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

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Nestled in the rolling hills of Shawnee National Forest, Betty's Vineyard House offers a private retreat with vineyard views and forest surroundings. Relax on the covered front porch, gather around the fire pit on the back deck, or take a short stroll to Alto Vineyards winery or downtown Alto Pass.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

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!

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
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted outdoors

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Alto Pass, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 Mississippi River and Giant City State Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby. Visit our Alto Pass travel guide
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Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University
    Southern Illinois University
    25 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Giant City State Park
    Giant City State Park
    26 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Peachbarn Winery
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau
    40 min drive - 63.1 km
  • Lake of Egypt
    41 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station
    28 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fuzzy's Tavern
    15 min drive
  • The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar
    16 min drive
  • Taqueria Pequena
    15 min drive
  • Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar
    23 min drive
  • Hickory Ridge Vineyard
    22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and relaxing stay. We visited with our pups and
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and very stocked, and pet friendly.Very cozy and clean and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean, loved that it had a master bath and the bedrooms were good sized. It is in a great location. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy b.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Fantastic location!

This home was the cleanest VRBO that I have ever stayed at! It had everything you need and more. The home is comfortable and a very short walk to the Alto Vineyard tasting room. We really had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vidal and Maria M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L'Ree F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this home! Everything was very clean and thoughtfully arranged for comfort. The beds and pillows were perfect! The kitchen/great room is so nice-lots of natural light. The host was so very friendly and accommodating. We will return to this house in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, the location, the host — everything was perfect. We stayed here for my son’s wedding and couldn’t be happier with our experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay, clean and convenient! Our pups loved the secluded, large yard. Beautiful location and the hosts are very responsive! Amazing hiking very nearby too. We had a great time, will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Recommend. Bettys is warm, cozy, spacious, and clean. Tastefully decorated. The sofas and beds are comfortable. We especially appreciated the pack-n-play and outlet covers for our kiddos. Host was helpful, kind and available if we needed anything. Perfect location also. Looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Relaxing stay.

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