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Two Homes. Five Private Acres. Room for Everyone.

A 10-bedroom country retreat near Thompsonville, Illinois that sleeps 24 — made for family reunions, big celebrations, and hardworking crews.

Why groups choose this retreat

Gravel drive lined with tall shade trees leading to the Timber Oaks 2-Home Country Retreat near Thompsonville, Illinois

Two full homes — one private property

Your whole group stays together without being on top of each other. Grandparents can turn in early in one home while the cousins play cards in the other — then everyone meets back up at the fire pit.

Bedroom with a gray-and-white quilt, navy throw, folded towels and a bear pillow, one of 10 bedrooms at the 2-Home Country Retreat

Sleeps 24 across 10 bedrooms

No more booking three hotel rooms and driving between them. With 10 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there's a real bed and a little breathing room for everyone.

Private stocked fishing pond with fields and trees beyond, just steps from the 2-Home Country Retreat

A private pond stocked for fishing

Bass, catfish, and bluegill are waiting just steps from the door. Kids catch their first fish here, and grown-ups find a quiet morning with a line in the water.

Hot tub under a covered gazebo looking out over the yard and pond at the 2-Home Country Retreat

Hot tub, two fire pits & screened decks

When the sun goes down, the best part of the day begins — soaking under the stars, s'mores around the fire, and long talks on the screened deck with no bugs to swat.

A look around

Our heart for your stay

At Timber Oaks, hospitality is how we serve. Before you arrive, each home is cleaned with care and prayed over. You'll find handmade touches from our family and a handwritten welcome note waiting for you. Our hope is simple: that your family leaves rested, closer, and refreshed.

Pond View Loft coffee mug on the kitchen table, ready for a slow morning at Timber Oaks
Main House kitchen with a big wood island and plenty of counter space for family meals
Shade trees and a gravel drive leading up to the 2-Home Country Retreat on five private acres
Dining table with room for the whole family beside sunny glass doors
Wide wooden deck overlooking the trees and countryside at the 2-Home Country Retreat
Pond View Loft kitchen with a white stove, fridge and warm wood cabinets
Screened-in sunroom with a table and chairs, a bug-free spot for morning coffee
Bedroom with a gray-and-white quilt, navy throw and soft lamplight
The Pond View Loft with its screened-in upper deck and stairs down to the yard
Sunset over the pond, seen from the screened-in deck
Bedroom with a wooden headboard, gray-and-white quilt and fresh towels laid out
Bedroom with a white iron bed, gray-and-white quilt and folded towels waiting for guests
Private hot tub under a covered gazebo with a view of the pond
Hot tub at golden hour with the pond and trees just beyond
Kitchen island and breakfast bar with stools, open to the dining area
Bright open kitchen with a center island and bar seating for the crew
Fire pit with lawn chairs in the grass, ready for an evening of s'mores
Long screened-in porch with an Adirondack chair, a quiet place to watch the evening come in

The two homes

The Main House (Peaceful Country Escape) at sunset, with its screened-in sunroom across the front

The Main House — Peaceful Country Escape

• 4 bedrooms plus 2 pullout couches · 2 bathrooms

• About 1,700 sq ft with a sunroom and screened-in deck

• Full kitchen for big family meals

• Private hot tub with pond views

The Pond View Loft

• 6 bedrooms (5 full beds, 1 queen) · 2 bathrooms

• Rustic barn-top loft, about 1,000 sq ft

• Kitchen, charcoal grill, and fire pit

• Screened-in deck looking right over the pond

The Pond View Loft, a barn-top home with a screened-in deck and wide stairs, at the 2-Home Country Retreat

Everything you need

• 2 full kitchens (3 stoves)

• 2 charcoal grills

• 2 fire pits

• Private hot tub

• Stocked fishing pond

• 2 screened-in decks + sunroom

• Wi-Fi, TVs, and coffee makers

• Washer & dryer

• Free parking by each home

• Keypad self check-in

• Pet-friendly (approval & pet fee)

• Family-friendly: crib / pack-n-play, board games

Explore nearby

Sandstone bluffs at Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest, about 51 minutes from Timber Oaks
Waterfall spilling over a shady sandstone bluff on a Southern Illinois hiking trail near Timber Oaks
Storm clouds rolling in over a wide Southern Illinois lake, a short drive from Timber Oaks

• Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest · about 51 minutes — famous sandstone bluffs, on a loop short enough that the whole group can walk it together

• Rend Lake · 25 miles — boating, beaches, golf, and trails at one of Illinois' largest lakes, with room for everyone to go their own way

• Ferne Clyffe State Park · 31 miles — waterfalls, shady canyon trails, and picnic spots with space to spread out

• Giant City State Park · about 1 hour 5 minutes — towering rock formations and hiking easy enough for the youngest in the group

• Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge · 36 miles — wildlife viewing, fishing, and quiet lakeside drives

• Galatia & Thompsonville · 13–14 minutes — dining, fuel, and the closest stop for whatever got left at home

What guests say

★ 5.0 from 10 guest reviews

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“We had a great time. Lots of peace and quiet. The hot tub was awesome… already planning on another trip there.” — Karen

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“Secluded, quiet, and a perfect escape from the city. Spacious home, great hot tub, stunning pond.” — Nick

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“Absolutely wonderful home and responsive hosts. 10/10, will stay again!” — Steven

Good to know

• Check-in after 5:00 PM · Check-out by 11:00 AM

• Pets are welcome with approval and a pet fee

• True country living — wildlife and insects are part of the charm

• No parties or events; quiet hours 10 PM – 8 AM

• Exterior cameras only (driveway and entry); none inside

Gather your people. We'll have the porch light on.

Whether it's a reunion you've talked about for years or a crew that needs real rest, we'd be honored to host you.

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