[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Hunter's Retreat Cabin in Christopher with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/89141606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/afb382be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/e358f3de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/7edb87ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/c765a641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Hunter's Retreat, a serene cabin in Christopher, IL. Unwind on one of three expansive decks and then retreat to the cozy bedrooms with comfortable sleeping arrangements for five adults. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hunter's Retreat Discover the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility at Hunter's Retreat, a charming cabin on a quiet dead-end street in Christopher, IL. Just a short drive from Rend Lake, this tranquil retreat boasts three expansive decks, a spiral staircase, and two cozy bedrooms with three beds (2 queens & twin), comfortably sleeping five adults. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w903h683x60y0-d8812dde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Benton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=99625200&PinnedHotelID=99625200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100451400/100451369/522d96bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Turkey Farmhouse just a few minutes from Rend Lake Benton - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=100451369&PinnedHotelID=100451369&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678096/29cb9a59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy country setting minutes from Rend Lake Benton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $189 CA $304 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=91678096&PinnedHotelID=91678096&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/71ddfa6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! 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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=37.976254,-89.0445&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ubyfFbon%7EO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FSBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQ%40SDSBQDQBSDQDQDSDQDQFQDOFSDOFQFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFOHMHOJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILGLKLGLIJINELILGLGNELELGNELENELENCNCLENCLAPCLANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLDLHLHLFJJLFLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJJHJLLJLHJJLHLJLJLHNHLHNHNHLHNFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFPDNFRFNDPFPDPDRBPDPDRBPDPBRBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARAPCRARAPCRCRCPCRCREPCREPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGRGNGNGPINGNINGNININILININILKLKNILKLIJKJMLIJKLMJKJKHMJKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOAMCQAMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKMKKKMKKKKKMIMKOIMIMIOKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGQIOGOGSEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQESCQESASCQCSCSCQASASAQCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ObRTT0ksYJY0mq6HzABwvgSzw5c=) Christopher, IL #### What's nearby - Franklin County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 18.2 km - I-57 Drag Strip - 18 min drive - 20.7 km - Rend Lake - 22 min drive - 14.8 km - DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 23 min drive - 21.8 km - Southern Illinois University - 49 min drive - 49.8 km #### Getting around - Du Quoin Station - 23 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive - ‪T-Street Pub - ‬17 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hunter's Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### Where is Hunter's Retreat located? > Situated in Christopher, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Benton Civic Center, I-57 Drag Strip, and Rend Lake. Benton City Park and Franklin County Fairgrounds are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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