Holiday rentals with a fire pit in Lake of Egypt

We loved how the history of the house stayed with it. We loved the fact you left memories of the owner. When we pulled in we thought the house was going to be so tiny and that it wasn't going to work. once we walked in we were totally shocked. There was tons of room, upstairs and downstairs. It was so peaceful and homey.

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a quick overnight stay but it had everything we needed. the patio is so cute. Wish we had more time to use the firepit.

Amazing and beautiful place. Very cozy and quiet! The Inn was clean and had plenty of extra amenities provided by the host. I would stay here anytime I’m in the area for sure!

Great space, great price, great host!

nice clean house with plenty of room. would stay here again

Trenton's place exceeded our expectations. We always hate taking a chance on leaving our clean home to go stay in someone else's place, but this was not the case with Trenton's place. It was top notch! Thanks for a home away from home!

Our son is a student at SIU. We came to Carbondale to spend Easter with him. The house was perfect. A huge couch to gather and spend time together, a fully stocked kitchen so we could cook a full Easter dinner, well furnished bedrooms, plenty of towels, even access to a washed/dryer. It rained so we didn’t get to use the fire pit in the backyard, but it was all ready for us. Would definitely stay here again.

Friends and I had a great stay. Beautiful old home that is nicely updated. We used Wrightway travel to get a shuttle to wineries, and this was a great home base. Would stay here again. A couple quirks to keep in mind while you’re planning your trip: there’s no real TV room. So, if your group intends to watch something as a group, keep that in mind. No full oven but does have a nice countertop air fryer. Lots of plates, glassware, and kitchen and condiment basics are included. The hot tub was nice! Also, we ate brunch at The Iron Whisk nearby and really enjoyed our food!

This cabin is absolutely gorgeous. Crystal was a very helpful host. She promptly responded to all questions and went above and beyond to help with other requests to personalize our stay. I highly recommend this host and this wonderful setting.

Loved the place and will be back! Was impressed by the animals roaming around. Very peaceful! We stayed in the cabin on the lake and it was perfect setting.

This place was exactly what I was looking for — somewhere private to unwind. The location was secluded but still close enough to other amenities and activities. Jess was the perfect host and clearly communicated all information about the property before our arrival. She checked on us during our stay and reached out afterwards as well.

Traveled with my husband, teenage daughter and our puppy. Pet friendly! Super clean and fresh! Hot tub was an attractive amenity. Host is very responsive and the site is just off of major roads so it is easy to find, yet also quiet. Very central to all the must see sites near Shawnee National Forest. Lots of amenities packed into a small space. Great for a long weekend stay!

We were surprised by the amenities and care that Mary took to get the place ready for our stay. She had all the essentials in case you missed packing something and more. She was very responsive when we asked for dinner recommendations. The cabin is right at the entrance to Godwin trail and 1.5 miles from the cross. It is walking distance to the cross as well.

Tom's cabin is a fantastic place for a relaxing getaway in the woods. The cabin had everything we needed and we really enjoyed the woodland setting, the firepit and bbq on the deck, and the close proximity to some of the best hiking in Illinois. We would love to stay here again.

We loved our time here. Perfect for a couple’s getaway. Easy to find and near Fern Clyffe State Park. We loved the deer who strolled past the back window each day. Everything was clean and well cared for. Highly recommend!

We had a great time at Travis's cabin. The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of blankets and nice big towels. Perfect spot to relax and get away from it all.