Michael and Allison are the owners and operators of Dam Near Lake of Egypt Cabins.  When Allison discovered a knack for streamlining the backend administration coupled with a passion for the hospitality business, she expanded the business to Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals.  Coupled with Michael’s “can fix anything” qualities, together they formed an all-inclusive, professional hosting service and property management company.

Michael and Allison are originally from central Illinois and frequented the southern tip of Illinois as a “staycationars.”   From experience, they have a passion for making the user experience world-class from the time a potential guest chooses to stay in southern Illinois, to the time they pack their bags and head home.

​Allison’s personal motto is “a rising tide raises all ships,” because when all of our guests have a great experience, then they will be more likely to share their experience with others and Southern Illinois tourism will exponentially grow.