Title: Adventure Awaits exploring the Shawnee National Forest and the great outdoors. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Adventure Awaits exploring the Shawnee National Forest and the great outdoors. ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98670000/98660300/98660218/3b725227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98670000/98660300/98660218/27744950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98670000/98660300/98660218/d2fcd028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98670000/98660300/98660218/8aa2bd61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98670000/98660300/98660218/105a0709.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Adventure Awaits exploring the Shawnee National Forest and the great outdoors. provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Adventure Awaits exploring the Shawnee National Forest and the great outdoors. Located conveniently near the Shawnee National Forest. Hunting, fishing, and hiking (400+ miles of trails) are all easily accessible activities. Our property is on the Tunnel Hill State Trail for cycling enthusiasts. Garden of the Gods, Stone Face, Jackson Falls, Dixon Springs, Rim Rock, and Ferne Clyffe are just a few of the must see sites. Venture to Bald Knob Cross of Peace for breathtaking views that overlook 3 states. Along these roads you can also find many local wineries, micro breweries and antique shops. Our home is set up for short term stays with a washer and dryer, as well as cooking needs and small appliances. There are 2 Roku TVs in the living room and master bedroom to stream shows on the free WiFi. We have exterior security cameras. The cameras are at both the front and back porches. They record the front and back porches, driveway and the front and back yards. We have access to recorded footage at all times. We receive notifications from the exterior cameras 24/7. We have a zero tolerance party regarding unauthorized parties, illegal behavior and allowing unregistered guests onto our property. There are many options for dining out depending on your palate and price level. Shopping for essentials is easily accessible at several local markets if you prefer to dine in. Make yourself at home and enjoy the quiet relaxing surroundings. Come and explore all that Southern Illinois has to offer. It is a perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature. ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104401100/104401031/65111b7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Tinley House. Close to hiking, hunting. 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Harrisburg - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill CA $169 CA $256 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=121787183&PinnedHotelID=121787183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Lock the doors and return the keys Close windows Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules The base rate includes up to 4 guests, an extra $10 per night is charged for each additional guest. All guests must be registered. Parking is designated to the gravel area only. Smoking inside the home will result in a $200 extra cleaning charge. ### 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 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 This property accepts cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.68559,-88.62158&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_j%60eFz%7B%7B%7BO%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDQBQDSDSBQDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQFOFQFQFMHQHOFOHMHQHMHMHOHMJMHMJOHMLKHMJKJMLKJKJIJKLKJILILKJILILGLILGLILGNELGLGLGNELENELENCLENCNCLENANCNALCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLDLFLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLHLHJJLJJHJJJJJLJJJLJLJJHNJLHLHLHNJLHLHPFLHNFNHPFNFNFPHNDPFNFPDPFPDPDPDPDPBRDRDPBPBRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARAPARARAPCRCRCPCRCRCPCREPERCPEPEPEPEPGPEPGPGPENINGRGLGPINGNINGNININKJININILKJINKJKLKLKJKLKJKJKHMLKHMHMJKHMHMHMFMHMHMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMIMGMIKIMIMKKIMIKMKIKKMKKMKKIMMKIMKOIKKMIOIOIKIOIOIOGOIOIOGOGOGSGOGOGQEQGQEQGQEQEQCQEQESCQESCQCSCSCQCSASAQCSASAQASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KblyypvmLLX1i4W0z8P6oqnGeF8=) Carrier Mills, IL #### What's nearby - Saline County Area Museum - 7 min drive - 8.9 km - Harrisburg Township Park District - 9 min drive - 10.6 km - Shawnee National Forest - 10 min drive - 7.0 km - Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 38 min drive - 44.2 km - Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 42 min drive - 46.3 km #### Getting around - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪SUBWAY - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bar-B-Q Barn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Don Luna - ‬10 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Adventure Awaits exploring the Shawnee National Forest and the great outdoors. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Adventure Awaits exploring the Shawnee National Forest and the great outdoors.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Adventure Awaits exploring the Shawnee National Forest and the great outdoors.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? 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