My wife and I, and a friend, decided to meet up in southern Illinois and take in the beautiful sights of nature around the area. This property reminded me very much of my grandparents place in the country where I visited as a boy. The house itself is nice and spacious, well kept, with a gorgeous field behind it, all surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. For those wanting to take in the sights at the Garden of the Gods, this place is just minutes away, with other parks and reserves not far off. If you want to get way from the city, or just surround yourself with nature, this is a perfect place for it!