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Millstone Cottage

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Millstone Cottage

Cozy, country home with all new amenities right in the middle of everything the Shawnee National Forest has to offer! If you are looking for hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, waterfall chasing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, relaxing or wine sipping, you will find it all in Shawnee Country. We are centrally located to several bigger towns where you can find more places to eat and things to do as well. We think you will have a great time during your visit to our area!

Property manager

Cassie Wright

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Simpson, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 36 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 46 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Harrah's Metropolis - 49 min drive - 37.4 miles

Getting around

  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hogg Hollow Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Best börek kahvaltı salonu - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Millstone Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Millstone Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Millstone Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Millstone Cottage located?

Situated in Simpson, this vacation home is steps from Shawnee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hogg Hollow Winery and Lake Glendale. Vienna City Park and Tunnel Hill State Trail are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Millstone Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking weekend

Place was great central location for many hiking spots. Host had great suggestions for places to go, things to do and places to eat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest in the country

Nice little house. It is quietly located in the country just off state route 147. Loved its convenient location and being outside of town. Wonderful front porch/deck. Definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Millstone Cottage was a great place to stay! Fully stocked kitchen and amenities were everything we needed and more. Easy drives to get to multiple towns and hikes! Look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

It was a great one night stay before dropping my kids off at camp. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Milestone cabin

Had an awesome time very beautiful cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable home

House was perfect and had everything we needed, we only stayed one night and hope to be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

caron b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay!!

The house was great, clean and easy to find. We had plenty of room and loved the pac man game! The front porch was a wonderful place to hang out and catch up woth loval family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing!

There are sights to see and things to do both far and near!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The location was great and close to many trails. House was clean and adorable decorated. Make sure to go to Hogg Hollow, the owner will give you the best insider tips for your stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pam

Beautifully decorated, super clean, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Millstone Cottage is delightful

Wonderful cozy cabin, perfect for our family of four. Beds were extremely comfortable. Exceptionally clean. Very Peaceful! Lots of outdoor activities within 30 mins. Highly recommend in you need a place in Shawnee National Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We had a great time at the cottage. It was a short drive to Bell Smith Springs. There are a few things that I wish the cottage had - a little bit more space in the second bedroom and a grill. The host was very easy to communicate with and the wifi works well. If you want to use the oven, be prepared for the smoke alarm to go off even though the oven is very clean. Otherwise, it was great for us and we absolutely loved the seating options on the front deck. The entrance is a little hard to find but after getting their once, it's not hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cabin for a short getaway! Loved all the hiking trails in the area! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage! The hosts left "no stone uncovered" when it came to amenities. They had snacks, coffee, water, beer, & wine for us! I have stayed at several VRBO locations & I would say this was the best as far as thinking of those items. Place was clean, beds were comfortable, & they even had an arcade which I enjoyed playing during a rainy day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was a great place to stay close to family for me. Clean property, and very well stocked for every thing you might need to cook with. Will definitely rent again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shawnee national forest

Great place to stay. Loved the sasquatch ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Away

We were looking for a quiet retreat away. This cottage was fantastic! Clean and very nice. Perfect location for getting out in nature as well as close to town and too much further from a larger town if required. We had a relaxing weekend and would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Had everything we needed. Convenient location to check out Shawnee National Forest. Owners very quick to respond to questions. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

A clean and cozy home fully stocked with any essential you could need. Loved the convenience to the Shawnee sites we wanted to experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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