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Lodge at the Longbranch next to the Longbranch Saloon

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Shower, jetted bath, towels, toilet paper
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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AVA, IL
  • Place, The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Levan Townhall
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Murphysboro State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About this property

Lodge at the Longbranch next to the Longbranch Saloon

The lodge can sleep up to 8 comfortable yet has enough room to add a air mattress or two. Plenty of room to relax inside or outside. The lodge sits on 15 acres. Covered front porch and a deck out back. Only 3 miles from Kinkaid Lake and Shawnee National Forest and a Saloon within walking distance. The only thing you need to bring is your clothes, bathroom products, food and beverage. We do not have floor fans so if you need something like that you will have to bring . You will pick up the keys and code for the garage at the Longbranch Saloon the day you check in. We open at 12
During your stay at Lodge at the Longbranch next to the Longbranch Saloon, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. Features include laundry facilities.
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 0.1 miles (0.2 km) from Shawnee National Forest and 19.6 miles (31.5 km) from Mississippi River
Lodge at the Longbranch next to the Longbranch Saloon offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please adjust the air conditioner to set at 76 and if heater on turn to 68.
Please make sure all windows are closed
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check in at the Longbranch Saloon to pick up the keys and code for the garage

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: House trained dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We don't have any thing set up for infants

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking home.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lodge at the Longbranch Next to the Longbranch Saloon Ava
Lodge at the Longbranch Next to the Longbranch Saloon Campsite

Lodge at the Longbranch next to the Longbranch Saloon Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Had a beautiful stay! Great house, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here, always a great time. House is wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place to get away from the world and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and felt right at home. It was extremely clean and comfortable. We would definitely like to stay there again when we can.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place and hosts. Truly appreciate the pet friendly place!! This will be our go-to place to stay when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake kinkaid getaway

This property is a hidden gem! Our family loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Lots of room, very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

We had a great time, the house is even nicer in person!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming down for years now and staying at the lodge. Great place good price and all around worth it. Looking forward to next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and accommodating

The property is amazing. The host is amazing! We plan to stay here often.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

Terri and Dennis were so easy to work with. The house is so spacious and very clean! Highly recommend staying! We enjoyed listening to the band next door also. Both great establishments!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake

Clean and roomy. We stay there a few times a year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place to stay!

Great place to stay for a weekend at the lake! Tons of room for family friends and huge backyard to play with the kids. Large driveway so if you are bringing a boat it wont be a problem to park it. They had everything you would need!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely stay again!

Southern hospitality in its truest form. The owners showed kindness, warmth, and a welcomed us as if we were family. More than enough space for our family of 6 and a pretty cool tavern within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

The house was super clean and has tons of space. Three full baths are an extra treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just What We Needed.

Great rural location in the wooded hills of Southern Illinois. Perfect location for day excursions to sites in the Shawnee. Plenty of room for friends or a family. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day with the best house

We have stayed many times at this property! We love everything about it. The host are absolutely the best. We will definitely be staying here for years to come!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUG H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CLEAN AND LOTS OF ROOM

TOOK A GOLFING TRIP TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND WAS A GREAT CENTRALIZED LOCATION
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Amenities
This place is truly amazing. Everyone loved the experience. Friendly and courteous owners, spacious and clean property, warm fuzzy feelings all around. Cool bar next to it too with great service. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described and very easy people to deal with. Will be back in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient

Was just what our group was looking for
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtful host

Dennis was the most responsive and considerate host I have worked with. He was wonderful. His house was just perfect for our family while visiting my brother and his family in Ava, IL.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice well kept place.

Nice place was very pleased. Very roomy for a family of 5. There was games for kids which was great. Small bar within walking distance that was quiet and well kept. Would absolutely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We've been coming to the long branch now for a couple years and have always had a great time. We love the place and the bar next door is always great. Look forward to next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023