Farmstead home w/hot tub
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Farmstead home w/hot tub is a rural, brick farm house in New Athens, Illinois, set on an active farm property designed for quiet getaways and stargazing. The hosts live down the road and aim to respect guest privacy while remaining available for questions during your stay. The wider property spans about 60 acres with wooded areas and lakes to explore on foot.
Space & Layout
The home is a ranch-style setup with three bedrooms (each with closet space), 2.5 bathrooms, a dining area, and a cozy family room. A fully equipped kitchen supports in-house meals, with items noted such as utensils, pots and pans, toaster, dual coffee maker, and crockpot. A full basement is on-site but is not accessible to guests (doors are locked); guests have access to the full upstairs and part of the garage.
Amenities & Comfort
On-site comforts include air conditioning, heating, and a smoke-free interior, plus a washer, ironing board, and free Wi-Fi. For downtime, the house includes cable TV and a 52" smart TV, along with an electric fireplace. Outdoors, a patio and a new 6-person hot tub highlight the stay, and free parking is available.
Location & Nearby Dining
The home is described as central to surrounding towns and is minutes from the World Shooting Recreational Complex and Sparta, IL. For meals out, nearby options include Tiff's Café (about 4.9 km away), The Brickhouse Bar & Grill (about 10.1 km), and Pistol City Restaurant & Saloon (about 13.1 km), along with several other restaurants and bar & grills within driving distance. For air travel, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is about 32.6 km away and St. Louis Lambert International Airport is about 78.5 km away.
Best for
This property best suits families, couples, and small groups who want a private country setting with at-home conveniences like a full kitchen, washer, and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. It’s also a strong fit for travelers coming for the World Shooting Recreational Complex/Sparta area, with a relaxing finish to the day in the 6-person hot tub and a cozy family room with fireplace and smart TV.
Travel tips
Plan to arrive by car: the setting is rural, and free parking is provided for easy access to nearby towns and restaurants. Note that the farm is active with busy seasons; hosts indicate they plan around guest arrival and visits while respecting privacy. The basement is not guest-accessible, so plan your storage and activities around the upstairs living areas and the portion of the garage provided.
What guests say
Reviews highlight that the property matches its listing description and delivers what guests expect on arrival. Guests also emphasize positive interactions with the owners, noting they are easy to work with. Location is a recurring strength, described as convenient and central for reaching surrounding towns and the broader area. With a 5.0 public rating from 38 reviews, overall satisfaction trends very high in the available feedback.
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