The Refuge (Perfect Location)

The perfectly located beautiful home for southern Illinois visitors of all kinds. Peaceful location adjacent to the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, tucked within several wooded areas. Yet only a 1-minute drive to Rt. 13, the primary highway that runs through the heart of Southern Illinois. One second you are in a serene and rural location. The next second you are within a short drive of anywhere you need to be in amazing southern Illinois. Large pond, basement, peaceful, & spacious. The space Ideal for families, outdoor lovers, travel ball teams, wedding parties, or wine-touring groups! You cannot possibly find a better location in southern Illinois. Located directly in between Carbondale, Marion, the Shawnee wine trails, the Shawnee National Forest, and much more. Secluded on a beautiful 6-acre property, but 60 seconds away from the primary highway of southern Illinois, Route 13, which takes you directly to Marion or Carbondale. There are three levels in this home. The ground level includes a kitchen, dining room, living room, and half bathroom. The upstairs includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The basement includes a living room, bar, full bathroom, laundry room, and outdoor walkout patio. The property includes a large front yard and large private pond. The home sits several hundred feet off the road, tucked in between woods and a large, private pond. ⏰ Check-In Time: Any time after 4:00pm Check-out Time: 10:00am 📋 House Rules: No parties or events No unregistered guests or visitors No illegal activity No smoking or vaping inside Dogs are permitted only with prior approval. Only low-shedding breeds (such as Poodles, Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Maltese, Bichons, Schnauzers, etc.) are allowed. Heavy-shedding breeds are not permitted. Dogs may not be left unattended unless crated. 🧭 Things to Know: 🚶‍♂️ Stairs Notice: This home includes three levels and multiple staircases. It may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility. 🏘️ A Note About the Property Layout: The home is located several hundred feet off the road. The home shares a gravel lane with an occupied pole barn apartment located roughly 40 yards to the north of the house, at the back of the property and behind the garage. While the apartment shares the same gravel lane, the tenant parking is in a separate location from the Airbnb parking. Airbnb guests have exclusive use of the house, its designated parking area, and the yard and pond surrounding the house. See listing photos for full layout. 🌊 Pond Safety: Guests may enjoy the views of the private pond, but swimming, boating, or entering the water is not permitted. Fishing is allowed. Please supervise children at all times near the water. Use of the pond is at your own risk. 🔥 Fire Pit & BBQ Grill Use: We’re happy to provide both a fire pit and a BBQ grill for your enjoyment during your stay! Please follow these important safety guidelines: Use both the fire pit and grill only in the designated outdoor areas. Never leave open flames unattended, and always fully extinguish fires when finished. Please do not use lighter fluid or accelerants. Supervise children closely at all times around fire or hot surfaces. Do not use during high wind conditions or when a local burn ban is in effect. Only guests listed in the reservation may use these amenities. Use of the fire pit and grill is at your own risk. By using these amenities, you agree that the host is not liable for any injury, accident, or property damage that may occur as a result of misuse or failure to follow safety precautions. 🌿 Note About Yard Maintenance: The home sits on a large property that requires regular upkeep. During non-winter months, the lawn is typically mowed once per week, and a gardener may tend to plants, flowers, and trees about once a month. We do our best to schedule this maintenance between guest stays, but at times it may be necessary during your visit. If you have specific times when yardwork would be disruptive, feel free to let us know—we’ll do our best to accommodate! 📷Security Camera Disclosure: For your safety and the security of the property, we have one exterior security camera that is actively recording and overlooks the front door and driveway area. This camera is equipped with both video and audio recording. It does not monitor or record any interior spaces or private areas. Guest access Guests have full access to the entire main home, besides two locked storage closets. Guests also have access to the large front yard and private pond. Entry to home available via touchpad. No access: garage and detached pole barn apartment. Please note: The detached pole barn apartment behind the home is not part of the rental and is permanently occupied. Other things to note Driving distance to notable Southern Illinois destinations: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge – 1 minute SI Bowl – 2 minutes Crab Orchard Lake – 4 minutes Bluegill Bay Campground – 4 minutes John A. Logan College – 5 minutes Logan Fitness (Fitness & Aquatic Center) – 5 minutes Williamson County Airport (Veteran's Airport) – 5 minutes Thrill House Family Entertainment Center - 7 minutes Marion Oasis Sports Complex – 8 minutes Crab Orchard Campground – 8 minutes Crab Orchard Beach – 8 minutes Crab Orchard Golf Course – 9 minutes Interstate 57 – 9 minutes Mtn Dew Park (Thrillville Thrillbillies) – 10 minutes White Pines Event Center – 10 minutes Kokopelli Golf Course – 11 minutes AMC Movie Theater Carbondale – 11 minutes Marion Cultural and Civic Center – 12 minutes VIP Movie Theater Carbondale – 12 minutes Goofy Golf Marion – 14 minutes Little Nashville – 14 minutes Black Diamond Pickleball Courts – 14 minutes Walker's Bluff Casino and Resort – 15 minutes Southern Illinois University – 16 minutes Lake of Egypt – 16 minutes Carbondale Amtrak – 16 minutes Devil's Kitchen Lake – 17 minutes Shawnee National Forest – 17 minutes Bandy's Pumpkin Patch – 17 minutes Fern Clyffe Park – 21 minutes The Patch – 21 minutes Southern Illinois University Airport – 21 minutes Touch of Nature – 22 minutes Giant City Park – 23 minutes Little Egypt Off Road Park - 23 minutes Blue Sky Winery – 24 minutes Little Grassy Lake – 25 minutes Shawnee Bluff Canopy Tour (Ziplining) – 27 minutes Tunnel Hill Trail – 32 minutes Garden of the Gods – 1 hour 5 minutes