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Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Wolf Lake, IL

Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)39 min drive
Giant City State Park40 min drive
Hunter Valley Winery55 min drive
Trail of Tears State Park55 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason is a great host and the house is clean and beautiful! This rental was a great fit for our group. Hopefully we will...

Chad R.

Feb 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Outdoorsman Paradise

The Rest Area Lodge was built new in 2022 to serve outdoor enthusiasts visiting Southern Illinois for a variety of outdoor activities. The Lodge is located centrally to a lot of fun things to do and features ample room for your traveling party. Guests may enjoy relaxing inside or outside the Lodge as there are a variety of leisure areas to unwind at the end of the day. The Lodge features three bedrooms, six beds and two bathrooms. Each room has a TV with internet access, modern bedding and plenty of storage room. Guests can make use of the mud room to store boots, clothing and gear for easy access and fast entry after a long day. The kitchen features a full set of modern appliances (including dishwasher), a large table with dishes and cookware, and pantry space for dry food storage. Guests can prepare a full meal at any time - or make use of the local delivery services.

Property manager

Jason Inman

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jonesboro

Located in Jonesboro, this lodge is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River. Lazy L Safari Park and Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wolf Lake, IL

What's nearby

Southeast Missouri State University - 37 min drive
Giant City State Park - 40 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 52 min drive
Hunter Valley Winery - 55 min drive
Trail of Tears State Park - 55 min drive

Getting around

Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Duck Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Revlon Tavern - ‬12 min drive
‪The Duck Inn Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Inheritance Valley Vineyards - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outdoorsman Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outdoorsman Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outdoorsman Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Outdoorsman Paradise located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shawnee National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area and Mississippi River. Anna City Park and Union County Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

24 June 2024

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

Friends trip

It was so amazing & host was so easy to communicate with! Such a beautiful place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trese F.

12 May 2024

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

What a Get-A-Way

We truly enjoyed our stay and all of the amenities. The Cabin was clean enough to let my 7 month old grandson crawl around on the floors. This is a perfect home for a get-a-way or for hunters. I cannot say enough good about this home. You sink into the beds after a long day. There are large bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and soap in the bathrooms with plenty of towels and washcloths. A very large screen TV to relax in front of and a screened in back porch with a screen underneath to keep the flies and.insects out. My partner is a hunter and spent most of his time outside and talking about the amenities for hunters. The kitchen is fully stocked with all of the cooking utensils you will need for your trip. We all had a great time and were fully able to enjoy ourselves just like we were home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

26 Feb 2024

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

Guys Weekend

Jason is a great host and the house is clean and beautiful! This rental was a great fit for our group. Hopefully we will be back this year !!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Nov 2023

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

Great place to stay

Everything was super clean and nice. Beds were super comfortable. The back porch views were great. Jason and his business partner were great host and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good stay. Hopefully we will be back next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Albers

24 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful home

This house was like new. It was perfect for us 3 couples. We had a great time checking out local bars and hitting wineries. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., St Louis

9 Oct 2023

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

saluki alumni reunion

The rental was absolutely perfect for our girls weekend stay! Set in the middle of farmland, but not too far from town. We hit up coffee shops, wineries and did some hiking. Morning walks were so lovely! Everything was extremely clean and new; every detail was in place. We appreciated the extra touches; the house felt warm, not sterile. Jason was a great communicator and responded quickly. As we made our way through town, so many people commented that they've been watching the house go up & complimented the finished product:) We absolutely plan to return; this may be an annual retreat location for us! Thanks Jason for your home and hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

4 Sept 2023

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

Mom Squad Girl Trip

We decided last minute to hit the Wine Trails in Southern Illinois. This new cabin like VRBO was a super find. We loved the layout, the plush towels and robes and the huge screen tv. The screened in back porch was perfect for coffee every morning. It is outside the city - but centrally located to most of the wineries we wanted to visit. Shuttle services are an option for visiting the wineries as well - just do your research. Communication was superb before, during and after our stay. Jason is a great host and has an excellent VRBO setting. We will return.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023