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09/08/2026

🍂 Fall hits different in Southern Illinois.

Cooler nights, changing leaves, bonfires, wineries, fall festivals… and a cozy cottage waiting for you at the end of the day. 🤎

Red Cedar Cottage in Carbondale is the perfect home base for a fall weekend in Southern Illinois — whether you’re headed to Carbondale, Marion, Carterville, Herrin or spending the weekend exploring the Shawnee National Forest and surrounding area.

🏡 2 bedrooms • 4 beds • Sleeps 6
🌲 5 private acres
🔥 Fire pit made for cool fall nights
🎣 Stocked pond
🐾 Pet friendly
🏊 Seasonal pool
✨ Guest Favorite • Top 5% of eligible Airbnb homes

And there is PLENTY happening this fall — SI Made Expo, Magpie Market Days, Carbondale Halloween festivities, Haunted Hollow, Pumpkin Path, the Magpie Christmas Market and more.

Make a weekend out of it. Shop, explore, eat somewhere local, spend the evening around the fire and wake up somewhere that actually feels like a getaway.

📍 Red Cedar Cottage | Carbondale, Illinois

Book your stay here:
Red Cedar Cottage on Airbnb⁠

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1237597504044604036?unique_share_id=b8d31952-778a-4b6d-b6d7-7bb34bbe05a4&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76

618 Short Stays | Stay a little longer. 🍁

09/07/2026

🍂 Fall is coming to Southern Illinois and honestly, this might be our favorite time of year to visit.

The summer crowds start slowing down, the temperatures get a little nicer, the leaves start changing, and Marion has a PACKED calendar between now and the holidays.

If you’re coming into town for an event, visiting family, planning a girls’ weekend, or just need an excuse for a little Southern Illinois getaway, The Marion House puts you right in the middle of it all.

🏡 3 bedrooms
🛏 Sleeps 6
🐾 Pet friendly
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen
📍 Minutes from Marion’s Square, restaurants, shopping & entertainment

And there is plenty happening in Marion this fall:

September: W***y Wonka Sept. 11–13 • Rodney Carrington Sept. 18 • Jamey Johnson Sept. 20 • Art in the Garden Sept. 26

October: Amy Bruni: Walking with Ghosts Oct. 2 • STRYPER Oct. 6 • Eddie Griffin Oct. 9 • Sanctus Real Oct. 10 • Rock This Way! Oct. 17 • The Oak Ridge Boys Oct. 23 • Fantasy: An Earth, Wind & Fire Experience Oct. 24 • Rocky Horror Show Oct. 30–31

November: Blind Boys of Alabama Nov. 7 • NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Nov. 9 • Magpie Market Days Christmas Market Nov. 13–15 • Keb’ Mo’ Nov. 14 • and the local Nutcracker production kicks off Nov. 30.

Whether you’re coming for a concert, Christmas shopping, fall fun, or simply a weekend away, skip the hotel and stay like a local. 💗💚

Book The Marion House here:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1171789280296035854

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Good stays happen here.

06/05/2026

04/16/2026

✨ NEW on Lake of Egypt – Porter Place ✨

If you’ve been looking for the perfect lake getaway… this is it.

Welcome to Porter Place on Lake of Egypt — a peaceful, spacious retreat designed for families, friends, and making memories that actually last.

🛏 4 bedrooms + multiple living spaces
🍳 TWO kitchens (yes… no fighting over coffee or snacks)
🔥 Fire pit for cozy nights under the stars
🚤 Kayaks + canoe included for lake days
🌅 Quiet setting perfect for slowing down

This home was set up with intention — plenty of space to spread out, but still feel connected. Whether you’re cooking together, playing games, or just sitting by the fire after a long lake day… it just feels easy here.

No chaos. No cramped spaces. Just a place to relax and enjoy your people.

🚫 No pets (kept extra clean for every guest)

If you’ve stayed with us before, you already know… we don’t do average.

📅 Booking now
📍 Lake of Egypt

04/16/2026

Take the 2026 Shawnee Challenge! 🥾

This self-supported outdoor adventure lets you explore Shawnee National Forest your way: hiking, paddling, horseback riding, or mountain biking. But it’s not just a walk in the park... Some spots have limited or no services, so pack smart and make sure to leave no trace.

Check in at locations to earn points, snag a sticker and patch, and enter quarterly sweepstakes for a Shawnee apparel prize pack.

Are you ready to get off the beaten path? Visit https://southernmostillinois.com/explore/

04/15/2026

✨ THE BEST STAY ON LAKE OF EGYPT IS HERE ✨

Meet the Blue Blessing house, your new favorite waterfront escape 💙

If you’ve been looking for that perfect lake weekend… this is it.

✔️ Private waterfront access
✔️ Covered dock + floats for lake days
✔️ Fire pit right by the water
✔️ Spacious, cozy sleeping for the whole crew

…but let’s talk about the REAL star of the show 👇

🔥 THE HOT TUB 🔥

Picture this…
You’re soaking in the hot tub, drink in hand, watching the sunset over Lake of Egypt after a full day on the water. Quiet. Peaceful. Unreal views.

This is the kind of place you book once… and then never want to leave.

Whether it’s:
🌅 Morning coffee on the deck
🚤 Boat days + floating in the water
🔥 Nights by the fire
💦 Ending every night in the hot tub

Blue Blessing is the full experience.

🐾 Pet-friendly (with a few simple rules)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families, groups, or a relaxing getaway

📍 Goreville, IL – Lake of Egypt

👉 Ready to book your stay? Click here!

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1631340002164279127?unique_share_id=6cacca08-b999-40b7-8bb3-d07d63daef89&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76