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Feels like your in a Tree House! On the Wine 🍷Trail! Private Location

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, stereo
Escape to CABIN ON THE CREEK, a secluded Alto Pass vacation rental cabin nestled in a valley overlooking Cave Creek. Unwind on the screened-in porch or outdoor deck, and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of this private getaway. With an open concept kitchen and living area, you can relax in front of the flat-screen TV or gaze out at the forest and creek.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Feels like your in a Tree House! On the Wine 🍷Trail! Private Location

Secluded Rental Cabin on Southern Illinois Wine Trail
CABIN ON THE CREEK

WE NOW HAVE 4G CELL PHONE
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WiFi Hotspot for internet. it's slow but it works

Sitting in a valley overlooking cave creek this 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom Alto Pass vacation rental cabin is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing stay on the wine trail. Accommodating 6 guests, this property provides a private getaway with all the comforts of your own home! For those seeking a calming getaway, this secluded cabin is the perfect property. 3 minutes to Alto Vineyards!

THE PROPERTY

This beautifully crafted cabin with Pine Floors is a beauty. This cozy cabin is perfect For the wine trail adventure! Inside, the cabin features stylish decor, and all the amenities necessary for the ultimate getaway experience. Fully equipped kitchen for you cooking delight. With an open concept kitchen and living area, sit back and relax in front of the flat screen TV or gaze out the sliding Glass Windows into the private Forest and Creek.
The early riser of the group will look forward to enjoying their morning coffee in the screened in porch or the outdoor deck overlooking cave creek and the lush forest.. Additionally, the screened porch provides a tranquil space to sit, read and dine while nestled into the forest valley. The cabin has also has a large stone fire pit sitting right next to the creek. If the group is looking for other outdoor activities, the property sits on the River to River trail Shawnee National Forest.There is also a trail that connects with Cedar Lake down the road.

THE LOCATION

From Cabin on the Creek , you'll be in the perfect location to explore the area. If you're seeking water sports Little Grassy offers Kayak and Boat Rentals. Giant City is only 15 minutes away from Cabin on the Creek. In the Heart of the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City is known for some of the best hiking trails and interesting rocks formations. With hundreds of species of Trees, and rare flowers abound this park is a paradise. Horseback riding, that right! Giant City Stables! Check it out! Getting Hungry after a day of hiking and exploring? Visit Blue Boar BBQ for some delicious BBQ! This location is truly the best on the wine trail! 3 Minute Drive to ALTO VINEYARDS!

Cabin Info:
* 1 bedroom
* 2 bathroom
* A/C and heat
* Living room with glass doors overlooking creek
* Kitchen fully supplied with microwave,
oven/stove, refrigerator, dishes, pots/pans
* Bath and bed linens
* Screened in Front porch
* Deck with table and chairs
* Outside fire pit with chairs
* Perfect Location for Wine Trail and Hiking
* 15 minutes to SIU
* 100% Peace and Quiet
* Big Fluffy Towels
* Please bring your own firewood

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

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Feels Like Your Tree House Creek Fire Pit 2min Winery Cabin
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Feels Like Your Tree House Creek Fire Pit 2min Winery

About the area

Map
alto pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Owl Creek Vineyard - 23 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 24 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 36 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 31 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Pequena - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Feels like your in a Tree House! On the Wine 🍷Trail! Private Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Feels like your in a Tree House! On the Wine 🍷Trail! Private Location ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feels like your in a Tree House! On the Wine 🍷Trail! Private Location ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Feels like your in a Tree House! On the Wine 🍷Trail! Private Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery and Owl Creek Vineyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Feels like your in a Tree House! On the Wine 🍷Trail! Private Location Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun & Relaxing

This stay was so peaceful & relaxing! Perfect for a couples getaway or for some family fun. The bonfire area and other outdoor spaces were perfect. Would definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Host hospitality

Host was very understanding and helpful with the stay and any questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Super clean cabin with plenty of blankets and heaters to stay warm. Comfortable bed and peaceful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Garrett H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the Creek

Property was as described and reviewed. Cabin was clean. Water pressure was definitely an issue but it was fine for a short stay. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

Cute little hidden cabin! Quiet location. Close to wineries & hiking!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful property!

We loved the peaceful quiet location. Morning coffee listening to the birds reading a book was just what was needed to get away from the fast paced world. The hot tub was relaxing and felt wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!

Everything was perfect :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a great time at this little cabin. Just a few feet away from a portion of the River to River Trail. We hiked 2 of the days we were there, enjoyed the wineries with live music, and great atmosphere. Enjoyed a campfire every night along with the hot tub. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

seclusion and tranquillity

Loved how the cabin was well off the beaten path. Seemed pretty secluded but not isolated from society. The creek was serene and tranquil. Great to relax and unwind in the hot tub with a glass of local wine and listen to the sounds from the creek. Great little weekend getaway destination! Cabin was clean and well stocked. Very cozy feel to it. Not far from many local wineries on the wine trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Small, well-maintained cabin surrounded by trees and next to a creekbed. Outdoor hot tub, grill and fire pit and lots of comfortable seating areas, both open and screened-in. Clean, basic kitchen and bath ammenities. Bed and couchbed in the bedroom are comfortable. Private and tucked away, but close to lots of beautiful parks and trails as well as several wineries,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vanbebbers

was great but water presure was not good at all and door would push right open didnt care though great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gisele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Secluded

Overall clean. No cell phone service or tv available. We booked for 3 nights but only stayed one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

My best friend and I recently stayed for a few nights. This property was exactly what we were looking for. The location is perfect. You are literally on your own little oasis. Hardly any traffic and you are still close enough to the main road. The creek was flowing and beautiful. We had a fire both nights. Any questions we had, Brian answered right away. Super nice and helpful. 10/10 Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

C. A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Old Pictures - non functioning hot tub

I rely heavily on pictures and reviews to decide where I'm going to take my wife when we go out for a weekend. When I looked at the pictures and the reviews of this listing I was excited - when we got there we were not. It is a good location, you are three minutes from Alto Pass, and only 15 to 20 minutes away from the wineries. Mentioned in many reviews was the great hot tub and honestly it's the reason we decided to go with this property - when we arrived however, we found the hot tub was in disrepair, had water in the bottom growing algae, the cover was torn up as well, obviously non functioning. The pictures on the listing are from what I assume was the original look. Since then the screens on the porch have been torn allowing bugs into the screened area and the covered porch has a 5" hole in the roof from most likely a branch that went through it - it has not been patched and is causing wood rot on the inside and peripheral damage to the roof itself. The inside was clean, our only complaint was the showers. The shower off the living room did not produce hot water, it went slight warm to cold, then slightly warm again, that was over about 15 minutes. The shower off the bedroom had hot water, but neither shower had much pressure. Both shower heads are in the corner of the shower stall itself and difficult to get under to rinse off. There was a wand, but with out sufficient water pressure it was fairly useless. The property needs some TLC.
Hot tub
Living room bath shower
Bedroom shower
5" hole in screened porch
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great, took care of our couple needs asap!! The cabin is either a work in progress or is getting worn out and needs some TLC. Absolutely no water pressure to speak of. You will grow old trying to do dishes or take a shower. Other than that, beautiful spot all to yourself and in the middle of many vineyards. Will keep in the roster of places for in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

This property was a nice getaway for a weekend. The cabin was clean. Couple things to know if you’re looking for water pressure in the shower you won’t find it. The front shower hot water is hit and miss. We only had 1 washcloth and 2 towels for 3 days. The WiFi was a hit and miss. Great location to the parks, food and wineries. Had a great weekend! Host answers any questions you have pretty quickly.
Creek
Front of the cabin
Cabin
Bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Colby B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Description Misleading & a Bit Overpriced

There were some
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dirk T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Anniversary Weekend

Nice property and Cabin.Property is amazing and very nice Weather had flash flooding when we stayed, but was still nice see creek running like a small river very nice. Would definitely recommend for couples or even with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin

We had a great stay at the cabin! We didn't get their until late on a Fri, but Brian let us stay as late we we wanted to checkout on Sunday which was great. The hot tub water had just been changed, so the was only 56 degrees when we got there. However, he gave us a reimbursement for the inconvenience and were able to get in late the following day. The water pressure was only a trickle, and 1 shower never got warm. Otherwise the cabin had mostly everything we needed. Would be good to have a little help me book though with wifi information and other stuff about the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful area

gorgeous woodland made for a very calming stay. Water pressure was real low, but we knew that going in. Bed was comfy and basics were all in place. Convenient to all of the places we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin

This was a great little cabin for our Anniversary getaway! We were close to everywhere we wanted to visit, and even places we didnt know we wanted to visit. The cabin was clean with great views of the woods. The host was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin in middle of wine country

This cabin is located so close to all the wineries in the wine trail. We had easy access to Alto Pass, Star view, Owl Creek, and so many more! The hot tub was a great way to unwind at the end of the day. And the owner was very great about communicating and following up. Would 500% recommend this place to anyone looking to take in the Shawnee state parks or South Illinois wine trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

First time to Shawnee

Cute little cabin in the woods surrounded by nature. Two bathroons were a real plus. Enjoyed and made use of the little hot tub on the deck, and the firepit as well. Would definitely stay there again. Wifi and reception in area was lacking,. made
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from it all.

This is a really cool property that is very comfortable/cozy and and away from the hustle and bustle. It really does feel like you are in a tree house and connected with nature. The deck and screened in porch are great. It was really nice for that morning cup of coffee. I refinements would take the property over the top. The water pressure/flow is very poor. It was even hard to wash a dish. The fridge was not cold. I had to use the freezer as the fridge If you don’t min being disconnected ,this is great as cell service-WiFi is as advertised…very slow. Connection for stream is not possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine Trail Get Away

Good get away to visit the wine trail. Close to many wineries but far enough away to feel away from others. The cabin was basic, but nice. It was what we were looking for because we didn’t want to stay long. Water pressure was good (many reviews complained about water pressure, but it was fixed before our visit). There were actually two bathrooms with two standup showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024