Windy Hill Acres Inn

Innkeepers Bob and Carol Nebughr would like to welcome you to Southern Illinois and their Windy Hill Acres Inn.

Take in the view from our spacious deck, cozy up to the warmth of the fireplace and sleep in an antique queen size bed with down comforters. Enjoy quiet country living in our beautifully furnished five-room home with its spacious living room including a fireplace, satellite TV, DVD, VCR and a great view of the country side.

Windy Hill Acres Inn is located in the Shawnee National Forest. The Inn is a Rock Potato House that was built in the 1800's and used to store the farmers' sweet potatoes until they could be shipped to Chicago. Today, the Potato House has two bedrooms, a spacious living room with a beautiful fireplace and a great view of the country side, and a kitchen with breakfast area. The living room opens onto the deck where you can enjoy the view, the fresh air, and the sounds of the country.

A Continental Breakfast is included, and all appliances and kitchen necessities are provided so that you may prepare your own meals at your leisure for other times. For those of you that choose not to dine in, you can select one of the many local restaurants. You can choose the option of one or two bedrooms each furnished with queen size beds depending on your preferences (see rates). The house is air conditioned and includes a separate room with a washer and dryer which can be used as an extra dressing room.

Events:

• Union County Events - www.shawneeheartland.com/events

• Southern Illinois events - www.southernmostillinois.com/Events/index.htm

• Fishing Guides are available for the area, and can be scheduled if reserved it advance

Attractions:

• Giant City National Park  covers 4000 acres with many hiking trails. (within 8 miles)

• The Shawnee National Forest with Pine Hills and Little Grand Canyon.

• Kincaid Lake, Cedar Lake, Crab Orchard Lake

• Stone Creek Golf Course (within 8 miles) and ( recent host to the IHSA Girls Golf Tournament)

• As well as many other golf courses and  activities in the area (see listing)

• Bald Knob Cross (a 111 foot tall Cross atop Bald Knob Mountain) (learn more)

• Antique shops in Anna and Alto Pass

• The Cobden Museum (see pictures)

• Churches of many denominations (see listing)

• More about Union County at  www.shawneeheartland.com

• More about Southern Illinois at www.southernmostillinois.com

• A directory of other Southern Illinois web sites at www.midamericawebsites.com

Windy Hill Acres Inn is located 14 miles south of Carbondale, Illinois and the Southern Illinois University and five miles north of Anna, Illinois on New Route 51.

 It can be reached by the following routes:

From Interstate 57 exit onto Route 146 toward Anna, Illinois for 5 miles. At the first set of traffic lights in Anna turn right onto Route 51 and follow 5.4 miles to Bell Hill Road and turn left. Go 1 mile and to your left you will see the Rock House with a red roof tucked in behind a red barn.

From Interstate 64 exit onto127 south. Follow 127 to Route 13 (Carbondale, Illinois). Stay on Route 13 to Walnut Street in Carbondale and turn right on Illinois Avenue. As you are leaving Carbondale you will pass the Southern Illinois University and Illinois Avenue will become Route 51. Stay on Route 51 until you come to Bell Hill Road. Bell Hill Road is 5.2 miles from the Makanda turn off, well known for it's large yellow smiley face water tower. Turn right onto Bell Hill Road for 1 mile and to your left you will see the Rock House with a red roof tucked in behind a red barn.

From downtown Cobden  turn at the One Stop Service Station onto Poplar Street. Stay to your left and Poplar Street becomes Bell Hill Road. Watch for Windy Hill Acres Inn on your right.