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Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!

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Large sectional couch in the main living room. Dish network and DVD's provided.
View of the firepit in the private back yard. Firewood is always stocked.
View from outside of the firepit, looking towards the hosue and lake.
Terrace/patio
Large 6 person kitchen table, also included are 2 barstools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Murphysboro, IL
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed
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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 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

About the area

Murphysboro

Located in Murphysboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Kite Hill Vineyards and Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center 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.
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Murphysboro, IL

What's nearby

  • Sallie Logan Public Library - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead - 23 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Giant City State Park - 38 min drive - 30.2 km

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
  • ‪Midland Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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

House was perfect for our needs!

Spacious house, fire pit was perfect, driveway is a little scary but the overall stay was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Nice quiet location

Great place for family visits to SIU.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Lotta Room and Everything You Need

Ashley was always quick to respond with questions that I had! We had everything we needed and the house was ready for us! The kitchen was an open concept with the living room, which was very nice! The house situated on a dead end and it was very quiet and peaceful! Nice to set on the front porch where you could see the lake and watch the deer! Would definitely recommend this nice home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rianne G.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

DOUG B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

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

Lisa B.

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

Beautiful place

We had such a good time. This place has everything you need. The house was perfect. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

J Kitt L.

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

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

8/10 Good

Lance M.

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

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

Vanessa B.

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

Spacious and relaxing

This house had. Large bedrooms, well stocked kitchen, plenty of outdoor seating, 2 rooms for entertainment and a great firepit outside. It was very nice to come home after an outing and relax by the fire pit. Convenient to wine trail and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

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

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

8/10 Good

Deb B.

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

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

Donna B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

DOUG B.

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

Relaxing

Relaxing and fun weekend getaway with wife and friends. We enjoyed the many wineries in the area. The house was low key, secluded and relaxing. We plan on returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marketta V., Forest Park, IL

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

2nd Stay - Still Wonderful

This was our 2nd time staying at the Hilltop retreat. The firepit is wonderful and the house is cozy and comfy and big. We love staying here when it's time to take our daughter back to college at SIU for the fall semester.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Great property

Perfect house for our group. We had 4 adults and 5 kids and the open floor plan and large bedrooms worked so well. We enjoyed the deck front and back and the fire pit. Very nice house for family or friends gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

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

69th bday

Very spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

SIU Football 🏈

Clean 🧼 & Easy 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Family get alway

Home is very roomy and was great for family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Weekend get away

We got a group of friends together for an adult weekend get away and this place was perfect for our get away! It was able to accommodate all of us comfortably and gave us all our own personal space!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben Z.

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

Pleased

We were pleased with the stay. We really enjoyed the fire pit and backyard privacy. Thanks for the nice get awaylocation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great time!

The home was very nice and bigger than it looked in the pictures. The accommodations were excellent. Great location, close to Giant City, the Spillway, and a nice little winery. Everyone in the party had a great time and would come back any time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marketta V., Forest Park, IL

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

Excellent Quiet Getaway!!!

We came down to bring our daughter down for her freshman year at SIU. 15 min ride to the campus. The house was perfect. We had a ball roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. We were able to fire up the grill and BBQ and made ourselves fresh breakfast in the well stocked kitchen each morning. Bring from Chicago it was a nice relaxing country getaway. We went to the farmers market nearby on our way home and picked up vegetables and the best peaches I’ve ever had in my life! Had a great time and plan to visit again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Youngberg

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Ashley is a registered nurse who enjoys managing rental properties and doing DIY projects in her spare time.

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