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House on a pond near Shawnee National Park

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Exterior
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining room
Laundry room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Vienna, IL
  • Vienna City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Vienna Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest

2 Single Beds

Guest

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Guest

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half

Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

House on a pond near Shawnee National Park

4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath. Master bath has walk-in shower and large bathtub. Second bath has a tub/shower. Has 2 sitting rooms. Kitchen with amenities. Large covered deck on rear of the house. Shawnee National Forest parks within driving range. Horse boarding available for additional cost. Equestrian arena on property.

Note: This property is on a working farm/equine facility.

Property manager

Kris Wright

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please no pets on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on back deck is fine
Catch and release in pond is okay
Horses and Arena on property, guest not to enter pastures or barns without permission or escort with host.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Vienna

Located in Vienna, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hogg Hollow Winery and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center and The Chocolate Factory.
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Vienna, IL

What's nearby

  • Vienna City Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Vienna Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 33 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vienna Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House on a pond near Shawnee National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at House on a pond near Shawnee National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on a pond near Shawnee National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House on a pond near Shawnee National Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Vienna City Park, Vienna Public Library and Tunnel Hill State Trail. Shawnee National Forest is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect reclusive stay

Nice stay for our group. We loved it and will try to stay here again when in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy H.

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

Farm House

The Farmhouse is set back way off the road and is very quiet. The house is completely stocked for what every you need to cook. Has a mice issue but Kris is taken care of that she advised me. Other than that house is very clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This house was located in a great place for our needs. Although there were some minor issues the owners worked with us quickly and everything turned out great. Hosts were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

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

Hunting Trip

Good location and plenty of space for what we needed. The horses and stable events on the property were an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bill K.

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

Nice quiet place

It was a nice quiet place to stay, especially after a long day at the quilt show. Grocery store had tremendous meats but they closed at 6:00 so we only made it there 2 times. LOVED the porch especially when eating breakfast in the morning. Watching the wildlife wake up and get moving was a great way to start the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Country relaxing close to town

We enjoyed our stay with Kris and Rocky. They are the kind of hosts that we really wish we could have hung out with more on our trip. It was a great time. The air went out and it was a hot day and they did everything they could to accommodate. It got repaired immediately in the am. We will rent again if we head down to Metropolis. A very large home to enjoy with family and friends. The country atmosphere for young families is a must.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C., Murfreesboro, TN

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

Race Weekend - Tunnel Hill 100

What a great location, a great place, and superior hosts for the Tunnel Hill 100 Race. We had a crew of 7 running in the 2023 Tunnel Hill 50/100 Mile race in Vienna, IL and this was a great option for us as we prepped for the race and had a place to come back to and refresh the day after the race before the drive back home for our crew. The hosts for the property are super kind and so great to work with. You will not come across kinder folk. I hope to be back next year to both the race and to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Had a great time as usual! Love this place and the hosts are so nice and available!

We will be using this place a lot in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Wonderful experience! Can’t wait to come back.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The home is exactly as described. Nothing fancy but everything worked, and was spacious. We had beautiful views of the lake from the back porch. The host were a phone call away and very friendly. We highly recommend and hope to return in the future!
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kat P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A little lacking

Surface cleaning done only. Dirty handprints and marks all on walls, lights, door frames. Burn marks and melted stuff all around fireplace. Exposed wires from missing ceiling lights in bedroom, on 2 sets of exposed wires hanging on porch. Photos do not show deficiencies.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Would stay again

If you like the outdoors you won’t mind the house. Outside the house was so relaxing and the hosts of the house were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had to leave, couldn’t stay

Waiting for a refund. It wasn’t clean, one bathroom was filthy and the sink didn’t drain. One bedroom had exposed wires and a broken bed, and on and on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Liesa K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spacious but needs cleaning and maintenance

House is large with nice back deck overlooking pond, but house had obviously not been cleaned with dirty bathrooms, dirty kitchen, and pet-stained smelly carpet. Also wifi did not work. Host was very responsive to our requests for date change and wifi concerns. We let the hosts know that the house needs deep cleaning and some maintenance, and they apologized and seemed to take it seriously.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brian D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunting Trip

Perfect spot for what we were looking for. Place to sleep with a lot of space and pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin M., Paducah, KY

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

Great place for the family!

We enjoyed the big house with plenty of place to spread out. The setting is wonderful with the big lake behind the house. The large covered porch is a wonderful to sit and watch the deer in the evenings! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veneta L.

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

Weekend Stay

House was perfect size and location. It is older, so not mint condition. We were comfortable. Owners are extremely nice. My kids would have liked some games or cards since there is no internet as of yet. Would have also liked a hairdryer. But overall, great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Perfect

Some buddies and I recently stayed at the house as we were in the area looking at hunting land. I was blown away by the generosity of the owners when on our way from Florida I asked if there was a grill on-site, Kris asked if I preferred charcoal or gas, I responded with charcoal but I wasn’t picky. On arrival we were shocked to find a brand new charcoal grill waiting for us! The place was extremely clean and the view of the lake from the back porch, with a beverage in hand, topped it off after a long day hanging tree stands.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kris Wright

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