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

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪27 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
Garden

About this property

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

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
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi on 24 May, 2026 start from S$140, 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 1 mile (2 km) 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. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Teal B.

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

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

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

8/10 Good

Stuart H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Willow B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little get away spot! Not too close and not too far from anything (town, stores, tourist attractions, hiking trails). Cozy little cabin that I would definitely like to rent again. Steve, the host, even has a snack basket and a cabin log that past guests have written their experience in! The only thing to keep in mind is that some of the cabins are dual cabins so you might end up sharing a wall with someone. I might have accidently streamed Star Trek to the other side's tv once or twice. Overall it was a great and relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie and Dan M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

Wine trail

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

8/10 Good

Lauri

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

8/10 Good

Maggie K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Fawn S.

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

8/10 Good

Fawn S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

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

Beautiful

This cabin is an awesome spot for hiking and wineries! Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Hutning base camp

Property was better than expected! Property was clean and a short commute to Giant City State Park. It was quiet and the host was attentive. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Simple Clean Cabin To Stay In

Nice simple clean 1 bedroom with a sofa bed to stay in while exploring the Shawnee National Forest & the Shawnee Wine Trail. Safe area close to main roads. FYI--no oven for cooking but includes a nice BBQ grill on the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Just Right

The cabin was nice. It had enough room for me to relax in after a day with family or in Shawnee National Forest. The area felt very safe and there was no ouside noise. I will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Nice Quiet

It was very relaxing. First time staying at Makanda. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin 😊 loved the location and atmosphere. The cabin was so cozy and not far from the state park. The basket of snacks were perfect! We will definitely be going back!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved this cute, cozy, comfy cabin. Just the right size for a couple - not too big, but not too small either. Very quiet location, wi-fi worked great, comfy bed, water temperature/pressure for the shower was perfect. The entire cabin was very clean. Loved the Americana decor and the small basket of snacks added a nice touch. Looking forward to staying again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.

I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.

As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.

In 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really back to my house in Asheville, NC.

My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.

June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.

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