New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest

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Master bedroom & full bath downstairs...leads to outdoor private patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Alto Pass, IL

Peachbarn Winery18 min walk
Giant City State Park24 min drive
Southern Illinois University29 min drive
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Large Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room (sleeper sofa)

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Where 1892 meets modern luxury in a vacation rental located in Alto Pass, Illinois. Havisham House has two homes on the property... the Carriage House and Main House. We are in the heart of the southern Illinois wine trail, and just a few miles from Bald Knob Cross and amazing hiking/biking trails. The main floor of this cozy Carriage House offers a bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Downstairs has a larger bedroom, full bathroom and an exit to a private outside patio area.
Why did we name it "Havisham House"? Have you read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens? Main character, Miss Havisham, lived in the Satis House, a ruined mansion. This property immediately reminded me of this classic novel when we found it in 2015… abandoned and heavily damaged from a severe tornado. (Please see "before" pictures at havishamhouse.com.) Even with its extensive damage, we fell in love with this property and had "great expectations" for its rescue. We think you will truly enjoy your stay as you make wonderful memories in southern Illinois. We know you will love Havisham House as much as we do.

Property manager

Jerri Schaefer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please clean up your dishes/messes and take out the trash at check-out.

Please use brown wash cloths for make-up removal. If I cannot get mascara/make-up out of pillow cases, I will have to charge you for new ones.

WiFi code is given at check-in. If you have anything other than Verizon cell service, you won't get the best reception.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this cottage is in a rural area. Peachbarn Winery and Von Jakob Winery & Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River.

Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

Peachbarn Winery - 18 min walk
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 4 min drive
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 23 min drive
Giant City State Park - 24 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 29 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 30 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

The Iron Whisk - 15 min drive
Alto Vineyards - 8 min walk
Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - 21 min drive
Hickory Ridge Vineyard - 23 min drive
Taqueria Pequena - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dave J., Fairbury, Il

5 August 2023

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

Unique house and area

Southern Illinois is a beautiful area for scenic drives and hiking, wineries and breweries, etc. Havisham carriage house is unique with its history and old thick walls; carefully restored. It is comfortable and functional. We enjoyed the patio and, in cooler weather, the ready to go fire pit would be perfect. A few steps up the sidewalk is the bourbon bar. The bar tender knows her craft! The Bar Bites were excellent. Just be aware of hours of operation for all businesses in the whole area. The toiletries are minimal and very basic so you might pack your preferred items and kleenex. The kitchen is minimally stocked with dishes for 6 people, 1 skillet and one sauce pan if you plan to do any food prep. We enjoyed Midlands, The Brick House Grill, and the 51BBQ in Cobden. And don’t miss brunch at The Iron Whisk. The taco place in Cobden is good and very popular.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

26 June 2023

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

Perfection

We were so pleasantly surprised with this cute rental. Charming & quaint don’t even begin to cover it & Jerri was great to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., Saint Joseph

26 April 2023

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

Highly recommend!

We choose this place for a central location to do the wine trails. A wonderful venue with beautiful grounds. Big house would be a great place to stay as a large group. Adorable small town vibe and close to Murphy and Anna for needs. Ample kitchen amenities, might need a few additions but you could get by! Would 110% stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

30 December 2022

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

Great little getaway

We had a nice time. We thought we would get a little more hiking in but the ground was a bit too mushy. Just that time of year. The bourbon bar was a nice finish in the evening. Thank you very much for a cozy stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

19 December 2022

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

Beautiful and well located

Clean, spacious, modern and well-decorated carriage house in the heart of Alto Pass. Perfect for hiking or checking out wineries/breweries. Great host, would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022