Welcome to Southern Illinois where the region is full of beauty and fun! Visit the Shawnee Wine Trail, SIUC, DuQuoin Fairgrounds, World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Giant City State Park, Rend Lake and so much more! This newly updated home boasts comfort and relaxation with all essentials for your “home away from home”. Large circle drive with space for boats & trailers, offers spacious parking & RV electric hook up with water accessible. Hikers, hunters, & fisherman welcome! The space **Climbing stairs is required!** **No smoking on premises!** **24/7 Exterior Video Surveillance!** **No pets or additional guests other than what is booked is permitted. Please, be courteous, respectful, and honest about your booking. :)** **Return it like you find it! This property is clean and tidy so please return it that way. We work SO HARD to provide the bests of accommodations for you and your guests.** **Interior photos AND video taken before and after EACH stay.** **Fresh linens replenished after each stay.** **Please do not remove any items from the home. Linens, decor, utensils, dishes, cleaning supplies belong to the property and are not for the taking. All items are accounted for prior to each stay.** **If something is accidentally broken (glass, dish, decor, etc) or damaged during your stay, please notify us. In most cases we can repair or replace items for little or no cost.** This 3 bedroom (1 king, 2 full), one bath country home has been newly updated and offers a clean, comfy, and cozy open atmosphere for anyone to enjoy and relax. All rooms are spacious with an open concept. Get a great nights sleeps in the comfort of any of the three bedroom choices offered with all having soft, 800 TC Egyptian cotton sheets. Bedrooms offer LED alarm with built-in phone charging. Center bedroom (full bed) offers 50” Wi-Fi capable TV (with Amazon Firestick remote) atop a black wooden table with drawers, ceiling fan, and blackout curtains and shades for a better night’s rest. This room also has a double closet with lights. Mattress has cooling mattress cover, soft cotton sheets, multiple pillows, comforter, and extra blanket. Alarm clock doubles as a phone charger. West bedroom (king bed) offers ceiling fan to aid in reduction of any potential road noise from US Route 51, plush mattress for comfortable sleep, and faux wooden blinds and blackout curtains for a better night’s sleep. There is also a double closet with lights. (Closet contains a roll-out bed for extra guest but can be removed to accommodate more closet space for hanging items.) Mattress has cooling mattress cover, soft cotton sheets, multiple pillows, comforter, and extra blanket. Room has 50” elevated flat screen with remote. Alarm clock doubles as a phone charger. East bedroom (full bed) offers a full closet with lights, spacious layout, dresser as well as faux wooden blinds and blackout curtains for a better night’s sleep. This room also has a ceiling fan and 50” elevated flat screen TV remote. Mattress has cooling mattress cover, soft cotton sheets, multiple pillows, comforter, and extra blanket. Alarm clock doubles as a phone charger. ****All TV’s are Wi-Fi connected so log on to your favorite platform so and into our provided Wi-Fi so you don’t miss your favorite streamed series! The living room is very spacious with comfortable seating to watch your favorite streamed movie on the adjustable wall-mounted 55” flat screen TV. Throw blankets readily available for added comfort. This area is equipped with ceiling fans, leather recliner, plush couch, and soft comfortable side chair as well as tables. TV is Wi-Fi ready and equipped with remote. The kitchen has every accessory needed for a home cooked meal or slicing that ordered out pizza. There’s plenty of pantry and cabinet storage in the newly updated kitchen for an extended stay. Additionally, there is a USB outlet for phone charging. Coffee and tea area in kitchen. The quaint bathroom has a walk-in shower and all the soft plush cotton linens needed to feel fresh. Shower offers a seat for sitting (do not stand on seat) and adequate shelving for toiletries. Whole house high-speed Wi-Fi available with guest access so you can easily stream your favorite aps or work remotely in comfort and quiet. Downstairs is a large open basement with a regulation size ping pong table and stair stepper. Table comes with 4 paddles and ping pong balls. Stair stepper is battery operated and has adjustable settings. Both ping pong table and stair stepper should be used with caution and is for adults only. (**please do not sit or stand on ping pong table otherwise damage fee will be assessed.) Laundry in basement is very accommodating having two washers and two electric dryers to easily and quickly complete your laundry needs. Detergent is provided and is to be used by instruction only. Newly installed stainless steel utility sink is equipped with extended faucet to easily clean or soak soiled clothes or be utilized as added sink area for additional toiletry space. (Additional beds of a twin and queen blow up available upon request.) IMPORTANT NOTABLES AND/OR REQUIREMENTS: 1) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PHOTOS ARE TAKEN (WITH TIME AND DATE STAMP) BEFORE EACH BOOKING. 2) EXTERIOR VIDEO/CAMERA SURVEILLANCE - - Property is under exterior video/camera surveillance 24-7. There is no interior surveillance. 3) NO SMOKING IN DWELLING OR ON PREMISES! SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. 4) LINENS (or any contents) ARE NOT FREE OR FOR THE TAKING. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE LINENS (or any contents) OF ANY TYPE FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL FEES WILL APPLY. 5) PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DOORS AND WINDOWS OPEN UNLESS IN USE. DO NOT LEAVE THE PROPERTY UNATTENDED WITH DOORS AND WINDOWS OPEN. THIS IS A RURAL PROPERTY WITH SURROUNDING FARM FIELDS. ADDITIONAL CHARGES OF $50/DAY WILL BE ASSESSED. 6) IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN OR ANIMALS PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple stairs off the kitchen and down to the basement. Stairs to the kitchen have a hand rail; stairs to basement are narrow and do not have a hand rail. 7) NOTE: The dwelling has steps and is NOT ADA compliant. Owner is not responsible for injury on or inside premise. ALSO, while an electric RV hookup is available, this home is not EVO equipped and cannot accommodate electric vehicles. 8) CHECK IN TIME IS NO EARLIER THAN 4:00PM CST. CHECK OUT IS STRICTLY AT 10:00AM CST. DOOR CODE WILL BE GRANTED WITHIN THE HOUR OF ARRIVAL VIA AIRBNB MESSAGING. A SCREEN SHOT OF GUEST WI-FI WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED AT THAT TIME. 9) PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF EITHER OF THE TWO STORAGE SHEDS. CIRCLE DRIVE CANNOT BE BLOCKED ON MONDAY MORNINGS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7AM AND 9AM TO ALLOW FOR WEEKLY TRASH SERVICE. PLEASE DO NOT PARK OR DRIVE IN THE YARD. 10) Pets are welcome with PRIOR APPROVAL for an additional fee. Pets are not allowed in beds or on furniture. At minimum, a full extra cleaning fee will apply for pet dander or hair on furniture or in beds. Do not leave pets unattended unless kenneled. Guest is responsible for all damage at the cost to repair or replace any damaged or soiled items. 11) Out buildings are not to be accessed by guests. They are not part of the stay and do not come with the stay. 12) Please do not litter in or around the outbuildings. Guest access All parts of the interior of the dwelling is accessible by guests with exception to storage room in basement noted by closed wooden door. Do not open or enter this area. Outbuildings on premise are not accessible by guests. Neighboring property, pond, or crops is not accessible by guests, children, animals, or visitors of guests. No additional guests are permitted. Other things to note NO SMOKING IN DWELLING OR ON PREMISES AT ANY TIME!!! NO ADDITIONAL GUESTS OTHER THAN FOR WHOM THE PROPERTY IS BOOKED. PETS ARE ONLY PERMITTED BY PRIOR APPROVAL/ARRANGEMENT/ PRIOR APPROVAL ONLY AND WILL REQUIRE SUBSEQUENT FEE(S) BASED ON SIZE. $50/PER PET PER STAY UP TO 20 LBS. $100/PER PET PER STAY MORE THAN 20 LBS. PLEASE INQUIRE PRIOR TO BOOKING. *PETS ARE NOT TO BE LEFT ALONE IN THE HOME. **PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FURNITURE TO SLEEPING IN BEDS. ACCESS TO OUTBUILDINGS IS NOT PERMITTED. Dwelling is located off of US Route 51, just south of the City of DuQuoin. As such, there is some road noise. If you are a light sleeper, please be prepared and plan accordingly. Owners are neighbors and are licensed real estate brokers (practicing, non-practicing and do not represent occupants). We want you to enjoy your stay at Jenny’s Country Sunshine. We have worked really hard to make the accommodations nice, clean, and relaxing and we want you to enjoy your stay. - Please be respectful of the neighbors around the property. - Please don’t litter. - Please do not have parties, bonfires, and adhere to the quiet times noted (10pm-6am). - Please keep doors and/or windows closed unless in use. - Do not leave the dwelling unoccupied with doors and/or windows open. VIDEO/CAMERA SURVEILLANCE - - Property is under exterior video/camera surveillance 24-7. PHOTOS - - Property is photographed before AND after each stay to document condition as well as contents. Photos of the interior of the dwelling and all contents/furnishing, including all items in kitchen, bathroom, etc. CAMPER AND OR RV - If you are traveling with a camper or boat or if you have additional guests, there is an RV hookup is available for an additional fee of $35.00/night. Water is available by hose hook up only. There is not a dumping facility for sanitary or unsanitary water on premises. Guests will need to find other accommodations for this. HUNTERS and/or FISHERMAN - - - please know if you are booking for hunting in southern Illinois, you will NOT be able to discard animal or fish remnants on site or on neighboring property. There are local processing plants in the area so inquire if need be. SHOOTERS OF THE AIM AND/OR GRAND AMERICAN (OR OTHERWISE) - - - please know target practice and/or clay throwing is prohibited on premises as neighboring properties are too close for any type of shooting. Property is located within a short distance to these attractions: 1/4 mile of the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds & the Southern Illinois Center 20 minutes north of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 30 minutes from John A. Logan College, Carterville, 45 minutes from the World Shooting and Recreational Complex, Sparta, 20 minutes from Rend Lake & Wayne Fitzgerald, Ina/Benton and a short distance/drive from various State Parks such as: Pyramid State Park, Pinckneyville, LaRue Pine Hills & Trail of Tears State Park, Ware Washington County State Park, Nashville, Devil’s Kitchen, Makanda, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Carterville, Cedar Lake, Carbondale Kincaid Lake, Murphysboro, Little Grassy Lake, Makanda, Murphysboro Lake, Murphysboro And, near dead center of the historic 2024 Solar Eclipse! Southern Illinois also boasts an amazing wine trail, known as the Shawnee Wine Trail, with wineries such as: Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass Blue Sky Vineyard, Makanda Hickory Ridge Vineyard and Winery, Pomona Owl Creek Vineyard, Cobden Pheasant Hollow Winery, Whittington Pomona Winery, Pomona Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Star view Vineyard, Cobden Von Jakob Winer & Brewery, Alto Pass Walker’s Bluff, Carterville Southern Illinois also boasts various hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiasts such as: Buttermilk Hill, Ava Garden of the Gods State Park, Herod Giant City State Park, Cobden Indian Creek Trail, Cobden Inspiration Point, Wolf Lake Little Grand Canyon, Pomona Natural Bridge, Pomona Piney Creek, Ava Rend Lake Bike Trail, Benton Rocky Bluff Trail, Makanda Stonefort Nature Trail, Makanda Where the locals munch and drink: The Veteran’s Inn Tavern - Dowell Emily’s Eatery - Attached to The Veteran’s Inn Tavern - Dowell Route 51 Brewery - DeSoto T-Street Pub & Grill - Christopher El Jalisco - Pinckneyville The W Restaurant - Du Quoin Alongi’s Italian Restaurant - Du Quoin Los Allos - Christopher The Bistro - Benton The Mill - Sesser Cummare’s Italian Restaurant - Murphysboro 17th Street Bar & Grill - Murphysboro Burton’s Cafe - Whittington St. Nicholas Brewery - Du Quoin