Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace

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A wooden deck with a chair and a sign that reads "COME SIT on the PORCH".
A cabin with a wooden deck and a 'WELCOME' sign, surrounded by trees.
A house with a grey exterior, a wooden deck, and a tree.
A multi-level room with a wooden ceiling, a balcony with decorative metal railings, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and two windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

Makanda

Makanda is home to this vacation home. King Neptune Memorial and Railroaders Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Giant City State Park - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 27 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 37 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 38 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Whit And Lisa's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪E & J Lounge - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace on Nov 18, 2026 start from $176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded treehouse with indoor fireplace located?

Situated in Makanda, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Blue Sky Vineyards. Panther Den Trailhead is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great little cabin in a secluded area. It's nicely appointed and the host is very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to several wineries, hiking trails & the Tunnel Hill bike trail. Wonderfully secluded. The cabin feels so homey. Kitchen is well stocked...enjoyed several meals there. Charcoal grill was perfect for steaks & roasted marshmallows! Enjoyed so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2026
Cindy, thank you so much for such a wonderful review and I am so glad you guys enjoyed it here. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful property. Enjoyed our time there will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a peaceful and cozy stay nestled in the woods.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was super cute and the wooded location was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Treehouse was excellent. Derrick was a great host and even left some fresh roast coffee for us to sample. The proximity to state parks and the wine trail make a spot we would be happy to return to again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place and great stay

Had an awesome stay here! If you want to get away from it all, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing place. The veiws and quiet was wonderful. Close to all the wineries. And the treehouse was amazing. The wood uses on the inside was just unbelievable. The host made us feel like we were in our own home with the Christian music playing upon arrival. I couldn't have asked for better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The treehouse was such a cute place to stay! We highly recommend it and Derick was a great host. It had everything we needed for our getaway to Giant City State Park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. The treehouse was unique and a great get away spot while enjoying the local winery’s. We’ll be back for more fun this upcoming fall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised for sure. We were there for 5 days and didn't see or hear anything or anyone except for the places we went. Overall it was a great experience and as relaxing as we had hoped it would be. Cabin was clean and quaint, perfectly put together. Flame bar and grill in Carbondale has THE BEST STEAKS!Thanks again to Derrick for our beautiful little trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2026
You are so welcome and I’m very glad you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay during 2026 snowpocalypse! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location!

Beautiful place! Right down the road to three of the major wineries on the Shawnee Wine Trail and with in 20 min or so of all the others. Great location, beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2024
Thank you for the kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had not been to that part of Illinois so this was a new adventure. We loved the uniqueness, coziness, and solitude of the house and the many conveniences that were included. Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, location and comfortable. Just a side note: needs new couch and TV remote otherwise very nice place. Still give it 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice tree house. Clean and secluded. We loved the outdoor deck off the bedroom. We're definitely going to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful experience. Communication with the host was excellent, the treehouse was charming, and the accommodations first rate. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you for staying here and for the wonderful review. You are welcome anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treehouse

Location for a weekend on the wine trail was perfect. Although the spiral staircase is a bit cumbersome, we would definitely consider this location again for hiking and a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2024
Im' sorry about the stairs but I am installing grip tape with a glow in the dark strip if that would help at all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome evening unplugged in nature's beauty after spendthe afternoon at the winery. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful & peaceful

The cabin is amazing inside & out! Very clean and stocked with necessities. I loved sitting out on the deck enjoying the peaceful woods. The fire pit was great, also. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and you two are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved

The cabin was perfect! It was so nice waking up and looking out right out into the trees. It is a very peaceful getaway. We sat around the fire and enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
I’m so glad you two enjoyed it and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Gem!

We had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary at the treehouse! Derick is an excellent host and you can tell he has put his heart into the property. We loved truly disconnecting and waking up in the woods. The treehouse was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our relaxing get away! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet get-away

The house was quaint and delightful, creatively arranged. We enjoyed the stay…our age would probably keep us from returning. Navigating the circular staircase required extra care…but fun and innovative for younger folks. We had just a bit of a challenge in getting to the right place - the address given didn’t match the property, but was quickly resolved.We would recommend the location - lots to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Around

My girlfriend and I stayed here for 2 nights on our birthday weekend and Derick’s Secluded Treehouse was perfection!! It has a kitchen that is stocked with all the cookware, flatware, and silverware you could ever ask for, no need to bring anything like that with you. The bathroom, lounge area, and loft bedroom are comfortable and extremely cozy. If you’re a small group looking for a place to stay, look no further. Book with Derick, you won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2024
Thank you Sean, you are welcome back anytime and maybe we can meet next time.
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