Everything about The Campground House was amazing. Plenty of room to sleep our entire family with wonderful goodies from the host and maps of the trails on site. Cute lights above the patio and lining the walkway to the bonfire pit by the adorable pond house. Check in was simple and they had no problem with us returning a few hours after the checkout to pickup items we forgot. We want to plan another trip in the area just so we can come back!!!!

This place is absolutely amazing!!!! From the ponds outside to the beautifully decorated home inside. You guys were wonderful!! I can't think of a better place to spend some quiet quality time with the family. I lived in Carlinville most of my childhood and never knew this place was even there. So secluded and wonderful!! Thank you so much for sharing your own little paradise with me and my family.

We loved our stay and so will you!! The campground house and property is so peaceful! We enjoyed fishing and hiking. In the evening campfire and star gazing. I loved the wildflower garden so many different birds and butterflies to watch.

The place and hosts are incredible. Rendall has installed sound and light systems all over the place ! You can have music next to the campfire (radio/aux), on the patio and inside the home. Everything is easily accessible and well identified. You can use as much wood as you want for campfires, and we ate BBQ every single day ! You can eat inside, on the patio or in the little shed next to the lake which is very nice for rainy days (1 rainy night during our 8-day stay !) So much good things to say about the campground house. We had an amazing time and the weather was wonderful.

I wish I didn't have to leave this gorgeous home. It was honestly a dream home away from home. It was cozy and felt welcoming right when you walk in. The hosts were informative and gave awesome recommendations. Full throttle is the place to go for really good burgers. Thank you again for the perfect weekend.

We loved our stay at the Campground House! We were traveling south to view the solar eclipse, but wanted to avoid taffic. The Campground House property is private and secluded, but close enough to stores and restaurants to avoid being isolated. I enjoyed relaxing by the pond and wandering around the property. I saw a HUGE fish, a small turtle, and a tiny snake in the pond. The house was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed, plus many extras. We enjoyed meeting our hosts and appreciated knowing they were close by in case we needed anything. I highly recommend the Campground House for a relaxing getaway, you won't be disappointed.

Would love to stay here every time we come back to carlinville to visit family. My husband was raised here. Now all of friends and families know about this hidden gem. The views, fishing, games were a much needed break.

This charming home was just what our family needed to relax and be together. The property is beautiful and immaculately kept. The host family was easy to work with and very friendly. Perfect place for a peaceful retreat.

My friend and I stayed in "Snob Hill" for a girls' weekend retreat. It was a wonderful experience. The cabin was very clean and comfortable! We loved sitting on the deck in the morning enjoying the peace and quiet, and watching a fisherman on the lake. David was very nice, and I was impressed with his dedication to keeping the property safe. They have a gate that requires a security code to enter if you're out after 10pm, and any guests you bring in must be gone by 10pm. I would have preferred a little later "curfew" but didn't mind too much, because it gave my friend and I time to enjoy once our friends left. There were two TVs, one in each bedroom, and the upper loft bedroom had a four foot ceiling. Cozy enough, but slightly awkward getting around up there. The decor was very rustic...perfect for our taste. We didn't eat there, so I can't speak to that, but they did advertise a live band on certain nights (I don't remember which). Overall, this was a remarkable experience!!

Gorgeous. Tranquil. And there are horses.

Pictures don't quite capture how nice the cottage is. It is designed top to bottom with comfort and convenience in mind. We loved our stay and are recommending it to all our friends.

The host was friendly and answered any questions we had before and during our stay. The cottage was very clean and cozy, and had all of the amenities needed for our weekend stay. Loved the location of the winery and cottage and the fact that it was secluded, but also easily accessible. Overall, we had a wonderful stay here!

This was a beautiful place to stay to get away from the hustle of life and enjoy the beauty that surrounds this great property. Everything a was extremely clean and well maintained

Absolutely adorable and exactly what we wanted for a cozy weekend in for our anniversary. Kitchen lacked some pans for cooking, but other than that, we had a beautifully wonderful time. Close enough to town if we needed anything it was easy to find. Beautiful scenery and clean cozy cabin. We will be back!!

It was nice,peaceful,and very relaxing. Not exactly what we were expecting from the description and pictures. Whoever staff was very friendly and helpful and we had a good weekend.

Tim's place was as he described it. Tim and his family are very welcoming and eager to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. I would definitely recommend staying here.

This is beyond an exceptional place to stay. It is lovely and the hosts are phenomenal. They even made dinner for my husband. Highly recommend!

The home is warm and appealing; the hosts were pleasant and accommodating to our schedule. We would definitely return if in the area.

Tim and his family were very friendly and hospitable. Their large Victorian home is beautiful and has outstanding woodwork. The guest bedroom has a private bath which I appreciated. Coffee in the morning was welcomed and they even offered to fix me a breakfast. Given the opportunity, I'd definitely stay there again.

Tim is not only the Superhost, but he always takes care of, pays attention to, and respect you as a person. I fell in a little trouble to stay at his room because of my fault, but he still helps me a lot and provided suggestion so that we can solve it and feel comfortable. My travel wouldn't have been done the best without his kindness. I will absolutely use his room next when I have the chance.

Beautiful home, incredibly friendly hosts, nice little town. I really enjoyed my time there.

Stayed with Tim and family one before, and was pleased to do so again. Wonderful hosts!

This house is just magnificent-really beautifull old building. The room was spacious, bed was comfortable. Tim and his wife Siri with their boys were really hospitable and friendly, all the time they were making sure that we were ok. Morning tea was a very nice gesture. Thank you!

My boyfriend and I stayed at Pheasant Valley Farms for a day to relax and enjoy some time together. We absolutely loved our experience. The land surrounding the home is absolutely beautiful which made for a peaceful stay. We spent most of our time sitting on the front patio porch swing taking in our beautiful surroundings. John and Vicky were incredibly accommodating and gracious. We were greeted with a bottle of wine (made from grapes on their farm!) and they were kind enough to have breakfast items ready for us for the morning. We even got to enjoy a tour around the farm on John's awesome toy, a seemingly high powered golf cart, for lack of a better name :) We loved our stay and will definitely be back!

It is definitely off the beaten path, but is a great cottage. We were passing through on our road trip home, but hope to come back sometime and really enjoy what the farm has to offer.

We stayed at Pheasant Valley Farms on our way down to southern Illinois to view the total solar eclipse. John was a wonderful host. He made us feel very at home. He gave us a tour of his farm/vineyard and even brought us watermelon for a treat in the evening. Thanks, John. We loved the farmhouse!

John was a most welcoming and considerate host. His communication before and during our stay was excellent. The farmhouse and homey and charming. It was surrounded by farmland and woods and created a peaceful setting for a great rest. The summer kitchen (converted to a bedroom) was really cute. We appreciated the cookies baked by Vicki and other morning breakfast items left for your use. We highly recommend. Thanks!

Home is so nice. It is real farm house with great history and warm soul! Good run route nearby with very nice nature and animals. I so deer, rabbits, birds, squirrels. John was very kind and organized a tour on his farm.

John and Vicki were so welcoming, even during a pretty heavy down pour! The farmhouse was exactly what we were looking for in an escape--a quiet and semi-remote place with a lot to do outside. The pictures are accurate, as are the descriptions provided. Games, puzzles, and dvd/vcr are available for use--if you have young kids bring dvds for them, the selection available is great (Dirty Dancing!) but not targeted for littles. All in all, it was a lovely stay, even if we had to cut it short due to weather (constant rain) induced cabin fever. We're definitely taking John up on the IOU to come back and tour the wineries in the future! Thanks for letting me take home all the delicious cookies...they were fantastic!

We decided we needed a nice quiet weekend away, and booked this only a couple days in advance. We have a very enjoyable, restful weekend in the country on John and Vicki's farm / wildlife reserve. The house was spotless and very much as described. This is rural central Illinois at its best. John took the time to show us around the property, made excellent winery and restaurant recommendations, and went to great lengths to assure our comfort. He even left bacon, eggs, OJ, milk, and stuff for us to make breakfast. Bottom line, we were very happy we stayed, and hope to do so again sometime.

John and Vicki were very welcoming. All the little touches throughout the home were spot on. The home was comfortable and all conviences we needed were provided. Beautiful setting, with trails, berries and wild life. Without doubt the most relaxing vacation my family and I have been on. If you want to experiences country living with all the necessities this place is for you. John and Vicki are very accommodating host and make every effort to make your stay comfortable!!

Susan has thought of everything. We were very appreciative of all the details.

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Susan has thought of absolutely EVERYTHING! We were so completely delighted by every little detail at the NEST. It's beautiful, spacious, and accommodating in every way. Susan and Jeff have really gone above and beyond in terms of hospitality. We brought a group of 6 adults and 13 children, and Susan made sure every person had a bed to sleep in, which is amazing. We swam, fished, paddle boated, canoed, and paddle boarded. Everyone had such a great time, and we were all blown away by the attention to detail at the NEST. Fantastic host, fantastic house.

We had a lovely weekend out at "The Nest" - the house really couldn't be any more nicely put together. Susan was very accommodating and arranged the beds in the various bedrooms exactly as we requested to fit our group. We had 13 staying with lots of room, and they could easily fit 20-25 people if folks don't mind sharing bedrooms. Everything has been newly remodeled, and feels pretty high-end. The kitchen was well stocked, and the Viking range and dual-fuel grill made cooking really easy. Susan even stocked the kitchen with some quick grab-and-go snacks and drinks, as well as ample supplies of nice cushy TP and fluffy towels - above and beyond many of the rentals we've experienced. We didn't lack for anything! Great location for kids - big grassy/tree area to run around, and a nice shallow lake inlet where they could paddle around and swim safely. And there has to be enough deck space and outdoor seating for an army!

Easy check in. The inside was just like the pictures. It was a relaxing atmosphere. The outside wasn't exactly what we thought it would be. Overall it was good.

A beautiful place. We went in the winter time. It was a little chilly, but still wonderful. And close enough to St. Louis for daytime exploring.

Private, romantic, friendly staff, tasty food and drinks at the winery.

Even better than the pictures make it seem! Such a lovely, romantic, serene getaway. We absolutely loved it and would definitely stay again! It has 99.9% of what I would want at a place like this...the only thing missing was bath bubbles!

Great place!!

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Restful, relaxing and quite enjoyable. Would love to come back in the summer.

We love David's place, it was Private clean, had a wonderful bath and the bed was comfortable. We happen to go at the end of the season when there was no one else around so it was extra nice for privacy. We even stayed on the way out from home and the way back! I'm sure we will come again when we're in the neighborhood, especially when it's warmer so we can enjoy outside swing and fire pit and walking area.

Barbara is a very accommodating host. The home is in a beautiful setting on a peaceful lake. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good with many choices. The house is a little off the beaten track but a good option if your travels take you in the vicinity. There are two small dogs, who can get agitated with new guests; but they were quiet during the night.

Our stay at Barbara's was perfect in every way. The location at Holiday Shores was charming and very peaceful. Barbara and her husband Steven did everything they could to make sure our stay was comfortable.

This listing is a supreme steal for anyone visiting near Edwardsville. Folks will have their own judgments about the drive into St. Louis; I traveled to and from. Obviously, Edwardsville is closer. Either way, the experience was well worth the drive for me. Barb and Steve are exquisite hosts. The accommodations are perfect for 1; just fine for a couple. The house is spotless. Wifi is great. Parking pad is super. The dogs are small and they will bark at you. One was very happy to see me and jumped and jumped; the other was less pleased with me and just barked. They'll bark when you are together. Barb and Steve keep them, mostly, in rooms away from guests; they are virtually silent when not in the same room as guests. I am one of the less dog friendly people I know and the dogs were just fine with me. No troubles, no worries. They are, however, in the picture for your consideration. In all . . . PURRRFECT. (opps... no cats) = ; >

Barb and Steve were gracious hosts and their home is beautiful. Be prepared for their cute little toy poodles. They bark when you enter but Barb handles them very well and they didn't bark when I was in my room And Barb would put them up if I needed to be in the kitchen.

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We booked the day of and Brittney was super accommodating for us! We were her first guests. We weren't there long enough to really visit, but it was a quaint small town stop on our way. Would recommend.

Brittney has the potential to be a top notch hostess. Her son was very hospitable when greeting me and showing me around. I wanted to stay there because of the whole house listing and pet permitted. I told her I would be traveling with a new puppy. Then, Brittney asked how many rooms I needed, I replied one. That is when I should have guessed that she planned to stay there too. That would have been OK but the rooms did not have doors on them so when Brittney came in that night, I was awakened and then she had the TV on that continued to keep me awake. She turned it down and then off -- that is when the flashing in the dark went away and I could sleep again. The kitchen worked fine and the parking next to the door was ideal for me. The bathroom was OK but because Brittney was sleeping in the room next to it and the bathroom door doesn't really shut tight and her room had no door, it did not have the privacy I like for my Midnight and 4 AM bathroom runs. I had the opportunity to tell Brittney that I signed up for whole house and that is what I expected, but I did not because I thought it would work OK. And it did -- somewhat.

Perfect for what we needed! I recommend this place to anyone passing through!

Stayed here twice now. Awesome host. Great communication. Perfect stop for a trek across the country

Check-in was prompt and the house was clean. There is one of a kind door leading to bathroom. The surrounding area is quiet and easy accessible from I-70

Easy, simple, comfortable, clean. Worked great for my girlfriend and I and our 2 dogs. We were traveling cross country. Her place was perfect to catch some Z's

This was exactly what we needed for a night!

This place was nice and clean. Centrally located within walking distance to downtown Edwardsville. It had a living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Good location.

Cory was very responsive! The apartment was clean and cozy. I will stay there again fore sure!

Great place to stay! Cory is very responsive!

Cory is an outstanding host and was very prompt in answering my messages back. The neighborhood is quiet and perfect for a cozy stay, all for an incredible price. You will have a fantastic stay here at Cory's home. Would recommend this place to everyone looking at it!

Great stay.

My first time using Airbnb so nothing to compare it to but the experience went so smooth that it convinced me it's a good way to travel. I chose to be this far from the heart St Louis and found it to be calm surroundings in a nice neighborhood. I love the fact of having a kitchen and Cory was very gracious in letting us use anything we needed. Great stay and I would recommend it.

A cozy, comfortable, and tidy garden-level apartment in a historic, quiet and pretty neighborhood. Our stay was quiet and we would return. A nice alternative to the boxy motels!

Ben's place was great to stay at! The house and the lake were extremely relaxing. Ben had complimentary water and snacks, and was very helpful for our visit. If you're staying in this part of Illinois, I would highly recommend you stay here!

Very nice! Quiet location. Comfy. Ben was great to work with.

Very wonderful home and very clean. Had fridge stocked with soda and Gatorade and had a basket of snacks out. Fishing out on the boat dock was awesome also!! Would for sure recommend to anyone!!

Ben's house was a great weekend getaway. Access to the lake was awesome. We were fortunate enough to have the whole house and the setting provided a wonderful retreat. We would definitely consider booking the house again.

An absolutely beautiful place to stay! Exceeded our expectations. Very spacious living arrangements and sunset on the lake was magical! We're birders, so enjoyed the surrounding woods the next morning.

Nice quiet area, loved the dock. Ben was very communicative and the house was nice and clean. Great for a peaceful weekend getaway.

Benjamin was friendly, communicative, and made checking in super easy. The place was clean and pretty. Unfortunately I arrived too late to take advantage of being right on the lake, but I recommend getting there earlier so you can enjoy the sunset outside! There were also coffee and bagels available in the morning which was a nice bonus.

Sharon's house is a lovely gem with a wonderful back yard. She was a delight to talk to, and even got us eclipse glasses. Excellent communication, great time.

She was so accommodating, with special eclipse treats for all of us !

The house was huge with lots of space, comfortable beds, big kitchen....cameras were a little off putting but I guess whatever makes the host feel more comfortable.

Quick to respond. Upon entering the house we felt very welcomed. Being our first experience we felt very comfortable being in their house. Close to the lake and a campground so the campground was a little of a surprise. Matt and Laura we're great hosts and we would definitely book with them again!

A great first Airbnb experience! It was very convenient to have kid friendly equipment available including toys, books, and plates.

Very clean and roomy house with nice amenities! Very close to the lake and only about 5 minutes drive from downtown Taylorville. The cameras were an odd thing to have in a house but I'd still recommend staying here because the hosts were great and the house was very clean.

Nice. Quiet. Remote.

Matt was an amazing host; very fast in communication and went above and beyond to accommodate myself and my groomsmen!!!

House was very cute and right by the lake as mentioned. The space was generally clean and very minimal. Great if you're staying local or know people at the lake lots kitty corner from the house.

The room is in a hotel but very clean and well kept. Breakfast is a hot and well balanced. The hotel is centrally located in Edwardsville. We stayed in a room on the 3rd floor which unfortunately was directly below the ventilation system on the roof so our room was very loud but the front desk was very accomodating and gave us another room which was perfect. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

My 6 week business stay here was absolutely awesome. The facility is very clean. The staff is friendly and professional. The complimentary breakfast was nice and balanced. The overall value was superb. For anyone looking for a safe place to stay that is in range of the St. Louis area, this is it. You won't regret it. I'm already planning to return with family within a year's time for vacation.