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3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

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A wooden cabin with a green door, a number '2' sign, a small porch with a wooden railing, and a wall-mounted lantern.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a chimney, and a satellite dish.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a window with a view.
A bedroom with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted thermostat.
A living room with a plaid sofa, a wooden bench, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near a casino, this cabin accommodates 4 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment and offers access to nearby golf courses and scuba diving. Adventure seekers will appreciate mountain biking, motorboating, and kayaking in the area, along with attractions like Stone Creek Golf Club and Rustle Hill Winery. This property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 3096216vb
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: 40
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 and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 29 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 34 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lipe Orchard - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! located?

Situated in Makanda, this golf cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk and Giant City State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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