*New Listing* Cozy 2 BR close to wineries and hikes | Apartment in Anna, IL

A great centrally located stay in downtown Anna! Fully updated & stocked with new kitchenware, Keurig/K-cups, washer/dryer, & smart TVs; this rental has everything you need and proximity to the wine trail! Less than 15 minutes from numerous wineries and hiking trails in one of the Midwest’s most beautiful National Forests. Enjoy the wineries, hikes, cafes, local gyms, & antique shops. It is the perfect location for couples looking to spend some time away.
The space
To avoid any confusion, potential guests should thoroughly read ALL information below before requesting to book. (We promise that the info below will better prepare you for your trip and answer 99% of your questions!) Thank you!
This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom top level apartment has been completely renovated and is a standalone living space (no adjacent apartments) that features an open floor plan with kitchen, dining, and living area. It is a second story living space that is situated over a cute cafe serving nutritional drinks. The bedrooms are on separate ends with the kitchen/living room in between. The master has a queen size bed with 3 pillows and the second bedroom has a full bed with 2 pillows. Up to 4 guests can be accommodated.
For your use:
--The rental includes a washer/dryer with detergent, bleach, and dryer sheets.
--A Keurig and K-cups.
--Kitchen with fridge/freezer, full stove, microwave, new cookware, pots, pans, cookie sheets, cutting boards, and toaster.
--Plates, cups, wine glasses, silverware, children's dinnerware, utensils, and paper towels.
--Cooking spray, olive oil, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar.
--Ironing board, iron, hair dryer, vacuum, clothes hangers.
--Several board games, poker chips, and cards.
--On-street parking access in front of the rental (*of note: during lunchtime hours the spaces can get busy from patrons visiting Pizza Villa, across the street).
--Three flat screen smart TV's (Living room and each bedroom) with the ability to log in to your personal Netflix, Prime Video, etc. accounts.
--WiFi access.
- THE AREA -
WINE TRAIL
The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is an unique partnership including 11 local vineyards and wineries in southern Illinois. Starview Vineyards, Alto Vineyards, and Owl Creek Vineyards are the closest wineries, but a beautiful drive will take you to many more. There are several shuttle companies that offer a carefree way to experience the wine trail, including pickup and drop off service right from The Nook.
Starview Vineyards: 15 mins
Owl Creek Vineyard: 15 mins
Alto Vineyard: 15 mins
Peachbarn Winery: 15 mins
Von Jakob Vineyard: 18 mins
Feather Hills Vineyard: 20 mins
Blue Sky Vineyard: 23 mins
HIKING
Giant City State Park, La Rue Pine Hills/Snake Road, Bald Knob Cross, and Tunnel Hill all provide options for beautiful hikes within 15-20 minutes. If you go to Giant City to hike we highly recommend visiting the gift shop and eating at the Lodge. Garden of the Gods, Ferne Clyffe, Rim Rock, and Little Grand Canyon provide additional options that are 30 mins – 1hr away.
HUNTING
There are ample deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting opportunities in this southern Illinois region. The Shawnee National Forest, Trail of Tears State Forest, and many other public lands are within a 20 minute drive. We are happy to provide additional information if you need.
LAKES
There are numerous options for water activities in the area.
Lake of Egypt – 25 mins (boat rental, jet skiing, paddle boarding. kayaking, fishing, live music on the lake)
Cedar Lake – 25 mins
Little Grassy – 27 mins (boat rental, kayak, and paddleboards)
Kincaid Lake – 40 mins (boat rental and watersports available)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Annabelle Festival - Anna, June
CarbondALE Brew Fest - Carbondale, May
Peach Fest - Cobden, August
Rendleman Orchards – U pick Sunflowers – October
Rendleman Orchards – U pick Pumpkin patch – throughout the fall
*Don’t pass on an opportunity to grab some apple cider donuts!
Vulture Fest - Makanda, October
Christmas in the Village - Cobden, December
- ADDITIONAL INFO -
We welcome all guests! However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage, we will only be accepting booking requests from:
--AirBnB users who are "verified" and who already have positive reviews from other hosts.
--Renters that are above the age of 25.
--Renters who are not bringing pets.
--A maximum of 5 guests per reservation. (A fifth guest will need to bring a blowup type mattress)
--Renters who are not throwing gatherings/events. (We do have a ring camera installed at the front door.)
We value our relationship with our neighbors, so events/gatherings/parties are not to be held by guests. In order to keep the home in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies, the house is NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) We also do not have a pack and play/portable crib, so guests will need to bring their own and are solely responsible for keeping a close eye on children.***
- CHECK-IN INFO -
--Check-in is after 4 p.m.; guests must check out by 10 a.m. so that we can clean/prepare for our next renters before they arrive. (Note: We will try to accommodate early arrival/late check out requests, but often times, the cleaning crew requires the full time between guests if we have back-to-back bookings.)
--Our cancellation policy is moderate.

*New Listing* Cozy 2 BR close to wineries and hikes is located in Anna. *New Listing* Cozy 2 BR close to wineries and hikes provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Apartment features Air Conditioner, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

*New Listing* Cozy 2 BR close to wineries and hikes has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Anna has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Anna, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.