10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
19 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kimberly S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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Hickey House
Cottage in Ava, steps from Shawnee National Forest
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ava, IL
- Place, The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery16 min drive
- Place, Lake Murphysboro State Park26 min drive
- Place, Southern Illinois University43 min drive
- Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
About this property
Hickey House
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Located near the Shawnee Forest and Kincaid Lake. Just around the corner from our restaurant Crazy Joe's Fish House. Secluded yard for watching wildlife. Room to park a boat.
Kitchen has everything you need except the food.
Baths are stocked with all the toiletries you need.
2 queen bedrooms and third bedroom has 2 twins.
All bedrooms have tv's and wifi
living room has 60 tv
Kitchen has everything you need except the food.
Baths are stocked with all the toiletries you need.
2 queen bedrooms and third bedroom has 2 twins.
All bedrooms have tv's and wifi
living room has 60 tv
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ava
Ava is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River.
Ava, IL
What's nearby
- The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
- Lake Murphysboro State Park - 26 min drive - 30.6 km
- Kinkaid Village Marina - 30 min drive - 30.9 km
- Popeye Museum - 35 min drive - 38.2 km
- Southern Illinois University - 43 min drive - 51.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gabby's - 14 min drive
- Brunzeez Cafe - 15 min drive
- Crazy Joe's Fish House - 2 min walk
- chinchbug - 14 min drive
- Bullpin - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Marilynn Martin
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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