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Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross

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A wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A wooden cabin with a porch and a deck, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large wooden island, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a wooden dining table, a television, a fireplace, and a sofa.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Charcoal barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Alto Pass, IL
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Family Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Great Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this cabin is in a rural area. General John A. Logan Museum and African American Museum of Southern Illinois are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Von Jakob Winery & Brewery and Peachbarn Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking and hunting.
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Map
Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 24 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Giant City State Park - 27 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Southeast Missouri State University - 42 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 42 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 42 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 28 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross on 23 November 2026 start from NZ$1,099, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional Cabin on Shawnee Wine Trail near Alto Pass and Bald Knob Cross located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Shawnee National Forest, Von Jakob Winery & Brewery and Peachbarn Winery. Cave Hollow Trailhead and Kite Hill Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place to stay

Very clean and organized with plenty of utensils for cooking. Plenty of towels and blankets available for the stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay!

We have stayed at Cave Creek Cabins many times and it is always too notch. It always clean, comfortable, and full of amenities! We love how close it is to a lot of fun activities. It really feels like a home away from home. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2026
Appreciate our repeat guests and love hearing they were again pleased with our accommodations. Thanks for the great review. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit to the Shawnee. Wishing you happy travels.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place to stay.

The cabins are located right on the wine trail so that was convenient and it’s very reasonably priced. The cabins are updated and kept up beautifully. The kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with everything you’d need and then some. The tv room was very comfortable for the 4 of us. I’d highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2026
Thank you for the great review. We believe our location just outside of Alto Pass is excellent for enjoying the wine trail and other Shawnee activities. Happy to hear you were pleased with our amenities and had plenty of space for your group. Would love to host you again on any future visits to the Shawnee. Wishing you safe and happy travels always.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin, great location, beautiful stream in the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2026
Very happy to hear you loved our cabin. We hope your group had a great weekend getaway. Thanks for the great review. Would love to host you again on your next visit to the Shawnee. Wishing you a beautiful spring and safe travels.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cabin

We were very pleased with this cabin. It was extremely clean and had a beautiful view of the creek behind it.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
Very happy to hear you were pleased with our cabin. Thanks for the great review. We hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to the Shawnee. Wishing you safe and happy travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay for everything Shawnee Hills has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and well equipped,

Great place to stay,
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thanks for the great review. Wishing you safe and happy travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host provides many little extras. Very clean, comfortable. Great location to area attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2025
Glad you found our property comfortable and convenient. Thank you for the great review. Hope to see you again on your next visit to the Shawnee region. Wishing you happy travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cabin in the woods

We enjoyed our stay thoroughly, the cabin was lovely and had everything we needed. We will likely stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Love hearing our guests had a great stay that makes them want to visit again! We'll be keeping our cabin clean, well stocked and comfortable so it will be ready to welcome you on your next visit to the Shawnee. Thanks for the nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 6th visit! Always perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Happy to hear you enjoyed another great stay at the cabin. Thank you for choosing our property and we always look forward to hosting your family. Best wishes for 2026.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best

Best place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Thanks for the great review. Look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

We had the best time at your cabin. Can not wait to come back again & again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Never get tired of hearing that our guests had a great stay. Thank you for the nice review. We look forward to your next visit. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cabin nestled in the woods but close to everything!

We very much enjoyed our weekend stay at this amazing cabin! The hosts thought of every detail. Be ready for a stress free, relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Happy to hear you had a great stay. Thanks for the excellent review. We invite you to stay with us again on any future visits to the Shawnee. Wishing you happy and safe travels!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great

Very clean and cozy cabins. We had a great time and will come back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thanks for the five stars! So glad your group had a great weekend and enjoyed the cabin. We would love the opportunity to host you again. Wishing you safe and happy travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

Everything was clean, well stocked, and the location was beautiful. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2024
Pleased to hear our property was a perfect location and that your group enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again on any future visits to the Shawnee. Wishing you safe travels.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Creekside Cabin

Wonderful cabin nestled in the woods. Great for families or groups. Close to many Southern IL attractions- hiking trails, lakes, orchards, wineries and dining. We loved this place and plan to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Glad to hear you loved our cabin. Look forward to hosting you again. Thanks for the great review. Wishing you safe and happy travels.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfy cabin, everything we need

This was our second time booking out both cabins for a friends weekend. The cabin was just as comfortable and intuitive to stay in as last year, and it was so nice to return somewhere and feel like we knew the layout!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thanks for choosing our cabins for your friends getaway again. Very happy to hear you had a comfortable and relaxing stay. We hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to the Shawnee. Wishing you safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cabin and surrounding area are just so relaxing and beautiful

One of the easiest rentals ever. Loved this cabin so much took pictures to decorate my home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
What a lovely complement. Thank you and we appreciate the great review. Love hearing our guests had a relaxing stay and the rental experience they were hoping for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cabin!

This was our 4th trip to Cave Creek Cabins and we love it! It’s always so clean with all the best amenities! The absolute best towels! We hiked and enjoyed nature and even walked Snake Road on this visit - wow! We will return!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2025
Love to hear our repeat guests are never disappointed with the cabins. Also happy when our guests find something new and fun to do in the Shawnee on each visit. Thanks for the great review and look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twitchell Stay 8/7 - 8/10

We had a very pleasant experience with the accommodations. It was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. It was a great getaway for our entire family and would come back again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Glad your family had a great stay at our cabin. Thanks for the nice review. We'd love to host you again on your next trip to the Shawnee.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded, Peaceful, Scenic Stay

Gorgeous cabin. Really enjoyed the decks and watching the leaves fall and hearing the peaceful sound of the creek. Two story cabin with living areas on both floors is great when staying with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2024
Thanks for the great comments. We couldn't have described our favorite things about the cabin better. Glad to hear you and your friends had a great stay and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit to the Shawnee. Wishing you safe and happy travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cabin and location!

The location in the woods with the creek running behind it is incredible! Cabin was very clean. Kitchen stocked with lots of pots, pans and utensils. Bath linens very nice and beds very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and our above average touches. Thanks for the wonderful review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!

We stayed over the long weekend and was pleasantly surprised that this place had everything we'd need. They even had a step stool for my kids to get on the bed! Place was clean, well stocked, very spacious, and the fire pit was my kids favorite part since we got to roast s'mores. The board games were also a nice perk and the two family rooms were nice. Overall, will definitely come again!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
So happy to hear your family had a great stay. Your comments reminded me of when our own grandchildren were younger and how excited they were to roast hot dogs and marshmallows followed by games in the evening. Glad your family found everything you needed for a great family adventure. Look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the Shawnee. Wishing you safe and happy travels.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great setting for a relaxing weekend!

Very nice property. Cabin is well stocked and clean. We really appreciated how nice the towels and sheets were. We will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024
Thanks for the great review. We believe comfort begins with the basics and appreciate your comments. Hope to see you on your next visit to the Shawnee and wish you safe and happy travels always.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

The property was amazing and we had a chance to visit with the owner and a very nice guy. The cabins or flawless and built by the owner and the inside woodwork shows off his skills
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Glad you had a great stay at the cabins. Really enjoyed our conversations. Thanks for the excellent review and your appreciation of our custom woodcraft throughout the cabins. We can't wait to host you again.
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