Title: Hunter's Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109788691&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Hunter's Retreat Cabin in Christopher with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Hunter's Retreat ![Exterior detail - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/afb382be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/464b4e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/537f81d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/cf312d20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Hunter's Retreat (Christopher)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/e358f3de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122110000/122108000/122107953/e586c538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cottage in Marion - Perfect for a cozy getaway Marion - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=122107953&PinnedHotelID=122107953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928400/88928399/f8286145.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! 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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 Christopher is home to this cabin. Rend Lake and Benton City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Franklin County Fairgrounds and Williamson County Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at I-57 Drag Strip or DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. [Visit our Christopher travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Christopher.dx3000346181) [View more Cabin rentals in Christopher](https://www.expedia.ca/Christopher-Cabins.d3000346181-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Rend Lake, Il](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976022396/81147018-3730-49dc-8915-c8741e6893d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rend Lake 14 min drive \- 21.0 km - Benton City Park 11 min drive \- 14.8 km - Benton Civic Center 11 min drive \- 14.8 km - Franklin County Fairgrounds 14 min drive \- 18.2 km - I-57 Drag Strip 14 min drive \- 20.7 km ### Getting around - Du Quoin Station 23 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 10 min drive - KC Hall 12 min walk - Casey's General Store 11 min drive - Casey's General Store 17 min walk - Circle K 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hunter's Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Hunter's Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hunter's Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda R. Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cabin. It rained most of our stay but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this clean , cozy cabin. We enjoyed seeing deer outside every day we were there. We enjoyed playing Miss Pac Man. We stayed here to attend 3abn camp meeting in Thompsonville . We would definitely stay again. ##### Linda R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Place was nice. Beds and couches were very comfortable. The guys liked the manly cabin feel.We relaxed outside and enjoyed watching the birds and the sunshine. There was bad weather and tornado watches/warnings during our stay; the owners let us know where storm shelters were and which news channel to follow. Thank you for worrying about our wellbeing! ##### Natalie Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha F. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful property! ##### Samantha F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay Great experience wonderful place to say ##### James P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Citlali Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely house. Beautiful property. ##### Citlali Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke B. Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great ##### Brooke B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brysen v. Dec 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect small town getaway The Hunters Retreat was tidy, cozy, and all around a great place to stay. ##### brysen v. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol P. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Christopher is a small town, well off the beaten path, yet close enough to larger cities. Cute cabin. Comfy beds. Good shower and fluffy towels. Very clean. Chairs on each porch for morning coffee and chatting. Had no issues so no need to contact the host while there. Would happily stay there again. ##### Carol P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrew k. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Street machines Went up for car show cute little place ##### Andrew k. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian R. Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work stay Very clean, very quiet neighborhood. Was nice to come to after a days work. Beats staying in a motel be far. Feels more like being home. Thank you for having this available. Porch was great and enjoyable. ##### Brian R. 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