's and early 70's .Jack and Jacqueline Kimber Eddleman were second parents to us. They loved us as their own children. Before they passed, they left the property to my brother and myself. We loved them as parents as well. Jacqueline always wanted to share this beautiful property and the home’s history with everyone she could before she passed. She tried to get it on the historical society but was unsuccessful. The house sat vacate for about 10 years. It was in great need of repair and love. The decision was made to renovate. So, my husband , Mike Thieke, and myself worked on this house long weekend for a year except for about 8 weekends. My brother helped when he could. We could not be prouder or love this property any more than the original owners or everyone that lived and grew up in this house. We truly hope you enjoy the property and history that it has to offer.
Why they chose this property
This home was built by Valentine Kimber and relatives in 1857. It is the third home built on this property. The first was a small cabin down by the end of the lake because of a great spring. The second was built directly behind this home. They harvested all the wood off of the property to build this beautiful house. They migrated from Pennsylvania as carpenters and ministers to Union County in the early1850's. It originally had five bedrooms, three fireplaces, two sitting rooms, 2 small closets, and no kitchen. They would cook in the house that was directly behind this one. The old outhouse still stands along with the chicken coop, hog barn, packing shed, corn shed, tool shed, and the beautiful red barn that was built in 1900.
What makes this property unique
We hope that you enjoy the antiques and reading about this Kimber Home and its wonderful history. It is a very peaceful, tranquil, relaxing, nature at its finest, and the picturesque views. Not to mention is you love fishing then this is the place for you. There is a 5-acer stocked lake with bass, blue gill, and catfish. We guarantee that you will catch some fish.
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