Found this quaint Motel on rainy night... Very pleasantly surprised! Very nice brand new room that…read moreis tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable! Price was very reasonable! Friendly owner and great service! I would most definitely recommend stay here!

If you are a germaphobe - this is the place for you! Cleanest motel I think I have ever stayed at!…read moreSeriously, this will be our new go to when traveling to GA from KS! Beautiful rooms, super clean, and nice and helpful staff!

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!

We loved staying in this beautiful old mansion with an amazing history. We were made to feel at…read morehome, had great conversation with the inn keeper and enjoyed hearty breakfasts! This is a great place to stay when you want to visit beautiful Shawnee National Forest, but don't want to camp or stay in a cabin!

Wow, what a great place to camp! My family goes camping all the time and when I found out they were…read moregoing to Rend Lake I knew I had to try to join them. I drove out a day after them but since the drive from St. Louis is only about an hour and a half, it wasn't a big deal at all. The drive is pretty boring, but once you get close to Rend Lake the scenery is beautiful! I saw a few deer and the lake itself is gorgeous. Five stars because this place is everything I want a campground to be: clean, pretty, spacious, and quiet. Each of the lots are really spread out so even though we were there with other friends, we had our own area (which is nice in the morning when you roll out of bed looking like you were attacked by a wild animal.) Our lot was really close to the lake, so we went down there a few times to fish. That was until I heard people were getting fined $500 on the other side of the campground for not having an Illinois fishing license. I reeled that baby in fast and vacated the premises, but if was fun (and peaceful) while it lasted. They have a shower and bathroom area that's pretty nice if you need it, and there are a TON of playground areas so the little ones can run off some energy. Wind down your day with a huge fire in their oversized fire pits, and just take in the beauty of the place. Thanks for a relaxing weekend, Sandusky! (Good lord that's an unfortunate name now-a-days.)

My family and I have camped at Rend Lake many times. We just got back from another camping trip…read morethere, and this was our first time staying at the North Sandusky campground (we usually stay at the South Marcum campground) . We stayed at site # 118 and loved it. The entire campsite was surrounded by honeysuckle trees/bushes and it smelled a m a z i n g! There is only one other campsite next door, which, is a good distance away...directly in front is an open field w/ a playground, then the lake (fishing at this part of the lake is do-able, but, not really for kids...unless you don't mind restringing their pole every time they snag it on trees or logs in the water, etc). The other side and behind the campsite is just woods....so you have a lot of privacy. The bathroom was a short walk. The showers are a bit away, but, they are super clean and the water will get nice and hot. The attendants at the gates at Rend Lake are friendly and helpful. A quiet campground, great for families....nobody playing loud music or having parties all night. The bike and nature trails are beautiful. The lake is clean and just gorgeous. Be sure to visit the dam near the South side of the lake...its pretty cool. There is also a little camp store right outside the campground for firewood, ice, etc. I absolutely LOVE Rend Lake, and I don't have any desire to camp anywhere else since finding this place years ago...

You will not find a cabin rental as perfect as Cabin on the Hill. My husband and I have stayed…read morethere many times and it's our absolute favorite getaway. The owners are so nice and very accommodating. You can walk on their trail and visit their hobby farm. It's especially beautiful in the spring when the bluebells are in bloom along the trail and breathtaking in the fall when all the trees are changing colors. The cabins are secluded and private, yet you are not far from town where you can pick up all the necessities for your trip. We are actually planning out our next trip for this fall and cannot wait! If you are visiting Southern Illinois or just looking to stay in a luxury cabin with all the bells and whistles, you must check out Cabin on the Hill. It will not disappoint!

Very cute cabin- clean and a good location- the animals were so much fun to watch…read more Would definitely recommend and go back to again.

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!

I'll preface by saying I was here for the total eclipse. It was the only place available, even at…read moreNYC price of $200/nite. Based on the reviews, I almost canceled. I am so glad I did not. Not to be snooty, but I normally stay in luxury accommodations, yet I was very happy here. Based on the reviews, I expected Addams Family. Or the Exorcist. Is it run down? Miserably so. Does it look like "drifter" lodging? Yep. But they were most friendly and the room/fridge was clean, clean, clean. Free bag o' chips and water. Free solar glasses. Freshly washed blanket on demand. Great bed. Good internet. Could you really ask for more? Well, yes, but considering the hordes of eclipse watchers, at its epicenter , it worked just fine. If your really on a budget, this is the place to go.

Awesome campground with a great view! The only drawback is they don't take reservations. The…read moreprices are very reasonable and the sites are all either on the lake or have a view of the lake. Very easy access, clean and quiet. We really enjoyed it and are looking forward to coming back soon.

My husband and I have been camping several times at Crab Orchard Campgrounds. We love it there. The…read morecampgrounds are kept clean, restrooms and shower houses are very clean. Staff is friendly and goes out of their way to be helpful. Every lot has a nice scenic view. You have the opportunity to fish and swim at the beach. We enjoy just walking around the campgrounds. The campground is dog friendly, and all dogs are on a leash or small pen. We are looking forward to many more visits here. The Grizzell.