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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

1:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Alto Pass, IL

Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead30 min drive
Giant City State Park41 min drive
Southern Illinois University41 min drive
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)45 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

My fiance (now husband) and I loved our weekend at this cabin, and we will be back! We had planned on bringing our kids,...

Christe C.

May 27, 2022

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Rated#1 Big Sky Cabin! 🍷 On the Wine Trail Hot Tub 🔥 FirePit Pool 🎱 Table

New! Hot Tub!
4 Bedroom
Large deck
11 minutes to Alto Vineyards
High Speed Internet
Private Location
* 9 minutes to Havisham Wedding Venue and Bourbon Bar

THE PROPERTY

Surrounded by 4000 acres of Lush Shawnee Forest Big Sky Cabin sits on 20 acres of land. Secluded and Private this home welcomes you for a peaceful retreat. The home boasts all wood floors and tons of windows that provide scenic views and natural light. The large deck is the perfect place to hang and have a glass of wine. Large Fire Pit Overlooking Green Hills and Large Pine Trees.

The open living room flows into the kitchen and dining room, perfect for entertaining guests and socializing. The living room has a nice sectional sofa and a TV with DVD. The Kitchen/dining area has a 14 foot Farm Table.

The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and modern essentials. Prepare a delicious home-cooked meal with ease. Farm Table can sit up to 14 people.
Play a game of pool and Pac-man-Donkey Kong-Galaga ! The game room has big windows everywhere with connecting Deck. Large Sofa and BIG TV for movies at night! Wood Burning Fireplace!

4 cozy bedrooms with enough room in the home to sleep 20. The master bedroom includes a queen bed, an en-suite bathroom with shower and Jaczzui. The rest of the bedrooms have queen beds and are very cozy.

THE LOCATION

From this serene location, you'll be ideally situated to discover all that Alto Pass has to offer! From wine tasting, to boating, hiking and more, you'll never be short of things to do and places to discover.

Wine enthusiasts will be in paradise, with more than 15 wineries in the area to visit. Plus new Craft Microbreweries!
La Rue Pine Hills is roughly a 15-minute drive away, where you can spend sunny afternoons and hiking beside marvelous 2 million year-old sandstone bluffs. For a day on the water on the water check out Little Grassy lake were you can rents boats and Kayaks

Please bring your own Firewood! Thanks Brian

*COFFEE MAKER
*BIG FLUFFY TOWELS
*HIGH QUALITY BED LINENS
*LEATHER SOFAS
*SEATING FOR 20
*FULL QUALITY COOKING KITCHEN
*AMAZING VIEWS FROM ALL DIRECTIONS

Property manager

Brian Stone

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this cabin is in a rural area. Peachbarn Winery and Pomona Winery 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.

Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

Pomona Winery - 19 min drive
Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead - 30 min drive
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 40 min drive
Giant City State Park - 41 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 41 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 34 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alto Vineyards - ‬18 min drive
‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬15 min drive
‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪Hedman Vineyards - ‬16 min drive
‪Mase's Place - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rated#1 Big Sky Cabin! 🍷 On the Wine Trail Hot Tub 🔥 FirePit Pool 🎱 Table pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rated#1 Big Sky Cabin! 🍷 On the Wine Trail Hot Tub 🔥 FirePit Pool 🎱 Table?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rated#1 Big Sky Cabin! 🍷 On the Wine Trail Hot Tub 🔥 FirePit Pool 🎱 Table?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rated#1 Big Sky Cabin! 🍷 On the Wine Trail Hot Tub 🔥 FirePit Pool 🎱 Table located?

This family-friendly Alto Pass cabin is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shawnee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Peachbarn Winery and Pomona Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery and Cave Hollow Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elise H.

29 May 2024

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

Fun times!

We really enjoyed the property & having a fun oasis! The host was very helpful and communicable with my partner & I! Thank you for everything!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

23 Apr 2024

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

Ladies Weekend

Our stay was great! Can't say enough about the cabin or the owner's responsiveness and care. I highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

14 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Property

This is a beautiful property, and very quiet. Excellent communication with the property owner. We will definitely be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christe C.

27 May 2022

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

Amazing stay!

My fiance (now husband) and I loved our weekend at this cabin, and we will be back! We had planned on bringing our kids, but it ended up being just us. The property has some amazing views, and we loved sitting out on the deck with our morning coffee and stargazing in the evening with some wine, listening to the frogs, crickets, and whippoorwills (note: bring insect repellent!) It was also awesome having a pool table and arcade game in the family room. We got married in the front yard early Sunday morning, just us, with only a minister and photographer, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and serene setting. Many thanks to Brian for a wonderful weekend at this gorgeous place!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay O.

25 May 2022

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

Annual Girls’ Weekend

This is our groups 3rd time heading to the wine trails and staying at one of Brian’s properties. Everything was wonderful. The cabin is secluded on its own property and right on the wine trail to several wineries. It was actually bigger than what we expected. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of amenities. Brian is always so responsive and accommodating! Looking forward to our next stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie I.

12 May 2022

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

Great home and location

We rented this property for my daughter's bachelorette party and it was wonderful. We cooked meals together and enjoyed the outdoors. Wonderful home with lots of room. The large master bathroom was great for several women to get ready in without being cramped. Brain was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

6 Apr 2022

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

Great place to relax

Peaceful morning on the porch, nice game room, watched the deer play in the afternoon. Close to wine trail and lots of nature!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

30 Mar 2022

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

Spring Break

My family and I stayed for 4 days over spring break. We loved that it was a short drive to many hiking spots like Bald Knob or Pomona Bridge. The house was stocked with snacks and juice boxes upon arrival which my kids loved! We all enjoyed the pool table, darts and board games! Nice quiet country location with a beautiful view of the forest in the mornings. Very peaceful and relaxing. Would definitely recommend to friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

katelyn f.

14 Mar 2022

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

Perfect get-away!

The home was a perfect location for two families to have a stay-cation in a large home on a beautiful lot! We made all of our own meals, loved the extra large dining table and all the seating! Two living room spaces (one perfect for the kiddos) while the adults are just down the hall. We loved our stay and Brian was an awesome host staying in contact for any questions or requests! We would definitely return!! :-)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS B.

23 Jan 2022

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

Great stay as usual

Brian is a wonderful host and his properties are always spot on to the description. We’ve stayed at two of his properties and will be returning. Highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha R.

10 Jan 2022

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

Outstanding

Amazing location, exceptionally clean, spacious. Perfect for weekend getaway! Will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacie P.

23 Dec 2021

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

Gorgeous cabin and excellent host

We had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was gorgeous and there was plenty of room. Brian (the host) was also fantastic. He was very attentive and easy to get ahold of. I highly recommend this property to anyone just looking to get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F., Sugar grove

14 Nov 2021

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

Above our Expectations!

We had 4 families from 3 states and chose this awesome property for a fantastic time together. We hiked nearby at Little Grand Canyon, visited wineries along the Shawnee Wine Trail and finished each day with a sunset then bonfire. There was a small neighborhood store with many supplies and a little longer drive to a Kroger for big trips. This property had plant of room for us to spread out. We prepared many meals including a Thanksgiving feast in the large kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Big Sky and would absolutely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillyn O.

14 Nov 2021

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

Great Getaway

Had a wonderful weekend here! It was the perfect girl's weekend getaway. We enjoyed the extras of the house, like the pool table and games, and the large deck was perfect for soaking up the sun. The owner was very responsive and helpful in planning our weekend. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Shanna A.

4 Nov 2021

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

Birthday vacation

Very nice rural location. Prepare to have food/supplies or drive 30 minutes or more to eat/shop. Property is stocked with many items that can be used for cooking, cleanup, games, music.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

24 Oct 2021

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

Great house in Shawnee National Forest

Outstanding property with all the needed amenities. Spacious, clean, and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

18 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Senior Get away

The 4 bedroom hone was full of happy campers . This was our 3rd stay here and enjoy it so much . We were very comfortable in this fully equipped home. Hired a van from Wright Way Bus and had a carefree fun Wine Tasting weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Astrid W.

17 Oct 2021

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

Peaceful Girls get together

We had a great time!!!! It was very peaceful and. Comfortable place to stay. Had all the amenities we needed and even provided body soap, shampoo and conditioner. We also lived that there were 2 bluetooth speakers to be Bke to listen to our music.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S., St. Louis, MO, USA

30 Sept 2021

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

Wildlife and serenity

I have stayed at this property three times now, and I keep coming back because of the location, spacious house, cleanliness, and the property owner is so accommodating and responsive to questions or needs during the stay. Every morning and evening, deer can be seen grazing through the yard or playing around the pond on the property. The house is BIG and has plenty of room for dining, hanging out, and playing pool or games in the big family room. I will definitely be back, and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway full of fresh air, wildlife, and serenity. A nice break from the city life!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

16 Sept 2021

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

Spent 2 days here for a sibling reunion, 4 sibs and spouses.

Loved the spaciousness of the cabin where we were all able to be together in on place. Enjoyed the pool table and fire pit. Beautiful area! Quiet and serene. Brian was an excellent host, checking to see if all was satisfactory.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Linda B B.

11 Sept 2021

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

Quiet Getaway

Property very pretty. House is spacious and very clean. Very good amenities and up to date. Location is very remote.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Rick C.

6 Sept 2021

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

Brian is great to work with.

Everything is fine just the county road getting there lacks a little to be desired.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey M.

2 Aug 2021

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

Great house

Great house for our girls weekend away! Brian was a wonderful host and was so easy to get a hold of.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

29 July 2021

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

Weekend Getaway

This place was perfect for us as we have 4 ladies and having 4 bedrooms was perfect. The kitchen was fully stocked. No complaints from us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laci W.

19 July 2021

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

Friends Getaway

Our group of women greatly enjoyed our stay at Big Sky! Brian is an excellent host and the cabin was clean, spacious, and beautiful! We wanted somewhere close to the wine trail and this was perfect! I highly recommend Big Sky and would love to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brian Stone

I am a graduate of SIU and now the proud owner of the Alto Wine Trail Loft & BIG SKY CABINS.

Why they chose this property

I have chosen this location because it is in the Heart of The Wine Trail & Shawnee National Forest. It is also a short drive to Southern Illinois University, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Alto Vineyards, Trails End Lodge, Hedman Orchard and Vineyard, Broken Wheel Ranch, Gity Stables, Rustle Hill Vineyard.

What makes this property unique

On the Wine Trail *In the heart of the Shawnee Forest *Less than a 3 miles from 3 vineyards.

Borders 4300 acres of the Shawnee forest. The most private cabin you can rent on the wine trail. Star gazing is 100% amazing.