Best Spot on Southern Illinois Wine Trail- Vacation Rental Lodging

It was our 21st wedding anniversary and we wanted to do something different. Get out of the city yet stay in a nice comfortable place. I jumped on the internet and found the wine loft. Pictures looked great; however, anyone can make pictures look great, right? I took the chance and rented the loft and we are so glad that we did. The owner emailed and called me personally. The loft was exactly what we were looking for. It was very, very clean, and looked brand new. Towels in the bathroom were thick and whiter than white. The bathroom was very clean including the bathtub. You could tell that the loft was very well thought out and cared for. There was a full size fridge and stove. Private patio will be fantastic for the warmer season. We were given suggestions for eating out and places to go while we stayed in the area. I would highly recommend the loft for a relaxing weekend. I am thinking about going down for a girl’s weekend with my friends very soon. It is a great location to area wineries and other small towns.

We stayed at the loft Nov. 20-25, 2012. It was a wonderful place, clean, modern and very comfortable. Brian was very hospitable and made sure that we were well taken care of. The loft is located right next to a trail head so our family enjoyed quick hikes and some fun 'rock climbing' without the effort of even having to get in our car! The eccentric 'root beer saloon' across the street was also a big hit with our kids- they enjoyed the atmosphere and visiting with the owners. We enjoyed many amazing hikes on our trip including every trail in Giant City as well as the Godwin trail, Little Grand Canyon, Cedar Lake and the Pomona Natural Bridge (to name a few). The loft location fit wonderfully with our outdoor lifestyle. When we weren't hiking or relaxing at the loft we also spent time visiting some of the many wonderful wineries in the area. The loft's location was perfect in order to take advantage of most of them! We will certainly be back....we had a wonderful time!

Wow, I couldn't have had better luck when I found this place! I was in the middle of wedding planning when I realized I needed a place to stay the weekend of the wedding, as well as a location to get ready (as the men would all be at our place). Our wedding was at Von Jakob Vineyard which does not have a lot of options nearby. However, the Alto Wine Trail Loft is only 2 miles away! This place was perfect! It was a great combination of rustic and trendy. Everything I needed was there and the price/location were perfect! We ended up shooting most of our photos in downtown Alto Pass and at the Scenic Outlook right up the road!

If you are looking for somewhere quiet to get away, located in a quaint little town, with lots of outdoor/winery options available nearby, THIS IS IT. :)