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Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail

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Location
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Buncombe, IL

Ferne Clyffe State Park
Lake of Egypt
‪22 min drive‬
Blue Sky Vineyards
‪25 min drive‬
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Lower Level Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1 King Bed in Master bedroom upstairs
1 King Bed in 2nd bedroom in lower level
1 Full Bed in 3rd bedroom in lower level
1 Sleeper sofa in lower level living room

MAIN LEVEL:
Living Room with propane fireplace and floor to ceiling windows to take in the breathtaking views that span for 40 + miles to Kentucky
Flat screen tv
Kitchen & Dining Area
Walkout Deck overlooking pond
Back patio with propane grill
Washer and Dryer in mudroom/foyer
1 Half Bathroom

UPPER LEVEL/LOFT
Loft Master bedroom overlooking main level (note: the bedroom is open. There are no doors)
Master bathroom with jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower
Private balcony off the bedroom to take in the views of the bluffs

LOWER LEVEL/WALKOUT BASEMENT
Living room area with TV and sleeper sofa
Walk-out basement with ample shade in the Summer and spectacular long range views of the area
1 Full Bathroom
Bedroom 2- King bed with TV
Bedroom 3- Full bed

OUTDOORS:
Large deck overlooking front of property and pond.
Fire pit for relaxation between house and bluffs on the backside of property
Fully stocked pond in front of the house for bank fishing
More Information:

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at this property. If guests are caught with a pet, guests may be subject to an immediate cancellation without refund. If evidence is found after your stay, there will be a $150 penalty for rule violation.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Firewood is available for purchase.

Property manager

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars,

Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking or the reservation will be cancelled.

This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud.

Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buncombe

Located in Buncombe, this holiday home is in a rural area. StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Buncombe, IL

What's nearby

Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lake of Egypt - 22 min drive - 26.9 km
Blue Sky Vineyards - 25 min drive - 14.7 km
Giant City State Park - 38 min drive - 20.9 km
Southern Illinois University - 51 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 42 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
‪Curve Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪Whiffle Boys Pizza Goreville - ‬14 min drive
‪Orlandini Vineyard - ‬20 min drive
‪The Old Home Place - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ferne Clyffe State Park and StarView Vineyards. Panther Den Trailhead and Blue Sky Vineyards are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

28 April 2025

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

Loved our stay — great spot

Our group of four friends stayed here for three nights and we really loved the cabin and the surrounding natural space. It is every bit as good as it looks in the listing. I would recommend this spot to anybody.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

31 May 2025

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

Retreat

Loved the view and kitchen extremely well stocked. For aging bodies (knees) it would be nice to have a bedroom on main level.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

21 October 2024

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

Incredible stay

This place is just truly spectacular. For the entire trip, we just kept saying "holy crap, I can't believe how nice this is."

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika E.

14 July 2024

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

Family Vacation

Our stay was short and sweet, but overall loved being at the house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

8 May 2023

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

Wine Trail Getaway

Great location and views were amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Gibson City, IL

9 October 2024

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

couples trip for 50th birthday

gorgeous property and surrounding area. Relaxed at the house around the fire and balcony, fished the pond. Great area to catch the wine trail. Several wineries within 15-20 min drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth K.

30 September 2024

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

Ladies wine weekend

Beautiful property with an amazing view. It was the perfect place to access the local wineries during the day and enjoy each other's company playing cards and catching up. We were able make some great dinners and enjoy the firepit. Great property can't wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

15 December 2024

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

Beautiful private home with outstanding view

We very much enjoyed our weekend at this wonderful home. Everything was clean and well decorated. Kitchen is well stocked. Communication with host was easy and quick. Beautiful backyard with firepit and bluff views. Front deck is very large and provides a gorgeous view. Would definitely recommend to others staying in the area & would love to visit again one day.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R.

21 April 2024

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

Beautiful!

Girls trip to wineries was a success. This house was perfect location. House had everything we needed and more. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R., Lexington,Ky

13 May 2023

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

Family graduation weekend

My husband and adult children spent the weekend in this lovely home for our daughter’s SIU law school graduation.The home has incredible views from all rooms.The kitchen was very well equipped and the bedrooms were very comfortable.We were happy to have found this home and highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

12 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful and surean

We celebrated my husbands 80th birthday with the kids and grandkids. We spent time fishing and outdoor time and games at night. Kids and grands came from Springfield, IL, Colorado and California. Our 8 year described the house as a cabin and the downstairs as a hotel.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

3 December 2014

Happy Happy Happy

Wow! So secluded and quiet. There are few views in IL that can rival this one! This rental has it all. Clean, spacious, and so relaxing. You can see every star in the galaxy from the deck. The owners are awesome!

10/10 Excellent

Ross C.

17 April 2023

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

Amazing getaway

Beautiful property close to hiking trails. We took our two boys (4 and7) who had a great time at the cabin as well as the surrounding hiking trails. Giant city was the best along with a trip to Boo park. The cabin is very nice with everything you need to cook. We had deer come around the property every morning and evening. If you want to get away, this is a great place to relax and explore.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noreen S.

24 October 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

What a fabulous weekend at Rock Ridge! Fishing, hiking, S’mores & laughter around the campfire, stargazing, the list goes on! 4 adults and 3 kids ages 8-12 - never lacking something to do! Allison was fantastic to communicate with, just made things go so smoothly. Thank you again and we’ll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pholaphat I.

2 June 2023

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

A perfect place to reconnect with family, friends, and nature.

Spent Memorial Day on the property with family and our friend's family. The drive up is gorgeous and the view from the living room is breathtaking. Perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or for stargazing at night. Property was well kempt and the owner was very responsive anytime we had a question. It was an easy drive to the numerous sites in the Shawnee National Forest. We would definitely stay here again and we would recommend this property to anyone interested in spending quality time with friends or family.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Danita L.

24 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Not comfy

Couch was dirty, stained, a/c broke down but fixed in a few hours. Also couch was so soft it hurt our backs.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

3 December 2014

The perfect indoor and outdoor space for any age.

The layout of this house is perfect for 2 -3 families. The inside space is lovely and cozy, and the outside property is wonderful for exploring without even driving anywhere. I don't think you can get any more privacy or access to such beautiful private bluffs and forest trails than here. We hosted a family reunion with people coming from all over the country. The huge balcony with a spectacular view was perfect for the family photo and for relaxing. A short drive gets you to the Shawnee Canopy Tour zip line, several forest hikes, and at least 5 wineries. We could not have asked for a more perfect location or living space than Rock Ridge! Also the property manager was very accommodating and available to answer all of our questions .

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

7 June 2015

Beautiful View

We stayed in this beautiful home over Memorial Day Weekend. The home was gorgeous and full of space. Very clean! We just loved the view from all of the windows. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and a bonus was being able to fish in the private pond. Thank you Mary for all of your help. The only negative is the top floor loft bedroom does not have privacy. The stairs leading up to the loft opens directly into the bedroom and there are no curtains on any of the windows up there. (just a note, so multiple couples as we had can be informed).

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

24 April 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

14 December 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

11 November 2024

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

Great Vacation

Clean home in a great location to all the parks and wineries. Host was very helpful. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glendy V.

12 April 2024

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

Amazing views and privacy

Very well stocked house. The owners don't expect you to bring your own supplies which makes the stay more relaxing. The bluffs behind the house are incredible. Views out front gorgeous. Nearby hiking and wineries. Great stay:)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi W.

12 September 2022

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

Absolutely Breathtaking

The view is amazing. There's everything you could need at the cabin. Make sure to drive up slowly and take in the amazing view!!! We absolutely LOVED our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee A., Clive Iowa

26 August 2022

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

Delightful stay

The location was perfect and feels tucked away from major cities. Property was clean and owner was incredibly easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara F., Pingree Grove

14 August 2022

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

Wow

Amazing house, with the most beautiful scenery. Pictures just don't really show how beautiful it is. Setting on the deck and being able to see a Hummingbird, bats and a blue tailed skink. Overall everything was great. A few housekeeping issues in the kitchen. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

This property is managed by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals, a veteran-owned, woman-owned business. Allison, owner of SIVR, is an SIUC alumni and has a deep love for the hospitality industry and showcasing beautiful southern Illinois.

Why they chose this property

This is one of a kind place to stay! I promise you won't be disappointed!

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Lower Level Living Room

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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Pets

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About the area

Buncombe

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

Loved our stay — great spot

Nate H.

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Retreat

Mark R.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

Incredible stay

Adrian B.

10/10 Excellent

Erika E.

Family Vacation

Erika E.

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Wine Trail Getaway

Sean W.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Gibson City, IL

couples trip for 50th birthday

A guest from Gibson City, IL

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth K.

Ladies wine weekend

Maribeth K.

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

Beautiful private home with outstanding view

Nicki S.