Pine Cabin #2 on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus

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A deck with a fire pit surrounded by rocks, two chairs, and a view of a forested area.
A rustic cabin with a porch and outdoor seating area, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a television, wooden cabinets, a coffee table, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a television on a wooden stand, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A private property sign with a wooden post and a metal gate, indicating restricted access.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Southern Illinois University

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

LOFT

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this cabin is in the city center and near theme parks. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Science Center and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Motor boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Giant City State Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 29 min drive - 37.4 km
  • DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 31 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 55 min drive - 89.9 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Traxx - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Kahala Chinese Cuisine - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Cabin #2 on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pine Cabin #2 on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pine Cabin #2 on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus on Jan 3, 2027 start from $206, 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 Pine Cabin #2 on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Cabin #2 on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pine Cabin #2 on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus located?

Located in the heart of Carbondale, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Southern Illinois University, Shawnee National Forest, and Banterra Center. Railroaders Memorial and SIH Medical Group are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 83 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The bed in the master bedroom was comfortable and provided a great night's sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin to enjoy the wine trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a real bad experience. My wife brother passed away suddenly. We tried to contact Tom but unfortunately he never responded. We wanted to cancel this weekend and hopefully take these 2 days and move them to the end of December. But he never responded. Very poor communication in an emergency situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy stay

Kind host and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway with family. Went to Giant City, kayaked Cache river (was amazing), Shawnee National park, Little Grand Canyon, and stopped by Boo Castle down the road from the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is cozy, retro, with a definite "hippie" camp vibe. The short walk to the lake is well worth it to paddle around in the canoe, check out wildlife, fish, and just take in nature! We had such a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Quiet but very close to the city - cute/clean/homey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2023
Kacey was an excellent guest and will be welcomed back anytiime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little getaway

Just wanted to do a change of scenery for me and my dog. Even with it storming at night, it was a great stay! Nice pond about a block away too! Great host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving trip

Thank you for the perfect sized cabin to host a few friends and family for Thanksgiving! Created great new memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Crabtree lake

Nice spot for what we wanted. Relaxing and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get away

My children and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at Tom's cabin over Spring Break. The pond was a fun place for my kids to play and enjoy themselves. The cabin was clean and perfect for the four of us. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 13, 2023
Sara: Thanks for your response glad everyone had a good tom See you next time around tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin in the woods

Exactly what we were looking for. It’s a great little cabin in the woods, very secluded and Tom was so very nice. The place was well stocked with everything we needed. A real gem, would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Had a good time

We were visiting family and needed a place that allowed our dog. It was a nice place, it could use some updating on living room furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jeep Ride

The location was very nice, and Tom made the check in very easy. He responded very quickly to each question I had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in Carbondale

Very peaceful and quiet. Had an old retro vibe. My kids loved playing tthe old pinball machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2023
Lisa: thanks for the visit you are welcome back anytime tom and martha
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We arrived at the posted.check in time, but the unit was obviously not ready. The marketing picture shows a tidy, inviting deck out front, with an umbrella table and chairs. In reality, the deck we found is collapsing, was cluttered with a derelict refrigerator parked next to the cabin entrance and other debris, and the umbrella was missing. Inside we found a working stove, but no pots to cook in, and a live mouse inside one of the kitchen drawers. The host allowed us to cancel but claimed VRBO would not allow a full refund. We had paid in full for 5 nights and received about 85% back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin 1 is the best kept secret in all of Carbondale with a beautiful spacious house and large deck overlooking a private pond with fountain and dock for swimming, fishing and kayaks. I will definitely grab that one next time around. Cabin 2 where I stayed was perfectly functional, loved the rural setting. Perhaps a bit rustic for some, but was a perfect spot for me while visiting family in the area. The pinball machine was a big hit with my young nephews. Gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Terrible Stay

We started off with the wrong address to the cabin. We were give the address to cabin three when we booked cabin two. We re
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fun stay with bad cabin scenery

Overall a good experiance and fun, owner was nice and was willing to work with us if we needed anything. The only real issue was the scrap littering the woods on the driveway to the cabin such as mattress frames, fuel tanks, and other random odds and ends. The cabin interior was clean and well kept and the pinball machine was definitely a cool addition that made up for the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A quiet time

Cabin was a very cozy quiet spot. Loved the arcade machine and owner was very relaxed. You are within 5miles of beautiful hiking over at giant city state park. We will definitely be trying g to return. Only criticism was the cabin could use a good deep clean. Wasn't dirty by a normal person's standards, but if you are a neat freak you'll probably not be pleased
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2023
Will was an excellent guest and will be welcomed back anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin in the woods

The cabin could use some upkeep/ Deck is in poor repair. Coffee pot did not fit maker and would not pour. Bathtub would not drain properly. But it was clean and the host was available when called.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Picture

The picture on vrbo showed a house with a pond right off the back deck. That was not the house we got. Poor communication on what the property really is.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

Description a bit deceptive...

We stayed in cabin 2. Although we did indeed have access to the pond there are two other cabins closer to the access and although the other renters were very nice and gracious it is a very small pond and rather awkward to share. The grounds are cluttered and unkempt. The beds were nice with good linens. We had a good laugh over '1' steak knife and shared it! The boys enjoyed the pinball machine. We all enjoyed the fire pit but everything outside was grimy. Not bad for the price but a bit short of expectations.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Horrible Cabin in the woods.

Upon entering the property the smell of old cigarette smoke and dust over powered me. The place was filthy. I immediately call VRBO to tell them I could not stay on the property. The VRBO agent put me on hold and reached out to the property owner who was on premises in no time. The unkind property owner asked me what the problem was and when I showed him the dried feces on the toilet and the dirt and hair in the tub he admitted it was his fault for not cleaning. When I asked him about the smell and the dust that was an inch thick on all the furniture his response was “ your the only person out of 400 that has complained.” I attempted to have more dialogue with him about my concerns but he told me to get out. So my family and I left . We had to pay for a hotel room and to top it off VRBO won’t help me at all. They refused to refund my money. I have video evidence and all. Buyer beware! The owner is aggressive and mean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
thanks for your response without reviews from people like you I might get the feeling that I was doing something right.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Lots of space and the pond is absolutely stunning, 10 out of 10 experience and TONS of sights to see all around the area! Very sweet host, and our dogs LOVED the area as well! Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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