See all properties
Entire home

Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural

Photo gallery for Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural

Enjoy family meals and gatherings in this spacious dining area with a large table and comfortable seating.
Relax on the covered porch with comfortable seating and a scenic view of the surrounding yard.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel sink, stove, and refrigerator.
Enjoy a serene view of the snowy landscape from the large window in this cozy room.
Relax in this inviting living space with a central coffee table and two sofas, perfect for socializing and unwinding.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural

The Kerr Canyon Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park and the Shawnee National Forest. Three Bedrooms (2Q and 1D) with two fold out queen couches to sleep 10 easily. Additional sleeping arrangements can be made with AirBeds. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view of the surrounding hills and watch deer.

The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.

Property manager

Steve Young

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Similar properties

Exterior

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 57 reviews
Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Parties/events must be pre-approved.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Cobden, IL

What's nearby

  • StarView Vineyards - 12 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rustle Hill Winery - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Owl Creek Vineyard - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 27 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 30 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 25 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dinner Bell Too - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from StarView Vineyards. Owl Creek Vineyard and Rustle Hill Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Minutes from WineTrail, Giant City, Shawnee Forest - Daily Deer Viewing - Rural Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Geocaching for Easter

Second time returning to property and planning a third visit. Beds are very comfortable, house is welcoming and well stocked. Always nice sitting on the porch and watching the deer. Home is private but close to attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Christmas/Birthday Vacation

We enjoyed our stay! House was perfect for us, location was great for the planned visits. Great communication from host along with a nice welcome basket on the table. Looking forward to our return trip in April!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

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

Great location for wine trails and private setting to relax.

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

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

Perfect wine trail stay

Location was great! Home is beautiful and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Wonderful stay

Couldn't be easier nor better! Everything exactly as described and we'd gladly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

chrissy c.

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

Cute quiet little house

Great location! We had a wedding a couple of miles down the road at the vineyard it worked perfectly for us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena T.

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

Awesome house in the country

Loved that this place was out in the country but only ten minutes from town. Saw a lot of deer. Very clean. Comfortable beds. A lot of dishes and utensils provided. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Wine & family weekend

Had a great time, home was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Southern Illinois Family Christmas

We had 12 people gather for Christmas and plenty of room for everyone to eat at the table together, plenty of seating in the living area, and plenty of room for everyone to sleep. The owner had all of the kitchen essentials, as well. We even brought a Christmas tree and decorated it for the holiday (inside and out). It was a perfect fit for hosting a large gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna L.

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

Peace and Quiet

If you are looking for peace and quiet in wine country this is definitely the place. We stayed for almost a month and explored the area pretty thoroughly. There is a lot within an hours drive to do in Missouri, Kentucky, and Illinois of course. The host is incredible!!!!
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B., Washington State

Always great!

We love this home away from home. It is so comfortable and has all the amenities we could want. Thanks for a stay that was far and away better than a similarly priced hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Cute place close to wineries

We lived this place. A perfect girl's weekend with comfortable beds, spacious living area and beautiful property. The house was very clean and loved the decor. Would def stay here again! Close to wineries too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

September in Southern IL

We’d stayed here once before, and it was just as good as last time. The house has a good layout for families, and it sits in a convenient location for the wineries/activities. Also the deer were out every morning/night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Cozy and comfortable home!

Just visiting son at SIU. This had 3 bedrooms, a comfy living room with plenty of seating. Close to wineries and 20 minutes from SIU.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne L.

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

Peaceful retreat.

It was perfect for our family to visit our son at college. Our highlights were how peaceful and beautiful the area is. Very quiet. Only the sounds of nature! We also loved visiting with the horses next door. We would definitely consider staying here again for another visit. Thank you Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Quiet Weekend Get Away

This place is just as described! It has everything you need for a family stay. It is close enough to town if you need something but I’m the middle of the country. Very close to the Wine Trail. How to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

Beautiful home on wine trail

This was a great stay with a beautiful home located very centrally to all we wanted to do and see. Saw deer a couple of evenings and really enjoyed our time there. The owner is very nice and easy to work with. This home was furnished and stocked the best as any I have stayed in. We hope to revisit in the fall. The countryside around here is lovely as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

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

Deer hunting

We had a great time as my dad and two sons and grandson could stay together, beats a motel room any day, very nice place and well stocked with items needed that you would not bring with in a short stay. Thank you kindly and we will be back Dan
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN M., Elmhurst

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

Clean and Neat House - Perfect southern IL getaway!

This is a very clean house with everything you will need for your stay. Steve had great and quick communication with us before our arrival. The pictures of the property show it well. Lots of games and books to enjoy in addition to the nice property and clean house. Nice TV and stereo sound bar too. We'll certainly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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

Great place! Super quiet. Perfect country stay.

If you are looking for a nice, quiet rural stay, this is the place! We are rural folks, so always look to be out of town when possible when we travel. This place is perfect - go out on the porch at night and zero lights other than the starts anywhere around. We stayed for a week and don't think we saw more than a handful of cars go by. Plenty of space to walk our pups around. A very short (~5 mile) drive into Anna IL for shopping and places to go. The house was clean and very spacious, we didn't even go into a couple of the rooms, but the place will sleep a lot of people. Kitchen has all the tools needed to cook meals. Host was very attentive and quick to respond. Provided a ton of info upon booking.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Quiet retreat on the wine trail

This spot is a gem! It is perfectly located in the heart of the Shawnee Hills wine trail just minutes from downtown Cobden. The home is on a quiet country road with a fantastic view of the sunrise. There were all the amenities available, good coffee selection, and an added bonus of a snack basket! The front porch was our favorite place! We will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Great house in S. IL for outdoors and wine trail

Conveniently located for Southern IL excursions. Very good privacy on low-traffic road despite open ground. Dark skies for star gazing. Fields, brush, and woods for wildlife viewing from front porch. Comfortable, pretty well-equipped, and well stocked for meals and relaxing indoors. Minor complaints: the well pump was a bit noisy, and the nice garage wasn't usable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Steve covered everything. I have never been so provided for. Left our creamer at the reunion. No problem, Steve had some there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Clean, Comfortable and Serene

Reminded me of Funny Farm. The owner promised deer every day and yep, every morning (like he released them on the property). This place is like brand new. Floors, walls, nice furniture, real comfortable beds. Nothing cheap about it. Spotless clean, responsive furnace, lots of water pressure, all the comforts. Smack in the middle of the Shawnee Forest. We just sat on the porch, admiring the sun rise above the fog. As peaceful as you could want, but wineries only minutes to the East or West. Top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

4th July problem solving and Wedding accommodation

I housed my family here from overseas for my wedding and they loved it. The location is beautiful and private, we were able to hang out as a family both inside and outside. We used the grill and outdoor space on July 4th and had an uninterrupted time. The best part of the experience was the communication with the property owner and his ability to fix important issues. With my family being from abroad they needed WiFi to contact me. However on arrival the WiFi wasn’t working. I explained the necessity of internet connection and he was willing to contact Verizon and myself to fix the issue, finally sending over someone with a new WiFi box on July 4th of all days. This was very important to me and my family as I needed them to be in close contact and be able to find the place I was getting married!!! 5 stars all around, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019