Located in Carbondale, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a lake. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center and The Science Center. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Southern Illinois University - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Railroaders Memorial - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Town Square - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
Banterra Center - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 4 min drive
Midland Inn - 6 min drive
Tequilas - 3 min drive
St Nicholas Brewing - 9 min drive
Stillwoods - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Hidden in a Private Wooded Area have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area?
As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$1,850, 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.
Is Hidden in a Private Wooded Area pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hidden in a Private Wooded Area?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hidden in a Private Wooded Area located?
Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Illinois University and Railroaders Memorial. SIH Medical Group and Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Hospital Carbondale are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Hidden in a Private Wooded Area Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very clean and beautifully decorated house. Well maintained property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Trudie S.
5 July 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful! Fancy coffee, golf cart to get to the various activities, and great communication with the host. There were a few issues we encountered, but Betsy quickly took care of them. She responded quickly and, if needed, staff were here to fix any issues. Beautiful pool, great pond with paddle boards and paddle boats that my kids spent hours on. Tennis court and even a new game room for when it rained! Will definitely come back. Also, beds were comfy, showers are massive, and the bath tubs are so relaxing! If you have a big family like we do, bring your own skillet because the one here is tiny
What a beautiful home! Immaculately decorated and tucked away. Simply lovely with lots of room for the four couples that went on this trip. Close to Murphysboro and Carbondale and all the things to do: wineries, breweries, etc. Bonus: Everyone got their own bathroom!
Wonderful location to meet with friends for a three day weekend. The pool, lake and fireplace are were great. Definitely would Vrbo this location again.
Our family arrived to a beautifully decorated house after a long day of travel. They were able to relax and decompress in this great location just west of Carbondale. We had easy access to shopping, restaurants and recreation areas Park
We absolutely loved this property. We were in Carbondale with family celebrating a birthday, college graduation, and Christmas. This place was perfect for entertaining family and friends. Communication with the owner was excellent. We will definitely stay here again!
Accommodations were excellent. Had small pet and management was accommodating, no problems. The property was very well stocked with all necessary kitchen utensils and cleaning supplies, towels both kitchen and bath rooms. All was very clean. Booking was easy and property management was friendly and responsive. I will do this again!
This beautiful, well appointed house, on a large, beautifully landscaped acreage, is the best VRBO stay we’ve experienced. It is located in a very nice, quiet neighborhood convenient to Carbondale and Southern Illinois. I will visit here again.
This home was amazing, comfortable, had many amenities, and was fun to stay at. There were 7 of us and had a great time. High end appliances and very comfortable beds and pillows. We highly recommend this home!!!!!
Even better than we had hoped. Everything worked perfectly and the property inside and out is beautiful. It was ladies time away from care giving and we were able to relax and rest. We loved the sun room and had hours of conversation there.
Will book again! Pictures are accurate, but place is even grander in person. Lots of extra offerings and nice touches. Exit plan was easy too, didn’t ask for too much done at check out. Great house for couples with all the nice bathrooms. Exceeded expectations.
This is the third year in a row we’ve stayed in one of the properties in Pine Manor. Each time we’ve stayed in a different house and each time it’s been 5 stars! The houses are so well maintained, clean, and the communication with the staff is always excellent. We love the beauty of Carbondale and Murphysboro. Great restaurants, wineries, Gian City, Shawnee National Forest, SIU, and friendly people. I highly recommend this house and any of the others.
This weekend we had a short family vacation with our grown children. We spent the weekend hiking at Little Grand Canyon and Giant City and just spent time together at the house cooking together and enjoying the resort pool. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a fun weekend. It was quiet and private, but still close to shopping (Walmart is only a mile away). We will remember this place for future family trips. Thank you.
Overall very good. Only disappointment was the pool area was a little rundown and internet was somewhat unstable but landlord sought to remedy and even offered another home as replacement.
The house was very clean and had everything needed for the long weekend! Access to the pool and lake is a great benefit. Betsy was very helpful when I had to call her late at night for a door entry issue; she was very polite receiving a late call and got the issue taken care of right away. We will be back!
This house surprisingly accommodated three couples and a couple of teenagers very comfortably. We all took advantage of fishing, paddle boats, swimming, and tennis which are all just a short walk away through this private neighborhood. We enjoyed the bonus hot tub and grilling in a very quiet and private, wooded setting. We would definitely do it again!
If you are using GPS to get there, use google maps. It was the only map that was accurate. Everything about our stay was wonderful. Spacious, clean and lots to do. You absolutely cannot go wrong, here. We have family in the area and traditionally stay in a hotel. This was so much better! We will definitely be returning the next time we visit the area. 10/10
We stayed at this home for our daughter’s graduation from SIU with family. The house is fabulous and everyone commented it was a wonderful place to stay. Only 8 mins to SIU campus, but out of the rush of all the traffic that was in town. The mattresses were super comfortable! While we didn’t use the pool or pond, we certainly would have if we had more free time. Highly recommend!!
This was part of a larger family weekend and this house was lovely. All systems are in place to make sure everything is set up, clean and beautiful before arrival; the system works very well. Kitchen top of the line, coffee amazing. Pine Manor itself has things family can do or just walk, beyond activities in Carbondale..