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On the Wine Trail - Minutes to Giant City, Shawnee Forest, SIU - Amazing Shower

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alto Pass, IL
  • Place, Peachbarn Winery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alto Pass

With a stay at this vacation home in Alto Pass, you'll be steps from Shawnee National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Peachbarn Winery. .This vacation home is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Southern Illinois University and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Mississippi River.
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What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 24 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 26 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 41 min drive - 39.3 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 42 min drive - 42.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 30 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Pequena - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On the Wine Trail - Minutes to Giant City, Shawnee Forest, SIU - Amazing Shower

The Quetil Trail Guesthouse is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, walking distance to Hedman Vineyards (0.5 mi) and Alto Vineyards (0.7 mi), and only 15 minutes from Giant City State Park. Two Bedrooms (Queen beds in each) and a fold out queen couch in the living room to sleep 6.

Sit on the patio and enjoy the afternoon sun, or watch the River to River hikers walk by. Walk to Grammer's market for basic grocery supplies or stroll over to the Rootbeer Saloon for a cool afternoon treat.

The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, a video library, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a music library, cave exploring nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Early Check-Ins and Late Check-Outs pending availability. Please inquire if interested.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties and events need to be pre-approved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

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: 12
Note from host: Parties and events need to be pre-approved.
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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On the Wine Trail - Minutes to Giant City, Shawnee Forest, SIU - Amazing Shower Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 185 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

S Dianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was really nice just like the pictures. Loved the shower and it was so close to the wedding venue we could walk. We truly enjoyed our stay and how you sent us all the information so quickly. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating, fit us in last minute which gave us more time to see the sites. The beds were so comfy and the bathroom was a dream for a rental. Lots of room to spread out. The proximity to the Wine trail was a big plus after hiking all day we could visit close to our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations were just what we needed for our trip to Shawnee National Forest. Very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thadd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the proximity to the vineyards, Shawnee Forest, and SIU campus. Having a very nice bourbon bar close by was also a plus. We enjoyed being able to relax in comfort after an active day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time here and we will be back! Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

A short vacation….

We wanted a good central location for our time in wine country. This place was perfect…and we were able to check out several Wineries during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Great house and location

Loved the proximity to and convenience of local restaurants and hiking. Will definitely stay here again. Property is clean with all the needed amenities and extra touches of a great vrbo rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

Great Location and fully equipped

Very nice place and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristal A.

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

Great space for a getaway

We enjoyed our stay and the landlord is exceptionally friendly. The cabin is clean and environment was quiet and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Great little place to get away

Not the first time I have stayed here. Great little place. Very close to lots of things to do. I am sure I will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hiking and winery

Great centraized location for visiting winery trail and hikes like Little Grand canyon
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

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

Great little getaway!

Loved the home! Bed was SO comfy and the shower was amazing! Must go see the Bald Knob Cross if you visit! We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Nice property and location..!

Had a great time. Well equipped for 2 couples visiting the wine trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Genevieve T.

It was a clean home. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Terrific

This property helped make for an excellent trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

Nice Place

Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Nice rental

Close to wineries, excellent shower, nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, comfortable beds, enjoyed the family room great place to play games and visit with friends. A little hard to locate exact house would recommend that the listing advise that the correct apartment is located on the back of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Nice little pace in a great location

Nice little place with a lot of amenities for the guests. Located in the middle of a lot of things to do. Wine Tour, Hiking or biking. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Awesome stay. Great communication.

Great experience all together. Great property, wine trail is amazing, country store is incredible. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Shawnee Trip

Property was as described. Great location for the wine trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk A.

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

Alto Pass

Great place and great location. Close to many things.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Alto Pass was a nice surprise!

Lovely place. Host was very helpful. Affordable and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weston M.

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

Great Spot!

Perfect basecamp for exploring Shawnee National Forest. Host was friendly and responsive. Public trail across the street was a great way to start the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024