10/10 Excellent
April L.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
April L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
* On the Wine Trail * Hot Tub * Wi-Fi *
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Alto Pass, IL
- Peachbarn Winery15 min walk
- Giant City State Park23 min drive
- Southern Illinois University30 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 · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area
About this property
* On the Wine Trail * Hot Tub * Wi-Fi *
NEW HOT TUB, FIRE PIT AND DECK FOR 2021!
2 Minutes to Alto Vineyards!
Professionally Managed & Professionally Cleaned
Located on the Wine Trail The Alto Loft is the perfect property with plush amenities 3 minutes to Alto Vineyard. It’s a great spot for adventure seekers who want to check out Giant City and be in the heart of the wine trail.
Alto Loft is beautiful and relaxing... Perfect for a weekend getaway to spend with your partner or group of girlfriends for a wine weekend. We are located in the heart of the Shawnee Forest! Canoe Cedar Lake, zip line the Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, bike Tunnel Hill or hike one of the many trails.
Completely Private & Modern
BEST LOCATION ON THE WINE TRAIL!*
*COFFEE MAKER
*BIG FLUFFY TOWELS
*HIGH QUALITY BED LINENS
*Leather Seating
*FULL QUALITY COOKING KITCHEN
FAQs:
1) What is the physical address? 5 Elm ST, alto pass, IL
2) Is this located in downtown Alto Pass Answer: Yes
3) Can we rent Sunday to Sunday or Saturday to Saturday? Answer: Yes, with only a few possible exceptions
4) What are check-in and check-out times? Answer: Standard check in: 4pm, and standard check out: 11am.
5) Can we have an early check-in, or late check-out? Answer: absolutely, provided the cleaning service allows, and other guests are not arriving(departing) the day you are departing(arriving)... just ask us.
6) Are linens and towels provided? yes. There is also a starter supply of paper products: paper towels, bath tissue
Did I miss anything? just ask :)
2 Minutes to Alto Vineyards!
Professionally Managed & Professionally Cleaned
Located on the Wine Trail The Alto Loft is the perfect property with plush amenities 3 minutes to Alto Vineyard. It’s a great spot for adventure seekers who want to check out Giant City and be in the heart of the wine trail.
Alto Loft is beautiful and relaxing... Perfect for a weekend getaway to spend with your partner or group of girlfriends for a wine weekend. We are located in the heart of the Shawnee Forest! Canoe Cedar Lake, zip line the Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, bike Tunnel Hill or hike one of the many trails.
Completely Private & Modern
BEST LOCATION ON THE WINE TRAIL!*
*COFFEE MAKER
*BIG FLUFFY TOWELS
*HIGH QUALITY BED LINENS
*Leather Seating
*FULL QUALITY COOKING KITCHEN
FAQs:
1) What is the physical address? 5 Elm ST, alto pass, IL
2) Is this located in downtown Alto Pass Answer: Yes
3) Can we rent Sunday to Sunday or Saturday to Saturday? Answer: Yes, with only a few possible exceptions
4) What are check-in and check-out times? Answer: Standard check in: 4pm, and standard check out: 11am.
5) Can we have an early check-in, or late check-out? Answer: absolutely, provided the cleaning service allows, and other guests are not arriving(departing) the day you are departing(arriving)... just ask us.
6) Are linens and towels provided? yes. There is also a starter supply of paper products: paper towels, bath tissue
Did I miss anything? just ask :)
Property manager
Steve Young
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
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: 14
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.
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
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
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
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10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeff T.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental in the Shawnee Forest
Jeff T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert E.
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Robert E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terese B.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice rental
Terese B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda T.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Alto Pass!
Linda T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
beverly e.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely base for exploring the area
beverly e.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
22 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent getaway
Mike M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aryanna S.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time
Aryanna S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patti H.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Patti H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
Jennifer K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda C.
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brenda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
E C.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway Spot
E C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Haley F.
24 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Haley F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenn 4.
9 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Weekend!
Jenn 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jody J.
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and place to stay on the wine trail!
Jody J.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Wine Trail Accomodations
Laura S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alto Pass Loft
Michael G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lora B.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Lora B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central Location for all interests
Jennifer K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre-4th of July stay
Robert W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheri M.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy!
Sheri M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela L.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Perfection
Pamela L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
jane h.
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, short getaway
jane h.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
20 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Jenny R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa O.
10 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Girls Getaway
Lisa O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Steve Young
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.
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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