"The Southern" is an adorable country home centered on 45 private acres. Fish, Hunt, Hike and Bike all without getting back into your vehicle. The remoteness of this home, next-door state public land and Tunnel Hill Bike Trail provides the perfect R & R for outdoor enthusiasts. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS 1 Queen Bed in Master bedroom main level 1 Full Bed in 2nd bedroom in upper level 1 Single Bed in 3rd bedroom in upper level 1 Full and 1 Twin in 4th bedroom in upper level THE LAYOUT - MAIN LEVEL Living Room w/ Smart tv and dvd player Kitchen & Dining Area Walkout Deck with charcoal grill Washer and Dryer Master bedroom with Queen bed and ensuite bathroom THE LAYOUT- UPPER LEVEL 1 Full Bed in 2nd bedroom 1 Single Bed in 3rd bedroom with writing desk 1 Full and 1 Twin in 4th bedroom with writing desk Full Hall bathroom OUTDOORS Fire pit for relaxation between house and pond on front side of property Fully stocked pond in front of the house for bank fishing Trails and Trails! 45 acres of mowed/cut trails on property Walking distance to 555 acres of public land- Only access is from our private 30 acres Walking/biking distance to Tunnel Hill Bike Trail- Only 1/4 mile from the trail MORE INFORMATION Tunnel Hill State Trail- < 1/4th mile away Shawnee National Forest- all over! Trailheads within 10-40 minutes Camp Ondessonk- < 10 minutes Burden Falls < 20 minutes Jackson Falls < 20 minutes Ferne Clyffe State Park < 20 minutes Bell Smith Springs < 30 minutes Garden of the Gods < 40 minutes Rim Rock < 40 minutes Pounds Hollow < 40 minutes Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do. Guests have access to the entire property. The garage and basement are locked for owner's belongings. Guest can always reach us by text, phone, on App or on social @ Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals. The remoteness of this home centered on 45 private acres, next-door Wise Ridge Natural Area public land and Tunnel Hill Bike Trail provides the perfect R & R for outdoor enthusiasts. Wise Ridge Natural Area is managed by Ferne Clyffe State Park and consists of 555 acres of wooded, huntable land. The Tunnel Hill Bike Trail access point is approximately 8 miles from the famous Tunnel in Tunnel Hill, IL. RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS Tunnel Hill State Trail- < 1/4th mile away Shawnee National Forest- all over! Trailheads within 10-40 minutes Camp Ondessonk- < 10 minutes Burden Falls < 20 minutes Jackson Falls < 20 minutes Ferne Clyffe State Park < 20 minutes Bell Smith Springs < 30 minutes Garden of the Gods < 40 minutes Rim Rock < 40 minutes Pounds Hollow < 40 minutes Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do. Easy access from Highway 45- just 1 mile away on N. Walnut Grove Rd. You must have a vehicle to get to The Southern. There is no taxi service in this rural setting. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Check in is after 3PM. Check out is before 10AM. Absolutely no hunting on owner's land- violators will be prosecuted. We can provide hunting locations within walking distance. Absolutely no trespassing on private land- neighbors will prosecute. $75.00 pet fee applicable, per pet, per stay. Max 2 pets This is an adorable country home built in 1978. That comes with imperfections and authentic charm :) Basic checkout procedures are appreciated: start a load of used towels and start the dishwasher before you go.