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Cabin w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU Tesla charger at cabin

Spacious luxury cabin with 4 bedrooms with all sand beach on private pond.

Guests enjoying the private pond and beach.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Excellent

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University
‪2 min drive‬
Banterra Center
‪4 min drive‬
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
‪7 min drive‬
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

First floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Lower level

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Cabin w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU Tesla charger at cabin

TESLA CHARGING STATION ON THE PROPERTY. Cabin with four private bedrooms on 30 wooded acres. Full kitchen, dinning table, washer and dryer, vintage pinball machines, and pool table. Three bathrooms. Knotty pine interior. Private sand beach on 1.5 acre pond. Elevated wood deck with patio seating. Canoe available for catch and release fishing or fish from 27 foot 10' wide dock. Cabin located on 30 wooded acres with blacktop drive and ample parking. There is a fire pit on the beach. wood available for an extra fee. Pets allowed for an extra fee. Wheelchair accessible. check our website out for details. NO WIFI, only local channels on TV. CHECK IN AT 4:00 pm CHECK OUT AT 11:00 am weekends must be booked together or a different rate for one day will be required. ALL HOLIDAYS AND SIU EVENTS REQUIRE A 3 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY. Fees are set for 10 persons there is a $20 per night per person addition fee for over 10 occupants If you have any concerns please CONTACT ME PERSONALLY so I can address them. If you are going to use the zip line Please talk to me so I can go over it's use. There is an extra charge for large groups (family gatherings) etc. I must be made aware of this and there will be an extra charge depending on the number of persons in your group. fees for large gatherings will be determined between myself and my guests. cabin entrance is by a key. please call a week before your reservation to verify and ask any questions.

Property manager

TOM EGERT

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

All chindren must be accompanied by an adult

Events

Events allowed

Must be confirmed by owner

Pets

Pets allowed

Contact owner

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only

firewood $10 per day (night)

Important information

You need to know

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: must be confirmed by owner

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider The Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Banterra Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

Southern Illinois University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Banterra Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
SIH Medical Group - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Giant City State Park - 16 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House - ‬6 min drive
‪Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Siuc Trueblood Dining - ‬5 min drive
‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU Tesla charger at cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU Tesla charger at cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU Tesla charger at cabin?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU Tesla charger at cabin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carbondale cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Southern Illinois University, Shawnee National Forest, and Banterra Center. Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park and Giant City State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

8.8

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Jun 2, 2025

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

Gem!!

Loved it!!! Thanks Tom-the aviation crew

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie B.

Dec 5, 2024

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

Awesome

Cabin looks much bigger in person!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Oct 30, 2024

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

Great place

It was a nice trip. Unfortunately I didn't get to spend much time there due to one of my sons having car trouble. I would stay again though.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Aug 11, 2024

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

Love this place

I have stayed here many times over the last 10 years. The pond in the back is great for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. The back deck overlooks it so you never really feel like you’re disconnected from the rest of the group. I hope to be back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Liz B.

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Decent stay but needs TLC done

Overall a pretty decent stay. Would have been better if the moment we got there the porch didn't have piles of clothes on it and the master bedroom didn't leak when it rained.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 22, 2023

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

Great place for a large group.

Very beautiful view and just a short distance from the college, shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Aug 4, 2024

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

Cabin trip with friends

We had a blast and the owner was so easy to work with. The house is clean and well stocked. Beds and couches were comfortable. There are multiple washer and dryers. The property was fantastic. We were worried about bugs before getting to the outside pond, but we never got bit once! The pond is treated and dock is sturdy. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William W.

Jun 29, 2023

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

Great place

Had an awesome stay at the cabin. Pond was awesome. Recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

glenna j.

Jul 14, 2023

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

Good

Had a good stay weather was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka B.

Oct 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice

It was breath taking with the pond the private beach and everything. Will definitely be booking again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Jul 21, 2023

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

Girls Trip

Nice and quiet place to stay that felt far enough away/ secluded but also convenient to anything we needed. Quick trip to the wine trails. We all enjoyed our weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

Aug 4, 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

Our host, Tom, is amazing. He is very helpful and responsive to requests. We found the rustic cabin to be charming and met our needs. We love the layout of the house and to have your own private pond with a beach is the best! The cabin is in the woods with insects and poison ivy near by, welcome to nature! It is next to the beach, there will be sand. The house provides essentials like laundry detergent, salt, pepper, cooking oil, and condiments. It could use a deep clean and dusting, however, the bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, bedding, and living areas were just fine and adds to the rustic feel. We would definitely go back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick T.

Feb 25, 2023

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

Family reunion

The property was perfect for our family. We had a great time. Tom is a great host.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 22, 2023

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

S Goddard

Liked the beach and the laundry access on every floor

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Aug 30, 2021

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

Great time

Very nice family weekend. Had a great time kids and grandkids. Tom the owner very accommodating

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

Jun 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway!

Tom’s cabin is perfect for a group of friends. The grill is great to cook on and there are enough bathrooms for a larger group. The beach is fun to relax on and have a nighttime bonfire. It’s not the most updated or modern, but it has good bones. Overall we would recommend for a friends getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

May 12, 2023

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

Quick getaway

Went to pick up our daughter from SIU and enjoyed the water and private beach. Kids had fun on the zip line and our dogged loved playing in the water.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Jun 5, 2023

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

Great time

We were in the area for a wedding and needed a place that could hold a medium sized group of people. This place did not disappoint! Tom was great with communication and was very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brea Y.

Jan 2, 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Decent stay

The cabin itself has a nice layout with a quaint view and big beautiful windows. Unfortunately there is no hot tub as was in the listing, the pinball machines require quarters and overall the space is no well kept or stocked. We are a family of four and had one other family stay with us, but we didn’t have enough sheets, blankets or pillows. The location is great with an easy drive to giant city.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Apr 23, 2023

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

Family wine trip

Great site for our family wine trip. Convenient check in. The turn off for the cabin wasn't marked and quarters are needed for the games in the basement. Note, that it's right across the road from a track and trains went by twice (day and night) while we were there.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie C.

Jul 24, 2022

Liked: Location

Amazing outdoor experience

You are definitely paying for the outdoor experience here. The pond was incredible, as was the beach. The kids, dogs, and adults all enjoyed it equally. Luckily, the weather was beautiful so we did not spend much time inside. Thank you Tom!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Josalyn H.

Jun 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Short stay

We were there long enough to shower, sleep and leave. Only 1 pinball machine worked while there; coins stuck in others. Communication was not the best, but worked it out in the end.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Aug 22, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you are concerned about a small being dirty and smelly fear not this pond is perfect!!

All good!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Beth M.

Jul 3, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Some TLC needed

Pictures of property are outdated. One TV in house in main living area none in bedrooms, pool table is torn and pool cues are broken and don’t have felt tips. The fridge is not the stainless steel one pictured. Ceiling fans haven’t been dusted in years and there’s mold from multiple water leaks in home. Tom is a good guy and was responsive when we contacted him but the property overall needs a deep cleaning and updating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa G.

Jul 22, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grown up mess

As soon as we arrived, we could tell the pictures online didn't depict the present state of the place. Quite grown up with poison ivy growing out of the steps, vines and weeds growing up the balcony, an old pontoon boat washed up on the side of the pond that looked like a shipwreck. The kitchen floor was filled with dog hair. We actually filled a dustpan full. Wiring exposed in the basement and extremely outdated furniture. There were 4 pinball machines and none worked. The zipline was very dangerous and wouldn't advise using. Those were both selling points for me booking the place. Never saw a fountain like is pictured in the pond. Overall we were very disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by TOM EGERT

Tom is a retired special needs teacher, and still runs a small rag company and a vintage clothing store in Carbondale, Il .

Why they chose this property

Property is on 30 wooded acres 1/2 mile from city limits, 1 mile from Southern Illinois University campus. No thru-traffic and very private wooded grounds. this property is in the country and there are various animals (squirrels possum raccoon snakes ) and bugs. there is poison ivy and oak in the woods on the property. If you walk off into the woods take precautions. Please contact me personally for any concerns you have so I can address them

What makes this property unique

A 3 NIGHT STAY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HOLIDAYS AND SIU EVENTS. Our cabin offers a ramp to the porch and wide doors for wheelchair accessibility. There are hand bars in the bathroom and bedroom with a lift chair. This cabin offers fishing , swimming on a private beach on the pond, canoeing, and other outdoor games. There is a fire pit with wood available for an extra fee. Inside there are 3 vintage pinball machines, a standard pool table. charcoal grill available. Gas grill available at your request. recycling is mandatory, . There is a zip line at the beach you must talk to me before using it for safety reasons. Please contact me personally for any concerns you have so I can address them

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master Bedroom

Other (See Description)

3 bathrooms

First floor

Lower level

Master bath

Spaces

About this property

Cabin w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU Tesla charger at cabin

Property manager

Languages

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the neighborhood

Carbondale

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Excellent

8.0/10

9.2/10

9.2/10

9.6/10

8.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Gem!!

Sheri B.

10/10 Excellent

Gracie B.

Awesome

Gracie B.

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Great place

Dave S.

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Love this place

Richard H.

6/10 Okay

Liz B.

Decent stay but needs TLC done

Liz B.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place for a large group.

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Cabin trip with friends

Lindsey B.

8/10 Good

William W.

Great place