New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest
About this cottage rental
Located in Alto Pass, this charming cottage for $203 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. 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. The main floor of this cozy Carriage House offers a 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Alto Pass, IL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(40 Reviews)
5.0
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.
5.0
We were so pleasantly surprised with this cute rental. Charming & quaint don’t even begin to cover it & Jerri was great to work with.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
The carriage house was perfect for a relaxing weekend away. The bourbon bar next door was a very nice way to end our evening.
5.0
We come here every year and enjoy it! Wonderful place
5.0
Excellent to work with
Great place
5.0
Beautiful homes in the country.
A really cool pair of classic old timey houses that have been impeccably restored. We chose to stay there because they are located close to friends in Alto Pass but would be great for anyone wanting to experience rural Southern Illinois!
5.0
Great weekend getaway
Great weekend getaway. The carriage house was very cozy, comfortable,clean and totally beautiful. Thank you Jerri and Nick for being so accommodating.
5.0
Perfectly located in Alto Pass - furthest Shawnee Wine Trail Winery is about 18 minutes away. Beautiful area, spacious rental!
5.0
Cozy and comfortable
Perfectly located in Alto Pass - furthest Shawnee Wine Trail Winery is about 18 minutes away. Beautiful area, spacious rental!
5.0
Charming
Charming space. Perfectly located. Would stay again.
5.0
Carriage House
This is such a cute place! It's close to Shawnee Forest for some great hikes. There's a small park across the street for kids to play at as well. We didn't find too much to eat close by, but we brought lots of food and snacks to keep us happy (we visited during the off season, so this might be different during summer months). We would absolutely stay here again if we come to this area.
5.0
Perfect Accommodations!!
We had the best stay! The house had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. If we are ever back in the area we will definitely book again!
5.0
We have stayed at the property several times in the past three years. It’s convenient to my daughter-in-law’s home and the wine trail.
5.0
Beautifully restored carriage house
We have stayed at the property several times in the past three years. It’s convenient to my daughter-in-law’s home and the wine trail.
5.0
Very clean, comfortable property. Small kitchen but if you plan to order in or do carry out you’ll be in great shape. Coffee pot, toaster and refrigerator are great for breakfast. Oven available, too.
5.0
Nice place!
Very clean, comfortable property. Small kitchen but if you plan to order in or do carry out you’ll be in great shape. Coffee pot, toaster and refrigerator are great for breakfast. Oven available, too.
5.0
Wonderful
Such a wonderful time. We stay here every year and always enjoy!
5.0
Great stay, thanks!
Wonderful place, very easy!
5.0
Wine Trail Experience
We really enjoyed staying in the carriage house. It was the perfect size for 2 couples. It was very clean and had everything that we needed. It was in the perfect location to everything that we wanted to do. I would highly recommend staying here.
5.0
The Carriage House was beautiful. It was clean and provided everything we needed. We had a little trouble getting the door unlocked to get in but it was a simple fix! I called Jeri right away. She was friendly, helpful, apologetic and corrected the situation successfully within seconds. Upon leaving, locking the lower door was incomplete because the handle kept spinning. Overall, EXCELLENT!! Would go back in a heartbeat! Jerri was great to work with!! The house was beautiful and comfortable!
5.0
Awesome clean experience with friendly staff!
The Carriage House was beautiful. It was clean and provided everything we needed. We had a little trouble getting the door unlocked to get in but it was a simple fix! I called Jeri right away. She was friendly, helpful, apologetic and corrected the situation successfully within seconds. Upon leaving, locking the lower door was incomplete because the handle kept spinning. Overall, EXCELLENT!! Would go back in a heartbeat! Jerri was great to work with!! The house was beautiful and comfortable!
5.0
Zander's Christening Stay
Stayed there before. Best selection in the area.
5.0
We had a wonderful week staying in the Havisham guest house. Was clean, comfortable, roomy. Plenty of room for the 5 of us...and the AC made it worth not having to camp in southern IL in 90 deg heat! Kithchen had all we needed for preparing meals. Dining options were limited in Alto Pass, but a quick drive to Anna provided grocery and all kinds of restaurant options. Made day trips to Garden of the Gods, Vienna, Metropolis, Little Grand Canyon, and of course the wine trail...wish we could have seen more. If we make our way back to the area would def stay here again.
5.0
Quaint, as advertised!
We had a wonderful week staying in the Havisham guest house. Was clean, comfortable, roomy. Plenty of room for the 5 of us...and the AC made it worth not having to camp in southern IL in 90 deg heat! Kithchen had all we needed for preparing meals. Dining options were limited in Alto Pass, but a quick drive to Anna provided grocery and all kinds of restaurant options. Made day trips to Garden of the Gods, Vienna, Metropolis, Little Grand Canyon, and of course the wine trail...wish we could have seen more. If we make our way back to the area would def stay here again.
5.0
Nice, comfortable spot for us to launch our Shawnee National Forest explorations. Back patio is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy a glass of wine. Would definitely visit again!
5.0
Great Shawnee location
Nice, comfortable spot for us to launch our Shawnee National Forest explorations. Back patio is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy a glass of wine. Would definitely visit again!
5.0
Met all of our expectations!
We stayed in the carriage house of the Havisham House. It was perfect! The right size, right location ... everything we wanted and needed for a short getaway. Close to the Shawnee Hills wine trail and Giant City. Two couples or a small family could easily stay here. Thanks for all of the renovations, this is an adorable place!
5.0
Exactly as advertised. We had a nice time.
Easy
5.0
Duck stay
Duck hunting trip here in Ware. This place was convenient and so nice after a long day hunting.
100% recommend
5.0
Duck hunting trip here in Ware. This place was convenient and so nice after a long day hunting.100% recommend
5.0
Very nice place!
5.0
Awesome!
Very nice place!
5.0
Carriage House perfect for a few days stay in southern Illinois Plenty of room great location. Close to hiking and winery. Will stay again when weather better to enjoy the outdoor areas
5.0
Great stay
Carriage House perfect for a few days stay in southern Illinois Plenty of room great location. Close to hiking and winery. Will stay again when weather better to enjoy the outdoor areas
5.0
Great stay in southern IL
Our small group had a wonderful stay, enjoyed nearby hiking in the mornings, afternoons at nearby wineries, and evenings on the patio enjoying the firepit.
5.0
Cozy space.
Nicely renovated, comfortable and attractive place.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Alto Pass?
The average price for a rental in Alto Pass is $177 per night. This rental is $26 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at New Wine Trail Carriage House, Cozy, Clean, Hiking, Biking, Shawnee Nat'l Forest?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.
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