Wine/Bourbon Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest,

Alto Pass, Illinois
$260 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Where 1892 meets modern luxury in a vacation rental located in Alto Pass, Illinois. Havisham House has two homes on the property... the Carriage House and Main House. We are in the heart of the southern Illinois wine trail, and just a few miles from Bald Knob Cross and amazing hiking/biking trails. Located adjacent to the Carriage House is Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits (food, wine, beer, cocktails & over 300 whiskies in stock).
The main floor of this cozy Carriage House offersa bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Downstairs has a larger bedroom, full bathroom and an exit to a private outside patio area.
Why did we name it Havisham House Have you read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Main character, Miss Havisham, lived in the Satis House, a ruined mansion. This property immediately reminded me of this classic novel when we found it in 2015… abandoned and heavily damaged from a severe tornado. (Please see before pictures at havishamhouse.com.) Even with its extensive damage, we fell in love with this property and had great expectations for its rescue. We think you will truly enjoy your stay as you make wonderful memories in southern Illinois. We know you will love Havisham House as much as we do.
See website: havishamhouse.com

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Brandon S.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Took wife on a valentine weekend getaway. Looked at several places around the wine trail. Choose this home based on friend’s recommendation. Glad we did. Up to date…safe feeling…clean and great location!!! We WILL stay here again. Thank you for the hospitality.

  • terrie s.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Wonderful trip!

  • Jim C.

    Submitted May 8, 2024

    Stayed May 3, 2024

    Great location and beautiful place to stay, hosts easy to get in contact with if needed.

  • Dave J.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2023

    Stayed Aug 1, 2023

    Southern Illinois is a beautiful area for scenic drives and hiking, wineries and breweries, etc. Havisham carriage house is unique with its history and old thick walls; carefully restored. It is comfortable and functional. We enjoyed the patio and, in cooler weather, the ready to go fire pit would be perfect. A few steps up the sidewalk is the bourbon bar. The bar tender knows her craft! The Bar Bites were excellent. Just be aware of hours of operation for all businesses in the whole area. The toiletries are minimal and very basic so you might pack your preferred items and kleenex. The kitchen is minimally stocked with dishes for 6 people, 1 skillet and one sauce pan if you plan to do any food prep. We enjoyed Midlands, The Brick House Grill, and the 51BBQ in Cobden. And don’t miss brunch at The Iron Whisk. The taco place in Cobden is good and very popular.

  • Susie H.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2023

    Stayed Jun 23, 2023

    We were so pleasantly surprised with this cute rental. Charming & quaint don’t even begin to cover it & Jerri was great to work with.

  • Jessica P.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2023

    Stayed Apr 21, 2023

    We choose this place for a central location to do the wine trails. A wonderful venue with beautiful grounds. Big house would be a great place to stay as a large group. Adorable small town vibe and close to Murphy and Anna for needs. Ample kitchen amenities, might need a few additions but you could get by! Would 110% stay here again!

  • Christina J.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2022

    Stayed Dec 28, 2022

    We had a nice time. We thought we would get a little more hiking in but the ground was a bit too mushy. Just that time of year. The bourbon bar was a nice finish in the evening. Thank you very much for a cozy stay.

  • Christine S.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2022

    Stayed Dec 15, 2022

    Clean, spacious, modern and well-decorated carriage house in the heart of Alto Pass. Perfect for hiking or checking out wineries/breweries. Great host, would stay again!

  • Submitted Dec 1, 2022

    Stayed Nov 25, 2022

    The Carriage house was very nice! It was very comfortable. We visited local wineries and the location worked well for that purpose! Thanks for having such nice accommodations!

  • Penny C.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2022

    Stayed Sep 9, 2022

    The carriage house was perfect for a relaxing weekend away. The bourbon bar next door was a very nice way to end our evening.

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Includes taxes and fees
$260+
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