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Big Sky Cabin! ! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck!

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Dining
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Property grounds
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Alto Pass, IL
  • Place, Peachbarn Winery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Pomona Winery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Big Sky Cabin! ! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck!


4 Bedroom
Large deck
11 minutes to Alto Vineyards
High Speed Internet
Private Location
* 9 minutes to Havisham Wedding Venue and Bourbon Bar

THE PROPERTY

Surrounded by 4000 acres of Lush Shawnee Forest Big Sky Cabin sits on 20 acres of land. Secluded and Private this home welcomes you for a peaceful retreat. The home boasts all wood floors and tons of windows that provide scenic views and natural light. The large deck is the perfect place to hang and have a glass of wine. Large Fire Pit Overlooking Green Hills and Large Pine Trees.

The open living room flows into the kitchen and dining room, perfect for entertaining guests and socializing. The living room has a nice sectional sofa and a TV with DVD. The Kitchen/dining area has a 14 foot Farm Table.

The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and modern essentials. Prepare a delicious home-cooked meal with ease. Farm Table can sit up to 14 people.
Play a game of pool and Pac-man-Donkey Kong-Galaga ! The game room has big windows everywhere with connecting Deck. Large Sofa and BIG TV for movies at night! Wood Burning Fireplace!

4 cozy bedrooms with enough room in the home to sleep 20. The master bedroom includes a queen bed, an en-suite bathroom with shower and Jaczzui. The rest of the bedrooms have queen beds and are very cozy.

THE LOCATION

From this serene location, you'll be ideally situated to discover all that Alto Pass has to offer! From wine tasting, to boating, hiking and more, you'll never be short of things to do and places to discover.

Wine enthusiasts will be in paradise, with more than 15 wineries in the area to visit. Plus new Craft Microbreweries!
La Rue Pine Hills is roughly a 15-minute drive away, where you can spend sunny afternoons and hiking beside marvelous 2 million year-old sandstone bluffs. For a day on the water on the water check out Little Grassy lake were you can rents boats and Kayaks

Please bring your own Firewood! Thanks Brian

*COFFEE MAKER
*BIG FLUFFY TOWELS
*HIGH QUALITY BED LINENS
*LEATHER SOFAS
*SEATING FOR 20
*FULL QUALITY COOKING KITCHEN
*AMAZING VIEWS FROM ALL DIRECTIONS

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this cabin is in a rural area. Peachbarn Winery and Pomona Winery 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 19 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Pomona Winery - 22 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 24 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Cedar Lake - 27 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 42 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 34 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mase's Place - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Sky Cabin! ! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Sky Cabin! ! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Sky Cabin! ! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Sky Cabin! ! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Sky Cabin! ! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Peachbarn Winery and Pomona Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery and Cave Hollow Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 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. 164 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our girl's weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the stay was great! Amazing place to stay and highly recommend to others. Our host was excellent and made everything easy for our duration.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at Big Sky Cabin! It was spacious and serene exactly what we were looking for to get away. We had deer in the front yard in the evenings. The kitchen had everything we needed and the game room was an added bonus. Brian, the host, was very communicative from beginning to end! It was everything we hoped for!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AmyCJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Held an 18th Birthday Party for our daughter and friends. The home was clean and spacious. Plenty of room to sprawl out. Very private property; We didn't have to worry about making too much noise or having neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Austyn P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved all parts of our stay besides the lady bugs. Lots of lady bugs in the master bed and bath. We simply vacuumed as many as we could up and they seemed to stay away for the most part. Other than that it was a beautiful place and we would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great weekend; the weather was a little crappy, but it was good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest S.

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

Great weekend getaway

Place was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was clean and pool table was a nice fun addition for someone who has never played pool before. Nice, quiet, secluded property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Juana G.

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

Great house

Great location. Huge home plenty of space. Perfect for weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and had everything we needed. Perfect place to stay to enjoy the wineries and relax in the hot tub!! Brian was so helpful and generous and responded promptly to our requests. Great place!! JM
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Severin P.

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

Excellent, secluded cabin. Perfect for a group of 4.

Cabin was clean, well laid out. It made for the perfect bachelor party destination for 4 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

Big Sky Cabin

Check in was easy! Property was as advertised. Hot tub was amazing! Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed the property! Plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were roomy and spacious. The amenities were as described, and the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, contacted me to say thank you for renting his house. Hot tub was perfect which was one of main reasons for renting the house, along with the 2 bathrooms, and the location. A good floor plan for 2 or more people. It was just my friend and I so we loved having are own separate wings!!! It also was not hard to find and close to the bourbon bar and a few wineries. Once you get the lay of the area other wineries are not hard to find. Overall hard a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean other than marks on the wall. The owner was AWESOME! Always responsive and friendly when we reached out. Beds were comfy, kitchen was large and very clean. Pool table was lots of fun. Didn't use the hot tub bc it was unreasonably warm but looked clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay again or use Brian's VBRO spots again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you live in the western suburbs of Chicago, your go-to quick getaways are usually Wisconsin or Michigan—but for spring break, when you’re craving even just a hint of warm weather, I highly recommend heading south to Southern Illinois. We were pleasantly surprised to get beautiful weather at the end of March!Traveling with our 8- and 9½-year-old boys, we wanted an outdoor-focused escape—and this place absolutely delivered.This was exactly the kind of place we needed to get our boys off screens and into nature. They spent their days exploring, getting dirty, throwing rocks, breaking sticks, fishing, and building fires. Evenings were our favorite—starting a fire, enjoying a cocktail in the hot tub and watching the sunset. The boys loved having a pool table, too. The house itself was extremely comfortable and well-stocked: cozy beds, plenty of towels, fans, and everything we needed to cook meals.Morning coffee with those views? Absolutely breathtaking.It was the perfect escape from the noise and busyness of everyday life—and the stargazing was incredible.We didn’t even get to half of the activities we had planned because we loved being at the property so much. That said, we did make it out for some great hiking in Shawnee National Forest. The Makanda Trails are perfect for kids, with a variety of trail options. Be sure to stop by the Makanda Trading Company—such a fun spot with unique treasures.Brian, the host, was super communicative and easily reachable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Great getaway spot in the middle of the wineries!

The cabin and surrounding property was beautiful! The owner was very helpful suggesting different wineries and restaurants to try.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tanna B.

Big sky cabin was great! Nice and clean, comfortable, easy to find!

We had my sister's bachelorette party on the southern Illinois wine trail, and stayed at big sky, which was a perfect location for our big group!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Girls Trip-Wine Tour & Hiking

Great location for what we were looking for. The house was excellent with lots of room. Loved the hot tub and family room with pool table. We saw the Northern Lights while there....bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

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

Great property - has everything you are looking for!

Beautiful property! Rustic with all of the modern necessities. Each bedroom was nicer than the next. Hot tub, pool table and all amenities were awesome. Peaceful and very comfortable. Everything you are looking for in a stay in wine country!awesome!amenities awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Great weekend!

We had a great weekend at Big Sky Cabin! It was very clean and a wonderful setup for reconnecting with friends. Very easy communication with the owner. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Deer Widow Weekend

Found this property while looking for places to stay near Alto Pass. Was a great cabin! Tucked far enough away from people but close to the wineries! The host Brian was over the top accommodating! We will definitely stay at his properties again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

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

Weekend Getaway

This was our second time visiting this property. The seclusion and nature is what sold this property to me. It was nice to spend quality family time relaxing, playing lots of pool, cooking and some hot tub time. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Ladies Weekend

Our stay was great! Can't say enough about the cabin or the owner's responsiveness and care. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brian Stone

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I am a graduate of SIU and now the proud owner of the Alto Wine Trail Loft & BIG SKY CABINS.

Why they chose this property

I have chosen this location because it is in the Heart of The Wine Trail & Shawnee National Forest. It is also a short drive to Southern Illinois University, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Alto Vineyards, Trails End Lodge, Hedman Orchard and Vineyard, Broken Wheel Ranch, Gity Stables, Rustle Hill Vineyard.

What makes this property unique

On the Wine Trail *In the heart of the Shawnee Forest *Less than a 3 miles from 3 vineyards.

Borders 4300 acres of the Shawnee forest. The most private cabin you can rent on the wine trail. Star gazing is 100% amazing.

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