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
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.
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.
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 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.
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Inside and out
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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
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
• Rend Lake · 25 miles — boating, beaches, golf, and trails at one of Illinois' largest lakes
• Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest · about 51 minutes — famous sandstone bluffs and one of the prettiest short hikes in the Midwest
• Ferne Clyffe State Park · 31 miles — waterfalls, shady canyon trails, and picnic spots
• Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge · 36 miles — wildlife viewing, fishing, and quiet lakeside drives
• 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.