I wish I took more pictures of the cabin as it was beautiful!…read more The pros were that it was a great location close enough to Carbondale, where all the nicer restaurants are. There was a hot tub. Press plenty of amenities minus a washer and dryer. The best were very soft. I like how each room had their own bathroom. Cons: the code did not work we were given, and we were given a general code. The instructions did not include a cabin number, and we accidentally walked in on someone else staying in the other cabin after she gave us a generic code. They kept find bugs inside which take that with a green assault because it is out on the country. The hot tub took forever to get warm. The fridge froze all our food. I did not see an option to lower the temperature. There was also someone shaking our door on our last day there I don't know if they also had a generic code or we're confused on the cabin number if the other cabin had guests coming, i didn't tell my quest as I didn't want to scare her. Still would be a nice cabin to stay in again if they made some changes and wore more thorough and what cabin you were staying in.

My husband and I like to get away to a cabin for our anniversary and have done so for the last four…read moreyears. The first three years we have been thrilled with our accommodations but not so for Cabin at Mountain Glen. At first glance, it looks wonderful and quaint. We were met by owner, Rose, who showed us the cabin's amenities. She even had some fresh muffins from the bakery and fresh ground coffee, something that no other cabin owner has done for us. That's where the niceties end. The cabin wasn't the cleanest cabin I've been in, that's for sure. The couch actually looked quite gross. The shower heads were so full of lime scale and so were the jets for jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. The hot tub jets didn't really come out very strong - that might just be the way they were constructed - or it could also be due to lime scale. When Rose showed me the hot tub there was quite a bit of calcium deposition on the seat and she even told me that their water was full of calcium. So, I rent a two bedroom cabin - ALWAYS. You see my husband and I don't sleep in the same bed. He has restless leg syndrome and I and an extremely light sleeper. I get awakened by every move he makes and he makes 1,000's in one evening. (Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration.). So, I went to put my bag in the upstairs bedroom and there was a padlock on the door. I called Rose and while I'm sure she would have come back to the cabin to help us out, she didn't seem to happy to do so. She told me that would be an extra charge and so I just thought I didn't read something right on the rental agreement and I told her that we would figure something out. The living room soda was a sofa bed so we figured my husband could sleep there. Well, it had no sheets. There were no sheets for it anywhere in the cabin. That night was not a very restful night for either of us. The next morning it was quite cold. I didn't want to turn the heat on so I tried to turn the fireplace on but couldn't find the remote anywhere. My husband decided to call Rose and talk to her about the bedroom, the sleeper sofa and the fireplace. He did and his tone was actually quite pleasant. Rose on the other hand came unglued on the other end. She was extremely defensive. The gist of the conversation was: 1) there was an extra fee for the second bedroom (even though only two people were staying there); 2) there was an extra fee for linens for the sleeper sofa (absurd); and 3) they hadn't turned the gas on for the fireplace yet and weren't planning on it. Well, he told her that it didn't state any of this on the website and her attitude got worse. We did have her come to the cabin to open the second bedroom and we paid the extra fee - even though there was nothing ANYWHERE ON THE WEBSITE OR ON THE RENTAL AGREEMENT that indicated that this would be the case. (At one point, when she came to open the bedroom and make up the second bed - it wasn't made up yet - she even threatened to kick us out. That was comical - we didn't do anything wrong - we simply wanted to use the bedroom we rented.) I will NEVER rent from her again.

The owner, Rose, was very pleasant to speak with and went above and beyond beyond our expectations…read more Upon arriving she went through everything with us and explained how to use all the amenities. Very clean place with beautiful views. My girlfriend and I couldn't have had a better weekend. Would not hesitate for a second to recommend to friends and family.

Great simple accommodation close to the lake! There were five adults in our party. Plenty of…read moresleeping options and the extra half bath was convenient! Kitchen necessities were provided and the hosts took extra care providing dog treats and poo bags, personalizing our stay. So thoughtful! Loved the firepit area and plenty of firewood provided.

We used Cabin 1 at Oak Grove Cabins as a base for both moving our 18-year old college freshman into…read moreSouthern Illinois University and a means to explore Giant City and environs. We found: - A clean, comfortable cabin with the kitchen stocked with everything needed - A queen bed in one room and a king in the other - A clean hot tub for relaxing after long hikes - Easy access to U.S. 51 to get into Carbondale to help move the new college attendee - A filled binder with suggestions for sightseeing and getting food - Personal attention from the owner when asked Dorothy, one of the owners, sent me an email afterwards complimenting us on leaving the place clean. We even met the neighbor in the last house before the turnoff to the cabins and she was very helpful on getting our older child acclimated to college. HIghly recommend.

Amazing stay, and all around lovely place. Everything was perfect and the hot tub was amazing…read more glad to have found this small piece of heaven and definitely want to plan a trip here again!

This was a great choice for my wife and I to spend an anniversary weekend. The home featured many…read moremodern day amenities in a fantastic country style. There was great craftsmanship in every corner of the house. On top of that, it was perfectly located in the heart of the Shawnee wine trail for. We visited 6 vineyards during our short stay here. We were also able to visit Bald Knob Cross, which I would recommend. The host of the house was very polite and prompt in all of our communication regarding our stay. I would highly recommend the Havisham House to anyone looking to enjoy the area and we can't wait to plan our next stay.

We used Stone Creek for our wedding and reception and they did an amazing job. Even though we chose…read moreto have a buffet style reception, we got many compliments on how good the food was. Garden salad was tasty and light, garlic mashed potatoes were to die for, green beans were good, and the steak and salmon was very nicely done. They even brought out two special pasta dishes specifically for the vegetarians in our group for no extra cost! The cabins on site were modern, clean, and had all the amenities our wedding party needed. It was also great to have places to sleep on site for our whole wedding party. Some cabins even have full kitchens, and the air conditioning worked great! There are even grills on site, which we utilized to feed everyone one night. Overall the people from Stone Creek were attentive, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our special day was great and worry free. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

We spent a few days here at one of their cabins. Cabin was roomy with a separate bedroom, and a…read morekitchen seating area with a huge fireplace. There was a deck with a couple of chairs. Very relaxing. So 5 stars for the cabin. The golf course was another issue. It was in terrible shape. We had planned on golfing a couple of times but once was enough. The only nice thing was there were no other groups so we had the course to ourselves. So 1 star for the golf. Management was good and we had a great time as the location was convenient to the state park and the wine trail. There was a market just north of the resort where we bought a couple of steaks and grilled out on the grills that were located between cabins. Had a bottle of local wine and life was good.

I spent a lot of time an effort researching car rental companies in Puerto Vallarta. I needed to…read morerent a car for 3 day (van actually). All of the websites kept listing really low prices for the rental. Once I did the research, I found that theses companies were requiring me to buy their insurance at crazy, expensive prices. They keep this little fact hidden until you show up. I did not want to purchase their insurance because my credit card will cover me. However, if you choose to go this route the rental car companies charge a $5000-$10,000. deposit. I can do this but it is a really big hassle. Then I contacted icarental by email. The owner George called me and the price to rent the van for 3 days is half of what the other car rental places were charging me without the hassle. He is going to meet me at the PV airport when I land. I will sign the rental contract, then off I go. When I return the car I am to park it in the parking lot and then icarental will come and pick it up. I am renting from them on Sept 1. I will update this after my trip.

What a great time! Situated near the campus of Southern Illinois University, The Train Inn is a…read moredarling B&B. Paul and Marion are gracious hosts who are very welcoming. We enjoyed sipping whiskey with them on the front porch of the B&B ;) Breakfast both mornings was a delightful surprise. Paul is an excellent chef who asks for likes and dislikes the evening before. Habenero poppers, French toast, bacon and yogurt with strawberries and coconut, along with fresh brewed coffee, greeted us the first morning. Oven roasted butternut squash, blueberries, avocado English muffins and omelets were served the second morning. Conversation flowed easily with our hosts. We stayed in the Carbondale Room, the upstairs suite. A comfortable king bed, shower and toilet, along with a closet and dresser, make up the room. If you are passing through, visiting your student or traveling the local wine trail, consider The Train Inn!

Paul Lewers is your host with THE MOST!! Great place to…read morechill and see So Ill! Breakfast is gourmet! Eggs with veggies from the garden out back, local bacon, pancakes with real Maple syrup!! Quiet at night and morning!