Family-friendly vacation rentals in Southern Precinct

If you’re looking for a peaceful, family and dog friendly, design focused place to stay, this is your spot. The garden was incredible with spring ephemerals and flowering cherry blossoms blowing in the wind. This was the perfect home base for exploring wineries and the Shawnee National Forest. The loft was the perfect spot to set up our young toddler’s pack-n-play, though fair warning that there is little sound insulation from the kitchen and main living to the upstairs while your little one is sleeping. We wouldn’t hesitate to book this glorious pool house again with our babe in tow! 10/10

We had a great time! My kids and our dog enjoyed the large, open yard. The fire pit was great for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows for s’mores. We would like to go back at some point and would definitely stay here again if we get the opportunity.

Our visit to this Airbnb was fantastic! House had a great view! Beautiful home inside and out. Hottub was great and the fire pit was perfect. This was exactly what we were hoping to have during our visit to southern Illinois.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the beautiful backyard, hot tub, and wonderful hosts. Their are alot of nearby places to hike.

Amy‘s place was just what we were looking for, a short getaway weekend. It was quite peaceful and Amy was very responsive anytime we had any questions. The hot tub was a big plus and we got to enjoy it many times. The cabin was just far away from everything to feel you are out of the chaos of everyday yet close enough to some smaller towns when we wanted to venture out and try something new. Amy’s place is very close to some really nice parks and other nature area for hiking fishing and exploring. The private dock was also nice for sitting in the sun and fishing. Amy was a great host and her place was just what we were looking for.

Beautiful home and property! The home was so much bigger than the pictures. They don’t do justice to how nice everything was. They had a full kitchen which came in handy for our family and friends. I will definitely be booking again for the next time we come down.

Loved camping here. The owner is very nice and even offered to let me use his kayak on the lake. Beautiful scenery, couldnt ask for more from a primitive campsite.

This was our second stay at Tony's lodge and we love how quiet and comfortable the location is. It really does feel like a home away from home!

This place serves very well as a home base for hikers visiting the Shawnee National Forest

We booked Patty’s cabin for a weekend getaway to metropolis and Paduka and it was a perfect place to stay .. very peaceful and private and way better than staying in a hotel

The cabin was clean, secluded and very peaceful. We will stay there again when visiting family. Thank you Tom for a nice stay!

Unit looks just like the pics. Way better to stay here vs any of the local hotels. Jim could not have been any more responsive and was a pleasure to deal with..

Nate's place was a great spot to unwind after a long day of travelling. The place was comfortable and had everything we needed. Nate was great with communication and reached out with helpful instructions.

It’s always a pleasure staying at Tami‘s. This was my fourth time. I stay there when I come to visit my granddaughter, daughter and son-in-law as it is the closest location. It offers everything you could possibly want and a few delicious extras like those donuts she leaves. The swingset outside is a plus as my granddaughter absolutely loves swinging. Tami allowed me to have her stay overnight several times. She is very accommodating to anything you need. Highly recommended.

We had another great stay with Tom and Kelley at Mulberry Farms in Carbondale, IL. The big farm house is fantastic as are the grounds and scenery. The house is wonderfully furnished and equipped with everything we needed. We spend every evening sitting around the campfire. The best part of our stay was the friendliness of our hosts. Tom and Kelley treated us like family, and made us feel very welcome. We have stayed there before, and we always look forward to seeing them. They are genuinely good people.

If your idea of Heaven includes a beautiful lake view in a tranquil setting where you can relax, I have good news. This location is it. Joanna Beth responded to questions quickly and I felt confident that our stay would be a perfect getaway, which was correct. The space was clean, comfortable, roomy, and had everything we needed. The recommendations for restaurants in town were really helpful, and we enjoyed some of the nearby hiking opportunities as well. We will definitely stay here again in the near future!

Great space! Loved the bourbon bar that was steps away! Could not have asked for a better place to stay while in Southern IL!

Nice big place loved the space and the master bedroom very cool . Bed was comfortable. Downtown area is beautiful. I would definitely stay again . Host was easy to get ahold of and attentive. We will be back for another stay . Bonus had my son’s favorite book Goodnight Moon . Loved all the other books and games provided as well. Nice touch

This is our second stay at Little Texas and it certainly won’t be our last! It feels like our home in Shawnee. The house is clean and has everything we need for the week. It’s surrounded by beautiful land. We fished and had a fire. We really enjoyed our time on the property and of course exploring the forest!

Cute little place perfect for a single person or couple. Comfortable accommodations with a nice vibe. Covered parking was a plus. Very conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, attractions and sights.

Our son is a student at SIU. We came to Carbondale to spend Easter with him. The house was perfect. A huge couch to gather and spend time together, a fully stocked kitchen so we could cook a full Easter dinner, well furnished bedrooms, plenty of towels, even access to a washed/dryer. It rained so we didn’t get to use the fire pit in the backyard, but it was all ready for us. Would definitely stay here again.

Great place to stay with a family or group! Loved the little touches of board games, books and fun art. Clean and relaxing, great outdoor setup for cookouts:)