Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!!

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A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television.
A single-story building with a covered outdoor area, a gravel driveway, and a clear sky.
A room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.
A house on a hill with a blue roof, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
A wooden interior with a long dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Goreville, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Goreville

Goreville is home to this holiday home. Blue Sky Vineyards and StarView Vineyards 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 Ferne Clyffe State Park.
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Map
Goreville, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 9 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 23 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Giant City State Park - 26 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 30 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 35 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!!?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$1,342, 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 Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking views and an absolute hiking paradise!!! located?

Situated in Goreville, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Goreville City Park and Goreville City Hall. Ferne Clyffe State Park and Panther Den Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, everything we needed! It was a bit of a challenge to locate it, but once we did it was very easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful place. Worked well for a family trip. We will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Place was amazing, plenty of property to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The large dining table was great for larger groups to eat and play games together. There was also plenty of seating in the living area for everyone to gather without having to sit on the floor or pull over chairs. Bathrooms large and spacious. Bedrooms were simple, but more than sufficient and were designed to group families if you desire. The lighting was mostly from the ceiling so it was a bit industrial-feeling with the metal roof - not a particularly cozy or romantic feel, but the open space was great for just hanging out! If you want to eat out at all - the Goreville area is limited in selection and hours. The 20 minute drive to Anna (South on 57) is a great alternative.Overall certainly a *great* value for the money compared to other locations we have stayed. Would recommend for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was Great. Plenty of room and beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Amazing view. Look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!!! This place is fabulous!! Perfect in every way—highly recommend!!!

Wonderful!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for your review! I’m glad you enjoyed your time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Picturesque Cabin

The cabin is clean, spacious, and well maintained. We enjoyed the views especially. This would be a great place for large families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable with plenty of space for the kids to play both inside and outside. There are many nice state parks around to hike at, and a nice trail on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time Was Had by All!

Wonderful place to stay! It was perfect for a weekend getaway! Nice large yard for the kids to play! Sat on the back porch overlooking a beautiful view early in the morning while drinking coffee. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing.

Everything about this place is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Property

A little far from desired location, but it was a clean and beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy 4th

We had a great time and really loved the openness and large back porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This is my 3rd time staying at this cabin and I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s the perfect place for our group and the cabin is amazing. Thank you for letting us stay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time renter

The property was super clean, close to wineries, and very accomodating. There is everything you need. Great for a family or friend vacation gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun Paradise

Great, big place with a lot of property for littles to run on. Perfect for kid families and friends. 3 bedrooms each with a queen and a bunk. Amazing view of the surrounding mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place for Families

We loved the privacy of the dead end road, and we felt like our kids were safe to play outside while we enjoyed the beautiful view from the back porch. The cabin was perfect for our 2 families, plenty of seating in the main room, the eating area, and the outdoor area. We also loved the location, very close Ferne Cliff State Park and not too far from Giant City State Park for hiking. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

We stayed for our annual youth hunting trip. This place exceeds all expectations for a getaway weekend trip. Everything is great and exactly as described. Thanks so much for opening up your home for us to enjoy. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+A+ - AWESOME - A+A+

Does not get better than this!!!!! EXCELLENT location, secluded but close to interstate, BEAUTIFUL views, and Plenty of both inside and outside. We will DEFINITELY be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular views

Perfect location for our family trip! The pictures listed do not do the property justice. This hike is clean, spacious and has everything you need to make a wonderful meal. The covered porch kept us safe from the sun and rain. The beautiful views were breathtaking and relaxing. We wanted to take a kiddie pool with us but we weren't sure if we could or had access to a spigot. Luann not only allowed the pool but she made sure there was a hose we could use to fill it with. This was a great time and we hope to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
We had such a great stay and it was properly described. After a four night stay, we were accused of “destroying” the house by the cleaning person for having two piles of what appeared was her sweeping the entire house and a photo we set out on the counter so it would be easily found by the owners after it fell off the wall. There was also a photo of a stain ON A WHITE LINEN (which can, and obviously should be bleached anyways) We take great pride in having all 7 of our boys help us clean and we stay in several rentals every year and have never been accused of this. To say we are disappointed would be an understatement and I would just really consider what you are willing to deal with before booking and spending your money here. If we were ever to break or damage someone else’s things, we would obviously just reach out and make it right.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great. Lots of room to relax. Patio area was nice! Beds are on the firmer side. Plenty of room for families to enjoy. Would definitely book again. Super friendly host that responded quickly with any questions I had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the property is just amazing. Very clean and quite great for evening relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual hunting trip

My husband and several friends go on an annual hunting trip to Shawnee national forest in Illinois. This was their first time staying at this house & everyone loved it! They said the view was amazing commendations were great and they will definitely book this house again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
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