What makes The Loft truly unique is its location. On the S.I. Wine Trail, its just minutes to Cedar Lake and 15 minutes from nationally award winning BBQ, delicious pie, shopping, and fun of all sorts! The Loft is situated on a 70 acre organic farm tucked into a breathtaking valley next to the Shawnee National Forest. Filled with antiques; original eclectic artwork; toddler gear, so you can travel light; and a gourmet kitchen complete with everything you need; The Loft has it all! View Available Dates
The space
Sit next to a cracking fire drinking a glass of local wine and while away the hours relaxing with family and friends. The Loft is the perfect getaway spot being located near Cedar Lake, on the S.I. Wine Trail, with fun day trips to a number of local destinations like Carbondale and Cape Girardeau. With fire pit and acreage to explore, its great for families and couples who love hiking and spending time outdoors.
Sleeping Arrangements: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full/Double, 2 floor mattresses in Loft above living room (short headroom). Max Capacity for the Loft is 8 people.
Quick List of Amenities
– Safe, rural location
– 24-hour check-in
– Toddler gear with prior notice: highchair, cutlery, plate, and sippy cup with advance notice
– Master Suite: queen size bed, seating area with desk, and en suite bath w/ jetted garden tub
– Guest Room #1: king size bed & TV with cable
– Guest Room #2: full-size bed & desk area
– BONUS SPACE – The loft is a space located above the kitchen and living room – it has a low ceiling, so it is great for younger visitors. With a play space and a pallet made of two full-size mattress and lots of pillows, it can be a great sleeping space, too!
– Bedrooms include linens, blankets, and cozy duvets.
– Bathrooms include bath towels (1 per registered guest), washcloths and hand towels.
– Washer and Dryer
– Well appointed galley-style kitchen with full-size appliances
– Dishwasher
– Electric range with built-in downdraft exhaust
– Bistro table, seats 2
– Bar, seats 3
– Dining table, seats 6
– Coffee maker with filters & French press
– Microwave
– Toaster
– Cookware, tableware, and all the basics
– Olive oil, herbs and spices stocked for guests
– Large 4K HDTV with satellite, Blu-Ray player and library of movies
– Wrap around deck with outdoor seating
– Grill- propane included
– Fire Pit (Firewood is not supplied but is readily available at area markets.)
– Central heat and air
– Fire place (Firewood is not supplied but is readily available at area markets.)
– Eclectic custom artwork and sculptures
– Acreage to explore
– Small creek runs along the side of the property near the house
– Closest cabin to Cedar Lake
– Optional second cabin nearby (The Barn) for added capacity – each cabin is secluded and has plenty of greenery and room around them for privacy. See it at https://abnb.me/Ia0xqbQylY
– Landline telephone for local calls
– Satellite internet/WIFI
Please reserve your dates today before someone snatches them up! We’d love to leave the light on for you!
Guest access
Guests have full access to the house and grounds around the home. (The farm sheds and areas marked for employee use are not available to guests. Thank you.)
Other things to note
Cell Phones: Verizon is the predominant carrier for the region. Other carriers can be spotty or have no service at all. A landline house phone is available for guests to use. Calls on the landline are free in the continental US. Cells phones may be enabled for Internet calling to assist with receiving calls in and near the home.
Internet: For a rural location, ours is one of the best around. However, our internet package is limited and not to be used for streaming, gaming or Zoom meetings. Please note, overage charges may apply with heavy usage.
Refundable Deposit: An additional refundable deposit may be required for large groups, and/or groups with a disproportionate number of children to adults.
Events: All events must be pre-approved by the owners. An event fee may apply.