Traveling professionals enjoy "A Peace of the Country". A 1,000 sq ft newly remodeled Airbnb. Sleeps: 2 in a separate bedroom with a queen bed, 2 on plush sofa lounger in Livingroom. There is also a queen size air mattress available. Fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, bathroom w/ shower, & electric fireplace. 2 private entrances, guest sitting areas, and grill area. No additional cleaning fee. Located just 9 miles south of Mount Vernon and 2 miles east of I-57 and I-64. No indoor smoking or vaping. Designated smoking area outside only. Pets are allowed - please advise host. Additional pet deposit. Separate from Airbnb cost. Private apartment for the guest with their private keyless entry. Guest will enjoy 1,000 square ft. of private living space on the ground level. The Airbnb has no stairs. Homeowner lives in the upper story of the house with their separate private entrance. Large country driveway w/ easy access for boats, U Hauls, trailers. Private Parking for guest. Large secure pole barn with 20x40 space for trailers, boats, RVs etc. and storage. Available upon request for an additional charge. RING security system protects the property. The outside is country spacious. You are welcome to enjoy the yard. The country roads are safe to walk. There is a quiet sitting area off the bedroom to enjoy your morning coffee or enjoy the stars at night. There is another sitting area for the guest to sit under the big shade tree out front. Enjoy the wind chimes and the birds. You also have a guest grill, table, chairs, and an umbrella on the cement slab outside your door. You will have your own parking area. Host is sometimes on the property but is always available through texting and phone calls for any of your needs. Guest has their own private entrance to the Airbnb with their private code to enter on the keypad. You'll enjoy the tranquility of this rural setting, the sounds of the birds and beauty of farmland. The Peace of the Country is a quiet, and relaxing retreat. Located in a farming community with a population of450! I know you enjoy the tranquility and beauty of it all. It is easy to find off of I 57 and Rt 37. The Airbnb is only a 15 min drive to Mt. Vernon IL. for local restaurants, and shopping. For traveling doctors and nurses SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital and Crossroads Community Hospital is a 15 min drive. The Airbnb has a large - wide driveway which is perfect if you are pulling a trailer, boat, or U-Haul with an additional designated parking area for guest. For the best country cooking visit Bonnie Cafe - Bonnie IL. Bonnie Cafe is only 6 miles from the Airbnb. Relax and enjoy beautiful Rend Lake. There are paved hiking and biking trails located at the Rend Lake Dam Area. Rend Lake also has golfing, hunting, fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming. Call or go online to Rend Lake Visitor Center. Great places to go: Pheasant Hollow Winery offering live music, karaoke, and murder mystery dinners - 15 minutes from the Airbnb. Cedarhurst Center For the Arts -Mt. Vernon IL. is a visual and performing arts institution. It has amazing art sculptures outside and displays inside. It's a great place to visit. Enjoy day trips from the Airbnb: The Shawnee Hills Winery Trail starts 45 minutes south in Carbondale IL. Head south 90 minutes and you'll be at Cave in Rock, Giant City State Park, with 14 miles of Amish shopping. Head west 90 minutes and you'll be at St. Louis to visit the Arch, Bush Stadium, and downtown attractions. This is the ideal spot to relax, enjoy and stay a for a month or more. It is ideal for long term professionals. It is a quiet and beautiful retreat after a long day of work. Located in the heart of Southern Illinois deer and turkey country and just minutes from fishing on Rend Lake! If you want to explore, there are many short-day trips within easy driving distance. What about? Giant City Park with their famous lodge & restaurant that serves family style "all you can eat" chicken dinners. Take a wonderful trip through the Shawnee Winery Trails and the Shawnee forest hiking trails. Visit the Quilting Museum in Paduka Kentucky. Or slow the pace and take the car ferry across the Ohio River into Marion Kentucky and discover the 14 miles of Amish family shops. Want to see St. Louis MO? A nice day trip that is only 90 miles to the St. Louis Arch, the City Museum (kids and teens love it) and the City Garden Sculpture Park. Then return for a rest in the country. Long term availability for traveling professionals as well.