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Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
In southern Illinois, Havisham House offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury. This beautifully restored Main House features two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, parlor, living room with gas fireplace and comfortable queen sleeper sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental

Where 1892 meets modern luxury in a vacation home rental, located in Alto Pass, Illinois. We are in the heart of the southern Illinois wine trail and just a few miles from Bald Knob Cross, gorgeous hiking areas and bike trails. You will love Havisham House. This house holds historic charm and is tastefully decorated. Very clean, spacious and private. You don't just get one room, you have the entire home.
This stately Main House offers two beautiful bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, parlor, living room, formal dining room, breakfast/sun room and a spacious and relaxing covered front porch. The living room has private doors, a gas fireplace and comfortable queen sleeper sofa. Main House sleeps up to 6 adults. Not a child-friendly home, only due to antiques, hardwood floors and staircase. But, we definitely allow children.
Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits is adjacent to this property. They serve food, wine, cocktails, beer & have over 300 whiskies in stock. See website: havishamhouse.com
Why did we name it "Havisham House"? Have you read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens? Main character, Miss Havisham, lived in the Satis House, a ruined mansion. This property immediately reminded me of this classic novel when we found it in 2015… abandoned and heavily damaged from a severe tornado. (Please see "before" pictures at havishamhouse.com.) Even with its extensive damage, we fell in love with this property and had "great expectations" for its rescue. We think you will truly enjoy your stay as you make wonderful memories in southern Illinois. We know you will love Havisham House as much as we do.



Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Exterior detail

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  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Please clean all dishes/messes and take out trash when checking out.
Please use brown wash cloths for make-up removal. If I cannot get mascara/make-up out of pillow cases, I will have to charge you for new ones.
There is free WiFi, but you may not have the best phone service if you have anything other than Verizon.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Owl Creek Vineyard - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 25 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 37 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 30 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental located?

Situated in Alto Pass, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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