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Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
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Dining
Escape to a luxurious log cabin in Shawnee National forest, where the stars shine bright and the Milky Way is on full display. Unwind with real fireplace, game room with ping-pong table and dartboard or enjoy RV plug-in available for your convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10221 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries

Brilliant log cabin built with luxury in mind. Located in the Shawnee National forest near the Makanda smiley face water tower.. Sit under the stars and view the Milky Way away from any light pollution! Bringing your boat? No problem, large parking area to travel with your toys! Come and experience a log home the likes that can only be found on mountain resorts! RV plug in available as well!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• 1 King Bed in main level w/ensuite Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 2 Queen Beds in 4rth bedroom in lower level

MAIN LEVEL LAYOUT
• Living Room with real log fireplace
• Kitchen & Dining Area
• Walkout Deck overlooking 5 private acres
• 3 of the 4 bedrooms
• Washer and Dryer

LOWER LEVEL LAYOUT
• Game room with ping-pong table, dart board and ring-toss games
• 4th Bedroom with Half Bath
• Gentlemen's Bar Room with seating

NEARBY TOWNS
Makanda, IL & Makanda Boardwalk- 6 minutes
Carbondale, IL- 10 minutes
Cobden, IL- 13 minutes
Alto Pass, IL- 15 minutes
Marion, IL - 36 minutes

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Maximum 2 pets (dogs only). $100/pet, per stay.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Firewood is available for purchase.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,384 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider The Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Banterra Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Makanda Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Campground Beach - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 39 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 11 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vine Community Church - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries located?

This family-friendly Makanda cabin is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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