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Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!

Murphysboro vacation home with kitchen

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A wooden deck with a wicker sofa and a wooden chair, overlooking a lake and surrounded by trees.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a bowl of decorative items.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a dining area in the background.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Murphysboro, IL
  • Place, General John A. Logan Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Longfellow Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Murphysboro State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Murphysboro

On lake.Stay at this Murphysboro vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Shawnee National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Town Square. Sallie Logan Public Library and Town Center Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Town Square - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • General John A. Logan Museum - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Town Center Park - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Longfellow Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 19 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Tavern - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!

At the top of the Shawnee Wine Trail, amidst the Shawnee National Forest, and tucked away in the country, is your next comfortable get-away from home. Located off the scenic highway, South 127, our newly renovated house atop Hillbilly Hill Trail, has everything you and up to 9 others would need in a guest home. Relax at the fire-pit in the private back yard with an uninhibited view of the sky, pasture, and private lake. Just pack a bag of clothes, your favorite food and drink, and come on over!

Hilltop Retreat

This house provides everything 1 person or 10 people would need for a get-away from home.

This vacation home has 3 bedrooms, each equipped with a queen bed and full closet, 2 full bathrooms, 2 separate living rooms each with their own large, flat-screen TV, a futon and sectional couch, a large kitchen that is stocked with all the utensils you should need to cook or grill, 2 spacious porches, and a 2-car garage. For parties of 8 or more people, a full-size air mattress will also be provided.

Wi-Fi is now available at this home! T-mobile is the carrier, and the username/password details are printed out inside the home. DVD's are also provided for your enjoyment.

Explore what Murphysboro and the rest of Southern Illinois has to offer while you're here. With South Highway 127 less than one mile to the east of this home, and Hickory Ridge Road less than one mile to the west, you are at the ideal location to see it all. Within 10 miles, numerous hiking trails, cliffs, and waterfalls can be found that change with every season. Being at the top of the wine trail, four wineries are located within this short distance, as well as a variety of unique and tasty restaurants, and so much more. BBQ and Beer fan? Visit Murphysboro! Carbondale and SIU are also a short drive from this home.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Hilltop Retreat, a Modernly-rustic Getaway! Murphysboro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.5 mi (36-min drive) away from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! to downtown Murphysboro?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Murphysboro.

Hilltop Retreat, a modernly-rustic getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Nice quiet location

Great place for family visits to SIU.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUG B.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room in the house. Nice fire pit area. Overall, a fun relaxing getaway spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rianne G.

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

Family Christmas Trip

Nice open floor plan to spend time with family. Quiet area and fun fishing but not that far from stores when something was needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Beautiful place

We had such a good time. This place has everything you need. The house was perfect. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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

House was perfect for our needs!

Spacious house, fire pit was perfect, driveway is a little scary but the overall stay was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

SIU Law graduation

We had a wonderful time, and the house was just perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and accommodating! The host was quick to respond and went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect. We actually rented both homes on the hill and it worked out perfectly for our large group of fisherman. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J Kitt L.

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

Family Weekend

Our granddaughter attends SIU and marches with the band. Our family of six stayed at Hilltop Retreat and it was very nice and convenient to the campus. We also went to several wineries on the Wine Trail and to the Little Grand Canyon. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lance M.

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

November wine trail trip

Great location, very quiet and end of road. Loved seeing the stars so bright. Close to food and in the middle of the wine trail. Three couples each had their own bedroom and the living room " Love Pit " LOL, had plenty of space to fellowship and talk about our time together on this trip. Will try to stay again if in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Spacious and relaxing

This house had. Large bedrooms, well stocked kitchen, plenty of outdoor seating, 2 rooms for entertainment and a great firepit outside. It was very nice to come home after an outing and relax by the fire pit. Convenient to wine trail and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Lotta Room and Everything You Need

Ashley was always quick to respond with questions that I had! We had everything we needed and the house was ready for us! The kitchen was an open concept with the living room, which was very nice! The house situated on a dead end and it was very quiet and peaceful! Nice to set on the front porch where you could see the lake and watch the deer! Would definitely recommend this nice home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

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

Birding Blitz stayover

We came into town for our annual birding competition. We did not use much of what was available to us as we were out birding all day. Plenty of room for 5 adults. We had all the dishes, towels, and bedding we needed. Everything looked clean. No hassle check-in and the host communicated all we needed to know in a timely manner. Eastern Whip-poor-will heard outside at night which was a reat bonus for us. We might make staying here an annual thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb B.

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

Fun Time but No AC last night/morning

House was nice and secluded location .. few things were broken .. ceiling fan in bedroom and they had a standing fan in that room that legs were broken.. drains in both bathroom sinks hardly worked at all. 2nd night (we only stayed 2 nights) the AC stopped working and only blew warm air .. let owner know .. she refunded me $50.. but felt like I should have received more .. overall we had fun just uncomfortable 2nd night and morning
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Roomy, comfortable, quiet.

All three bedrooms were very large. The kitchen was roomy and well stocked with necessities. It was very quiet outside while we were there. One small thing, the TV in the main living room didn't work properly. Dish satellite was available in the back sitting room, but we could never get it to work in main living room. Overall, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Very nice home, nice layout, nice fire pit.

It was a nice house. If you plan on fishing, the lake is not actually in your yard like it appears in photos, just know that you have to walk down a steep incline into the neighbors back yard. It was ok, but not actually as it appears in the photos. The chairs around the fire pit were janky and not like the comfy chairs that are in the pictures. That bothered us because we would have brought lawn chairs had we known. Otherwise, the house is very nice and clean, and very nicely furnished and the kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

DOUG B.

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

Relaxing

Relaxing and fun weekend getaway with wife and friends. We enjoyed the many wineries in the area. The house was low key, secluded and relaxing. We plan on returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marketta V.

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

2nd Stay - Still Wonderful

This was our 2nd time staying at the Hilltop retreat. The firepit is wonderful and the house is cozy and comfy and big. We love staying here when it's time to take our daughter back to college at SIU for the fall semester.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Great property

Perfect house for our group. We had 4 adults and 5 kids and the open floor plan and large bedrooms worked so well. We enjoyed the deck front and back and the fire pit. Very nice house for family or friends gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

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

69th bday

Very spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

SIU Football 🏈

Clean 🧼 & Easy 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Family get alway

Home is very roomy and was great for family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Weekend get away

We got a group of friends together for an adult weekend get away and this place was perfect for our get away! It was able to accommodate all of us comfortably and gave us all our own personal space!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben Z.

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

Pleased

We were pleased with the stay. We really enjoyed the fire pit and backyard privacy. Thanks for the nice get awaylocation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great time!

The home was very nice and bigger than it looked in the pictures. The accommodations were excellent. Great location, close to Giant City, the Spillway, and a nice little winery. Everyone in the party had a great time and would come back any time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marketta V.

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

Excellent Quiet Getaway!!!

We came down to bring our daughter down for her freshman year at SIU. 15 min ride to the campus. The house was perfect. We had a ball roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. We were able to fire up the grill and BBQ and made ourselves fresh breakfast in the well stocked kitchen each morning. Bring from Chicago it was a nice relaxing country getaway. We went to the farmers market nearby on our way home and picked up vegetables and the best peaches I’ve ever had in my life! Had a great time and plan to visit again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021