This area in Southern Illinois is a special surprise. If you like the outdoors then you will be one happy traveler. Great outdoor places in Illinois include this area, Starve Rock area, and Galena. This one has actual wilderness. Now for the resort-ranch. It is a great place with modern cabins. The cabins are well spead out and this place... More

I stayed here once with my girlfriend in 2010 and once with my family in 2011 and are planning to go back in 2012. The cabins are very spacious and are surrounded by beautiful scenery. The property itself can be hiked along a trail which offers an opportunity to see each cabin and the Dart's (the owner's) numerous animals. They... More

My sister and I stayed at the Eagle's Landing cabin this past Saturday. It was money well spent. The cabin is beautiful. The owner, Dixie is the greatest. The whole place is fantastic. We walked through the other cabins as their vacationers checked out and they are ALL nice! And nicely priced to I might add. Garden Of The Gods,... More

My husband and I wanted an intimate fall wedding with close family members, and this proved to be a beautiful venue. We rented a few of the cabins, one for us, and then others for each side of the family. The smallest cabin (Cougar's Den) was cozy and romantic. There is a large screened in porch, a small sitting area... More

I talked several of my friends from school into travelling almost 400 miles from the big city of Chicago to Southern Illinois near my hometown and every minute and mile in that cramped van was worth it. Bob and Dixie were more than accommodating and gave excellent advice on things to do in the area; Garden of the Gods, Cave-In-Rock,... More

We wanted to get out of the big city and take a few days to ourselves before joining the family down south for Thanksgiving. This was the perfect place! The cabin was spectacular and we had almost every local attraction to ourselves! We were the only ones in Cave-in-Rock, which was eerie and cool and the same time. We were... More

This was our second trip to the cabins. Beautiful is the only word. Quite... Great hiking trails, small towns to explore. We have seen spring and fall...now we want to plan a winter trip..We can go back and back and not see everything the area has to offer. Dixie and Bob are great hosts and make it a point to... More

We stayed in Deer Run cabin. My wife and I got to enjoy the coziness of the 4 foot high loft. It is too bad that we only had one night to stay here. We were the only ones at the cabins that night. Had a wonderful camp fire. Walked thru the cemetery in the dark. Had a great conversation... More

I had a wonderful time staying at these cabins. We were really able to relax at the cabins. Bob and Dixie have made the cabins so accommodating for everyone and anyone. The land is beautiful and peaceful. Bob and DIxie are wonderful!!! Love, The Crockers More