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Crazy Joe's Cabin #1

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A small, single-story house with a porch, a front door, and two windows on either side of the door.
A cozy living room with a purple recliner, a brown sofa, and a yellow board game.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.
A wooden dining room with a round table, six chairs, and a vase with white flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ava, IL
  • Place, Kinkaid Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Murphysboro State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Crazy Joe's Cabin #1

We have 3 great rentals. Crazy Joe’s Cabin # 2 and Hickey House on Airbnb.
Located 2 miles off rt. 151 in Shawnee National forest.
The cabin is along tree line just west of Crazy Joe’s Fish House. Restaurant is open at 4pm Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
1bedroom cabin with queen bed, living room with queen sleeper sofa. Full kitchen, bathroom with shower,washer/dryer.
Great place for hunting or fishing trip or get away.
Smart tvs you can access apps
The space
Turkey ,deer hunting, and fishing in the immediate area. Kincaid Lake boat ramp 2 miles
Guest access
The whole cabin
Other things to note
No smoking in cabin. No pets. The cabin is not suitable for small children

$5 fee plus postage to mail items left behind.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3842672vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ava

Ava is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River.
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Ava, IL

What's nearby

  • Kinkaid Lake - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Lake Murphysboro State Park - 24 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Kinkaid Village Marina - 27 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 39 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gabby's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brunzeez Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Longbranch Shooting House & Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • Crazy Joe's Fish House
  • ‪chinchbug - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crazy Joe's Cabin #1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crazy Joe's Cabin #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crazy Joe's Cabin #1?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crazy Joe's Cabin #1 located?

Situated in Ava, this cottage is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kinkaid Lake and The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery. Mississippi River is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was great, will stay here everytime I visit
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena T.

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

Great place

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and people. We will always come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this place!! It was so charming and comfortable and clean. Marilynn was so helpful and responded to my questions very quickly. There was everything I needed to enjoy my 2 day get away and the peace and quiet was very welcome. The restaurant is just a few steps away that serves fantastic fish. I must add that I loved the shower!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
thank you for staying
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10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and clean. The hosts are very accommodating. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

perfect spot for us

We were visiting family in the area and this gave us a great spot to relax at the end of the day. You must eat at the on site restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Family Get Together

The cabin was a perfect set up for our family Get Together. Nice amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colby D.

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

Crazy joes

Great stay, clean and felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marilynn Martin

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