Sonny Hills

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43 reviews

· Eddyville, Saline, Illinois

70 acres hosted by Jennifer A.

1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Currently we are restoring our property after the ice storms in January that broke many trees in two, and uprooted trees at the root balls. Due to a very wet Winter, the ground was unstable. The cabin and campsites are unaffected. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. 70 secluded acres adjoining the Shawnee National Forest area with some hiking opportunities, woods and water activities. Close to Garden of the Gods (10 min), RimRock, Pounds Hollow, Belle Smith Springs, Lusk Creek and other trails. We are in the middle of the Shawnee surrounded by trees, our own lake, you can hike around and walk the land in solitude, yet we are only 25 minutes to Harrisburg. The closest grocery/merchandise store is only 5 minutes away. Cabin-2BR -1 Q, 1 K/1BA sleeps 4- possible 5, Completely modernized, with Heating/ac, full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, coffee pot, grill, laundry, NO INTERNET. Fully equipped Kitchen with all cooking utensils, crock pot, toasters, dual flex brew coffeemaker, plates, silverware, as well as coffee, creamer, sugar, cooking oil, aluminum foil, and condiments. Large great room, with native sandstone fireplace, that has been converted to gas for easy lighting. Back deck has beautiful views of the lake and hills. Enjoy the large front porch that adjoins the back deck and wraps around 3/4 of the cabin. Secluded, private, Fire pit. Free firewood. $115.00 per night for two people, Discount for weekday stay. 2 night minimum. Tent and RV camping sites available. RV pads for self-contained campers. One Electric space available. Water available from spigot and hose. No sewer. Porta-Potty on premises. No showers. No Internet. It is suggested that campers arrive at or before sunset. The drive is not lit, and the camp area also has no lights. Shade or sunny areas. Pets and service dogs welcome with notice. Must be dog friendly (owner has 5 Irish Wolfhounds, and one small mix breed that runs the place). Dogs must have proof of vaccinations. Creeks, hills, hiking trails, and private pond full of bluegill and bass. Kayaks, paddleboards, canoe and boat. NO lifeguard on duty. Life preservers/jackets must be worn when around the pond. All above activities are done at your own risk, children must be supervised.

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100% Recommend45 ratings · 43 reviews

Campers rave about the warm and welcoming nature of hosts John and Jennifer. Their property is praised for its beautiful scenery and well-maintained amenities, like the pond and firepit. Many reviews highlight the presence of friendly dogs, making it a memorable experience for animal lovers. While some mention occasional road noise, the overall experience is described as peaceful and enjoyable.

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Allegra K.

3 reviews

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· February 2025

Perfect Retreat to Garden of Gods

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Jennifer’s cabin is a perfect getaway. It has every amenity you could want! We got some surprise snow during our stay so the fireplace was perfect for our stay along with some games and movies. I can’t wait to come back in the spring and fall to get some use out of the hot tub, grill, and fire pit.

Jeremy J.

2 reviews

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· November 2024

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We had an incredible stay at Sonny Hills-Cabin near Shawnee Forest! The cabin itself was very cozy, very comfortable, and very well equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location couldn’t have been better, surrounded by gorgeous nature with hiking and sightseeing opportunities on site and even more in the park just a short drive away. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome and had everything we needed. Their kindness and attention to detail truly made this trip extra special. Our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer and we’re already looking forward to returning as soon as we can. Highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat near Shawnee Forest! 🌲✨

Lyssa C.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Unplug and reset

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My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend getaway at Jennifer's cabin. The lovely water with a tree-covered hill to the east was beautiful each day. It was great to have wood provided for the fire pit, the kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, and so were the couches. It was a great place to get away from our busy lives for a weekend. We visited Garden of the Gods and Dixon Spring this time but we hope to come back to explore their wooded property. And the see the doggies :) I appreciated getting myself away from the internet, although we did have good enough cell signal to be able to access the web when needed. I enjoy tent camping but did not have the energy or time for it right now and this was the perfect middle ground between tent camping and being home. I plan to recommend this cabin to my friends too and hope that we can even visit it together the next chance we can get away.

Joseph R.

4 reviews

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· November 2024

15 ft pop-up camper ·

Sonny Hills camp RV 1- electric

Very accommodating hosts. Safe,cozy and quiet spot.

Ross M.

7 reviews

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· November 2024

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We loved this place. It had everything you could possibly need. We appreciated the fenced-in yard for our dogs, peaceful surroundings, kitchen with everything we needed for cooking, and the hot tub. Games, movies, you name it. We’ll be back!

Makailey D.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Perfect for us

Tent ·

Sonny Hills Tent 1

John and Jennifer were super friendly and their land is beautiful. We brought our dog and he loved to play with their Irish Wolfhounds. We will definitely be back in the future!

Location

Eddyville, Saline, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), Myaamia, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to

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