Entire home

Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!

Photo gallery for Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!

Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Murphysboro, IL
  • Popular LocationLake Murphysboro State Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthern Illinois University19 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead23 min drive
  • AirportMarion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!

At the top of the Shawnee Wine Trail, amidst the Shawnee National Forest, and tucked away in the country, is your next comfortable get-away from home. Located off the scenic highway, South 127, our newly renovated house atop Hillbilly Hill Trail, has everything you and up to 9 others would need in a guest home. Relax at the fire-pit in the private back yard with an uninhibited view of the sky, pasture, and private lake. Just pack a bag of clothes, your favorite food and drink, and come on over!

Hilltop Retreat

This house provides everything 1 person or 10 people would need for a get-away from home.

This vacation home has 3 bedrooms, each equipped with a queen bed and full closet, 2 full bathrooms, 2 separate living rooms each with their own large, flat-screen TV, a futon and sectional couch, a large kitchen that is stocked with all the utensils you should need to cook or grill, 2 spacious porches, and a 2-car garage. For parties of 8 or more people, a full-size air mattress will also be provided.

Wi-Fi is now available at this home! T-mobile is the carrier, and the username/password details are printed out inside the home. DVD's are also provided for your enjoyment.

Explore what Murphysboro and the rest of Southern Illinois has to offer while you're here. With South Highway 127 less than one mile to the east of this home, and Hickory Ridge Road less than one mile to the west, you are at the ideal location to see it all. Within 10 miles, numerous hiking trails, cliffs, and waterfalls can be found that change with every season. Being at the top of the wine trail, four wineries are located within this short distance, as well as a variety of unique and tasty restaurants, and so much more. BBQ and Beer fan? Visit Murphysboro! Carbondale and SIU are also a short drive from this home.

Property manager

Ashley Youngberg

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Hilltop Retreat, a Modernly-rustic Getaway! Murphysboro

About the area

Murphysboro

Located in Murphysboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Kite Hill Vineyards and Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead 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.

What's nearby

  • Lake Murphysboro State Park - 12 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University - 19 min drive
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 19 min drive
  • Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead - 23 min drive
  • Giant City State Park - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 19 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Corner Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Midland Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Town Square and Sallie Logan Public Library. Town Center Park and General John A. Logan Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
SIU Law graduation
We had a wonderful time, and the house was just perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Trip
Nice open floor plan to spend time with family. Quiet area and fun fishing but not that far from stores when something was needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness
November wine trail trip
Great location, very quiet and end of road. Loved seeing the stars so bright. Close to food and in the middle of the wine trail. Three couples each had their own bedroom and the living room " Love Pit " LOL, had plenty of space to fellowship and talk about our time together on this trip. Will try to stay again if in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

J Kitt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
Our granddaughter attends SIU and marches with the band. Our family of six stayed at Hilltop Retreat and it was very nice and convenient to the campus. We also went to several wineries on the Wine Trail and to the Little Grand Canyon. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DOUG B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room in the house. Nice fire pit area. Overall, a fun relaxing getaway spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Time but No AC last night/morning
House was nice and secluded location .. few things were broken .. ceiling fan in bedroom and they had a standing fan in that room that legs were broken.. drains in both bathroom sinks hardly worked at all. 2nd night (we only stayed 2 nights) the AC stopped working and only blew warm air .. let owner know .. she refunded me $50.. but felt like I should have received more .. overall we had fun just uncomfortable 2nd night and morning

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birding Blitz stayover
We came into town for our annual birding competition. We did not use much of what was available to us as we were out birding all day. Plenty of room for 5 adults. We had all the dishes, towels, and bedding we needed. Everything looked clean. No hassle check-in and the host communicated all we needed to know in a timely manner. Eastern Whip-poor-will heard outside at night which was a reat bonus for us. We might make staying here an annual thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet location
Great place for family visits to SIU.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy, comfortable, quiet.
All three bedrooms were very large. The kitchen was roomy and well stocked with necessities. It was very quiet outside while we were there. One small thing, the TV in the main living room didn't work properly. Dish satellite was available in the back sitting room, but we could never get it to work in main living room. Overall, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home, nice layout, nice fire pit.
It was a nice house. If you plan on fishing, the lake is not actually in your yard like it appears in photos, just know that you have to walk down a steep incline into the neighbors back yard. It was ok, but not actually as it appears in the photos. The chairs around the fire pit were janky and not like the comfy chairs that are in the pictures. That bothered us because we would have brought lawn chairs had we known. Otherwise, the house is very nice and clean, and very nicely furnished and the kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022