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Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Spacious luxury cabin with 4 bedrooms with all sand beach on private pond.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 15•4 bedrooms•12 beds

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

+2
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

First floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Lower level

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU

TESLA CHARGING STATION ON THE PROPERTY. Cabin with four private bedrooms on 30 wooded acres. Full kitchen, dinning table, washer and dryer, vintage pinball machines, and pool table. Three bathrooms. Knotty pine interior. Private sand beach on 1.5 acre pond. Elevated wood deck with patio seating. Canoe available for catch and release fishing or fish from 27 foot 10' wide dock. Cabin located on 30 wooded acres with blacktop drive and ample parking. There is a fire pit on the beach. wood available for an extra fee. Pets allowed for an extra fee. Wheelchair accessible. check our website out for details. NO WIFI, only local channels on TV. CHECK IN AT 4:00 pm CHECK OUT AT 11:00 am weekends must be booked together or a different rate for one day will be required. ALL HOLIDAYS AND SIU EVENTS REQUIRE A 3 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY. Fees are set for 10 persons there is a $20 per night per person addition fee for over 10 occupants If you have any concerns please CONTACT ME PERSONALLY so I can address them. If you are going to use the zip line Please talk to me so I can go over it's use. There is an extra charge for large groups (family gatherings) etc. I must be made aware of this and there will be an extra charge depending on the number of persons in your group. fees for large gatherings will be determined between myself and my guests. cabin entrance is by a key. please call a week before your reservation to verify and ask any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All chindren must be accompanied by an adult
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Events

Events allowed
Must be confirmed by owner
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Pets

Pets allowed
Contact owner
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
firewood $10 per day (night)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 426929vb
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: must be confirmed by owner
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

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Banterra Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Giant City State Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 29 min drive - 37.4 km
  • DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 31 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 55 min drive - 89.9 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flame Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

As of 20 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU on 23 Aug, 2026 start from S$584, 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 Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carbondale holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Southern Illinois University, Shawnee National Forest and Banterra Center. Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park and Giant City State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by TOM EGERT

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Tom is a retired special needs teacher, and still runs a small rag company and a vintage clothing store in Carbondale, Il .

Why they chose this property

Property is on 30 wooded acres 1/2 mile from city limits, 1 mile from Southern Illinois University campus. No thru-traffic and very private wooded grounds. this property is in the country and there are various animals (squirrels possum raccoon snakes ) and bugs. there is poison ivy and oak in the woods on the property. If you walk off into the woods take precautions. Please contact me personally for any concerns you have so I can address them

What makes this property unique

A 3 NIGHT STAY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HOLIDAYS AND SIU EVENTS. Our cabin offers a ramp to the porch and wide doors for wheelchair accessibility. There are hand bars in the bathroom and bedroom with a lift chair. This cabin offers fishing , swimming on a private beach on the pond, canoeing, and other outdoor games. There is a fire pit with wood available for an extra fee. Inside there are 3 vintage pinball machines, a standard pool table. charcoal grill available. Gas grill available at your request. recycling is mandatory, . There is a zip line at the beach you must talk to me before using it for safety reasons. Please contact me personally for any concerns you have so I can address them

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