Spacious Shawnee Forest Hideaway! Hilltop Estate

15-Acre Farm w/ Total Seclusion | Home Gym & Office | All-Season Scenery | 5,360 Sq Ft Wake up to the rolling Mississippi Valley and spend leisurely days exploring during a stay at this vacation rental in Gorham. Woods, boulders, and a pond surround the 4-bed, 3.5-bath home — be sure to watch for deer and bobcats from the sunroom! Meanwhile, explore the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail or go on a boating adventure at Kinkaid Lake. Secure your quiet forest escape at this true hidden gem in Illinois. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed - Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa HOME HIGHLIGHTS - TV, piano, fireplaces - Formal dining room - Home office w/ desk - Furnished sunroom - Luxurious primary bathroom w/ jetted tub - Home gym - Upper-level deck, patio - 15-acre property w/ 2 barns KITCHEN - Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, double oven, microwave, Keurig - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels GENERAL - Central heating & A/C - Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer - Free WiFi - Keyless entry FAQ - 2 exterior security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY - Multi-level home, 2 steps to enter - Stairs to access all bedrooms PARKING - Ample driveway & lot parking -- THE LOCATION -- - Surrounded by Shawnee National Forest land - Popular area for deer, turkey, duck & mushroom hunting - 3 miles to Kinkaid Lake: boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing contests - 7 miles to Lake Murphysboro State Park: scenic boating, camping, many spectacular picnic areas - 3 miles to Kinkaid Lake Spillway: swimming - 14-20 miles to local wineries: Kite Hill Vineyards, Pomona Winery, Hickory Ridge Vineyard, Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 14-23 miles to golfing: Jackson County Country Club, Hickory Ridge Public Golf Course, Midland Hills Country Club - 8 miles to Murphysboro Apple Festival - 34 miles to Giant City State Park: rock climbing - 16 miles to Southern Illinois University - 0.5 miles to Rose's Bourbon Rail: fish & burgers - 15 miles to Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge - 104 miles to St. Louis Lambert International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- No smoking of any kind, including cigarettes, pipes, cigars, marijuana, or vaping, is permitted anywhere on the premises - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Unregistered guests are not allowed - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This multi-level home requires 2 steps to enter; stairs are required to access all bedrooms - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a Ring doorbell device facing the front outdoor entry and front yard. Camera 2 is above the carport facing the carport and door. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion