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10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
7 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Cabin
Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Cedar Lake
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Makanda, IL
- Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort11 min walk
- Place, Southern Illinois University8 min drive
- Place, Blue Sky Vineyards32 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 · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Cedar Lake
Your cozy cabin in Makanda with 1 bedroom featuring a queen bed.
This cabin is located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Hills Wine Trail! It is close to all of the attractions in the area:
Giant City State Park - 5 Minutes/2.4 Miles
Cedar Lake - 8 minutes/5.4 miles
SIU Arena - 9 Minutes - 6.8 Miles
Feather Hills Winery (Closest) - 4 Minutes /2.7 Miles
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - 4-30 Minutes (Depends on the winery)
Bald Knob Cross - 24 Minutes/13.6 Miles
Little Grassy Lake - 16 Minutes/7.7 Miles
Giant City Lodge - 11 Minutes/5 Miles
Appl Creek Golf Course - 1 Minute (You can see the fairway!)
This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.
This charming retreat offers a living room with a comfy sofa and chair, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Giant City or the Shawnee National Forest. Guests can enjoy the fresh air on deck with includes a table and chairs. Experience the fantastic charm of this cabin during your stay in Makanda. Enjoy your time in Southern IL at our cabin.
Please note that this cabin has a kitchenette (no stove/oven) which includes a mini fridge, microwave, toaster, grill, and crockpot. While you cannot bake a casserole, you can certainly grill a steak, and do some sides in the crockpot and microwave!
This cabin is located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Hills Wine Trail! It is close to all of the attractions in the area:
Giant City State Park - 5 Minutes/2.4 Miles
Cedar Lake - 8 minutes/5.4 miles
SIU Arena - 9 Minutes - 6.8 Miles
Feather Hills Winery (Closest) - 4 Minutes /2.7 Miles
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - 4-30 Minutes (Depends on the winery)
Bald Knob Cross - 24 Minutes/13.6 Miles
Little Grassy Lake - 16 Minutes/7.7 Miles
Giant City Lodge - 11 Minutes/5 Miles
Appl Creek Golf Course - 1 Minute (You can see the fairway!)
This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.
This charming retreat offers a living room with a comfy sofa and chair, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Giant City or the Shawnee National Forest. Guests can enjoy the fresh air on deck with includes a table and chairs. Experience the fantastic charm of this cabin during your stay in Makanda. Enjoy your time in Southern IL at our cabin.
Please note that this cabin has a kitchenette (no stove/oven) which includes a mini fridge, microwave, toaster, grill, and crockpot. While you cannot bake a casserole, you can certainly grill a steak, and do some sides in the crockpot and microwave!
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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
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
The only checkout requirement is to have a sage trip home and come back someday!
Optional Checkout Items
1. Do most of your dishes (leaving a few is fine
2. Take trash to dumpster
3. Put used towels in the tun
4. Set AC/Heat to something economical
5. Lock the door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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
About the area
Makanda
Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Railroaders Memorial and King Neptune Memorial are local landmarks, 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
- Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- Southern Illinois University - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
- Blue Sky Vineyards - 32 min drive - 23.3 km
- Lake of Egypt - 37 min drive - 43.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Fuzzy's Tavern - 15 min drive
- Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - 15 min drive
- Cook Club, SIU Arena - 12 min drive
- Havisham Bourbon Bar - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Joyce L.
10 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joyce L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
19 Oct, 2025
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Samantha S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Steve Young
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.
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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