Title: Hunter's Retreat - 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 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) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/7edb87ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/afb382be.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) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/e358f3de.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=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&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 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&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 $188 CA $309 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&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 Christopher is home to this cabin. Pheasant Hollow Winery and Crab Orchard Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rend Lake and Benton City Park. 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 - 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. Ask a question ## Hunter's Retreat Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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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