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Feels like fall - Aug 24-29. In town & private hot tub, bikes & SNF hiking
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 79.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Harrisburg, IL
- Harrisburg Township Park District11 min walk
- Shawnee National Forest
- Saline County Area Museum4 min drive
- Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Back bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Front bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Feels like fall - Aug 24-29. In town & private hot tub, bikes & SNF hiking
Wake up in your relaxing two bedroom carriage house and leisurely make a cup of coffee to start your day. (K pods & French vanilla creamer provided or Mr. Coffee available) or take a 5-7 minute walk down to the Steam Cafe coffee shop and have a latte or breakfast! You will pass by our beautiful new mural, “Shawnee Sunrise”, sit and enjoy at a picnic table …it’s beautiful any time of day!
Or just enjoy greeting the day inside on the comfortable leather sofa. However, my favorite is sitting outside on the comfortable sofa area by the hot tub and enjoying the birds singing and the sound of the fountains running. The coneflowers and patio plants are beautiful as you enjoy our private backyard oasis.
Spring is also a great for taking a Wildflower Walk. The Giant City State Park is doing guided Trillium Trail walks in April...or you can go on a self-guided hike. The Midwest Nomad Family wrote about this trail on their May 2.2023, blog. It's very kid-friendly and a fun, shorter trail to explore. They posted some great pictures and insights.
Please note that we have a "no pet" policy so that our next guests with allergies will not have any problems. We want to respect and welcome all our guests.
Enjoy hiking or the bike trail (we have two bikes for guest use), and now we have an electric bike rental business down the street. Ride or walk half a mile to the Tunnel Hill bike trail or half a mile in the opposite direction takes you to our Harrisburg Park. It's a great time to get outdoors!
While you are here you can go inside & relax with your favorite shows streaming on the 55" TV or go outside for a soak in the private hot tub. In the living area, we have added a desk, chair, and computer (WIFI is fast) with shortcuts to our favorite trails, restaurants, and activities such as ziplining, kayaking, and horseback riding. Use the keyboard to explore or search the internet so you can “know before you go”. Watch your favorite shows on our 55" Smart TV with Roku (55" Smart TV -Paramount+/Discovery+/Amazon Prime available or sign into your Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
We have an electric fireplace under the Smart TV (ROKU remote) which is so nice for the cooler evenings. Stay connected with fast WIFI. Grill/cook inside or walk to nearby restaurants. Enjoy the fire pit or fireplace, hammock chairs, outdoor Adirondack chairs, and a dining area with charcoal grill.
We also have a washer & dryer available for our guests to use downstairs, in the garage under the Apartment.
The private, upstairs living space, is over 800 square feet, but please, no smoking or pets on property.
We send your door access code and welcome letter to your phone before your visit, so checking in is a breeze.
Our Apartment is in a building detached from house, over our 3-car garage.
Whether you are here for business or exploring the Shawnee Forest, we hope to change your lodging experience by your stay with us. When you are here, relax in this two-bedroom apartment to enjoy your "home away from home"!
Located in the historic part of town, the Apartment is in a separate building from the main house, over a three-car garage. It's three blocks from the town square where you will find several restaurants and a coffee shop.
The front door has a lock code/keypad entrance. Guests receive the door code before their arrival. Free wireless internet access and a desk with computer make it easy to stay connected.
Living area:
~ Relax on the leather sofa while enjoying the wall mounted 55" Smart TV.
Our library area has some great books, all genres for reading inside or outside in the swinging chairs in the patio area. We also have some games in the drawer under the books. We have added a desk and computer for a workstation in this area. It has icons to visit our favorite trails, restaurants, and activities such as ziplining, kayaking, and horseback riding.
Or just enjoy greeting the day inside on the comfortable leather sofa. However, my favorite is sitting outside on the comfortable sofa area by the hot tub and enjoying the birds singing and the sound of the fountains running. The coneflowers and patio plants are beautiful as you enjoy our private backyard oasis.
Spring is also a great for taking a Wildflower Walk. The Giant City State Park is doing guided Trillium Trail walks in April...or you can go on a self-guided hike. The Midwest Nomad Family wrote about this trail on their May 2.2023, blog. It's very kid-friendly and a fun, shorter trail to explore. They posted some great pictures and insights.
Please note that we have a "no pet" policy so that our next guests with allergies will not have any problems. We want to respect and welcome all our guests.
Enjoy hiking or the bike trail (we have two bikes for guest use), and now we have an electric bike rental business down the street. Ride or walk half a mile to the Tunnel Hill bike trail or half a mile in the opposite direction takes you to our Harrisburg Park. It's a great time to get outdoors!
While you are here you can go inside & relax with your favorite shows streaming on the 55" TV or go outside for a soak in the private hot tub. In the living area, we have added a desk, chair, and computer (WIFI is fast) with shortcuts to our favorite trails, restaurants, and activities such as ziplining, kayaking, and horseback riding. Use the keyboard to explore or search the internet so you can “know before you go”. Watch your favorite shows on our 55" Smart TV with Roku (55" Smart TV -Paramount+/Discovery+/Amazon Prime available or sign into your Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
We have an electric fireplace under the Smart TV (ROKU remote) which is so nice for the cooler evenings. Stay connected with fast WIFI. Grill/cook inside or walk to nearby restaurants. Enjoy the fire pit or fireplace, hammock chairs, outdoor Adirondack chairs, and a dining area with charcoal grill.
We also have a washer & dryer available for our guests to use downstairs, in the garage under the Apartment.
The private, upstairs living space, is over 800 square feet, but please, no smoking or pets on property.
We send your door access code and welcome letter to your phone before your visit, so checking in is a breeze.
Our Apartment is in a building detached from house, over our 3-car garage.
Whether you are here for business or exploring the Shawnee Forest, we hope to change your lodging experience by your stay with us. When you are here, relax in this two-bedroom apartment to enjoy your "home away from home"!
Located in the historic part of town, the Apartment is in a separate building from the main house, over a three-car garage. It's three blocks from the town square where you will find several restaurants and a coffee shop.
The front door has a lock code/keypad entrance. Guests receive the door code before their arrival. Free wireless internet access and a desk with computer make it easy to stay connected.
Living area:
~ Relax on the leather sofa while enjoying the wall mounted 55" Smart TV.
Our library area has some great books, all genres for reading inside or outside in the swinging chairs in the patio area. We also have some games in the drawer under the books. We have added a desk and computer for a workstation in this area. It has icons to visit our favorite trails, restaurants, and activities such as ziplining, kayaking, and horseback riding.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to have adult present at all times
Events
No events allowed
Please, no loud music.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke on the property.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please send us a text or on VRBO that you are checking out. We like to let our cleaners know as soon as possible.
Our outside trash is located on the alley side of our home. Please deposit your trash there upon checkout, or earlier if needed.
Please turn off air conditioners when leaving. Thanks for staying!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Note from host: Please, no loud music.
Long-term renters welcome
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Harrisburg
Located in Harrisburg, this condo is in the city centre. Shawnee Hills Country Club and Ross Cottom Lanes 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 Harrisburg Township Park District. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Harrisburg, IL
What's nearby
- Harrisburg Township Park District - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Saline County Area Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
- Shawnee Hills Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 42 min drive - 41.8 km
- Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 47 min drive - 43.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- SUBWAY - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 2 min drive
- Don Luna - 8 min walk
- Mills Cafe - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Judy Taylor

We grew up in the deep south but ended up in the Midwest after several years of living in Germany with Dewayne serving our country in the USAF. We love the seasons we find in the Midwest with the beautiful fall colors to the winter snows, spring awakening and summer flowers. We celebrated being married forty-eight years this summer! We love a good adventure and are excited to share our Southern hospitality with new friends who love traveling and exploring also!
Why they chose this property
We purchased this property in 2000 after moving to the area. Our daughters were graduating and going to college. We used the apartment for them and it worked wonderful. However, they have grown up, gotten married, and now all live away. We enjoy the beauty of the outdoors in Southern Illinois, especially with the four seasons and so many outdoor opportunities. We decided to share it with people who are coming to our area and wanted something more than a hotel room. We love to serve our guests and provide a bit of "Southern Hospitality".
What makes this property unique
Outside we have a lovely pagoda with outdoor wood burning fireplace, swing, outdoor seating, hammock chairs, two fountains, one small pond with fountain, beautiful flower gardens and tropical plants on the patio, and two tables for outdoor dining or grilling. We have a Weber charcoal grill that is available for guests, bring your charcoal.
In fall of 2017 we added a new hot tub with five seats and a lounger. It has extra wide steps and a handlebar for easy entry and beautiful lights for night. Seats have different style jets for a relaxing massage. We keep the water temperature around 100 in winter and cooler in summer. Air vents can be turned off and on with three different dials and dual speeds. It is located under the pagoda.
We enjoy the close proximity (less than 1 mile) to the Tunnel Hill Bike Trail. Enjoy hiking in the Shawnee Forest with Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Bell Smith Springs or swim at Pounds Hollow & more. We have two bikes so you can ride on the Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, just half a mile (on sidewalks) to the trail.
Our local park has exercise equipment, a pool (summer) and several swings to sit and enjoy the ducks or read a book. It has a lighted walking trail around the water with several bridges and playgrounds for the kids or a game of basketball, pickleball, or tennis. We walk to the park, it's about a half mile away.
Dinner is an easy stroll downtown past the town square. Near the town square are several restaurants: Morello's, Mackie's Pizza, the BBQ Barn, or have coffee and breakfast at the Steam Café.
Also a few blocks away is Point Blank shooting range. It is the largest indoor gun range in Southern Illinois and open to the general public. Everyone is welcome to participate at the range with a valid FOID Card or be with someone who has a card. Check their website for hours.
In fall of 2017 we added a new hot tub with five seats and a lounger. It has extra wide steps and a handlebar for easy entry and beautiful lights for night. Seats have different style jets for a relaxing massage. We keep the water temperature around 100 in winter and cooler in summer. Air vents can be turned off and on with three different dials and dual speeds. It is located under the pagoda.
We enjoy the close proximity (less than 1 mile) to the Tunnel Hill Bike Trail. Enjoy hiking in the Shawnee Forest with Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Bell Smith Springs or swim at Pounds Hollow & more. We have two bikes so you can ride on the Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, just half a mile (on sidewalks) to the trail.
Our local park has exercise equipment, a pool (summer) and several swings to sit and enjoy the ducks or read a book. It has a lighted walking trail around the water with several bridges and playgrounds for the kids or a game of basketball, pickleball, or tennis. We walk to the park, it's about a half mile away.
Dinner is an easy stroll downtown past the town square. Near the town square are several restaurants: Morello's, Mackie's Pizza, the BBQ Barn, or have coffee and breakfast at the Steam Café.
Also a few blocks away is Point Blank shooting range. It is the largest indoor gun range in Southern Illinois and open to the general public. Everyone is welcome to participate at the range with a valid FOID Card or be with someone who has a card. Check their website for hours.
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