Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries

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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102384 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Makanda, IL

Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
‪3 min drive‬
Giant City State Park
‪11 min drive‬
Southern Illinois University
‪11 min drive‬
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Brilliant log cabin built with luxury in mind. Located in the Shawnee National forest near the Makanda smiley face water tower.. Sit under the stars and view the Milky Way away from any light pollution! Bringing your boat? No problem, large parking area to travel with your toys! Come and experience a log home the likes that can only be found on mountain resorts! RV plug in available as well!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• 1 King Bed in main level w/ensuite Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 2 Queen Beds in 4rth bedroom in lower level

MAIN LEVEL LAYOUT
• Living Room with real log fireplace
• Kitchen & Dining Area
• Walkout Deck overlooking 5 private acres
• 3 of the 4 bedrooms
• Washer and Dryer

LOWER LEVEL LAYOUT
• Game room with ping-pong table, dart board and ring-toss games
• 4th Bedroom with Half Bath
• Gentlemen's Bar Room with seating

NEARBY TOWNS
Makanda, IL & Makanda Boardwalk- 6 minutes
Carbondale, IL- 10 minutes
Cobden, IL- 13 minutes
Alto Pass, IL- 15 minutes
Marion, IL - 36 minutes

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets must be reported prior to arrival. $50/pet; per stay. Max 2; dogs only. If unreported, you will be subject to pet fee plus $50 unreported pet fee.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Firewood is available for purchase.

Property manager

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$50.00 per pet per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars,

Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking or the reservation will be cancelled.

This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud.

Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

Important information

You need to know

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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.

Makanda, IL

What's nearby

Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Giant City State Park - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
Southern Illinois University - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
Campground Beach - 20 min drive - 16.4 km
Blue Sky Vineyards - 33 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 11 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Siuc Trueblood Dining - ‬12 min drive
‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬13 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries located?

This family-friendly Makanda cabin is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Giant City State Park and Arrowwood Trail Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

19 Apr, 2025

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

Friends annual fishing trip

We have been coming to the southern Illinois area for over 25 years for our annual fishing trip. We have stayed in many vacation rentals, and each had their own unique experiences. Most positive, some not so much. Hartline was a fantastic experience, and our group loved the property. Accessing location and amenities were perfect. One of the best things I enjoyed personally was how the property owner or manager was very responsive to texts or emails. Love this property and location and would recommend this rental for groups of 8 or more over any other property in the area.5 star rating from our group. Thank you Hartline for a wonderful experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

12 Jul, 2024

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

Great Family Get Away

Very clean, nice and plenty or space both indoor and outdoor. A lot of thing to do nearby! Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mike W.

16 Jan, 2025

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

A few days with friends

The property had everything we needed to enjoy time with friends. However, there was an issue with the heat that was resolved on our second day. But it did take some persistence on our part. A little more attention to winter weather issues would have made our stay perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful Cabin in a tranquil setting.

The cabin is absolutely beautiful and a delight to stay in. It had all the listed amenities and then some. The cabin was clean and nicely decorated. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Makanda House

The property was as described. It was very clean and accommodated 7 adults very comfortably. Check in was easy and Allison was very responsive to any questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln W.

9 Apr, 2024

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

Excellent stay

It is a beautiful property and the property manager was very helpful. I had a great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Migdalia

1 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice cabin! We loved our stay there. We really appreciated the welcome website with all the information to help improve our time there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Clean, Cozy Cabin

Very pleased with the communication as well as the cabin itself. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again if I’m back in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect for everyone to hang out together!

This house was the perfect setup for our family to be together in one big room to eat, play games and just hang out. We made use of the ping pong table and dart board and enjoyed sitting around the campfire in the evenings. It was very clean and nicely stocked. I would definitely recommend to any group. We had a really nice weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

1 Apr, 2024

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

Very Clean

The Cabin was very clean and comfortable. My kids loved the ping pong table and games in the basement. The Gentleman’s lounge was the perfect spot to hang out. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

20 Oct, 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Cabin

Amazing place. needs a shower for every bedroom

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

24 Apr, 2024

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

Beautiful property in central location

We "stayed in" for a low key "relax and refresh retreat" with family, and enjoyed the living room with fireplace and porches. Communication was superb. Location is easy to get to with a rural feel and city amenities within easy reach. The family agreed we would love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

12 Nov, 2023

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

Absolutely beautiful!

This house was stunning and was the perfect place to reset after a long week. Perfectly located. This is also the cleanest place we have rented on VRBO. The fireplace is the perfect touch.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

3 Jun, 2024

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

Shawnee Birthday Celebration

The home is even nicer than the pictures! It was perfect for our 3 generations to gather to celebrate a milestone birthday. Close to hiking, vineyards, and orchards. The home had all of the amenities needed. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrie W.

31 Mar, 2023

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

Perfect for a large family!

This house was perfect for our family of 7…plus our two dogs! It was comfortable, spacious and great to come back to after a long day of exploring and hiking.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

7 Sept, 2023

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

Quiet Getaway

We were looking for a quiet getaway for our family. It ended up raining while we were there but with the arcade games and other games on the lower level we were still able to enjoy ourselves and have an amazing time. We really enjoyed ourselves and felt right at home.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Dec, 2023

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

A Great Place

This is the best place that I have stayed at. The interaction with the host was delightful. Far and above the best stocked kitchen I have seen. The first night of the stay we had a stellar view of a meteor shower. We will be staying here or at another one of Allison’s properties again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

aggie h.

11 Jul, 2023

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

Beauty Peace and Family

The cabin was beautiful and stocked nicely with everything you need. The surroundings were peaceful and tucked away from the noise of the city. However, it was located within minutes of wineries, eateries, and more. We had a great stay and would recommend it to anyone needing a lovely retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

3 Jun, 2023

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

May hiking trip

We enjoyed our stay at this property! It was very clean and well stocked! The space worked well for our party of 6. We liked having coffee on the front deck in the morning and drinks on the back deck at night . The location was nice for that rural feel but groceries and pizza were less than 15 minutes away. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Kentucky

28 Oct, 2023

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

Perfection!

A gem of a rental❗️ Photos are spot-on. Great space. Glorious fall foliage setting too. House is well equipped and suitable for anyone; couples, groups or families with kiddos. Our group of 6 enjoyed all of the house amenities ( especially the outside fire-pit area), wine country and the nearby casino. Highly recommend a stay in this well appointed place❗️

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

8 Feb, 2023

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

Pleasant Stay

A little confusion with the door code, which was quickly resolved, but everything else was in fine order. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. This is a beautiful home and property, plenty of outdoor exploring to do around the area as well. Overall we had an enjoyable, excellent experience

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

10 Jun, 2024

Wow!

We had a wonderful family weekend get away! We could not have asked for better communication and recommendations for fun activities and great food. The online manual was a super helpful tool for planning food and fun activities appealing to the whole group. The cabin was beautiful and clean. My nephews enjoyed the game room. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could think of. We were able to relax and enjoy each others company around the fire pit at night.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Jul, 2023

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

Amazing Cabin near Giant City State Park

We had a wonderful family get away seeing the sights around Giant City State Park. We enjoyed hiking the trails and being together. This cabin is beautiful, clean, spacious and just as pictured. From the moment we arrived we were happy with our decision to stay at Hartline Hill Cabin. The game room was a fun for our granddaughters. We were very comfortable, had plenty of room and it was perfectly clean. We would stay here again, if ever back in this area. It was close to everything and Allison and Ashlyn were easy to communicate with. The night sky is spectacular!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvador B.

28 May, 2024

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

Celebration of college graduation and selection as US Air Force officers.

Simply outstanding property. Saw picture of cabin on VRBO but it’s one of those instances where you must see to believe. I am 70 years old and my son and his friends asked me to join them for four days to celebrate their college graduation and all getting commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the military (5 Air Force & 2 Army). Plenty of outdoor space to play flag football(I can still hang), spikeball and corn hole. Hiking trails nearby. Indoors, we had ping pong, darts and to the delight and surprise of the boys, video arcade with LOTS of games. With 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, the cabin was spacious to accommodate all 8 of us. Large living room/ dining room/ kitchen. Had indoor fireplace but did not use. The fire pit area was great and a great place to hang out. The surrounding area was wooded and beautiful. Already thinking of bringing wife and my other children for a stay. We did lose power for a little over an hour one day due to thunderstorms but quick communication with Ashlyn kept us informed of our status. Thank you Hartline Cabins. We will come back

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

15 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

This property is managed by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals, a veteran-owned, woman-owned business. Allison, owner of SIVR, is an SIUC alumni and has a deep love for the hospitality industry and showcasing beautiful southern Illinois.