Wa­nder vs Shawnee Explorer

Find your happy place ®. Book a Wander with inspiring views, hotel-grade amenities, dreamy beds, top-tier cleaning and 24/7 concierge service. It’s a vacation home, but better. Wander is different because we combine the quality of a luxury hotel with the comfort of a private vacation home. Only the top 1% of vacation homes are available on our platform. Whether you’re embarking on a family vacation, planning a getaway with friends, yearning for a workcation, or organizing a company offsite, there is a Wander for every occasion. Your best trip ever is just a few taps away. Download the Wander app for these guarantees – always: Only the top 1% of homes We’ll never not look like the pictures. We select homes in the most beautiful destinations and pour our hearts into making them magical so you can leave your stress at the door. Hotel-grade amenities We’ll never leave you with nothing to do. From workstations with super fast WiFi to gyms, pools, and saunas, our locations are set up for you to effortlessly blend work and play. 24/7 Concierge service We’ll never leave you hanging. Our text-based Concierge is always available to help make your trip the best ever – from questions about the house to activity recommendations and more. Inspiring and stunning views We’ll never leave you uninspired. Every Wander is located in an incredible setting with stunning views that will have you feeling inspired and refreshed in no time. Adventure awaits. Meticulous cleaning We’ll never have you check in to a dirty house with crusty ketchup in the fridge. Our cleaning teams are meticulous about quality. We won't leave you a list of chores at check out either. Safety and security We’ll never pass you off to a stranger. All of the Wander locations on our platform are hand-picked by us and managed to our incredibly high, industry-leading safety standards. Let’s go places together!

Discover the best getaways in the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail — from bluff-top cabins to vineyard cottages. Shawnee Explorer connects you directly with local hosts at lower fees, and rewards you for every stay with Shawnee Rewards points. Book stays across Southern Illinois. Browse and book directly with hosts — our total fee is just 10%, split between you and the host. No middleman markups. Earn Shawnee Rewards on every booking. Points stack up with every stay and redeem for dollars off future bookings. Your balance stays active as long as you keep exploring. Use the map view to find stays near Garden of the Gods, Little Grand Canyon, and the Shawnee National Forest. Filter by dates, guests, price, and amenities. For hosts: manage your listing, accept or decline bookings, and track earnings — all from the app.