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Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub!

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A wooden deck with a metal railing, a staircase, and a covered area with a bench.
A nighttime outdoor area with a gravel path, stone borders, and evenly spaced lights.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table with a vase of flowers, a patterned rug, a fireplace, and a TV on the wall.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, a window with a view of trees, and various kitchen items on the counter.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
This cabin has an outdoor pool and a hot tub. It accommodates 4 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The property includes 1 separate living room, 1 outdoor pool, and 1 hot tub. Enjoy water activities at the nearby marina and adventure activities like tubing and birdwatching. The stay is pet-friendly. Nearby attractions include Lake of Egypt and Goreville City Park.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shawnee National Forest
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Goreville, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub!

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful retreat. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space to enjoy. Take a hike around the beautiful wooded setting. Bird watchers paradise! A seasonal creek flows through the backyard ravine during spring and after heavy rains.
This beautiful cabin is the UPPER level of a two-story cabin. It features one bedroom with a full kitchen, living room, and gorgeous bathroom with slate walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead. Upgraded King size bed, New Sofa pull out sleeper couch and a full-size Sealy air mattress with headboard for sleeping.
Step out on the large deck and enjoy beautiful views of the ravine behind the property. Enjoy the use of the Solo Stove (fire pit) there is typically plenty of firewood for you to use for FREE. Relax in the hammocks on the upper or lower decks while listening to the birds and wind chime. For the bird enthusiast - down load the FREE Merlin app and you will be able to identify the birds that you are hearing, it's pretty cool!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are stairs to get to the upper apartment.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please utilize the blue pet couch cover.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take garbage out to the cans on the street and put any glass/aluminum in the recycling bin out front.
PLEASE make sure to empty the ash bucket (if you fill it) into the compost pile behing the dog run.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please take our the garbage before you leave. Two large garbage cans are out by the street.
Please leave dirty towels in the pile in front of washing machine.
If you have a pet PLEASE make sure to use the chair and couch covers in the living room closet.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3196124vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Goreville

Located in Goreville, this cabin is near a water park. Shawnee National Forest and Ferne Clyffe State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Oasis Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding.
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Goreville, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 27 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 32 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub!?

As of 30 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub! on 7 Oct, 2026 start from S$596, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin in the Woods,Pet-Friendly! Treehouse feel on the large deck! Hot tub! located?

Situated in Goreville, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Thanks for visiting our cabin! We hope you come back and experience the different seasons! Tom & Amy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
Glad you guys like the place! Hope you'll visit with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you for visiting our cabin! We were sorry to hear you had to leave early and hope your child is feeling much better. If you'd like to visit us again, please let us know ahead of time-we'd be happy to offer you a discount on a future stay. We truely appreciate your visit, as well as your postivie feedback and review, it means a lot to us. Safe travels, we look forward to hosting you again!! Warm regards, Tom & Amy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to relax after exploring the parks. Everything went smoothly checking in and the property was clean. Fire pit and hot tub were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for visiting our cabin and taking such great care of it! Glad you enjoyed the hot tub and “Solo Stove” fire pit. We hope to have you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us! We’re glad you found the cabin a relaxing environment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice. Me and my girlfriend had a really good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Super clean. A/C is top notch. The hot tub was clean and worked well. TV was nice and swiveled. Well thought out and attention to details in this adorable treehouse. Nice quiet. Easy check in. We were in town for a wedding and enjoyed our stay with our pooch. My only suggestion would be to add a portable luggage stand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was nice and cozy. The deck was relaxing. It was mostly clean,only thing was the sofa had animal hair on it but a lint roller took care of that. Communication with the host was great. Overall it was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for your positive response and feedback about the pet hair. We strive to have the cabin clean and free of pet and have taken extra steps to make sure all furniture is free of pet hair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here! Tom, the host, is very friendly. We had the pleasure of meeting him, which made our trip even better. He really wants to ensure that you are comfortable, feel welcomed, and have a great stay. Communication was outstanding. The place was very clean, and we had everything we needed and more. This was hands down our best cabin rental experience we have had! The cabin was in a great central location which allowed us to visit state parks and the Shawnee National Forest. The deck with the hot tub and fire pit were a great way to wind down and relax after hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for your positive review! Please don’t forget to contact us ahead of time when you return so we can make sure to give you that premier guest discount!!! Safe travels and enjoy the rest of your summer! Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well furnished for dogs. There was even a little fenced in area for bathroom breaks in the backyard. Hot tub and the grill worked great. Kitchen had everything you need to cook a meal. Beautiful sunrise views off the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute gem surrounded by all nature has to offer! Extremely clean! Hot tub was AWESOME after a long day of hiking. Tom was an excellent host and has thought of everything you need for your stay. The upper deck was perfect for morning coffee while listening to the birds and watching the deer move through the property. Great location to get to all areas of Shawnee National Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Valentines getaway

Overall amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2025
Thanks for your review hope you can visit again when the weather is better.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Biggest hang up was no code was provided that I could see in the emails, only the unlock procedure. Hot tub looked murky. Gas grill needs new igniter, broken wire on base of igniter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate all guest feedback. We'd like to address a few of the concerns you mentioned. The correct door code was provided as soon as you arrived, and we apologize again for the mix-up with the code that was emailed before your stay. Regarding the hot tub and the grill igniter, these issues were not reported to us during your stay. As noted in our phone call, text messages, and emails, we encourage guests to contact us immediately with any concerns so we can resolve them as quickly as possible. Had we been made aware of either issue, we would have sent maintenance right away. Grill igniters are wear items that occasionally require replacement, and this would have been a simple repair. Our goal is to provide every guest with an outstanding experience, and we are always happy to address any concerns during a stay so they can be resolved promptly. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Enjoy the fire pit! Nice deck to view wildlife from the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2025
Thanks for your review. We also love the deck and the wonderful views it offers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! The cabin was perfect for the two of us and our pet. Totally charming, the cabin had afforded us much confirt and relaxation after day of hiking and exploring. A wonderful retreat,indeed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cozy getaway

Was a perfect spot to get away for the week and go down and hike. Centrally located to most things in Shawnee National Park. Would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Thanks again for visiting our “treehouse “ cabin in the woods. Glad you enjoyed the central location being located in the heart of Shawnee National Forest! Only 10 away from Feryn Clyffe State park and 20 minutes from Giant City! Hope you’ll Visit again and enjoy all that Lake Egypt has to offer… just a short 1/4 walk or drive down to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place TO Stay When Fishing

Second time staying here for local fishing tournaments. Location, quality of rental and price make this ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2023
Thank you for the review. I’m glad the place works well for you. Happy to have you back anytime!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Weekend Spot

Came down for a little weekend getaway, and could not be happier. Place is clean, beautiful setting, and super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your review. Amy and I strive to make the cabin as comfortable as possible! We love the view from deck and enjoy listening to various species of birds as we enjoy our coffee. Hope you’ll visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and cozy cabin

We Really enjoyed our stay. A Very relaxing, and peaceful weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A nice private spot. Everything in cabin met our needs. Hot Tub was a nice pleasure, as well as fire pits! Host was very good with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend. Enjoyed all the wildlife that you could watch from the deck . Very clean and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
We're glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin! We love watching nature and all it's beauty while relaxing on the deck as well. Hope you'll visit again. Amy & Tom
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private feel. Everything was clean and very comfortable. Enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
Glad you guys enjoyed the setting and the new hot tub!! Hope you’ll come back and visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Had an amazing time, nice beautifully view to the outdoors. Most definitely coming back and making this a yearly trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy! Cabin tucked away in a great with privacy and our very own deck. Clean, well stocked and very inviting. Communication was fantastic and we had zero issues. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Thanks for so much for staying! Glad you had a great stay and hope you consider us if you come back our way again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and the fully stocked kitchen was wonderful. We cooked all of our meals because we didn’t want to go out to eat. Very comfy bed and beautiful outdoor deck with nice hot tub. Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cabin, especially the fully stocked kitchen, cozy atmosphere, and the beautiful view from the deck. It’s great to know the hot tub and king-size bed helped make your stay relaxing and comfortable. We truly appreciate you choosing our cabin and hope to welcome you back again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Tom Kohler

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I'm a middle school teacher and coach up north. I love the outdoors; hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking, and the lake! I'm excited to share this cabin with others when I'm not here with small groups of kids for outdoor adventures!

Why they chose this property

I've been bringing kids down to Southern Illinois for many years for camping and outdoor adventure. Feryn Clyffe and Giant City State Park are awesome!!! My cabin in located on a quiet dead end street.

What makes this property unique

The deck on the second floor offers a beautiful view of the dry creek behing the cabin. The elevated deck provides a "treehouse" type feel. Relax in the hammock while listening to the birds and wind chime.

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