Title: Hunter's Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Hunter's Retreat ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/89141606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/afb382be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/7edb87ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/e358f3de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/c765a641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Hunter's Retreat, a serene cabin in Christopher, IL. Unwind on one of three expansive decks and then retreat to the cozy bedrooms with comfortable sleeping arrangements for five adults. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hunter's Retreat Discover the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility at Hunter's Retreat, a charming cabin on a quiet dead-end street in Christopher, IL. Just a short drive from Rend Lake, this tranquil retreat boasts three expansive decks, a spiral staircase, and two cozy bedrooms with three beds (2 queens & twin), comfortably sleeping five adults. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - 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 - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w903h683x60y0-d8812dde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Benton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=99625200&PinnedHotelID=99625200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100451400/100451369/522d96bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Turkey Farmhouse just a few minutes from Rend Lake Benton - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=100451369&PinnedHotelID=100451369&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678096/29cb9a59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy country setting minutes from Rend Lake Benton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 27 reviews £164 includes taxes & fees 1 Oct - 2 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=91678096&PinnedHotelID=91678096&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/71ddfa6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 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 ## About the area Christopher is home to this cabin. Rend Lake and Benton City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Franklin County Fairgrounds and Williamson County Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at I-57 Drag Strip or DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. [Visit our Christopher travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christopher.dx3000346181) [View more Cabin rentals in Christopher](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christopher-Cabins.d3000346181-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.976254,-89.0445&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ubyfFbon%7EO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQ%40SDSBQDQBSDQDQDSDQDQFQDOFSDOFQFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFOHMHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILGLKLGLIJINELILGLGNELELGNELENELENCNCLENCLAPCLANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLDLHLHLFJJLFLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJJHJLLJLHJJLHLJLJLHNHLHNHNHLHNFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFPDNFRFNDPFPDPDRBPDPDRBPDPBRBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARAPCRARAPCRCRCPCRCREPCREPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGRGNGNGPINGNINGNININILININILKLKNILKLIJKJMLIJKLMJKJKHMJKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOAMCQAMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKMKKKMKKKKKMIMKOIMIMIOKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGQIOGOGSEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQESCQESASCQCSCSCQASASAQCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ObRTT0ksYJY0mq6HzABwvgSzw5c=) Christopher, IL ### What's nearby - Franklin County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles - I-57 Drag Strip - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles - Rend Lake - 22 min drive - 9.2 miles - DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 23 min drive - 13.6 miles - Southern Illinois University - 49 min drive - 30.9 miles ### Getting around - Du Quoin Station - 23 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive - ‪T-Street Pub - ‬17 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hunter's Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### Where is Hunter's Retreat located? > Situated in Christopher, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Benton Civic Center, I-57 Drag Strip and Rend Lake. Benton City Park and Franklin County Fairgrounds are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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