Title: Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location Lakefront cottage with patio and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location (Goreville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109356800/109356705/93cad96d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location (Goreville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109356800/109356705/a18759b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location (Goreville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109356800/109356705/00b94e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location (Goreville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109356800/109356705/5d940a0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location (Goreville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109356800/109356705/330f7d70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of nature, this cozy cottage in Goreville is your perfect home base for an unforgettable getaway. Relax by the fire pit, enjoy sizzling BBQ nights and spot wildlife right outside your door. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location Welcome to your ultimate retreat in Goreville, IL! Nestled in the heart of nature and just a stone's throw away from the stunning Lake of Egypt, this cozy cottage is your perfect home base for an unforgettable getaway. Picture yourself relaxing by the fire pit, sizzling BBQ nights, and spotting wildlife right outside your door. Situated conveniently near I-24 and I-57, you're just a quick drive away from endless adventures in the expansive Shawnee National Forest. From hiking trails to the scenic Shawnee Wine Trail, there's something for every explorer here! Make the most of your time in Goreville and book your stay now. Get ready to create lasting memories in this charming retreat. See you soon! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### 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 - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77960000/77952400/77952326/5e3d3e87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WATERFRONT Vacation! {3 bed 2 bath. 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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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.58913%2C-88.92680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hz8N-9IKwZkSnNfAbnCmx5EQMiY=) Goreville, IL #### What's nearby - Shawnee National Forest \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Lake of Egypt \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Marion Cultural and Civic Center \- 22 min drive \- 28.6 km - Giant City State Park \- 31 min drive \- 39.4 km - Southern Illinois University \- 36 min drive \- 50.1 km #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 39 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬15 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬15 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Cozy, Pet friendly, Professional Host, Convenient Location Reviews 9.4 ### 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 ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and very friendly host highly recommended Rhiannon is an amazing host and was very prompt responding to any questions I had. The property was beautiful, and very clean making it very relaxing and homey for the two of us staying there. I plan to be back in the future as it was so comfortable and would love to take the kids there. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william p. Dec 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place and location! My husband, myself and our dog Riley were passing through on the way to see Family. Your property was absolutey perfect! ##### william p. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rich K. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great It was great. ##### Rich K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie R. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Cute and very clean We had an enjoyable stay, however we would preferred not to be out so far from the next town. ##### Julie R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane B. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nive overnight stay The property worked great. There were five of us who traveled to the area for a track meet and carbondale. The gas grill and fire pit were grear to useThis was a nice little getaway. ##### Jane B. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william p. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### s nice place for an overnight ##### william p. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen L. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute The stay was great. It was very clean, comfy and cozy. Had all the amenities we needed. It was a little hard to find the exact house at night, the house itself didn't have numbers on it and the mailbox was further away at the end of the long driveway. It was near a lake but not on the lake. ![Box turtle outside of the rental](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39610668-e1aa-43ce-bb3c-a87aa579b2dc-1750819857300.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Small hike nearby](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bc177237-09be-4b1e-9c73-e2b116dc52a9-1750819857472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Outside of the home, many deer](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1cd2a6d4-69bf-4e04-997f-054db765d3be-1750819913729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bjork's Cave](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/95ab6e2f-4c32-49b6-b7d8-1ebae56c5145-1750819914271.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kathleen L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joni J. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Check-in The house was clean. But, there was mold on the ceiling in the 1/2 bathroom. Refrigerator was mostly off when we got there, so our groceries did not cool well along with our ice cream. The home was nice and cool inside and the yard was large and shady. It was nice to have a washer and dryer provided, but the dryer door was broken and we had to tape it shut for it to run. ##### Joni J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori W. Jul 11, 2025 ##### Lori W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Pedro D. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Pedro D. 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