The Bitty Houses are perfectly located on the Shawnee Wine trail and on the property of the Peachbarn Winery & Café and includes a complimentary wine tasting. Full of cozy and simplistic comfort, your relaxing needs are fulfilled here with a bonus view of the second highest elevation in the state of Illinois. The highly revered Bald Knob 'mountain' is directly across the valley in front of The Bitty Houses and boasts the most gorgeous sunsets in the region. Prime location in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and wine country! Located on winery property with the best view of the Bald Knob Cross and 'mountain' in the area, this property has all the comforts you need to truly enjoy the best of what Southern Illinois has to offer. From hiking to cycling to bouldering to wine, bourbon, and beer tasting you'll have it all just minutes away from your cozy stay at The Bitty Houses. Enjoy a complimentary tasting at the Peachbarn Winery & Café just steps away from your door as you take in the impressive views of the surrounding vineyards and nature. No need to even leave Alto Pass as there is so much packed into this tiny town! Three wineries, a brewery, a bourbon bar, an award-winning farmer's market, two clay pottery artists, a high end resale store, a highly revered monument and beautiful hiking trails give you plenty to see, do, eat, drink, and enjoy during your stay here in beautiful Alto Pass. Come see us! The Bitty Houses are cozy cottages ready to give you a great night's sleep after your long day of exploring in the Shawnee and surrounding areas. Disconnect from a stressful pace and reconnect with yourself, and immerse yourself in nature. Take in the absolutely awe-inspiring sunsets that frame the Bald Knob Cross monument right from your screened in porch. Please your palate with our estate grown, vine to bottle wines that start from the grapes growing in the vineyard directly next to you and pair them with our freshly homemade eats. We are excited to host your stay at our simply cozy homes and look forward to seeing you here in beautiful Southern Illinois! There is never a shortage of things to do and see in Southern Illinois! Hike the many trails, go bouldering at The Holy Boulders, pick fresh lavender at a nearby lavender farm, go antiquing, sample locally made wines on the Shawnee Wine Trail, taste craft beers at the area breweries, catch a farmer's market, check out hand crafted pottery on the pottery trail, end your day sipping Peachbarn wine on your screened in porch watching the awe-inspiring sunset behind the Bald Knob Cross monument!