Title: Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32400180&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 Travelers find serenity at this 120-acre retreat where three spacious decks showcase nature's beauty and a private lake invites kayaking adventures ## Photo gallery for Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 ![Dining - Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 (Cobden)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32410000/32400200/32400180/853f5adc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers - Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! 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Fully equipped kitchen, dining table for friends. 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Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 Farm stay near Shawnee National Forest You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 . With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this farm stay is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Smoke-free property and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables. 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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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 ### Property is also known as NEW Modern Wine Country Farmhouse Heart Wine Trail Watefront ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 ? ### What time is check-in at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 ? ### What time is check-out at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 ? ### Where is Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 149 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anissa J. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really loved the property. Especially the lake that was on the property that came with life jackets and water sports equipment. It really allowed us to enjoy the full extent of the property. Only gripe is I believe the property listed there were 3 full bathrooms and in reality there were two and a half bathrooms. We made it work but it would have been nice to know there was a half baths. Schedule shower time for big groups! ##### Anissa J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### great place to stay Great location and excellent place to stay. very clean and close to the wineries. we would stay there again Only has 2.5 bathrooms ##### Jeff B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather G. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Place Nice and private area. really nice kitchen area and fire pit. ##### Heather G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda G. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway. Cute and clean farm house. Great view and property. The lake was fantastic. We plan to rent again in warmer weather to utilize the lake more. The owner was great. Communication was great. Perfect family get away. ##### Rhonda G. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shon B. 20 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Great place and great weekend! Beautiful spot and lots of room for friends and family to join you. The kitchen is awesome and the massage chair was great. The kids loved the kayaks and we all loved the peace n quiet. 5⭐️! ##### Shon B. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property We had a great time celebrating my mom's 80th birthday on the property. We were a larger group and there was plenty of space, bedding, towels and other amenities to accommodate our large group. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren H., Franklin TN USA 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love this place! This is our second time staying at this farmhouse and all of our families love it there. There’s mini horses that our kids would feed daily, a fire pit with plenty of chairs, and a lily pad, kayaks and paddle boards to play on. Also, the owner is super accommodating and responsive. Highly recommend this rental! ##### Lauren H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsea L. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun by the Wineries Our group loved our stay at the Farmhouse! The property and scenery are so picturesque, and we loved spending time together around the large table in the kitchen. Brian (host) had great recommendations for the area, especially a bus to take us around to the local wineries for an afternoon. We had a blast utilizing all the paddle boards and kayaks provided at the pond, and after fun-filled days the beds were comfortable and clean! We would definitely stay again. ##### Chelsea L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a Delight A lovely, open space that feels quite isolated but is close to roads and shops for any needs. The little lake charms with its turtles and kayaks. The home provides great views of the lake and the sunsets, with cozy bedrooms for all. The kitchen is well-stocked and spacious. Our little reading retreat felt cozy and cared for over the entire weekend. Would absolutely stay here again if in the area. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise S. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and space Plenty of room to spread out. Came down for a wine trail. Brian was easy to get ahold of. Only concern is the bathroom with the shower- the glass door/wall didn’t seem as secure as it should be and water still got out onto the floor. Would love to come with kids in the summer to utilize the pond! ##### Elise S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace D. 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelorette party must! Great place for a bachelorette party! Brian was so helpful & communicative throughout the entire process. The property is absolutely stunning with picture perfect sunrises & sunsets. Don't miss the chance to have coffee with the ponies and cows or paddle board at sunset with your girls. As a first time MOH, I couldn't have asked for a better experience and Brian's connections made the planning process a million times easier. Would definitely stay again! ##### Grace D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rae W. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property I can’t tell you how many times we said “what a beautiful location” this weekend! It is truly stunning! We enjoyed use of the lake and the many kayaks, paddle boards and paddle boats they had. We also enjoyed feeding the miniature horses apples. The house is clean, comfortable and well stocked. Plenty of room! Close to the wine trail, Giant City and Carbondale. The host Brian was very friendly and checked to make sure everything was good upon checkin. All around great experience! We will be back! ##### Rae W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle W. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property!! The Farmhouse was the best! Provided many onsite fun with opportunities to enjoy water sports, such as kayaking, paddle boats, rafts, and paddle boards. Also fishing if you would like. There are 3 lovely mini ponies that love to be spoiled on! And lots of wildlife to see. The house was clean with the perfect amount of space for our group! We loved enjoying a movie each night in the tv room. It was a joy and relaxing weekend at the farmhouse! We can’t wait to spend time here again! ##### Michelle W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! There is nothing negative to say about the home and property! It was so peaceful and beautiful. I took my children, their spouses and my grandchildren. Everyone loved the horses, and especially the lake. The water was clean, no hesitation about getting in and swimming. Between the paddle boat, kayaks, paddle boards, and lily pad, everyone had a blast! The firepit area was perfect after the sun went down. The house was very nice and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again! ##### Lisa W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get-away We had a wonderful time at the Wine Country Farmhouse. We stayed with our two sons, spouses, and 2 grandchildren. Everything that you could need is provided. Great views of the lake. The farmhouse is spacious. There is room to gather inside and outside. No need to bring chairs for outside - seating at the beach, firepit and decks The lake was clear and clean! Enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boat, swimming, and fishing. Grandchildren loved going over to pet the horses. They are very friendly. Looking forward to another stay at the Farmhouse! ##### David M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rhonda S. 9 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Farmhouse Landscaping needs a lot of work The outside of the house need’s power washed The beach was great The kitchen was excellent The description of house says 3 full baths but it’s actually 2.5 baths. Upstairs mattresses need replaced and there is no upstairs bathroom ##### Rhonda S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Farmhouse Our extended family of 11 spent the weekend at the Farmhouse. The rooms are large especially the kitchen where we gathered for meals and games. Large patio door of the kitchen allow watching the dock and pond. Geese,,egrets, hawks, and deer were spotted. The Farmhouse was clean throughout. 3 large bedrooms upstairs had their own air conditioners, and everyone slept well. Two big bathrooms had showers with plenty of hot water. Every bed was comfortable. Plus the kitchen had top of the line appliances & every imaginable tool. Brian found us a bus and driver to escort us to the wineries. Our host made the weekend the best. Finally, we used the fire pit each evening while we star gazed. The firepit has plenty of seating and we made the most of it. We'd stay at the Farmhouse again for sure! ##### Susan M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh R. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A true hidden gem What an amazing property!!!! As soon as I booked the Wine Country House, Brian (host) contacted me to touch base and provide contact info. From the time we booked to the time we checked out, Brian was always available and quick to respond to any questions. He is the host with the most! :) This place was absolute perfection- my friends and I all agreed we would be staying there again. The house is beautiful and spacious, but for us, the best aspects were outside. There are so many seating areas - a patio just outside the kitchen door, a fire pit area, AND next to the private lake (which has available kayaks and stand up paddleboards), plenty of lounge chairs and a covered seating area. Near the house is a little barn with 3 very friendly mini horses we became best friends with. The Wine Country Farmhouse is so conveniently located to so many excellent hiking/trails- It's a quick drive to Giant City Park and Pomona Natural Bridge. The house feels so secluded and like you have so much privacy, but if, like my party, you forget charcoal or need cookies, there is store very close by. (As an outdoors person, I also really loved that we were there right when the irises started to bloom.) I can't wait until we're able to book the house again. If you're in the Southern Illinois area, you \*have\* to check out this place. ##### Leigh R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property! Private and spacious! Our family took full advantage of the private lake! And, the mini horses were a bonus!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2928fb21-765e-4ecd-90e9-2d26c5da6e15-1754845669313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melissa P. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily S. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Owner was super responsive and helpful. Clean, well stocked and nicely renovated property. Private with great fishing and relaxing. There even was an ice machine which was super nice. Would stay here again. ##### Emily S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake G. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and the house was very clean and functional. Very nice ##### Jake G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny D. 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for our big group! We loved staying at this house. The host was a great communicator and helpful before we even arrived. The animals were perfect, there was tons of outdoor hanging out space (boats, chairs, fire pit, decks, etc.), and inside was exactly as advertised. Would absolutely recommend to anyone. Inside had great AC for the hot summer months and a huge kitchen table that the whole family could fit at. ##### Jenny D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce J. 19 Jun 2025 #### Cousins weekend Loved staying at the farmhouse! It was nice to have a safe place to visit and we were all together. The only issue was there were no bathroom upstairs and most of us was was over 50 , we needed a closer bathroom for those who self upstairs. Overall the stay was wonderful. Thank you for renting to us. ##### Joyce J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location! We rented this house for 4 people for a short girls getaway on the wine trail. The house was very comfortable, plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have their own space. Bedding was all clean and comfortable. We loved the little lake and spent one day sunning on the dock and the other day going to a couple of the close by wineries. The location on the wine trail is great. We would absolutely come back to this property! ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean W. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful relaxing girls weekend in this lovely home in the country. Check in is super easy. Brian, the owner, is very communicative and easy to reach. This charming old home was just the spot for us to relax and get together with friends. The kitchen is spacious. Beds are very comfortable. The view from the porch is spectacular at sunset. We loved visiting the little horses every evening. Location is just minutes from several wineries and Makanda for shopping. We will definitely be back! ##### Jean W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ---