Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.

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A wooden deck with a railing, a barrel, and a covered porch area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with a sink, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with bar stools.
A gravel driveway leading to a single-story house with a green roof, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a door leading outside, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Carbondale, Il, IL
  • Place, Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this cabin is on a lake. The Science Center and Crab Orchard Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oasis Sports Complex and Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Banterra Center or MTN Dew Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Carbondale, Il, IL

What's nearby

  • Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shawnee National Forest - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Giant City State Park - 20 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 21 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 14 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin in Shawnee National Forest area. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Science Center and Southern Illinois Healthcare. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and Southern Illinois University are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We enjoyed the cabin and our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and clean cabin!

The cabin was clean and the area was peaceful. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Nicole was a great guest and left the property neat and tidy. We would love to have her stay again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars—-perfect location

Perfect location for our annual fishing and mushroom hunting trip to So IL. Very clean and nicely decorated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Very nice clean property. Away from the nice and traffic. Nice to see all the wonderful colorful nature in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2022
Thanks and we hope you have an opportunity to come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to stay

We enjoyed a long weekend in this cabin! Mike made the experience a breeze with a phone call to make sure we knew how to check in and give us directions. The cabin feels remote, but is only a short drive to the lake, Carbondale and Marion. It was very clean and was just what we were looking for. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2022
Kristen was a wonderful guest and was a pleasure to have them. Hope to have them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and clean

Great cabin for a weekend (or week-long) fishing trip. Adjacent to several of the popular fishing lakes down in Shawnee. Super clean, decorated nice, beds were comfortable, and having two bathrooms was a bonus (especially in this price range). Area was super quiet and safe. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2022
Alan was a great guest. They left the cabin very clean and tidy. We hope they come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage in the woods

Very nice property. Not far from everything in carbondale or the lakes.The owners are very responsive to all questions. We would definitely go there again.. Very Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thanks again for staying at our cabin!! Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's trip

We had a great time! Cabin was great and equipped with everything you need. Very clean and neat. Owner was close by working on another project and was very friendly and helpful. Planning on being back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Jane and her group of friends were super guests and we would love to have them back sometime. They saw me working on our next cabin and brought me desserts, very sweet ladies!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No hotels available

We had the best first vrbo experience. No hotels available in the town where our nephews wedding was taking place. Booked this cabin and it was perfect. Lots of privacy and a beautiful place. The Host, Mike, was very helpful. Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2022
Beverly and her husband were great guests. They left the cabin in imaculate condition and were very friendly! We would love to have them back some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin!

Cute, clean and comfortable cabin near Crab Orchard Lake and Refuge, well-supplied with whatever you might need. Only 4 miles from Carbondale if you want to go in to town. The owner, Mike, is easy to reach by phone and is a very nice person. (I met him when he was there mowing and we had a nice chat!) I will definitely stay there again if I make it back down to southern Illinois!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2023
Judy was a very nice lady and we hope she can come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet time

We enjoyed our stay. It was very clean we needed to bedrooms and two bathrooms and there weren’t many of those the owner. Mike is easy to contact and have suggestions. It’s location was convenient to the places we wanted to go. I would recommend it to other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Four friends rented this property for 3 days fishing on Crab Orchard. The house was well equipped for everything we needed. Proximity to the lake was great with just a five minute drive to boat launch. We also were close enough to town to make a quick run if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Was exactly as described was perfect! Host was very helpful with directions and it actually is very easy to get to! Very clean and had everything we needed! Hope to return for our next adventure with our college granddaughter!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet

Peace and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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