Secluded 70-Acre Wine Trail Lodge Near Blue Sky, StarView & Shawnee Forest

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A wooden deck with a built-in bench featuring a cushioned seat, pillows, and a blanket.
A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.
A dark green wooden door with a wreath, a small window above it, and a yellow mat with "hello" written on it.
A wooden deck with a bench and a bed, surrounded by green bushes and a gravel path.
A covered outdoor seating area with two chairs and a small table, each with a cushion.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area. Blue Sky Vineyards and StarView Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Giant City State Park - 20 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 38 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whit And Lisa's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪E & J Lounge - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded 70-Acre Wine Trail Lodge Near Blue Sky, StarView & Shawnee Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded 70-Acre Wine Trail Lodge Near Blue Sky, StarView & Shawnee Forest?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded 70-Acre Wine Trail Lodge Near Blue Sky, StarView & Shawnee Forest on Nov 16, 2026 start from $307, 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 70-Acre Wine Trail Lodge Near Blue Sky, StarView & Shawnee Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded 70-Acre Wine Trail Lodge Near Blue Sky, StarView & Shawnee Forest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded 70-Acre Wine Trail Lodge Near Blue Sky, StarView & Shawnee Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Blue Sky Vineyards. StarView Vineyards and Panther Den Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, and near several vineyards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciated the cleanilness and location near the wineries . We’re proud of our history of 10/10 reviews and are always striving to provide that same experience for every guest. If anything comes up during a stay, we always appreciate the opportunity to address it right away. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
beautiful property. secluded but close to wineries. stayed here for family weekend at Carbondale (about 30 minutes away from the school) perfect size for our crew! Not much service on our phones but that is to be expected. Great place to unplug and unwind. The porch swing daybed is 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2026
Thanks for the great review. The property just got Starlink so incredible Wi-Fi and phone coverage. Hope to see you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very comfortable for our small group. The setting is lovely and hosts were quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! - We love to ensure that our guests have to best experience while visiting and are happy to answer any questions or provide local recommendations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really lovely place, very quiet. If you want to relax and unplug this is the place to go. The space is well appointed and perfect for friends or family to gather. We took advantage of the firepit and enjoyed the evening sky, and of course, s'mores!! Remember: There is no internet access at the lodge or on the property. We could only get directions once we got out on the main road. As Matt suggested to me, it is a good idea to map out directions to places you want to go before arriving. I was grateful he had suggested we do that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous space. The photos do not do it justice at all. I was in awe of the size and space of the place. We had 10 people and plenty of room for everyone. The property is also gorgeous snd well maintained. The only negative (and i use that lightly as most of our group enjoyed it) is that there is no wi-fi and next to no cell service. We will def be returning though. It was so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! - We are looking into being able to to provide a reliable wifi service - watch our facebook page for the update coming soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt’s cabin is perfect!!!! Great location, clean and quiet. Beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is loaded with everything you need to cook if you wish. Nice outdoor grill and firepit along with plenty of outdoor seating on a large deck. We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with a group of 9 for a weekend of winery visits. The location was perfect. The home felt plenty spacious and had all the amenities we needed. The availability of cell service and lack of wifi was an issue at times. The view from sitting on the deck was beautiful. It was a great weekend getaway. I'd love to go back again some day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our stay. We needed a place to sleep 8 adults for a graduation celebration. There was plenty of space for sleeping, eating and gathering. The setting was upscale rustic. We enjoyed the surrounding nature and the view from the back deck. The fireflys put on a great light show at night. If you enjoy the country setting this place is great. We loved it.Only issue was some evidence of mice, but that is to be expected considering the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Retreat

We had a great time at our stay. The lodge plus a bonfire really made a fun Fourth of July weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice, fully stocked kitchen. Lots of outdoor space and a very nice swinging bed on the front porch for relaxing. Really close to our favorite winery, Blue Sky.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Firefly Valley Resort is a wonderful place to stay on the Shawnee Wine Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wine trail get a way

Very quiet peaceful location. enjoyed the firefly display every evening
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We stayed here with our extended family (10 adults and 2 kids) for a weekend getaway. Everything was great and the hosts were easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed the location and its proximity to two of our favorite wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cool location

Loved the place thanks for everything! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen is well stocked - 2 coffee makers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family weekend.

This is our second year staying here, and we just love it for our family! It is very comfortable, the location is perfect and communication was quick. We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and property

We came for a long weekend and were not disappointed. The bedroom in the basement was a little strange but I slept just fine! I loved that there was no wifi. We saw lots of wildlife and nice wineries were close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy and remote

Cabin was adequate. Comfortable and near wine trails. Lady bugs were a little overwhelming but all in all fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely gorgeous. It was more than we imagined and the pictures don't do it justice. It was the perfect getaway for our family. It was close to hiking, horseback riding and of course the Shawnee Wine Trail. It was so peaceful and the property is well maintained. We enjoyed being "unplugged" and forcing our kids to "live like the 1900s" (if you know, you know).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Weekend Celebration

The proerty and accommodations were perfect for a multigenerational family gathering. 1st floor bedrooms were handicap accessible for 82 year old grandma and outdoor areas perfect for 3 and 5 year old granddaughters to run and explore! aexplorafter sitting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house was great and clean. The Wi-Fi is the only complaint no service out there. Other than that it was a perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing!

The home was amazing and clean and comfortable. Had everything you would need. Only complaint would be poor cell reception. Other than that we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Celebrating a birthday. Winery visits were fun. Not a lot of restaurants but plenty of options at the wineries for a light meal. Beautiful property. Lots of deer wild turkeys and other wildlife. House was very nice. 4th bedroom is down stairs. It’s basically in the garage but overall it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 25, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your girls trip to Firefly Valley and the Southern Illinois wine trail! The views are unmatched and we love all our wildlife friends. The 4th bedroom is located in the walk out basement of the Lodge. Please come back to visit again - we would love to host you.
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