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3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

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Exterior
Smart TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Makanda, IL
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    10 min walk
  • Giant City State Park
    9 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University
    12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    30 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Hills Wine Trail!

Only 3 minutes from hiking in Giant City State Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, 6 minutes from SIU, and 8 minutes to Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchenette in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchenette, balcony and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 10 minutes on foot from Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Makanda cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Steve Young

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This place was perfect for our weekend stay. The cabin was clean and cozy, thought it could be buggy due to the location but not one in sight. We used the pullout couch bed which was good for our needs but the mattress is thin so it was helpful we brought a second comforter to add more cushioning. Also, the host was very attentive and responsive. Place had everything we needed and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
Cute cabin Clean Well equipped Conveniently licatedy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
It was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, comfortable cabin.
We had a great stay. All was great and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona C., Kirkwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
I visited my daughter at SIU for parents weekend. So cute, and cozy. The perfect stay!😍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
cool cabin in the country but close totwon
great place with quiet space . clean easy drive to Carbondale . this was my second stay and will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cabin!
This cabin is adorable - super clean and has everything you could need! Exactly as advertised, the pictures truly represent the space. I went with my dog to try and find a quiet place for the 4th of July - the property is very quiet during the day, but there were some fireworks in the neighboring community after dark. Not as bad as we would have had at home, so it was worth the trip. I highly recommend this cabin for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Location was great. We felt very safe and place was really clean. Small, but perfect for a couple or couple with 1-2 small kids. While there is not a stove for cooking, we used the grill and even learned to make grilled broccoli. Sooo good. So close to the giant city park and wineries. It was perfect for a weekend get away. The refrigerator is college dorm size, so we had it packed to brim and everything stayed cold in the refridge section and frozen in The freezer section. Lots of room for walking and the view was so pretty. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Excellent Choice!
I received immediate feedback from the host with all the necessary information. Mr. Young also made it clear he would be available to provide additional assistance if needed. And he was! We were all impressed with the cleanliness of the property and the nice little extra touches like a very well stocked snack basket and excellent coffee. The location is ideal. It is off the beaten track, but with easy access to many choice locations in Southern Illinois. With several cabins close by, it would work well for a multi-family gathering. All in all, an excellent choice!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to many state parks and very close to Carbondale. Very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We can for the wine trail. Cabin is very close and convenient. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Cabin #2
I had a wonderful stay at cabin #2! Everything was very clean and comfortable. The location was close to hiking trails, which I love and also close to town for convenience. Steve was a great host and replied very quickly when I had questions. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Racine, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Easy access to the Shawnee Wine Trail. Cozy cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

S T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cabin
Quiet! Clean! Soft, fluffy towels and plenty of them! Had everything we needed while in town visiting family. Thermostat was set between 75-78 and we couldn't change it. But the ceiling fan in the bedroom kept me cool enough. If you are picky about pillows I'd bring your own bc the ones at the cabin were kinda flat. Couch wasn't super comfy but the recliner was decent. Has satellite TV but not a lot of channels so bring your laptop or switch to stay entertained. No hairdryer that I could find. Overall recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
This was the cutest little cabin, a perfect place to end the day after visiting the wine trail. It had everything you needed and was very charming. The little details like snacks and toiletries were much appreciated! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and owner, we will be coming back to stay again.
Steve, thank you for an awesome weekend, we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The location of this cabin was perfect for our trip! It was close to SIU where we visited our son while also minutes away from Giant City Park. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
We had a nice time, lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant and quiet
Stocked nicely. Clean and comfortable. Near Carbondale and easy to access. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Don’t let the listing picture deter you. This is a nice cabin inside and out. AC was nice and cold. Bed was comfy. There is not a stove/oven however, a nice gas grill is provided. Work as expected. Hosts communicate very well, gave all the information necessary quickly and easily
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah s., Kirkwood, Mo.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than a cabin
Although this property was referred to as a cabin, I would hardly call it one! It was more like a tiny house or apartment, and it had everything we needed, was very clean, conveniently located, and nicer looking than the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K., Dwight,Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Peach run
Property was in pretty good shape. Neighborhood was great. We came down for peaches and antiquing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHARLIE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a minor hiccup with the condition of the pull out bed upon arrival but we soon sorted it. These cabins are charming. They’re not brand spanking new, but they’re very welcoming and accommodating. There is no “user’s manual” so a few things were trial and error, but the landlord is VERY approachable and helpful, with a lighthearted mindset to things. All in all the cabin was cute and welcoming, quiet and user-friendly, and I would recommend them for those who want to explore the Makanda area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable
I stayed for ten days to help family in the area. A great location, just a quick drive away from Giant City, Makanda, and Carbondale. Comfortable furniture and nice amenities. The owner was quick in responding to questions, and the rate was very reasonable. Pet friendly and nice and cool in the 100 degree heat.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time away
It was good. Everything was good and easy to find
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023