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Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 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.

Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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: 5
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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IL, Makanda

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Makanda Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 3.8 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

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
  • ‪Vine Community Church - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! located?

Situated in a rural location, this 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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our second time staying and it was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA W.

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

21st Anniversary

Very quaint and quiet. We had a lovely time. Nice little get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna Z.

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

Fall getaway

Quiet, little cabin close to the wine trail. The fireplace was nice and gave the cabin a cozy feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristina h.

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

Wine trail

Great location and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald P.

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

4 day stay

The location was good and I like to bow hunt and they have good deer hunting in the area. My wife enjoyed her stay also, we went to a winery just a few miles away and enjoyed that also. We plan on going again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

james b.

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

Anniversary:Birthday

Very clean, very nice cabin. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Honeymoon

Was such a roomy cabin with all of the comforts of home! Steve definitely thought of everything! We will definitely make this a yearly visit! The cabin itself was close to everything yet secluded for a private feel. I highly recommend a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

The perfect little getaway

We absolutely loved our stay here. So peacefully quiet, love the little welcome baskets. It was super clean and had everything we needed for the stay. Loved sitting on the deck enjoying the morning coffee or looking at the stars. It's great that the property is close enough to town it's not a hassle to run to the store, but it's remote enough to not be bothered.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan h.

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

Anniversary trip

Great one bedroom cabin that was functional and most importantly clean! Had a great time visiting the hiking trails and wineries. Everything was close which made it a relaxing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Cabin in the woods close to SIU.

We wanted someplace close to SIU while we visited our daughter, but it was also close to great hiking at Giant City and other little towns with lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

Convenient

Nice place to stay. Went to shawnee for the weekend. Not too far and easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DKush D.

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

Definitely coming back

Everything was perfect it was just what i needed and anytime i needed anything steve was ready to help. Very peaceful and quite.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Bridgeton MO

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

Perfect location for hiking and wine trail

Great location. Clean. Easy entering.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Repeat Customers

Our second time staying here. Cute little place in a convenient location to family in the area. Thanks for being pet friendly! It makes it so much more convenient for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steve C.

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

Hot and sweaty

Basicly the property was what we wanted but it turned out to have been infested with fleas . We got eaten up pretty good before we discovered the source . We enjoyed the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn F.

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

Close to campus

My husband and I stayed here while visiting our oldest at SIU for family weekend. It was a great cabin. Within 10 minutes of SIU campus. Quiet area. Had everything we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Eric A.

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

Quiet, cozy cabin near SIU

We came to visit our son at SIU for a few days. This was a great option for bringing our little dog with us. We were very pleasantly surprised to see how well the wifi connection was as we both worked remotely during this time. The cabin was clean, comfortable and close to a residential area where we took several long walks. We also appreciated the air conditioning when the temperatures rose above 80.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Sharpsburg, GA

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

Fine stay

Love this location as this is second time I’ve stayed here. Disappointed only saw deer one day last time every day. Not the fancy but nice and comfortable. Will be back next trip to SIU and area
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John C., Burlington, KS

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

Great place

Cabin was great! Perfect location, close to many things to do. Very clean. Doesn't have a stove, but my fault for missing it in the description. Would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane and Donald S.

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

Perfect for hiking in the Shawnee National Forest.

Property was clean and well stocked. Even though it is a cabin, it’s right off a main road. It’s very accessible. Quiet at night! Easy to shop in Carbondale. Great location for the wine trail. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

hiking around Shawnee National Forest

We had a nice stay at the cabin. It was very clean and in a nice area, easy to find. A screen in the sliding door was ripped so we did not open it. The small fridge was too cold and we had a hard time adjusting it so some of our food froze. But overall we would recommend this cabin. The area is very hilly and beautiful with lots of hiking trails. Some difficult to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomi W.

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

What a wonderful gem

Peaceful, well kept, clean, close to all activities, wineries, orchards, giant city Lodge, hiking trails. Very warm and welcoming I will be back. Larry my host was awesome. Everything you will ever need but your food, even had a welcome basket in the house. My cabin was number 5 a 1 bedroom cabin, very roomy. Thanks for making my stay magical and restful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Great Little Place!

We enjoyed our stay in the cabin! Thank you for being pet friendly, so that our anxiety-filled dog could come with us on this trip. The only thing I didn't realize from the listing is that it's a duplex. Everything was clean, the bed was comfy, and the welcome basket was a very nice touch. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Great location, just what we needed

The cabin was just what we needed for our 4 day stay. It was close to campus for moving our son in. Both my husband and I had to work remotely and the WiFi was good and strong. The cabin is close to wineries and hiking. It is also located next to a beautiful neighborhood perfect for walks. There is no oven/stove but we brought our own crock pot and everything worked well. The bed is very comfortable and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great cabin!

I very much enjoyed staying at this cabin. It was clean, comfortable & close to the Shawnee National Forest & the Wine Trail. The bed & furniture were comfortable. The kitchenette allowed me to have all meals in, as it has a half-refrigerator, microwave, sink, coffeemaker, plates, glasses & mugs. The bathroom towels were luxurious & there was ample soap, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner. The heat & air-conditioning were easy to use. I was able to sit out on the deck every morning, even when it was raining, because part of it covered. I enjoyed hiking & wine-tasting. This is a great cabin in a fantastic spot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024