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Wine Country Farmhouse Private Lake! kayaks Fire Pit! On The Wine Trail!

Travelers find serenity at this 120-acre retreat where three spacious decks showcase nature's beauty and a private lake invites kayaking adventures

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Wine Country Farmhouse on 120 acres with a private lake, perfect for wine trail explorations. Fully equipped kitchen, dining table for friends. Three large decks offer peaceful views, ideal for special occasions.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Cobden, this farm stay is near a water park and on the beach. Owl Creek Vineyard and Lincoln Heritage Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Cobden travel guide
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Cobden, IL

What's nearby

  • Anna McIntosh Park in the city of Saskatoon, Canada
    Anna City Park
    8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Giant City State Park
    Giant City State Park
    16 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Shawnee Community College
    7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Owl Creek Vineyard
    12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    14 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station
    21 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    14 min drive
  • King's Wok
    12 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    11 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    11 min drive

About this property

Wine Country Farmhouse Private Lake! kayaks Fire Pit! On The Wine Trail!

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.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
You dont have to do anything! Thank you all for being great guests. Brian
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wine Country Farmhouse On the Wine 🍷 Trail! Private Lake kayaks Fire Pit 🔥 located?

This Cobden farm stay is on the beach, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Shawnee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Owl Creek Vineyard and Lincoln Heritage Winery. StarView Vineyards and Shawnee Community College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Wine Country Farmhouse Private Lake! kayaks Fire Pit! On The Wine Trail! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here. It is close to great hiking and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. It is a beautiful property! Everything is very clean and comfortable. We enjoy fishing on the lake and the very nice fire pit area. The owner checked in to make sure everything was good. He is friendly and you can tell he takes great pride in the property. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Quiet Place

Nice and private area. really nice kitchen area and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anissa J.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shon B.

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⭐️!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae W.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda S.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful! The view of the lake is very nice and relaxing. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room in the house for our 10 guests.
Celebrating the Bride!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pond is gorgeous. The views from the windows are stunning
View from living room window
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and felt so quiet and secluded, which is exactly what we were looking for! Right on the wine trail, literally 4 minutes from Star View. Brian was so kind and made sure to stay in touch in case we needed anything, and the biggest bonus was the mini horses!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for a group of longtime friends! The host was amazing! Helpful and communicative. The property was beautiful with private lake and ponies! Also close to hiking and the wine trail which we really enjoyed. Fully stocked kitchen and conversation by the fire pit rounded out our days. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner is very easy to work with! House has everything you need. Close to the wine trail. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025