You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hunter's Heaven overlooking private lake on 70 acres.
Escape to this 3-bedroom cabin retreat in central IL just south of Effingham. With a king bed, queen bed, and queen bunk beds, guests can unwind in this cozy space. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and modern amenities like WiFi, heating, and AC. The two bathrooms with shower and shower/tub make getting ready a breeze. Enjoy sitting on the covered deck over looking the private lake in the mornings with your coffee and in the evenings eating dinner. You occasionally will see waterfowl on the lake and deer in the back field. Take a walk around the lake and surrounding private woods or bring your bikes for a ride down the country roads. After dark enjoy the large comfy leather couch watching your favorite movie on the big screen TV. We also have a 30 amp camper plug that can be rented for extra $55 a night if your friends or family want to bring their camper (only available when cabin is rented). We hope you enjoy your stay.
This holiday home features laundry facilities. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
On-site recreation includes a playground
8.8 miles (14.1 km) from Stephen A Forbes State Park and 14.4 miles (23.1 km) from Salem Township Hospital
Hunter's Heaven overlooking private lake on 70 acres. offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Shane Yearian
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Electric car charging station
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Hunter's Heaven overlooking private lake on 70 acres. Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bruce S.
12 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything and more...
Enjoyed the sounds of nature with our kids and grandkids. Pond was really nice and it was neat feeding the fish.
Bruce S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
4 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion in Salem IL
The facility seems brand new. All the amenities were great. We had a great time the whole family wants to return next year. Thank you.
Jeff H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanie R.
1 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
I ventured out to find a quiet, peaceful place where I could get some writing done. The cabin was clean, modern, and well maintained. The surrounding area was exactly what I needed. No outside world interruptions with the added benefit of internet access. It is somewhere I would love to go back too.
Joanie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darren G., Macon IL
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend fishing trip
Me and a couple buddies were looking for a place to stay close to Forbes Lake for a small club tournament. This is a great place to stay, clean, comfortable and extremely secluded and secure. Lots of deer and probably plenty of bluegill in the pond out back. Nice grill as well. Would definitely stay again.
Darren G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zach N.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vacation spot
The cabin was better than described. The lake was wonderful with plenty of fish. The kitchen was extremely well stocked. The beds were very comfortable. Visited the cabin as quick getaway from the daily grind with the wife and the dog and it was so peaceful, we didn’t wanna leave.
Zach N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
anthony m., St. Louis, MO
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Hunter's Heaven was the perfect place to stay for our quick getaway weekend. Shane was always responsive to our communications. He even let us check-in early which was much appreciated. The cabin was stocked with everything we could want or need. We made all of our meals in the well laid out kitchen with nice new appliances. The living room was perfect for watching a movie, bathrooms were pristine, and the bed was very comfy. We spent most of our time on the covered back deck enjoying the sights and sounds of nature while it rained. When it wasn't raining, we caught at least 50 fish from the dock. We took a walk on the country roads and took some pictures of all the farm fields filled with yellow butterweed. I don't think we saw one person all weekend. Thank You Shane for offering this unique rental and we can't wait to come back!
anthony m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shaun S.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The property was great definitely recommend for anyone wanting to visit the area