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Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Giant City State Park
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Hills Wine Trail!

Only 3 minutes from hiking in Giant City State Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, 6 minutes from SIU, and 8 minutes to Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Golf view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area. 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 Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Campground Beach - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 38 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 47 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Giant City State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA W.

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

21st Anniversary

Very quaint and quiet. We had a lovely time. Nice little get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald P.

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

4 day stay

The location was good and I like to bow hunt and they have good deer hunting in the area. My wife enjoyed her stay also, we went to a winery just a few miles away and enjoyed that also. We plan on going again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Honeymoon

Was such a roomy cabin with all of the comforts of home! Steve definitely thought of everything! We will definitely make this a yearly visit! The cabin itself was close to everything yet secluded for a private feel. I highly recommend a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna Z.

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

Fall getaway

Quiet, little cabin close to the wine trail. The fireplace was nice and gave the cabin a cozy feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james b.

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

Anniversary:Birthday

Very clean, very nice cabin. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

hiking around Shawnee National Forest

We had a nice stay at the cabin. It was very clean and in a nice area, easy to find. A screen in the sliding door was ripped so we did not open it. The small fridge was too cold and we had a hard time adjusting it so some of our food froze. But overall we would recommend this cabin. The area is very hilly and beautiful with lots of hiking trails. Some difficult to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

The perfect little getaway

We absolutely loved our stay here. So peacefully quiet, love the little welcome baskets. It was super clean and had everything we needed for the stay. Loved sitting on the deck enjoying the morning coffee or looking at the stars. It's great that the property is close enough to town it's not a hassle to run to the store, but it's remote enough to not be bothered.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eric A.

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

Quiet, cozy cabin near SIU

We came to visit our son at SIU for a few days. This was a great option for bringing our little dog with us. We were very pleasantly surprised to see how well the wifi connection was as we both worked remotely during this time. The cabin was clean, comfortable and close to a residential area where we took several long walks. We also appreciated the air conditioning when the temperatures rose above 80.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Labros H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve C.

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

Hot and sweaty

Basicly the property was what we wanted but it turned out to have been infested with fleas . We got eaten up pretty good before we discovered the source . We enjoyed the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Peaceful retreat

The cabin was situated close to some hiking trails and not far from Shawnee. I stayed there with my two four-legged hiking buddies. Plenty of room, everything worked and was clean. Place had WiFi made it easier to download my body cam footage straight to my laptop. All in all, I will stay there again. Steve was very helpful and made sure I liked the cabin. He even pointed out flaws — apologied for them; even though they were not noticeable to me. He made the stay even more comfortable than it already was. I would recommend this place if you are looking for somewhere to chill at after spending the entire day exploring the national forests in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DKush D.

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

Definitely coming back

Everything was perfect it was just what i needed and anytime i needed anything steve was ready to help. Very peaceful and quite.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great cabin!

I very much enjoyed staying at this cabin. It was clean, comfortable & close to the Shawnee National Forest & the Wine Trail. The bed & furniture were comfortable. The kitchenette allowed me to have all meals in, as it has a half-refrigerator, microwave, sink, coffeemaker, plates, glasses & mugs. The bathroom towels were luxurious & there was ample soap, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner. The heat & air-conditioning were easy to use. I was able to sit out on the deck every morning, even when it was raining, because part of it covered. I enjoyed hiking & wine-tasting. This is a great cabin in a fantastic spot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Sports Weekend

The location of the stay was nice and a good value. Arriving after dark due to traffic issues, the area was not lit so seeing the key pad was difficult and the instructions on how to unlock the property were not quite accurate. The blinds in the bedroom were broken so there was a slight privacy issue. Great shower and with lots of hot water. We really appreciated the coffee supplies and snacks. We brought food to prepare but the refrigerator was set so cold, it all froze. I did not notice that there was not a stove but there was a microwave and nice grill which we appreciated. We were attending our grandchildren's sporting event so did not have time to really enjoy the deck and outdoors; maybe next time. The grounds were exceptionally well kept. I thought overall it was a good place to stay and would recommend it as a good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jody L.

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

Perfect spot to explore from

This cabin is the perfect location to explore the parks of the area or the wine trail. We did lots of hiking, lots of great food, and several wineries. We loved the area and the cabin is close to highway access. Cute cabin for a couple. The cabin was dusty and had some items that are in need of updating. It was clean overall. Bed was comfortable, towels were fluffy, and there was hot water for showering. The host had snacks, ice, and coffee available. Kitchenette with a small refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen sink. The fireplace went to the ceiling. We didn’t use it, but would be great for a chilly night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

Ist off, host was very gracious about the experience we had. Upon arrival went to unlock door and couldn't get it open. Called host and he said I'm so sorry the lock has been changed. at this point he told me that the fireplace would not work because they were out of propane. He offered me a discount because that was one of the features that led me to book this cabin. Upon entry to the cabin we found that it had not been cleaned. I called host and he said he was sorry and moved us to another cabin. The cabin was nice but the furniture in the living room was hard for my wife to get out of as the couch and chair set very low to the floor. It advertised a satellite but the only channels we could access was the 3 major networks and some shopping channels. The sliding screen door that goes out to patio the screen was torn and needed repair. The other thing was when you see the cabin on line it gives you the impression it is one cabin but actually is two cabins in one building. As I stated earlier host was very apologetic about issues I brought up but accomodations fell below my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Sharpsburg, GA

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

Fine stay

Love this location as this is second time I’ve stayed here. Disappointed only saw deer one day last time every day. Not the fancy but nice and comfortable. Will be back next trip to SIU and area
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Repeat Customers

Our second time staying here. Cute little place in a convenient location to family in the area. Thanks for being pet friendly! It makes it so much more convenient for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lawrence M.

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

stay

Would have liked to have frying pan or griddle for on grill since threr was no stove. Leg on patio table broken weld.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Cabin in the woods close to SIU.

We wanted someplace close to SIU while we visited our daughter, but it was also close to great hiking at Giant City and other little towns with lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane and Donald S.

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

Perfect for hiking in the Shawnee National Forest.

Property was clean and well stocked. Even though it is a cabin, it’s right off a main road. It’s very accessible. Quiet at night! Easy to shop in Carbondale. Great location for the wine trail. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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