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Pond View Loft — Fishing & Hunting Getaway in Southern Illinois

Wake up to pond views from the screened-in deck, cast a line before breakfast, and end the day around the fire pit. Pond View Loft is a rustic barn-top retreat on five shared acres near Thompsonville, with six bedrooms for fishing buddies, hunting groups, families, or crews who want simple comfort and country quiet.

Why crews and families book the loft

The Pond View Loft, a rustic barn-top loft with a wraparound deck, near Thompsonville, Illinois

A rustic barn-top loft over the pond

About 1,000 square feet up top, with the pond right outside. Simple, comfortable, and quiet enough to hear the fish jump.

Pond View Loft bedroom with a full bed, patterned quilt and a sunny window

Sleeps 12 across six bedrooms

Five full beds and a queen, plus two full bathrooms. Room for the whole crew without anyone bunking on the floor.

Stocked fishing pond right off the deck of the Pond View Loft

A stocked pond right off the deck

Bass, catfish, and bluegill are waiting. Cast a line before breakfast and be back before the coffee goes cold.

Screened-in deck at sunset with a chair looking out over the pond at the Pond View Loft

Screened deck, charcoal grill & fire pit

Eat outside without fighting the bugs, grill what you caught, and end the night around the fire with the pond going quiet.

A look around

Our heart for your stay

At Timber Oaks, hospitality is how we serve. Before you arrive, this loft 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 you leave rested, closer, and refreshed.

Pond View Loft coffee mug on the table, waiting for a slow morning by the pond
Sunset over the pond from the screened-in deck of the Pond View Loft
Calm pond framed by trees, a short walk from the Pond View Loft door
Pond View Loft bathroom with a rustic patterned shower curtain
Pond View Loft kitchen with a white stove, fridge and wood cabinets
Dining table and chairs by the big windows in the Pond View Loft
Bedroom with a gray quilt, ceiling fan and a deer mount on the wall
Bedroom with a dark patterned quilt and a bedside lamp in the Pond View Loft
Cozy bedroom with a patterned quilt, framed print and bedside lamp
Kitchen sink and counter space in the Pond View Loft
Hallway with wood doors and plank floors inside the loft
Bathroom vanity with a mirror and wood cabinet
Bedroom with a full bed, patterned quilt and soft window light
Bedroom with a black-and-white patterned quilt under a sunny window
Screened-in deck entry with wood plank walls and a built-in bench
Open upper deck looking out over the trees and countryside
Dining area with a table and wood chairs, ready for a family meal
Bedroom made up with a patterned quilt and bedside lamp, ready for guests
Tree-lined pond on a summer day at Timber Oaks

Inside and out

Pond View Loft dining table with seating for the whole crew beside the kitchen

Inside the loft

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

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

• Kitchen for simple, filling meals

• Open common space for the whole crew

Outside your door

• Screened-in deck looking right over the pond

• Charcoal grill and fire pit

• Shared pond stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill

• Free off-road parking with room for trailers

Golden-hour view of the pond from the screened-in deck of the Pond View Loft

Everything you need

• Kitchen

• Charcoal grill

• Fire pit

• Screened-in deck over the pond

• Shared stocked fishing pond

• Five shared acres

• Wi-Fi and TV

• Coffee maker

• Free off-road parking

• Self check-in

• Pet-friendly (approval & pet fee)

• Country quiet, day and night

Explore nearby

Sandstone rock formations at Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest, about 51 minutes from Timber Oaks
Kids biking a gravel trail through the woods, one of the easy outings near Timber Oaks
Waterfall spilling over a shady sandstone bluff on a Southern Illinois hiking trail near Timber Oaks

• Rend Lake · 25 miles — one of Illinois' largest lakes, with boat ramps, beaches, golf, and trails

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

• Ferne Clyffe State Park · 31 miles — waterfalls, shady canyon trails, and picnic spots

• Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest · about 51 minutes — famous sandstone bluffs and a short hike worth the drive out

• Giant City State Park · about 1 hour 5 minutes — towering rock formations and easy family hiking

• Galatia & Thompsonville · 13–14 minutes — dining, fuel, and small-town charm close by

What guests say

★ 4.9 from 5 guest reviews

“From the moment we arrived, we felt comfortable, safe, and welcomed. The home was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed.” — Jennifer

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

Bring the crew. The fish are biting.

Whether it's a fishing weekend, a hunting trip, or a crew that needs real rest after long days, we'd be honored to host you.

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