* On the Wine Trail * Hot Tub * Wi-Fi *

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Alto Pass, IL

Von Jakob Winery & Brewery5 min drive
Giant City State Park23 min drive
Southern Illinois University30 min drive
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

NEW HOT TUB, FIRE PIT AND DECK FOR 2021!

2 Minutes to Alto Vineyards!

Professionally Managed & Professionally Cleaned
Located on the Wine Trail The Alto Loft is the perfect property with plush amenities 3 minutes to Alto Vineyard. It’s a great spot for adventure seekers who want to check out Giant City and be in the heart of the wine trail.

Alto Loft is beautiful and relaxing... Perfect for a weekend getaway to spend with your partner or group of girlfriends for a wine weekend. We are located in the heart of the Shawnee Forest! Canoe Cedar Lake, zip line the Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, bike Tunnel Hill or hike one of the many trails.

Completely Private & Modern

BEST LOCATION ON THE WINE TRAIL!*

*COFFEE MAKER

*BIG FLUFFY TOWELS

*HIGH QUALITY BED LINENS

*Leather Seating

*FULL QUALITY COOKING KITCHEN

FAQs:

1) What is the physical address? 5 Elm ST, alto pass, IL

2) Is this located in downtown Alto Pass Answer: Yes

3) Can we rent Sunday to Sunday or Saturday to Saturday? Answer: Yes, with only a few possible exceptions

4) What are check-in and check-out times? Answer: Standard check in: 4pm, and standard check out: 11am.

5) Can we have an early check-in, or late check-out? Answer: absolutely, provided the cleaning service allows, and other guests are not arriving(departing) the day you are departing(arriving)... just ask us.

6) Are linens and towels provided? yes. There is also a starter supply of paper products: paper towels, bath tissue

Did I miss anything? just ask :)

Property manager

Steve Young

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Peachbarn Winery and Von Jakob Winery & Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River.

Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

Peachbarn Winery - 15 min walk
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 5 min drive
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 22 min drive
Giant City State Park - 23 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 30 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 28 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

The Iron Whisk - 15 min drive
Alto Vineyards - 13 min walk
Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - 21 min drive
Hickory Ridge Vineyard - 23 min drive
Taqueria Pequena - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is * On the Wine Trail * Hot Tub * Wi-Fi * pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at * On the Wine Trail * Hot Tub * Wi-Fi *?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at * On the Wine Trail * Hot Tub * Wi-Fi *?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is * On the Wine Trail * Hot Tub * Wi-Fi * located?

Located in the heart of Alto Pass, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Apr 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Perfection

This lovely little place was perfect for my two college-aged children and me to decompress, hike, soak, eat and laugh. Great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Apr 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

This place has two nice-sized bedrooms, comfy leather furniture in the living space, and ample space throughout. The hot tub was the perfect temperature and just a few steps out the sliding door on the secluded deck. The water pressure is good in the shower. The four of us had plenty of fluffy towels for the hot tub and the shower. The floors are a little creaky but expected in an old building. The location is great - just down the street from the bourbon bar (serves more than bourbon), and right on the wine trail. There is also a fairly flat trail nearby that is an easy walk. My husband and two teens had a good time and plan to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane h.

Mar 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, short getaway

What a cute little place! We very much enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. We found out that in March, the whole town is closed down Monday-Wednesday, which of course was our stay time, HA! We would really have loved to try the bar across the street and several wineries that were also closed, however it was also nice to have no one around. I mean, NO ONE! Bald knob cross, the Cliff state park, the natural bridge trail...never saw one person. Still enjoyed great service at several wineries and was able to return and relax on the most comfortable Vrbo couch I've ever sat on. The kitchen is small, which I learned from other reviews so we decided not to cook as much and brought paper plates. Steve sent a funny quip about a pizza cutter when we checked in and there were 2...but not hot pads. hahaha It's always something. We loved this stay and have it on the list to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Mar 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Girls Getaway

So cute, and perfect location! We enjoyed the wine trail during the day and walked to Bourbon Bar across the street in evening. Quiet and relaxing stay with everything we could possibly need. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Feb 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was super cute, but the beds were terrible and the pillows were either flat or super lumpy. I woke up sore every day and the hot tub became necessary not a luxury. Also, strangely un stocked - no skillets, no mixing cups or spoons, and no dishwasher. So we spent the entire morning doing dishes with one hand (i was injured) so we wouldnt get a charge.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

My brother and I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.

Both my brother and I had very successful careers. His in the IT world of Virtualization, and I in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year, both of us would fly 125,000+ miles and see many places, countries and sites. Working with clients al over the country and beyond.

As we grew older and our 'success' continued we felt more and more that something was missing. We began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people we left behind more and more.

I 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for boh my brother and I, and I never really went back to Asheville, NC.

Our father spent the year getting worse, and our Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois, and my brother to nearby Southeast Missouri in order to spend more time with our mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.

June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.

In the Summer of 2021, my brother decided to purchase a vacation rental and join me on my adventure. I now manage the day to day operations and we both work on our houses together.