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

Beachfront holiday home with private beach and water park

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

Excellent

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Kitchen
Dryer
Washer

Place, Southern Illinois University
Place, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Place, Giant City State Park
Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

2 Single 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.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

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

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: must be confirmed by owner

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The Science Center and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort 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. Make sure you get close to 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 - 5.3 km
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Giant City State Park - 13 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
‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬7 min drive
‪Common Grounds - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Vine Community Church - ‬4 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home 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 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

glenna j.

14 Jul 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

Victoria G.

21 Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

4 Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

Brea Y.

2 Jan 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

Josalyn H.

3 Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Beth M.

3 Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Roger S.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Neglected potential

All in all, probably fine if you don’t expect too much. The pictures don’t really reflect the current condition which has become somewhat dingy, tired and neglected. Beds and bathrooms are clean enough and has all the features that are listed. Tom seems like a nice guy. It’s just so disappointing to see the place have such potential and expecting it to be like the pictures and then find it in need of SO much attention. Once all the fees were added in, the cost seemed really high for what you got (maybe if your group is large it makes sense…). You may very well enjoy the experience…if your standards aren’t too high.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

8 Jul 2024

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

Camp-themed Bachelorette Party - AMAZING!

We booked this cabin for a camp-themed bachelorette party with a party size of 12 girls. We were looking for a rustic cabin with privacy and easy access to the wine trail - exactly what we got! Communicating with Tom, the host, was seamless and helpful, as he always accommodated our needs and offered advice or help whenever needed, he was very welcoming, as was his son! We were able to decorate for our bride and use the house to its full capacity. The pond was AMAZING - we used the zipline which was a huge bonus, paddled in the paddle boat, and jumped off of the dock! The beach was clean and chairs and firepit were ready for use. The house was stocked with dishware, trash bags, toilet rolls, and towels, which made our trip far easier! The beds were comfortable and the bedding was sufficient. I will say that the house is indeed a true cabin, which means it will have some dirt and bugs that intrude, and it is perfect for those who are looking for a woodsy experience!! We had an absolutely wonderful time and would definitely stay again, as well as recommend it to low-maintenance people looking for an authentic cabin in the woods experience! Thank you Tom and hosts for making this a lovely and unique weekend the bride and her cabin crew will never forget and cherish forever!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sara D.

3 Jun 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

I would skip this place

Well, this cabin is in a great location and has a ton of potential, the property has not been maintained and I would not recommend anyone make the same mistake that I did. When it rained this weekend, it also rained inside of our room and on top of some peoples belongings. In another room, the air conditioner also leaked and dripped all over a different person belonging. This property cleans to be able to handle more people than it really can and we had trouble getting everybody comfortable. It was dirty. Moldy. Not cleaned. Cobwebs. Rust. Beyond a typical, cabin in the woods. There was not even A frying pan that I could cook eggs in, and we had to go to HomeGoods to buy stuff to cook our food in. I would not say that I am bougie and I have camped in the woods and done a lot of things but this place is beyond bad compared to how it is advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keenan C.

14 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Truly Horrible! Am not sure if this legally qualifies as Fraud, but it should. We spent more than an hour cleaning up areas so we could stay there. Dirty is a compliment as to how we found the place. Being we came in on a Friday early evening, there were not any other reasonable options in the area to go somewhere different, nor did the VRBO rep that I spoke with that evening have any other options for us either. The owner simply told me that I could leave and get a refund, and that he has been in business for 14 years and has no problems.About 1/2 of the house was not even usable, as there was obvious water damage and it was clearlyunder "construction". The open mop, bucket, the leaves on the floor, and the partially filled open trashcan are just some of the examples of how bad this really was. Perhaps the photos advertised on the listing might have been accurate sometime in the past, but all of the overgrowth and horrible maintenance has clearly rendered them completely misleading.The property is truly a horrible representation on VRBO, who up to now has not been of any help, even thought I have two different service tickets opened with them.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

26 Aug 2025

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

Amazing place to get away and have some fun!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

19 Jun 2025

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

Charming

We had a great stay and lots of fun! The host was very helpful. The location and activities on site were perfect for a fun stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

2 Jun 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.

5 Dec 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.

30 Oct 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

8/10 Good

Cassie C.

21 Oct 2024

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

Friends Weekend - Visiting the Wine Trails

This house was perfect for our trip. It is remote, so we weren't worried about playing music on the beautiful deck when we got home after an afternoon of enjoying the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. There were 10 of us total, and everyone reported that the beds were comfy and the bathrooms were clean. I would definitely stay at this location again. The house is beautiful and the scenery even more so.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

11 Aug 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

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

4 Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

Lisa G.

22 Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Liz B.

16 Jul 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

8/10 Good

Linda S.

29 Jun 2024

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

The perfect location for a family reunion

We had 12 people ages 1-73 and everyone had a great time. The highlight of the property i the private pond and beach. Canoes and a paddle boat are there and we brought lots of floats. The fishing was also good. The game room downstairs was also a hit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah Lee F.

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what we expected

While the property owner was a nice person he was behind on alot of the property maintainance. The swimming pond was in poor shape as the filtration system was broken and made for unfavorable conditions for swimming. Indoors we dealt with burnt out light bulbs to grimey cabinets and filthy room fans. Kitchen was ill equiped...no teaspoons! Plenty of pans but not enough plates and bowls for more than 4 people. While the 4G signal was good it was not good enough for gaming. No cable or satellite tv and though the photos showed a tv in all the bedrooms that was not the case. Living room seating was limited...with only a sofa & only 1 chair and uncomfortable. The photos were very misleading! Do not recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka B.

19 Oct 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

Elizabeth S.

11 Oct 2023

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

Family Winery Trip

There were 10 of us for a weekend winery getaway. The weather was chilly so we didn't use the lake but enjoyed the view and got some nice outdoor family photos. The cabin was within 6 miles to several wineries. In the evenings we enjoyed hanging out in the open kitchen/living room area. We had read that we should bring quarters for the pinball machines. There are 4 machines, but only one of them worked. That was really the only bummer. We would recommend this place to any groups wanting to spend time together!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy G.

25 Aug 2023

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

The perfect cabin trip!

tl;dr: Amazing place, wonderful host. This is the perfect spot for a classic family lake vacation. You have all the water to yourself, and you can’t even see other houses. Feels very private and secluded but everything you need is close by. Tom is very responsive and thoughtful, he definitely knows how to set up a good time for the kids. Set up a fire for us and hid seashells for them There are lots of water/sand toys, floats, the zip line (even I rode it, it was A BLAST), pinball, foosball, pool table, and big tv. The cabin itself is lovely, not fussy, clean and comfortable, no knick knacks for my kids to break. The coop grocery nearby had lots of delicious treats to eat. The kids unanimously voted it was better than Florida, which is great cause it is about 15 hours less driving! Will definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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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About the area

Carbondale

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Getting around

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8.0/10

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9.0/10

9.6/10

8.6/10

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8/10 Good

glenna j.

Good

glenna j.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Girls Trip

Victoria G.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Cabin trip with friends

Lindsey B.

2/10 Terrible

Brea Y.

Decent stay

Brea Y.

8/10 Good

Josalyn H.

Short stay

Josalyn H.

6/10 Okay

Beth M.

Some TLC needed

Beth M.

6/10 Okay

Roger S.

Neglected potential

Roger S.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Camp-themed Bachelorette Party - AMAZING!

Hannah R.

2/10 Terrible

Sara D.