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Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dongola, IL
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Southeast Missouri State University
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dongola

Located in Dongola, this cabin is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Dongola Lake and Dongola Public Library. .This cabin is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Shawnee National Forest and 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Mississippi River.
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What's nearby

  • Dongola Lake - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 47 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 48 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Isle Casino Cape Girardeau - 53 min drive - 34.6 miles
  • Southeast Missouri State University - 56 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cairo, IL (CIR-Cairo Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Fish Lagoon Bar And Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hoggy's Southern Style - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bluefish Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Place - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre

This cozy and inviting cabin offers you a relaxing, serene, and tranquil setting. Inside you will enjoy a charming and comfortable, well-kept cabin with all the amenities that you need. During your stay you will see nature at its finest. Enjoy a drink on the large deck overlooking the picturesque landscape as well as the lake. If you enjoy fishing then this stocked lake is the place for you. Feel free to fish on the bank or the dock. This cabin is part of the original homestead that was established in 1855 by Valentine Kimber. It is located less than 10 minutes from interstate 57 and local winery trails.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Suzzie

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 is also known as

Charming Overlooking 5 Acre
Charming Cabin Overlooking 5 Acre Lake Cabin
Charming Cabin Overlooking 5 Acre Lake Dongola
Charming Cabin Overlooking 5 Acre Lake Cabin Dongola

Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Will stay again. Nice place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Beautiful, peaceful location. The house made you feel like you were at home. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
A well-kept property located in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Definitely a place we would return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We were visiting the wine trail and used this property as a stopping point for the night. Great little get away!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L., Memphis TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly nice!
Second visit- I love this house and the location. So welcoming, very clean, and has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Super peaceful and CLEAN! Great place for my wife and I to relax, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Dongola Cabin
Cute updated cabin with a rich history on small lake. It was central to all the places and things we visited. Suzzie was an excellent host. We had our family of 5 there for the weekend and it was a great place to stay. We'll be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend fishing trip
Great place to get away for the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ReDonna T., Olive Branch MS

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
This place is nothing short of amazing. The views, the fishing and the wildlife. This short trip to decompress from work was so worth it and we wish we had more time off to stay longer. Suzy is amazing. The cabin is adorable and fully stocked with all the things you need. This will be another of our yearly stops!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
Great location! Perfect for our small group!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin in the Woods
What a cute property that is nicely furnished and very comfortable. Suzie was a great host and we’d definitely book this place again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is nice no close neighbors very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway weekend
Is located about 35 minutes from Marion and 45 from Carbondale. A small town with Walmart and others businesses is about 10 minutes away. The residence is an older house that has been very well maintained and is super clean. The hostess was very helpful with everything. There are seats out front and a large deck, with a covered area, on the back porch that overlooks a large pond. There is only one residence that can be seen from this one and we never saw anyone around it. This is a great place to stay and relax. Will be looking forward to going back and staying in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stavroula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll be back!
The deck is amazing, the view from the deck is even better 😍. The paddle boats were fun and the lake is nice and big. We caught a few fish in it too. Suzzie is a wonderful host and was very quick to respond from the start. We visited in March (obviously a chillier time of year in Illinois) and it was worth it. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B., Lake Geneva USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised!
This place is incredible. In town for a race and I couldnt have found a better place to stay! Super private, my own pond with pier was A++ and the place was really clean, cute and well stocked with everything I needed. Only down side was I didnt stay longer! Ill be back next year for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Date night
We had an absolutely wonderful evening. Cooked dinner, plenty of things there for cooking and the back patio was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Our stay was wonderful. The cabin was beautiful and clean. It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Much need rest and relaxation in a tranquil country setting. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a great stay at this property and were amazed at the abundance of wildlife around us. The cabin was very clean and the amenities were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like your family cabin!
We loved this cabin! It felt like going to a our old family cabin! Really enjoyed fishing on the paddleboat! Many fiesty fish to catch! Kitchen is fully stocked to be able to make anything! I couldn't stop watching the baby barn swallows on the porch or the cute new goose family! We hope to make it back soon! You will not regret coming, we got lucky enough to be here during the strawberry moon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for birding
The cabin is so comfy and homey. We loved the setting and could watch birds as we ate on the deck. Centrally located for birding. Only 30 minutes from several hot birding/hiking spots. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and time
This is the second time I have stay here. Both of my stays didn’t disappoint me in any way. Very nice accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin for hunting trip
Quite, clean and private. Plenty of room inside and out to accommodate four person hunting party. Thousands of public hunting acres just minuets from the cabin.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat D., Chapel Hill NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Tranquility
This was a great property, both as a place to just relax and as a home base for exploring southern Illinois. The hosts were wonderful. The house is comfortable and the kitchen is fully equipped. Sitting on the deck anytime a day is so very relaxing. Something to be aware of if you use GPS directions, the house is on the opposite side of the road than the Google maps indicate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Cute little place! Excellent spot to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022