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Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Fitness facility
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Alto Pass, IL
  • Peachbarn Winery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. .This vacation home is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Southern Illinois University and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Mississippi River.

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 24 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Giant City State Park - 25 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 28 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 28 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Iron Whisk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest behind the vineyard of Southern Illinois' oldest and most award-winning winery, Betty's Vineyard House is a private, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home with all the amenities you'll need!

-Take a short stroll through the vineyard to Alto Vineyards winery or down the road to downtown Alto Pass, IL.
-Soak in views of the grape vines while relaxing in rocking chairs on the covered front porch, or gather around the dining table or fire pit on the large back deck facing the natural beauty of the forest.
-This tastefully decorated home includes a fully-equipped kitchen and sleeps at least 6 comfortably with a queen bed in each bedroom and a sofa sleeper in the living room.
-Come stay while celebrating events at Alto Vineyards, spending time in the state and national parks with family, or getting together and enjoying the wine trail with friends!
-Getting married?? Ask about pairing the guest house with your wedding at Alto Vineyards!

We welcome you to make Betty's Vineyard House your home away from home while you experience all the scenic, recreation, dining, winery, brewery, and shopping opportunities the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and National Forest have to offer!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Beth Schroeder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HM-16077

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail Alto Pass

Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Trip

This property was amazing! It’s located near several local wineries and state parks. The home itself it’s very clean perfectly organized. Beth was a top notch host offering very helpful information about the area and was extremely quick to respond. Check in was a breeze using the keypad lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Our son got married just down the road so this was a perfect location. Easy check-in, everything was nice and ready for us. Would recommend and we would definitely stay again. Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location for exploring the Shawnee Forest area

Cozy property, but more than capable to support a family of 4 and our dog as we made it our 'basecamp' between local state park hikes. Very clean and well laid out with full kitchen amenities, and an awesome little winery and tasting room literally next door...which we sat outside and played bocce with the dog including.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

This home is beautiful, clean and very well appointed. We loved that it’s right next door to a winery! It’s a great location, close to lots of good hiking trails and very quiet. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine, Beer and Bourbon Trail with best of friends!

This VRBO is in the best location ever. During our 2 day / 2 night stay we visited 9 wineries, while spending evenings at Havisham Bourbon Bar!For all Wineries located on the “Highway 127 Corridor” this is the best place ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard E., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay.

Wonderful place with great amenities. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Host

Beth was really a great host! She communicated with us very well and even checked with us while we were there to see if we needed anything else. We will definitely come back. The house was darling and everything was as described. Thank you for a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Quiet

The home was as described. It was comfortable, quiet and well maintained. The living area and each of the two bedrooms have separate AC/heating so that everyone can be comfortable. The location is excellent for visiting wineries along the wine trail. We would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Arlington Heights, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location in Southern Illinois

This is the best location to stay in Southern Illinois, the Shawnee National Forest, and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. The house is literally ON a vineyard! Close to 2 other wineries, Rendelman and Flamm Orchards, and great hiking (Pomona Natural Bridge, Giant City, and Little Grand Canyon). The place was spotless, had tons of kitchen amenities, and the beds were comfy. Host was super responsive. We will be staying here EVERY time we come to Southern Illinois.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Spot

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful place. Peaceful and quiet, so very clean and cozy. We loved the fact that there were so many kitchen and bathroom essentials. Everything we needed was provided. You can feel the care and thoughtfulness that has been put into the home. Highly recommend. Beth was a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vidal and Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Above and beyond!

What am awesome place to stay, with even better owners. Wow! How could you not love being able to WALK to Alto Vineyards AND be centrally located to all the fun things. Thank you, Beth. You're truly one of the best, and we've been renting vacation properties for 25 years!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Solar Eclipse Totality

This was an amazing venue. Beth is an outstanding hostess. The winery next door had a live band and enjoyed the atmosphere and people would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Perfect spot - clean and cute. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Get Away

The property is well maintained and appointed, close to the wine trail, bourbon bar and our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G., Medina

Liked: Cleanliness

What a gem!

This place looks even better in person! Better than the pics. Walking distance to the winery next door. We loved playing Bocce Ball at the winery! House is very well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H., Springfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Rental, Everything was Perfect

Great location, right off the main road. 5-10 minutes to anything you need. The home is behind the Vinyard so it is private. The place was spottless and had recently been renovated. The furnishings were great quality and the beds were comfy. Adding in all of the little extras, makes this a 5☆+!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Quiet Little Place

It’s an awesome little spot to stay. Perfect for our needs. Clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Bend, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved Betty's Vineyard House

We had a great stay here. It was quiet, peaceful and in a perfect location for us. The kitchen was fully stocked (she even provided coffee, tea and creamer!) for cooking, the beds were the most comfy I've ever slept on, the linens were high quality and the place was spotless. The host was very responsive to our needs and communication was easy. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kris h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cut and quiet vineyard house

Great place! Owner has thought of everything, communication on point. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Betty”s Vineyard House was very comfortable and just the right size for our group of two couples. It was well-stocked, and everything was in good working order. It was a great location for exploring the parks in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristin n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful stay!

My husband and I travel a lot, and this was by far the cleanest vrbo and kindest host we have ever experienced! The air conditioning worked great, and the location of the house was tucked away in a quiet area behind a vineyard. The home is very well kept, and has everything you need. Beth is a wonderful and kind host, they let us arrive a bit early and check out a bit late too! The beds were very comfortable, and the wifi worked great. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Great location, very clean, has everything you need, and super friendly hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K., Pawnee

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The property manager was awesome. We were very pleased with the property. The pictures are very accurate and the house has equipped with anything you needed. We enjoyed the short walk to Alto Vineyard and fishing in the pond behind the Vineyard. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seven months already!

This is our second stay at Betty’s Vineyard. Our first grandson lives nearby and although this trip was just the two of us we still wanted the space and comfort of home. As we were in town for a week, we were both able to work remotely without any issues. Everything is well stocked, clean and comfortable. The house sits off the road for privacy, peace and quiet. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023