Title: Hunter's Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109788691&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Hunter's Retreat Cabin in Christopher with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Hunter's Retreat ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/89141606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/e358f3de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/c765a641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/afb382be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/7edb87ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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/89000000/88930000/88928400/88928399/f8286145.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! 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Memories\*Family\*Friends\*Fire Pit\*Fish\*Deep Water\*Kayaks Goreville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 216 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=48256439&PinnedHotelID=48256439&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 ![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 - Benton City Park \- 11 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Benton Civic Center \- 11 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Franklin County Fairgrounds \- 14 min drive \- 11.4 miles - Rend Lake \- 14 min drive \- 13.1 miles - DuQuoin State Fairgrounds \- 18 min drive \- 13.6 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 - ‬11 min drive - ‪KC Hall - ‬12 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min walk - ‪T-Street Pub - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hunter's Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hunter's Retreat? ### Where is Hunter's Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hunter's Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda R. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cabin. It rained most of our stay but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this clean , cozy cabin. We enjoyed seeing deer outside every day we were there. We enjoyed playing Miss Pac Man. We stayed here to attend 3abn camp meeting in Thompsonville . We would definitely stay again. ##### Linda R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Place was nice. Beds and couches were very comfortable. The guys liked the manly cabin feel.We relaxed outside and enjoyed watching the birds and the sunshine. There was bad weather and tornado watches/warnings during our stay; the owners let us know where storm shelters were and which news channel to follow. Thank you for worrying about our wellbeing! ##### Natalie Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha F. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful property! ##### Samantha F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay Great experience wonderful place to say ##### James P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Citlali 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely house. Beautiful property. ##### Citlali Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brysen v. 24 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect small town getaway The Hunters Retreat was tidy, cozy, and all around a great place to stay. ##### brysen v. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol P. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Christopher is a small town, well off the beaten path, yet close enough to larger cities. Cute cabin. Comfy beds. Good shower and fluffy towels. Very clean. Chairs on each porch for morning coffee and chatting. Had no issues so no need to contact the host while there. Would happily stay there again. ##### Carol P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrew k. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Street machines Went up for car show cute little place ##### Andrew k. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian R. 29 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work stay Very clean, very quiet neighborhood. Was nice to come to after a days work. Beats staying in a motel be far. Feels more like being home. Thank you for having this available. Porch was great and enjoyable. ##### Brian R. 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