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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alto Pass, IL
  • Peachbarn Winery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

* Best Location on the Wine Trail! * Hiking Trail 1 min away * Wi-Fi *

When you stay at the Alto loft you get a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom fully stocked kitchen wrapped up in a beautiful space.

WE PROVIDE Quality Air Mattresses for extra guests at no charge!

BEST LOCATION ON THE WINE TRAIL!

THE PROPERTY
From the moment you set foot on this unique property, you'll instantly feel your everyday stresses float away. This wonderful Wine Trail Loft can comfortably accommodate 8 guests throughout 1000 square feet of beautifully appointed living space, making this property perfect for family or friends looking to get away.

When you step inside this unique abode, you find a trendy interior complete with 14-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and hardwood floors. With an expansive living area that provides an ideal spot to unwind and a gorgeous, fully equipped kitchen, you'll fall in love with this vacation rental property.

After fun-filled days, look forward to returning home to a wealth of amenities to help you unwind! You'll be pleased to find many conveniences of home, including air conditioning and wireless internet access. Kick back on the fine leather sofa in the living room while you share good times with your loved ones as entertaining shows play on the DISH TV in the background. When you're ready for dinner, whip up a savory meal and relax after a day on the Wine Trail.

THE LOCATION
Thanks to the property's unbeatable location in downtown Alto Pass, you'll never be far from amazing Vineyards! 2 minute drive to Alto Vineyards to catch an exciting Live Music performance at the Winery. 5 minutes away drive in Von Jacob where you'll find Great Beer and Food. Hedman's Vineyard is a 2 minute drive with wonderful views and Food.

When you're ready for some fun in the sun, take the short 25-minute drive to reach Little Grassy Lake where you can swim or Rent a boat. Treat yourself to a sunny and unforgettable retreat with this Amazing Loft on the Wine Trail

***********We Specialize In Bachelorette Parties***********

********WE Can help you find a party bus and Great Restaurants ************

**********BEST LOCATION ON THE WINE TRAIL*********************

**********ASK ABOUT THE PARTY BUS********************

Property manager

Steve Young
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Long-term renters welcome
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

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. 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.
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Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 22 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Giant City State Park - 23 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 30 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 28 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Iron Whisk - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is * Best Location on the Wine Trail! * Hiking Trail 1 min away * Wi-Fi * pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at * Best Location on the Wine Trail! * Hiking Trail 1 min away * Wi-Fi *?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at * Best Location on the Wine Trail! * Hiking Trail 1 min away * Wi-Fi *?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is * Best Location on the Wine Trail! * Hiking Trail 1 min away * Wi-Fi * located?

Located in the heart of Alto Pass, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 91 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott B.

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

Cute, converted old storefront

This place was perfect for our Shawnee National Forest Adventure. We were there early in the week so the local things we liked were not open. Great Value, but loses a star for dirty front windows, no dishwasher and no ceiling fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marisa g.

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

Cute place to stay

The place was clean and the host was super nice! We were in town for a wedding at Havisham and this location was perfect! We were able to walk there in just a few minutes!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Wine Trail

Owner was able to get us in on short notice. Cute and modern two bedroom right in the heart of the wine trail. A great hub near many wineries. We enjoyed walking on the trail right outside the door. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena Coffee R.

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

Cute spot on the wine trail

Girls trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacky a.

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

Shawnee Wine Trail Getaway

The location worked great for us. The Loft was comfortable and clean. Steve was quick to respond to our questions. Perfect place to stay for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Perfect location

Centrally located to all the wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Quiet Little Get Away

The loft was very comfortable and clean. Very close to three wineries and within decent driving distance to a few others. The town does close early so that makes it difficult for dinner times but it works if you plan ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Very nice

Nice property. Excellent location for activities and wine trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

laura b.

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

Great location!

So many good things about this house- great location, so cute, stocked with snacks. My two complaints are 1) the furniture. The couch and chairs are flaking leather, and it’s all over the floors. You can’t lay on the couch, the flakes get everywhere then. I found them in the bed, in my hair… I think that needs to be taken care of. 2) we found a dead mouse in a trap under the couch. Really wish that would have been checked and dealt with before we got there. All in all, I do recommend this house still. Location is solid, it’s so close to wineries and the bourbon bar, and there’s a hiking trail right outside. And the store front makes for a cute getaway house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Peaceful

Very quite and peaceful Exactly what I wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Geri D.

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

Ladies Weekend

The loft is a great place to stay if you’re in the area for hiking and/or wine tasting. Central location, clean and comfortable beds. Would stay here again and definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Perfect location!

My husband and I enjoyed our trip so much! It was the perfect location for the wine trail. There is the neatest bourbon bar across the street. I definitely recommend stopping by there, as it has the coolest atmosphere. The home was very clean and in a quiet area. It was definitely a place we would stay again. I’ve already recommended it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Alto Pass

Great property. Stayed here 10 years ago. Still wonderful. We we here by accident for a wonderful Hispanic festival. Also enjoyed the bourbon bar down the street. Won’t wait 10 years to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Convenient location

Great location to visit the wine trail. Property was very clean & loved the lush towels. The mattress was softer than I prefer. The living room furniture was comfy but faux leather cracked. The snack basket was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Awesome stay

We loved it, and will absolutely rent it again, it was clean, comfortable, cozy, the hot tub was perfect after a day on the wine trails and at the bourbon bar!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella C.

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

Small town feel

This loft is a perfect location close to several wineries in the area. Little traffic moved on the Main Street and this cabin is across the street to the Havisham Bourbon bar. There is a "Duty" store at the end of the block to purchase ice, snacks, and soda. The only annoyance was several dogs that roamed the street barking every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Stay At Alto Pass

Our stay was very pleasant, very clean unit which was stocked with plenty of coffee and snacks for our three night stay. Perfect location to enjoy the Shawnee wine trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Modern/rustic

My fiance went to SIU and lived in the area for a total of 8yrs, so he has been wanting to take me to Carbondale, Giant City, and many of the wineries in the area. The stay in Alto Pass is charming, I've never stayed in a 300 person town. We stayed in the front unit and it was comfortable, and extremely clean... no dust bunnies, left over food, or random unwanted hairs in sight lol. The town itself does have short trail right outside the front door, a small corner store, and a bourbon bar across the street. There is also a winery 3minutes driving. We will be back for SIU events and hopefully we'll be able to stay in alto pass again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S.

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

Girl Trip

This was the cutest little place to stay. The entire town was so friendly. The little boutique down the sidewalk was adorable. So close to everything we needed. I will be back, for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliot M.

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

Perfect!

What a neat little place! Great spot for a local wedding, wine tasting, and hiking. Southern Illinois has a lot to offer and this place was perfect for our stay. Very clean. Host was fantastic with great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Great stay

The location was great, the nearby park and walking trail were perfect for my family. Really close to two wineries and an orchard. Lots of amenities inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., O'Fallon, MO

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

Great stay! Property perfect for our needs

Everything was described accurately. We had everything we needed. Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook a couple of meals. The place was clean comfortable. Check out the Bourbon bar across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

We Loved Alto Loft

We went for our 29th Anniversary and stayed in the front unit of Alto Loft. We loved everything about it. It was absolutely spotless, well decorated, very comfortable, and in a great location with wineries just minutes away and a unique and beautiful Bourbon Bar across the road. We would recommend this place to anyone. It made for a fun, relaxing get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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My brother and 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.

Both my brother and I had very successful careers. His in the IT world of Virtualization, and I in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year, both of us would fly 125,000+ miles and see many places, countries and sites. Working with clients al over the country and beyond.

As we grew older and our 'success' continued we felt more and more that something was missing. We began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people we 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 boh my brother and I, and I never really went back to Asheville, NC.

Our father spent the year getting worse, and our Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois, and my brother to nearby Southeast Missouri in order to spend more time with our 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.

In the Summer of 2021, my brother decided to purchase a vacation rental and join me on my adventure. I now manage the day to day operations and we both work on our houses together.

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