Relaxation awaits you in this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, tri-level retreat, situated on 2 private wooded acres. Located directly on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, just 2 miles from Walker's Bluff Winery and 2.5 miles from shopping/restaurants, it's the perfect balance of town and country. Featuring a large theater room with multiple streaming services, as well as sleeping and dining accommodations for up to 13 people, it's perfect for families and large groups of all kinds! - Theater room offers seating for 13 people, multiple streaming services, Blu Ray/DVD player, large DVD collection, and a surround sound stereo system with Bluetooth connection for streaming your favorite music from your smartphone or other devices. - 2 King beds, 1 queen, 3 futons, and a comfy sectional couch provide sleeping accommodations for up to 13 guests. - All bedrooms include flat screen TVs with either streaming service or DVD player, memory foam or pillow-top mattresses, dressers, clothing rods/hangers, mirrors, chairs, room darkening curtains, earplugs and ceiling fans. - The master suite features a private bathroom with heat lamp, walk-in closet with full length mirror, baby crib, chair w/ side table/lamp, and a sliding glass door which exits onto a private 22-foot balcony with chaise loungers and a bistro dining set. - The family room features a sitting area, upright piano, bookcase, and desk/workstation with wireless printer/scanner. - Seated dining for up to 14 people (including 2 height chairs and collapsible banquet table), as well as a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and plenty of plates, glasses, utensils, and cookware. Toaster, coffee maker & coffee/sugar/creamer, seasonings and vegetable oil. Knife block, cutting board, cookbooks, bar wares/wine glasses/shot glasses, cleaning supplies, radio/CD player, and much more! - Laundry room includes full-size washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, detergent/spot treatment/dryer sheets, mop and broom. Every area of the house is accessible, except for the garage and a hallway closet, which are both used for storage. Within 2-3 miles of the property, you'll find Walker's Bluff Winery, Monte Alegre Vineyard and Cellars, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Crab Orchard Lake, and the Reed Station and University Mall shopping and restaurant districts. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail comprises over a dozen wineries and breweries dotting a well-marked 40-mile trail surrounded by the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy a diverse selection of award-winning wines, friendly Southern hospitality, unique food experiences, and scenic views. Walker's Bluff, under 2 miles away, is the area's most ornate and expansive winery setting. It's the perfect place to begin your wine trail journey. It's a 5 minute drive to Carbondale, home of Southern Illinois University, and the region's cultural and artistic hotbed. Known for having a cosmopolitan appeal in a small town setting, Carbondale offers a wide variety of excellent locally owned restaurants and retail shops, breweries, pubs, and live music venues. The Shawnee National Forest is a nature lover's paradise, and offers limitless options in the way of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, ziplining, golfing, and much more. In addition, nearby Giant City State Park, Garden of the Gods, Panther's Den, Ferne Clyffe State Park, and Dixon Springs State Park are increasingly popular destinations for hiking and sightseeing. The region is also home to many beautiful lakes, including Crab Orchard Lake, Cedar Lake, Devil's Kitchen lake, Little Grassy Lake, and Lake Kinkaid. Among them you'll find boat, kayak, and canoe rentals, as well as cliff diving and several beach areas that are great for swimming and picnics. The property is also centrally located between many excellent and modestly priced golf courses, including Stone Creek, Hickory Ridge, Kokopeli, Rend Lake, Crab Orchard, and Pine Lakes. There is lots of parking on-site. Uber is available in and around Carbondale. The nearest public transit stops are 3.5 miles away, in the University Mall shopping district.