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1. Lakeside Shady Rest Home Away from Home blocks from Rend Lake and I57/I64

Lakeside Shady Rest Home Away from Home blocks from Rend Lake and I57/I64
Ina
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Very clean, host was very helpful, comfortable beds, fishing was great! Would stay again!"
United States
Contina S.
The price is ￥16,640
￥33,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Lakeside Shady Rest Home Away from Home blocks from Rend Lake and I57/I64
A room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a small table with a book, a mirror, and a window with a view of greenery.

2. Terrific 1-bedroom Loft with Balcony in Mount Vernon. 1.2 mile Hiking trail.

Terrific 1-bedroom Loft with Balcony in Mount Vernon. 1.2 mile Hiking trail.
Mount Vernon
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Cute little place to stay for a nice weekend away."
United States
Kendra K.
The price is ￥15,262
￥22,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Terrific 1-bedroom Loft with Balcony in Mount Vernon. 1.2 mile Hiking trail.
A brick house with a white door, a mailbox, and a wooden porch.

3. Brickway Retreat

Brickway Retreat
Mattoon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great place for a stay. Nice amenities and very clean. Would absolutely stay again"
United States
Kevin F.
The price is ￥17,433
￥26,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Brickway Retreat
A wooden cabin entrance with a welcome sign, a small table with a lamp and flowers, and a woven mat on the floor.

4. Vintage Charmer on Main Street

Vintage Charmer on Main Street
Greenup
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Very cute home! Enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again one day."
United States
Ashley S.
The price is ￥13,978
￥21,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Vintage Charmer on Main Street
Interior

5. The Vault / Historical 1800s Bank 7min Off I-64. Downtown Main street

The Vault / Historical 1800s Bank 7min Off I-64. Downtown Main street
Fairfield
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Just in town for a celebration. Very comfortable, clean and fun place to stay. "
United States
John D.
The price is ￥14,263
￥17,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Vault / Historical 1800s Bank 7min Off I-64. Downtown Main street
A room with a wooden barn door, a dining area with blue chairs, and a washing machine in the background.

6. The Clark: Where Superheroes Sleep!

The Clark: Where Superheroes Sleep!
Metropolis
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"This property is amazing and the attention to detail is fantastic. We had a super stay and hope to come back soon!"
United States
Mallory H.
The price is ￥16,260
￥23,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Clark: Where Superheroes Sleep!
An aerial view of Lake Shelbyville with RVs, a large building, and a bridge in the background.

7. Fish, boat, grill, chill, pets, relax

Fish, boat, grill, chill, pets, relax
Sullivan
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"The house was clean. Beds and couches were very comfortable. Great for our dogs."
United States
Vince S.
The price is ￥19,018
￥37,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Fish, boat, grill, chill, pets, relax
A rustic wooden console table with a mirror, a small plant, and a bird figurine.

8. The Tinley House. Close to hiking, hunting. Bike trail and hospital, shopping

The Tinley House. Close to hiking, hunting. Bike trail and hospital, shopping
Harrisburg
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"It was convenient having a garage for our car and luckily our car is small, because it barely fit. Nonetheless, a great feature. The place was clean, quaint, and adequate for the two of us. It was decorated to feel very homey. I recommend this as an option to stay if you are in the Harrisburg, Shawnee National Forest area."
United States
Shirley
The price is ￥14,263
￥24,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Tinley House. Close to hiking, hunting. Bike trail and hospital, shopping
A living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an open doorway.

9. Next door to Wildlife Mgmt Area. Full kitchen, washer/dryer.

Next door to Wildlife Mgmt Area. Full kitchen, washer/dryer.
Kevil
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (83 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place to stay while we went to the AQS quilt show in Paducah. "
United States
Curt K.
The price is ￥18,542
￥21,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Next door to Wildlife Mgmt Area. Full kitchen, washer/dryer.
A rustic interior with a wooden wall, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a large window.

10. Soothing bungalow in charming Joppa

Soothing bungalow in charming Joppa
Joppa
The price is ￥15,531
￥32,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Soothing bungalow in charming Joppa
A room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.

11. Soothing 1-bedroom house in lovely Madison perfect for relaxing stays

Soothing 1-bedroom house in lovely Madison perfect for relaxing stays
Madison
The price is ￥12,678
￥15,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Soothing 1-bedroom house in lovely Madison perfect for relaxing stays
A two-story cabin with a balcony, surrounded by autumn foliage and a lake.

12. In the Country a Beautiful 2-bedroom house with its own private lake

In the Country a Beautiful 2-bedroom house with its own private lake
Waterloo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Wonderful place!"
United States
Tina S.
The price is ￥24,961
￥37,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
In the Country a Beautiful 2-bedroom house with its own private lake
A wooden deck with a view of a park featuring trees and a grassy area.

13. Countryside Private Guest Room

Countryside Private Guest Room
Freeburg
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay really nice host would highly recommend!!!!"
United States
Cayson P.
The price is ￥11,411
￥14,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Countryside Private Guest Room
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a black range hood, and a tiled floor.

14. Cozy country setting minutes from Rend Lake

Cozy country setting minutes from Rend Lake
Benton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great place to stay very clean and comfortable "
United States
Thomas M.
The price is ￥17,829
￥31,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Cozy country setting minutes from Rend Lake
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a dark wood accent wall, a grey sofa with cushions, a white coffee table, and a small side table with a lamp.

15. Charming 1-bedroom house in terrific Harrisburg with AC, WiFi

Charming 1-bedroom house in terrific Harrisburg with AC, WiFi
Harrisburg
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"We stay here often perfect size and location. "
United States
Cher C.
The price is ￥17,908
￥29,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Charming 1-bedroom house in terrific Harrisburg with AC, WiFi
A living room with a sofa, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a kitchen area.

16. ACE STAYS: Modern 1 BR Townhouse in Mt Carmel

ACE STAYS: Modern 1 BR Townhouse in Mt Carmel
Mount Carmel
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥14,263
￥25,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
ACE STAYS: Modern 1 BR Townhouse in Mt Carmel
A cabin with a wooden deck and a 'WELCOME' sign, surrounded by trees.

17. Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace

Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace
Makanda
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Very nice place. We enjoyed it."
United States
Gregory M.
The price is ￥19,018
￥29,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace
A green door with a floral wreath and a bear statue.

18. Kindlewood ♡ Romantic 2BD Cozy Retreat & Tub with Fireplace, and Outdoor Living

Kindlewood ♡ Romantic 2BD Cozy Retreat & Tub with Fireplace, and Outdoor Living
Bluford
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"The property was absolutely gorgeous, very clean, exactly as beautiful as the pictures in a quiet nice neighborhood. The host was incredible as well! Highly recommend!"
United States
Brianna W.
The price is ￥26,149
￥50,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Kindlewood ♡ Romantic 2BD Cozy Retreat & Tub with Fireplace, and Outdoor Living
A room with a brick wall, a coffee machine, and a wooden cart.

19. Explore the Shawnee National Forest-reserve the SHAWNEE HIDEAWAY

Explore the Shawnee National Forest-reserve the SHAWNEE HIDEAWAY
Equality
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Alicia J.
The price is ￥20,602
￥33,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Explore the Shawnee National Forest-reserve the SHAWNEE HIDEAWAY
A small house with a covered patio, string lights, and a sliding glass door.

20. Charming 3 bedroom retreat

Charming 3 bedroom retreat
Herrin
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great property, very clean and had everything you could possibly need. We were in town for a wedding and this worked perfect for my group!!! Would definitely recommend!"
United States
Christina H.
The price is ￥19,810
￥40,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Charming 3 bedroom retreat
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