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With summer just around the corner, it’s high time you started planning your warm-weather excursions. If you’re looking for small-town feels with big-city convenience, check out this cabin near Springfield. Located just outside the charming town of Jacksonville, this cozy refuge will make you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere despite just being a 35-minute drive from one of our state’s urban hubs!

Named Audrey's Abode by veteran host Bryan, this fully restored historic cabin sits on a three-acre hobby farm. Bringing the building back to its former glory was a labor of love, requiring years of patience and hours spent trawling local salvage stores for reclaimed materials. The hard work paid off! Audrey's Abode is cute as a button. From its exterior to the warm rooms within, every inch feels picture-perfect.
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I'm no fan of shabby chic. All too often, spaces decorated according to this trend feel like chintzy approximations of the real thing. What does the real thing look like, you might ask? Audrey's Abode. This lovingly restored building celebrates the charms and quirks of its age. There's simply no shortcut to its cozy atmosphere.
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The master bedroom contains a comfortable queen bed perfect for collapsing into at the end of a long day. Like the rest of the cabin, it feels considered without feeling fussy, allowing guests to fully relax.
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You'll find three more beds upstairs, making this a perfect destination for vacationing families! Just gird yourself for possible skirmishes over who gets the attic's queen.
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Nooks abound in this rustic cabin, ideal for sneaking some alone time in a hectic travel schedule. Curl up by the hearth and make progress on your new book!
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Or, take your coffee on the front porch, which boasts fantastic scenic views of the farm. When there's a big, blue sky overhead, this dreamy spot is hard to beat.
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Nearby Jacksonville contains fun activities, diverting shops, and delicious restaurants. Not to mention, this adorable community bears an uncanny resemblance to iconic Stars Hollow from the beloved show Gilmore Girls. In other words, it's the epitome of small-town charm.
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Are you looking for an accommodation with a story-book setting that’s still close to an urban center? Check out this cabin near Springfield. Audrey’s Abode is the farm-stay of you and your family’s dreams, and its proximity to darling Jacksonville makes it easy to pack your schedule with fun!

If you’re planning an in-state road trip, stop here and recharge in an idyllic country setting.

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