Cabin

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Makanda, IL

Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
‪11 min walk‬
Giant City State Park
Southern Illinois University
‪13 min drive‬
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City Stat Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, minutes from SIU, and Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

Property manager

Steve Young

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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: 16

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

About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
Campground Beach - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
Blue Sky Vineyards - 38 min drive - 23.3 km
Lake of Egypt - 47 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. located?

Situated in Makanda, this golf 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Meet our needs

We enjoyed our stay. We were traveling from WI to FL and this was half way. Everything went well. We hiked nearby and enjoyed a few wineries and a Bourbon Bar nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

12 May, 2025

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

Nice get-away with everything you need.

Cabin was easy to find and the stay was very quiet. It was peaceful sitting on the back deck and enjoying the surrounding nature with a cold drink in hand. The inside was well furnished, the A/C was cold, and the layout was nice. We went to the nearby trailhead and did some trail running early in the morning, then spent the afternoons in Carbondale or Giant City. We will stay here again, 5 stars. Thx!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Holiday Stay

Second time at this cabin and stay was great. Steve is excellent to communicate with and provides a comfortable home to enjoy our visit. We will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

1 Dec, 2024

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

Great place to stay!

We overall enjoyed our stay, very clean and had everything we needed! We did try to get the fireplace going but didnt have any luck with it. We plan to stay again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

7 Nov, 2023

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

Great stay!

This was the perfect location for our stay. Close to campus and close to all the outdoor activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D T.

29 Aug, 2023

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

Great cabin and great location

If you’re traveling to southern Illinois to hike and spend time outside, this cabin is for you. Accommodations were great and the location is close to many parks and hiking trails.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emma

1 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect home base for the wine trail.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Long weekend hiking

Property was centrally located for a weekend full of hiking. Check in was a breeze and the property was as described. The weather was perfect, so we weren’t at the property except to sleep. It was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

2 Jan, 2024

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

Great place!

We have stayed in Steve’s cabins three times now and always enjoy them. We really liked the extra space and full kitchen in this cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

6 Nov, 2024

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

Great Cabin!

We really enjoyed staying at this cabin. It was cute and cozy, perfect for my husband and me. There is a nice deck to star gaze or sit in the sunshine. Steve, our host, went above and beyond helping us with the TV as we like to relax in the evening while watching sports. This is a great place to stay and we highly recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

18 Nov, 2024

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

Sweet little cabin

The owner gave very concise instructions to reach the property and enter the cabin. Cabin had all the amenities needed for our stay. It was comfortable and clean. I should also say it is a central area for local hiking and wine or beer trail. I will definitely look for this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

2 Jun, 2023

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

Cozy, quiet little cabin. Very homey!! So much to do nearby!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jul, 2023

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

Great cabin-exactly as advertised

Great location! The cabin isn’t fancy, but it was exactly what we needed and hoped for. Very clean and well-kept. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

6 Sept, 2023

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

Family bisit

Great stay. Cabin had everything we needed. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

25 May, 2024

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

Quick trip

Nice accomodations. Everything needed was provided

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

26 Sept, 2023

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

Cute Cabin

Cute clean cabin. We travel a lot and stay in a lot of these. This was clean and had most of the supplies needed to cook. The area it was located in was absolutely beautiful. We’d stay here again 9/10 stars.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

10 Oct, 2023

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

great spot for famiies

Pretty close to giant city park. Easy in and Out. Great to have room for the kids to play and watch tv in downtime. Lovely sunlight and easy to get fresh air.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

A T.

23 Sept, 2024

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

SIU PARENTS WEEKEND

What a great property located in a perfect spot, quiet and close enough to be convenient to SIU. We stayed with our daughter and I hate to be repetitive but I can't stress how great it was for us. Everything we needed was here and it was super clean. We will 100 per cent hope to stay here every visit over the years! Thank you Steve!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

9 Apr, 2024

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

It was a nice, beautiful area on a golf course and lake. It was convenient to Giant City Park and access to Carbondale's many restaurant options. Parking at our cabin was a little tight with a small area for three cabin renters to share

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

6 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect location

This is our second time staying at these cabins, and they are exactly what we need. The cabins are located next to a golf course (that's being renovated), and we were able to walk the course with our dog each morning. It is perfectly located just a short drive to SIU (where my son attends) and Giant City State Park. The cabins are clean and well stocked. Most importantly, the area is SAFE!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerry w., Lexington, Illinois

14 Mar, 2024

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

Nice!

Everything as advertised.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie J.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Uncomfortable

The beds are very uncomfortable and the master bed could be bigger. The tv was extremely small to be so far away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Great place!

This was a great cabin to stay at. Centrally located for the wine trail, close for hikes and easy to get to. Quiet area and relaxing. We would definitely stay here agin and recommend to others!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025