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Retreat, Relax, Refresh in this cozy country home. <br>Dixon Springs Cabins

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A porch with two white rocking chairs and a brick wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, multiple pillows, a nightstand, a clock, and a window with curtains.
A single-story house with a porch, a swing, and a small shed.
A kitchen with grey cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a window.
A living room with a patterned sofa, a dark armchair, and a metal cart.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Grantsburg, IL
  • Place, Dixon Springs State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Paducah Riverwalk
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grantsburg

Located in Grantsburg, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Shawnee National Forest and Dixon Springs State Park. .This vacation home is 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from Lake Glendale and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from The Chocolate Factory.
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What's nearby

  • Dixon Springs State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Harrah's Metropolis - 26 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 29 min drive - 32.6 miles
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 31 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 47 min drive - 40.9 miles

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chocolate Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hogg Hollow Winery - ‬9 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.

Retreat, Relax, Refresh in this cozy country home. <br>Dixon Springs Cabins

Enjoy all that Southern Illinois has to offer in this newly remodeled house. Whether you’re sitting on the front porch, or enjoying the back deck, you’ll be able to enjoy all nature has to offer. This home is convenient to many local attractions including Dixon Springs State Park, Lake Glendale, and the Shawnee National Forest. As well as only 11 miles from Interstate 24 (Vienna/Golconda Exit). There is one other rental unit on the property. Hunting and fishing are not permitted on this property.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Wash and put away all dishes. Take all inside trash to outside trash container. Pile used linens on the bed.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are some children’s toys available.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Retreat Relax Refresh This Cozy Country Home. Dixon Springs
Retreat Relax Refresh This Cozy Country Home. Dixon Springs

Retreat, Relax, Refresh in this cozy country home. <br>Dixon Springs Cabins Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was exceptional, Old country property that is well maintained and stayed cool through the hot weather, we're definitely come here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

Great Place!

It was very homey feeling ,and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and clean! My family had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rossana H.

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

Excellent home away from home

It was fully stocked and very clean. Glad with our stay. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

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

Lovely location

This house has more than enough room for our family to stay. The views from the front porch were lovely and the view from the back deck was totally divine! Thank you for a good house for our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Comfy and quiet

Very comfortable and everything we needed. Also in a great area for hiking and enjoying nature
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

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

Great weekend getaway

Nothing too fancy but was a perfect place for a last minute getaway to enjoy southern il. Hosts answered all questions and were very responsive and helpful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salle C.

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

Great place to stay

Property was as described. Clean and had everything you needed. Appreciated that alot! Would for sure stay here again if exploring around southern Illinois
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Fantastic stay

This house is bigger than it seems online. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

quiet, comfy and clean

we enjoyed our second trip to this remote get away and appreciate our hosts hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janise W.

Little piece of heaven!

We so enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was so homey and clean, decorated very well and the views from the back porch were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Quiet, relaxing

Nice, quiet remote location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Perfect for our needs!

Well-maintained, neat property on beautiful farm. We spent four nights here for our Thanksgiving holiday and everyone was happy with the facilities, the space, and the amenities. We'll want to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra K.

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

Girls get away

Was a great place to stay and relax on my bachelorette weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed. Nice amenities like plenty of firewood, some snacks and coffee.Shawn was quick to answer all my questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

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

Family getaway

Had everything we needed. Peaceful. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

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

Nice, clean house

This property was clean, well maintained and very adequately equipped for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Hiking trip Shawnee National Foresr

Excellent very rural property quiet with great views. Cleanest VRBO I’ve rented in over 18 months!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

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

Weekend away

Our stay was amazing. House was great and had everything we needed. Ver
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric K.

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

Nice getaway

House was clean and easy to get to. Had all the amenities anyone would need for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jude A.

Beautiful!

Perfect place to disappear for a weekend, the house is very cozy, and the scenery is gorgeous. It's a quiet and calm, peaceful place in nature, we will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

Beautiful house

If you are okay with being out in farmland and away from it all, then this place is great! My family was here to see the national forest and surrounding areas, and it was perfect. I recommend the Garden of the Gods! The beds were very comfortable, and kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latisha G.

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

Peaceful

This is my family's second time here and we love it. It's so peaceful and the host are the best. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Watch the sunrise over the expansive field.

Private, very clean modern farmhouse. Deck overlooks a large field where you can watch wildlife. Love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colton D.

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

Shawnee Home

This is our third stay with Shawn in this property and we have enjoyed every one. He has been more than accommodating with the check-in process and the home is always clean and ready for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024