Millstone Cottage

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Simpson, IL

Shawnee National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Dixon Springs State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Lake of Egypt
‪38 min drive‬
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy, country home with all new amenities right in the middle of everything the Shawnee National Forest has to offer! If you are looking for hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, waterfall chasing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, relaxing or wine sipping, you will find it all in Shawnee Country. We are centrally located to several bigger towns where you can find more places to eat and things to do as well. We think you will have a great time during your visit to our area!

Property manager

Cassie Wright

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

Fireplace

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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

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

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

About the area

Simpson

Simpson is home to this holiday home. Shawnee National Forest and Dixon Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Chocolate Factory and Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center.

Simpson, IL

What's nearby

Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Dixon Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 15.9 km
Tunnel Hill State Trail - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
Lake of Egypt - 38 min drive - 25.0 km
Harrah's Metropolis - 40 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Millstone Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Millstone Cottage?

As of 17 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Millstone Cottage on 20 Apr 2025 start from AU$319.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Millstone Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Millstone Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Millstone Cottage located?

Situated in Simpson, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shawnee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Hogg Hollow Winery and Vienna City Park. Tunnel Hill State Trail and Dixon Springs State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

13 Apr 2025

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

Shawnee national forest

Great place to stay. Loved the sasquatch ambiance.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

20 Mar 2025

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

Weekend Away

We were looking for a quiet retreat away. This cottage was fantastic! Clean and very nice. Perfect location for getting out in nature as well as close to town and too much further from a larger town if required. We had a relaxing weekend and would definitely visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

9 Mar 2025

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

Hiking weekend

Place was great central location for many hiking spots. Host had great suggestions for places to go, things to do and places to eat!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

15 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Millstone Cottage was a great place to stay! Fully stocked kitchen and amenities were everything we needed and more. Easy drives to get to multiple towns and hikes! Look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

23 Sept 2024

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

Pam

Beautifully decorated, super clean, comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

18 Sept 2024

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

Great place

Had everything we needed. Convenient location to check out Shawnee National Forest. Owners very quick to respond to questions. Would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

caron b.

4 Sept 2024

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

Great Place to Stay!!

The house was great, clean and easy to find. We had plenty of room and loved the pac man game! The front porch was a wonderful place to hang out and catch up woth loval family.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

24 Aug 2024

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

Cute cottage

We had a great time at the cottage. It was a short drive to Bell Smith Springs. There are a few things that I wish the cottage had - a little bit more space in the second bedroom and a grill. The host was very easy to communicate with and the wifi works well. If you want to use the oven, be prepared for the smoke alarm to go off even though the oven is very clean. Otherwise, it was great for us and we absolutely loved the seating options on the front deck. The entrance is a little hard to find but after getting their once, it's not hard to find.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

11 Aug 2024

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

Adorable home

House was perfect and had everything we needed, we only stayed one night and hope to be back!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

20 July 2024

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

Milestone cabin

Had an awesome time very beautiful cabin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

19 July 2024

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

Lovely stay

A clean and cozy home fully stocked with any essential you could need. Loved the convenience to the Shawnee sites we wanted to experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

19 July 2024

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

Charming cottage

It was a great one night stay before dropping my kids off at camp. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

6 July 2024

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

Millstone Cottage is delightful

Wonderful cozy cabin, perfect for our family of four. Beds were extremely comfortable. Exceptionally clean. Very Peaceful! Lots of outdoor activities within 30 mins. Highly recommend in you need a place in Shawnee National Forest.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

5 June 2024

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

Very relaxing!

There are sights to see and things to do both far and near!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

31 May 2024

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

Great property

The location was great and close to many trails. House was clean and adorable decorated. Make sure to go to Hogg Hollow, the owner will give you the best insider tips for your stay!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cassie Wright

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property