Eva’s Roost - Center For Lost Arts

Entire place in Cobden, Illinois

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Bonnie
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Eva’s Roost is located at Center For Lost Arts near Cobden, Illinois. Uniquely crafted rustic, zen-style cottage, designed to be close to the earth & nature. Extensive, curtainless windows facing the forest & pond allow for private views: sunrise, moonrise, forest & wildlife. Yoga mat, guitar & some art supplies. Personal outdoor space with firepit & comfy adirondack chairs. Entrance to wandering trails right outside your back door. Perfect place to retreat and renew.

The space
Settle into your retreat space, while having access to gardens, trails, & pond. Guests can completely unwind, unplug & reconnect with themselves, their companion & with nature.

We grow food organically and there is no pesticide use on the property.

There’s no guarantee of dependable wifi in the country so it’s best to bring a hotspot if you're needing to work.

The cabin is simple with a woodstove, bathroom with shower, sitting area, table & chairs & a queen size bed. A small kitchen includes: mini-fridge, toaster oven, induction plate, air fryer, air popper, french press, kettle, dishes & basic cooking supplies and doubles as a storm shelter if ever needed. A small Weber grill is available outside(bring your own charcoal & lighter fluid). Some guests also cook over the fire.

The recently installed heating cooling pump is quiet and efficient. During the very coldest times in winter the heaters alone are usually not enough to keep the cabin toasty so the woodstove is a must. If you need assistance in learning to start and maintain an indoor fire, Paul or Bonnie can show you how. You can also enjoy an outdoor fire pit with adirondack chairs facing the pond(guests collect their own wood for outdoor fires - chopped & stacked wood is for indoor woodstove only).

Those who enjoy interesting architecture and naturally wild settings will love Eva's Roost, Tiny House of Paul and the surrounding property. We also have a strawbale house under construction in the back corner of our property. You can see it while you're out for a walk.

We are a place of retreat & learning. Many guests enjoy the homesteading aspect of cultivating food in the garden, greenhouse and the forest. Guests decide how much they’d like to interact.

We have several apprentices who live in the main house. You will find them most days in the workshop, the garden or working on the strawbale at the back of our property.

Bonnie is happy to set you up with some art supplies or meet for a Mindful Living session(for a fee). Paul & Bonnie are happy to answer questions or show you around.

Guest access
Located a mile from Cobden, close to amenities as needed. Farm fresh & organic food can be ordered in advance. Ask your host. Enjoy the walking trails, gardens and check out our greenhouse. We leave different kinds of books in both the spaces we rent, but we have a main library if you're interested in choosing a book. We can also give you a tour of the main house if you're interested.

We cannot guarantee dependable wifi in the country. It's best to bring a hotspot if you have online commitments. We offer guests a space inside the main house for wifi if it's not working well at the cabin.

Other things to note
We hope people are able to bring a dog bed or a crate. We love dogs and understand that guests like to bring them along. Don't worry about picking up after your dog when out on walks, unless it's on the lawn or in the garden. Dogs should be leashed but there’s a nice off-leash run at the back of the property if your dog needs that exercise. You can use a stick to flick poop off the trails.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
AC - split type ductless system

Accessibility features

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3 nights in Cobden

Apr 13, 2021 - Apr 16, 2021

Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 333 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Cobden, Illinois, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Southernmost Illinois is a unique part of the State. Rock formations abound, the Shawnee National forest surrounds us and the rolling hills, small farms, wineries, orchards and quirky & quaint towns add to the charm and interest of the area. We are a few minutes from Cobden, ten minutes from either Alto Pass(Bald Knob, Quetil Trail), Anna or the now infamous town of Makanda. Carbonale is twenty minutes and Murphysboro about 30 minutes. Giant City Park is fifteen minutes one way and Trail of Tears is about the same distance the other.

Many overlooks, trails, rock climbing areas plus not far to go kayaking or canoeing. Art and music everywhere whether it be at the wineries, The Old Feed Store, local galleries and other venues. We own Cobden Village Shops in Cobden where we sell local and handcrafted items(plus Fair Trade coffee beans, tea, chocolate, cocoa and nuts), vintage and antique wares,baking, art and more. The area has some very good restaurants we're happy to recommend. Let us know your interests and we can make suggestions or recommendations. There is a binder at the roost with lots of information.

Meet your host

Superhost
570 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Mindful Living
I've stayed at many Airbnb's over the years. I began hosting guests at my Homestead Retreat in 2015. I met my neighbour, now husband, Paul, & together we began Center For Lost Arts - a place of retreat & learning. Paul has built many cabins & structures in Southern Illinois, including Eva’s Roost, named after his grandmother. Together we added Tiny House of Paul in 2017, an original design that is both cozy and spacious for one or two guests.

Bonnie is a Superhost

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Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm