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Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.

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A wooden deck with a railing, a barrel, and a covered porch area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with a sink, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a door leading outside, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A gravel driveway leading to a single-story house with a green roof, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Carbondale, Il, IL
  • Place, Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.

Cozy cabin with extra parking for boats, close to parks, hiking trails, Shawnee National Forest, Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, wineries and two wine tours, hunting and fishing, six nearby lakes, and a multitude of restaurants and shopping.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2851300
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this cabin is on a lake. Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Science Center and Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Banterra Center or Marion Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Carbondale, Il, IL

What's nearby

  • Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Giant City State Park - 20 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Rend Lake - 38 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 14 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Science Center and Southern Illinois Healthcare. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and Southern Illinois University are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

fred u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We enjoyed the cabin and our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and clean cabin!

The cabin was clean and the area was peaceful. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2022
Nicole was a great guest and left the property neat and tidy. We would love to have her stay again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars—-perfect location

Perfect location for our annual fishing and mushroom hunting trip to So IL. Very clean and nicely decorated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Very nice clean property. Away from the nice and traffic. Nice to see all the wonderful colorful nature in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2022
Thanks and we hope you have an opportunity to come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

We enjoyed a long weekend in this cabin! Mike made the experience a breeze with a phone call to make sure we knew how to check in and give us directions. The cabin feels remote, but is only a short drive to the lake, Carbondale and Marion. It was very clean and was just what we were looking for. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2022
Kristen was a wonderful guest and was a pleasure to have them. Hope to have them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and clean

Great cabin for a weekend (or week-long) fishing trip. Adjacent to several of the popular fishing lakes down in Shawnee. Super clean, decorated nice, beds were comfortable, and having two bathrooms was a bonus (especially in this price range). Area was super quiet and safe. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2022
Alan was a great guest. They left the cabin very clean and tidy. We hope they come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage in the woods

Very nice property. Not far from everything in carbondale or the lakes.The owners are very responsive to all questions. We would definitely go there again.. Very Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2023
Thanks again for staying at our cabin!! Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's trip

We had a great time! Cabin was great and equipped with everything you need. Very clean and neat. Owner was close by working on another project and was very friendly and helpful. Planning on being back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2022
Jane and her group of friends were super guests and we would love to have them back sometime. They saw me working on our next cabin and brought me desserts, very sweet ladies!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No hotels available

We had the best first vrbo experience. No hotels available in the town where our nephews wedding was taking place. Booked this cabin and it was perfect. Lots of privacy and a beautiful place. The Host, Mike, was very helpful. Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2022
Beverly and her husband were great guests. They left the cabin in imaculate condition and were very friendly! We would love to have them back some day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin!

Cute, clean and comfortable cabin near Crab Orchard Lake and Refuge, well-supplied with whatever you might need. Only 4 miles from Carbondale if you want to go in to town. The owner, Mike, is easy to reach by phone and is a very nice person. (I met him when he was there mowing and we had a nice chat!) I will definitely stay there again if I make it back down to southern Illinois!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 1, 2023
Judy was a very nice lady and we hope she can come visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet time

We enjoyed our stay. It was very clean we needed to bedrooms and two bathrooms and there weren’t many of those the owner. Mike is easy to contact and have suggestions. It’s location was convenient to the places we wanted to go. I would recommend it to other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Four friends rented this property for 3 days fishing on Crab Orchard. The house was well equipped for everything we needed. Proximity to the lake was great with just a five minute drive to boat launch. We also were close enough to town to make a quick run if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Was exactly as described was perfect! Host was very helpful with directions and it actually is very easy to get to! Very clean and had everything we needed! Hope to return for our next adventure with our college granddaughter!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Peace and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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