Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, leading to a building with a window and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a mantel decorated with flowers, and a bookshelf to the right.
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a chimney.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and various kitchen items on the counter.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, a wooden coffee table, a door with a window, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Makanda

Makanda is home to this cabin. 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 Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Map
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
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lipe Orchard - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

As of 30 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi on 22 Dec, 2026 start from S$233, 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.

How much is parking at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi located?

Situated in Makanda, this cabin is within a 15-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).

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. 42 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay very close to the Wine trail and hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little gem of a place. We spent a wonderful, relaxing week here and wished for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was great, area was quiet and clean. We were there for activities @ SIU and location was very convenient. Only a short distance from campus. Unit was stocked with everything we needed. Check was easy using keypad at the front door. We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and host was wonderful! Definitely would stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin and close to where we wanted to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2026
Thank you for the review! I wish I knew what I could do to earn that 5th star! I am always looking to improve!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was great very accommodating clean will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Close to several sites which made for easy and quick access. Nice location. Only downside was no stove, oven or cooktop which was inconvenient, given I brought food to cook. Microwave worked …I just like a normal oven and stove. I would still highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very central to the hiking and the wineries in the area. Very clean, and well equipped. The only thing I would suggest is someway to turn off the 3 outside lights per cabin. It makes it as light as day inside...no moon I checked, and it attracts all sorts of buggies that rush in when you open the door. I didn't see anyway to shut off the porch light in Cabin 6. Everything else was perfect! Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for what we had planned. Definitely will be back. Thank you for supplying so much. The only thing we didn’t have was aluminum foil, but you had some really cool bowls that I fix some mushrooms and onions and a baked potato to go with our steaks. We had everything else and if we didn’t, you had everything else there beautiful place thank you CJ
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quite cabin

Very nice, clean, and quite cabin. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

This cabin is in a great spot! Very cute and clean. I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great alternative to a standard hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wine trail

Pet friendly that was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this was our 4th stay in these cabins but the first time in cabin 6. The cabin was clean well stocked( kitchen, bath, and deck). They provided a basket of welcome snacks also. we had one time in our 4 day stay that they needed to work on a screen the manager texted us to inform us ahead of time and to make sure it was ok with us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This is my 2nd time staying here. Nice little place. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

The place was great for our needs and as advertised. Very near to beautiful hiking and some nice wineries.The bed was not very comfortable, but everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Second time we have stayed at this cabin. We are very pleased and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Get away

Property was very clean and had nice deck to enjoy the weather outside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental is as shown in the pictures. It was very clean and comfortable for the two of us and our dog. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood with the beautiful golf courses and homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great spot for Dirty South Roubaix racers!

Just 15mins from Alto Pass was perfect. We had a cozy stay in the Merica themed cabin, quiet, clean & pet friendly. Great communication from the host made our stay easy & stress free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location on the wine trail and a cute & cozy cabin! The cabin is a nice alternative to a hotel for a weekend away. There were a few bugs, but nothing too bad and nothing you wouldn’t expect in an area surrounded by woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marcy

Nice cabin, would stay again when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

Cabin was clean and comfortable. Host was easy to get in contact with and helpful. Location was great as it was less than 10 minutes to Carbondale but still in a quiet country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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