10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas/Birthday Vacation
Lori K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12130.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cobden, IL
- StarView Vineyards9 min drive
- Owl Creek Vineyard14 min drive
- Giant City State Park17 min drive
- Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
2 Double Sofa Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural
The Kerr Canyon Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park and the Shawnee National Forest. Three Bedrooms (2Q and 1D) with two fold out queen couches to sleep 10 easily. Additional sleeping arrangements can be made with AirBeds. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view of the surrounding hills and watch deer.
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.
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
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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties/events must be pre-approved.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.
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: 25
Note from host: Parties/events must be pre-approved.
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cobden
Located in Cobden, this holiday home is in a rural area. StarView Vineyards and Owl Creek Vineyard 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 Giant City State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cobden, IL
What's nearby
- StarView Vineyards - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
- Owl Creek Vineyard - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
- Giant City State Park - 17 min drive - 9.6 km
- Blue Sky Vineyards - 24 min drive - 12.2 km
- Southern Illinois University - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 12 min drive
- Burger King - 11 min drive
- The Iron Whisk - 10 min drive
- Dinner Bell Too - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
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
Nicole H.
2 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
Nicole H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nate G.
23 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for wine trails and private setting to relax.
Nate G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia K.
24 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southern Illinois Family Christmas
Cynthia K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gena T.
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house in the country
Gena T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diana P G.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stays
Diana P G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
chrissy c.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute quiet little house
chrissy c.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany K.
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect wine trail stay
Tiffany K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian V.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Brian V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorna L.
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet
Lorna L.
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike G.
23 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Mike G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Michelle E.
24 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine & family weekend
Michelle E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and Great Location
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B., Washington State
26 December 2018
Always great!
Rachel B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jamie P.
9 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place close to wineries
Jamie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Leeanne L.
21 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat.
Leeanne L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September in Southern IL
Sarah H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve E.
1 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Super quiet. Perfect country stay.
Steve E.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
15 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable home!
Linda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nick C.
30 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Weekend Get Away
Nick C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
1 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynne J.
9 May 2019
Beautiful home on wine trail
Lynne J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Danny T.
27 November 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deer hunting
Danny T.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
BRIAN M., Elmhurst
17 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Neat House - Perfect southern IL getaway!
BRIAN M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Erin D.
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet retreat on the wine trail
Erin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Steve Young
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.
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 me, and I never really went home.
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.
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.
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 me, and I never really went home.
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
Location, Location, Location. This property was a beautiful home and needed just minor updates on the flooring, and the view was spectacular. The property was previously owned by a little old lady who built it as her retirement home.
The proximity to wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.
The proximity to wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.
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English
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