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Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale

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Shag bark Cabin
Hot tub on site
Living room
Bedroom 1
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Place, Campground Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale

Escape to Shagbark Cabin: Modern Comfort Meets Rustic Charm

Nestled on a ridge within 35 wooded acres, this tranquil retreat offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rustic charm, just 10 minutes from Carbondale. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub on the elevated back deck with stunning forest views, including a majestic shagbark hickory tree. Gather around the outdoor fire pit with complimentary firewood for an evening under the stars.

Sleeping Arrangements:
* 1 King Bed (Bedroom)
* 2 Twin XL Beds (Loft)
* 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (Living Room)

Layout:

Main Level:
* Living Room: Smart TV, Fireplace
* Kitchen & Dining Area
* Walkout Deck with Hot Tub
* 1 Bedroom
* 1 Bathroom
* Washer/Dryer

Loft:
* 2 XL Twin Beds

Outdoor Amenities:
* Fire pit with Adirondack chairs and complimentary firewood
* 35 acres of forest to explore
* Charcoal Grill (BYO Charcoal and grilling essentials)

Location & Activities:
* Less than 10 minutes from SIUC campus
* Short drive to Giant City State Park and Shawnee National Forest (fishing, hiking, hunting, cycling, kayaking)

Guest Access & Information:
* Guests have access to the entire cabin and are encouraged to explore the surrounding forest. Please be mindful of other guests in the three other cabins on the property.
* A personalized online Welcome Guide is provided upon booking, filled with recommendations for local attractions and activities.

Other Things to Note:
* Check-in: After 3 PM
* Check-out: Before 10 AM
* Rental agreement and ID verification are required.
* Pet Policy: Pets must be reported prior to arrival. $50/pet per stay (max 2 dogs). Unreported pets will incur a $150 fee.
* Starter Set of Supplies: We provide an initial supply of toilet paper and paper towels. Guests are responsible for replenishing as needed.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.
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

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this cabin is in a rural area. The Science Center and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Giant City State Park and Ferne Clyffe State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Campground Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Giant City State Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Arrowwood Trail Trailhead - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 14 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 15 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale?

As of 23 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale on 24 Nov, 2025 start from S$314.79, 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 Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern 2BR Cabin w/ Hot Tub Near Carbondale located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Campground Beach. Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park and Giant City State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this place. The hosts were great to work with and the place was amazing. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was extremely nice and spotless. Everything you could possibly need was provided. The beds were comfortable and the location was perfect for our son’s wedding!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shagbark cabin was a wonderful place to stay. Easy check-in. Very clean and comfortable. Close the many outdoor adventures in the Shawnee Forest, as well as Carbondale, if needed. Helpful instructions from the host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Great place!

My boyfriend and i stayed here for 5days and it was the best time! Very well stocked, clean and cozy!! Will definitely be back maybe in the winter
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla r.

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

Honeymoon

It was absolutely amazing staying there. Everything was clean and perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was clean and so was the cabin. The dryer was not functioning properly which meant it took a very long time to dry towels. But besides that everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Great stay

Vary clean and nicely decorated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

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

Cozy winter stay

Shagbark Cabin is beautiful! We loved our stay. It was cozy and relaxing. The cabin was clean and very well stocked with kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina R.

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

Peacefulness

Needed a relaxing getaway, this cabin was perfect. Close enough to food and a few shops but far enough from city chaos. Cabin was very clean. HotTub was amazing. We have stayed at one of the other cabins in this group but this one was our fave.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff Z.

Beautiful, comfortable cabin close to SIU campus!

This was our 2nd stay at the cabin. We just love this place! It was a perfect spot for our family to stay while we visited our son at SIU. There is enough space for me & my wife to have a private bedroom, my two younger sons slept in the loft (which they loved, especially the view out of the window in the morning) and my oldest son was able to stay on the pull-out sofa bed on nights that he didn't want to drive back to his apartment. Every detail of the cabin has been thought out. The full kitchen meant we could cook meals there and didn't have to drive to a restaurant every time. We played games on the kitchen table and my sons loved jumping in the hot tub in the cold weather. We used the camp fire pit and made s'mores. The cabin feels like it's out in the country, deep in a forest, but it's actually only 10 minutes from downtown Carbondale and the SIU campus. It's very comfortable and clean with modern fixtures, but made to feel like a country cabin. We just loved it and highly recommend it! We have wonderful memories of our time there!

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Cozy cabin

We had a short stay to do a day of hiking. The cabin was easy to find and so cute! The decor was perfect and it was so clean! The place looked brand new. It has just about anything you would need. The hot tub was so nice after a long day of hiking. Overall it was super comfortable and relaxing. I only wish we could have stayed longer to explore more of the forest and hike more trails. We will be back for sure!!! I should also mention Allison was our host and did an amazing job making sure everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn d.

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

Birthday celebration

we had a great time celebrating our sons birthday. the cabin was beautiful and just perfect for us to use as home base to explore the area. the fire pit and hot tub were a great hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Perfect cozy cabin for family get away

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our family of four. The cabin was very clean with furnishing, decor, and amenities that were all well thought out. From the unique nature themed wall hangings to the abundance of hooks for coats and towels, everything about this place feels cozy and inviting. The location is perfect, being about 10 minutes from Carbondale and less than 10 minutes to Giant City State Park. The lofted sleeping area and lack of tub make this better suited for older kids, but we had no issues with our 5 and 7 year olds. They loved having their own sleeping space upstairs and there was plenty of space in the private driveway out front for them to safely run around without bothering the neighbors. This is definitely one we will come back to!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Girlfriend reunion

It was a midway meeting point for a 20 year friendship driving from Peoria IL, Bourbonnais IL and Lexington KY. The cabin was a dream. It is decorated beautifully and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the hot tub and the rockers on front porch with hours of conversation and card games. We ventured into town only once to do some antique/thrift shopping. We realized our time was better in the woods so shopping was cut short! We can’t wait to go back! Each morning we had a visit from the prettiest bird!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

vivian j.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip

Nice place to stay. The 10am.check out seemed to early.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Relax in the woods

We absolutely loved everything about this cabin. It was beautiful and peaceful inside and out. Perfect spot to get away and take a break from the busyness of life. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa S.

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

Perfect Getaway

We loved every moment here. Beautifully decorated, super cozy and serene. Comfortable beds, perfect amenities, hot tub under the stars was incredible. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Great!!!

Wonderful cabin!!! Very clean, SO ADORABLE!!! Hot tub was amazing, fire pit was relaxing and played a few games that were provided there. Checkin was great, and Allison was very helpful!! Will visit again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

College visits

This property was amazing. The cabin was stocked with anything you would need. It was very clean too! We loved the hot tub and fire pit. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millie R.

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

Perfect!

Beautiful and enchanting cabin. We are a family of 5, youngest is 11 years old. There was enough room for all of us. Everything was clean. Quiet area. It was a great experience, hope to return during fall or winter to experience a different season here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Lovell B.

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

Cabin Luxury

We were expecting a simple, quiet cabin in the woods for a brief get away. Although listings often use flowery adjectives like luxurious and cozy, this one was truly a standout. High-end kitchenware, unique and regionally appropriate decor and art, leather furniture, a Pendleton wool blanket for the couch and so much more made us immediately feel like a welcomed guest at a friend’s home. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Beautiful bachelorette weekend!

We had the pleasure of staying in this amazing microcabin, there was four of us and it was the perfect size. Our bride said she was wanted to stay in a little cabin in the woods for her bachelorette and when I found this place, it was the perfect spot! The aesthetic was 10/10, down to every little detail! Even though it was hot and humid the weekend we stayed, we still enjoyed the hot tub. It’s in a really great location and traveling to the nearest town was simple so you could still enjoy the restaurants the cities had to offer. All in all, 5/5 stars, so grateful to have found this hidden gem!

10/10 Excellent

Tasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was everything we hoped for. This was the perfect little getaway we was looking for. Alison was an exceptional host. Very friendly and quick to respond. We will definitely be staying here again for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Beautiful bachelorette weekend!

We had the pleasure of staying in this amazing microcabin, there was four of us and it was the perfect size. Our bride said she was wanted to stay in a little cabin in the woods for her bachelorette and when I found this place, it was the perfect spot! The aesthetic was 10/10, down to every little detail! Even though it was hot and humid the weekend we stayed, we still enjoyed the hot tub. It’s in a really great location and traveling to the nearest town was simple so you could still enjoy the restaurants the cities had to offer. All in all, 5/5 stars, so grateful to have found this hidden gem!

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette W.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

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

Why they chose this property

Escape to Shagbark Cabin: Modern Comfort Meets Rustic Charm

Nestled on a ridge within 35 wooded acres, this tranquil retreat offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rustic charm, just 10 minutes from Carbondale. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub on the elevated back deck with stunning forest views, including a majestic shagbark hickory tree. Gather around the outdoor fire pit with complimentary firewood for an evening under the stars.

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