Title: Beautiful location in the secluded woods 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 home # Beautiful location in the secluded woods Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103080200/103080140/193ecf29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103080200/103080140/9b2c1789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103080200/103080140/e2d9442e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103080200/103080140/36b0a800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103080200/103080140/df1ce01d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this secluded haven on the Shawnee National Forest boundary, where Little Grand Canyon and Pomona Natural Bridge trails await. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine on the spacious back deck, with picnic areas in the woods and a wood burning stove inside for cozy nights. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly £151 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful location in the secluded woods This is your peaceful and serene nature getaway with an off grid appeal. It is secluded and beautiful and borders the Shawnee National Forest boundary. It is right on the wine trail in southern Illinois, with plenty of orchards and famous hiking trails such as Little Grand Canyon and Pomona Natural Bridge. Hunting is legal on this 8.2 acre property, and there are plenty of places to hike on the property and into the connecting Shawnee National Forest. There are picnic areas in the woods and a spacious back deck to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while enjoying the sunset. This place is very secluded and there is almost no traffic as it sits on a one lane farm road. The entire home has been renovated and remodeled, with a wood burning stove inside. For 2024, it is in the heart of total darkness for the eclipse! Rent this secluded place and have it all to yourself for the week! Your pets are more than welcome! The bedrooms sleep 5 people. Extra guests are welcome to bring air mattresses. The kitchen has coffee and a coffee maker, as well as ice and water. There is bathtub and a shower for guests. There is also a sheltered picnic area outside in case of rain, as well as a covered back deck. WI-FI has just been added to the home! . ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88490000/88480900/88480885/312ce91f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock 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=37.620907,-89.3956&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wusdFnas%60P%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40SBS%40QBS%40SBQBSBSBQDSBQDQDSBQDQFQDQDQFQFODSFOFOFQFOHOFQHOFOHOHMHOHMHOJMHOJKHMJMJMHKLMHKLKJKJKJKLKJILKLILGLKJGLILILENILGLGLENELENGLELENENCLCNENALCNCNALANCN%3FNANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBLBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLDNFLDLDNDLFLFLHNDJHLHLFLJLFJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJJHNJLFNJLHNHLFNHNFNHPFNFNHPFNFNDRFNDPFPDPDPDPDPDRBPDPBRDP%40RBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40P%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAPAR%3FRARCPARARCRCPCRCRAPEPCRERCPEREPEPEPENGREPGNEPGPGNINGPGNIPGLIPGLININKLGNKLILKLILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJKJMJKJMHMHKJMFMJMFMHKFOFMHMFMDODMFMDODMDODMDODOBMBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOAOCMCOCOCMCOEOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMEMGOIMGMGMIKGMKMGMKMIKIMKKKKKKKMKIKMMIKKMKMIMKMIMKMIOIMIOIOIMGQIMGQIOGQGOGOGQEQGOGQESEOGQEQCQESEQCSESCQCQCSCSAQCSASCSAQASAS%3FSAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Qk_bJ7Xmg6je1O_LfyzjGm09LEo=) Pomona, IL #### What's nearby - Pomona Winery - 15 min drive - 5.7 miles - Peachbarn Winery - 20 min drive - 6.6 miles - Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 21 min drive - 8.0 miles - Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead - 27 min drive - 10.0 miles - Southern Illinois University - 43 min drive - 22.7 miles #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 33 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬11 min drive - ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬22 min drive - ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬21 min drive - ‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬19 min drive - ‪Mase's Place - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful location in the secluded woods pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful location in the secluded woods ? > As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful location in the secluded woods on 30 Nov 2025 start from £151.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pomona-Hotels-Beautiful-Location-In-The-Secluded-Woods.h103080140.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful location in the secluded woods ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful location in the secluded woods ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful location in the secluded woods located? > Situated in Pomona, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pomona Winery and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery and Cave Hollow Trailhead 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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