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Cabin on the Hill

A private retreat

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ABOUT

About Us

We're Danny and Jill Fager, owners and operators of Cabin on the Hill.  We welcome you to our slice of heaven and hope that you experience the same enjoyment and contentment that we do every day.  We live and work on the 80 acres that Cabin on the Hill is located on.  Feel free to explore our 40 acre forest which offers a great walking trail and creek.  Make time to visit our hobby farm with a variety of animals and fowl.  Don't be surprised if one of our beautiful peacocks shows up on your front porch.  Our two cabins are clean, comfortable and private.  You'll have everything you need to make your get-away as relaxing and stress free as possible.  Even though we are in the country we are still just a short drive to all the diverse events and activities our area has to offer.  Not only are there many outdoor activities near by, there are numerous wineries, orchards, festivals and cultural events to enjoy.  You won't have to drive miles and miles to experience all of the fun and wonderful things Southern Illinois has to offer.  

  

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Cabins & Rates

CABINS & RATES

 Valley View Cabin

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This cabin offer 830 square feet of comfortable living space and has a maximum occupancy of four. The cabin has a great room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom on the main floor and a loft bedroom. Each bedroom has a queen bed.  It also has a large front porch with rockers and a porch swing and a screened in back porch with it's own  private hot tub. We do allow pets in Valley View Cabin and charge a $20 per night pet fee.

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Friday & Saturday - $390.00 for the weekend (Fri. & Sat. must be booked together) plus tax

Sunday thru Thursday - $160.00 per night plus tax

Rent 3 to 5 consecutive week nights for $150.00 per night (this rate is not valid with other specials)

Weekly Rate (7 nights) - $1,040.00 plus tax

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One Night Rental Policy:   We only do one night rentals if there is just one day open between prior rentals or right before or right after a prior rental.  No one night rentals on the weekends.  One couple only for one night rentals.  Payment due in full at time of reservation for one night rentals.  


Reservations for 2 nights requires a $100 deposit. The balance due will be charged to your credit card when you arrive unless other arrangements have been made.

 

Reservations for 3 or more days requires 50% of rental amount.

 

Price does not include 6% State Tax and 5% County Lodging Tax.   

 

The following dates must be rented together:

Fri., Sat. and Sun. over Memorial Day Weekend

Fri., Sat. and Sun. over Labor Day Weekend

Fri., Sat. and Sun. over Columbus Day Weekend

Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving day

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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The Red Cottage

This cabin offers a comfortable and unique lodging experience.  Located near our Hobby Farm,  you’ll be able to watch the farm activity from your screened in back porch or the large deck. The Red Cottage has 750 square feet of living space and sleeps four. There are two bedrooms and one bath. Both bedrooms have queen beds. The living area offers a comfortable couch and recliner and satalite TV.   A spacious kitchen and dining room area along with a huge screened in porch with private hot tub and large outdoor deck with comfortable deck furniture and a gas fire pit add to the comfort of the this cabin. There is also an outdoor fire pit with firewood for those who like campfires.

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Friday & Saturday must be rented together- $350.00 for weekend plus tax

Sunday thru Thursday - $150.00 per night plus tax

Rent 3 to 5 consecutive week nights for $140.00 per night (rate not valid with other specials) plus tax

Weekly Rate (7 nights) - $950.00 plus tax

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One Night Rental Policy:  We only do one night rentals if there is just one night open between prior rentals or right before or right after a prior rental.   One couple only for one night rentals.  Payment due in full at time of reservation for one night rentals.  No one night rentals on weekends. 

 

Reservations for 2 nights requires a $100 deposit. The balance due will be charged to your credit card when you arrive unless other arrangements have been made.

 

Reservations for 3 or more days requires 50% of rental amount.

 

Price does not include 6% State Tax and 5% County Lodging Tax.   

 

The following dates must be rented together:

Fri., Sat. and Sun. over Memorial Day Weekend

Fri., Sat. and Sun. over Labor Day Weekend

Fri., Sat. and Sun. over Columbus Day Weekend

Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving day

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations must be made 21 days prior to the reservation date or you will be responsible for the full amount due.

Cancellations made prior to cut off date are subject to a $10.00 cancellation fee.

 

Check-In/ Check-Out Time
Check in time is 3:00 p.m. Check out Time is 11:00 a.m.  

 

Payment Options:   
We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.   You must have a valid credit card account to make a reservation. 

 

Regulations
Four people maximum.  No smoking in the cabins please!  We only allow pets in the Valley View. 

Must be 21 years or older to rent the cabin. 

  

Other Information:
Cabin on the Hill is available for rental all year long.  Make reservations on line.  We will call you to confirm and arrange payment.   

 

If you have any questions you can contact us at 618-529-5667 or email us at cabinonthehill2751@gmail.com

OUR SERVICES

AMENITIES

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  • Private hot tubs on covered & screened decks

  • Full size fully equipped kitchens

  • Stone gas fireplace in the Valley View, gas fire pit on deck of Red Cottage

  • Central heat and air

  • Satellite TV, WIFi and streaming TV's

  • Outdoor fire pits, we provide the wood

  • Gas grills

  • Washers and dryers

  • Towels and linens

  • Games and reading material

  • Note - the Red Cottage does not have a fireplace or dishwasher

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Additional items provided:

Coffee maker, microwave,  kitchen utensils, dishes, cookware, coffee, creamer, sugar, salt, pepper, paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry soap, bath soap, tissues, blow dryer, first aid kit, patio furniture and firewood. 

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GALLERY

GALLERY

SEE & DO

THINGS TO DO

Wineries 
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
www.shawneewinetrail.com

 

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Outdoor Activities

Hiking Trails 

Swimming, fishing, boating and hunting all within a short drive of our cabins.

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Cultural Sites

There are a number of museums  and historic sites in our area.

http://www.carbondaletourism.org/learn/historic-sites/

Cabin on the Hill Hobby Farm
Make sure you visit our hobby farm during your stay. We have mini horses, donkeys, horses, potbelly pigs, goats, peacocks, turkeys, chickens and more. 
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Tunnel Hill Bike Trail
A 55 mile bike trail through four scenic counties.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/tunnel-hill-state-trail/
Horse Riding 

Giant City Stables

Ihttps://www.giantcitystables.com

GUEST REVIEWS

Undoubtedly the best family vacation we've had. The cabin was clean, comfortable, and perfect for the four of us. We really needed a place to get away, reconnect. Plus, this happened to be in the path of totality, so the eclipse was a great boon. My kids fell in love with Tom Tom, the resident cat and kept a close watch for the free range peacocks!

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