Studio Cabin + Overlooks Water + Pet Friendly

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Marion, IL

Shawnee National Forest
1 min walk
Lake of Egypt
15 min walk
Ferne Clyffe State Park
13 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
20 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

This luxury studio cabin is the newest addition to Dam Near Lake of Egypt Cabins (a cheeky name for a surprisingly delightful experience). Our newest cabin has 1 queen, 1 twin Murphy bed, and 1 bathroom. A thoughtful and well-designed 600 square feet of living space makes it an ideal accommodation choice for a couple looking for the ultimate Southern Illinois experience.

Sleeping Arrangements:

* 1 Queen Bed
* 1 Sleeper Sofa
* 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Amenity Highlights:

* Smart TV
* Complimentary WIFI
* Charcoal Grill (we do not provide charcoal)
* Firepit (firewood is located onsite)
* Water views from the cabin
* Deck overlooking the water
* Personal Recommendations of things to do and places to go
* Pet Friendly- $30 per pet, per stay
* Beach with Paddle Boards on site

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK:
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
An off-site rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets must be reported prior to arrival. $50/pet; per stay. Max 2; dogs only. If unreported, you will be subject to pet fee plus $50 unreported pet fee.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Guests not staying overnight are welcomed. Loud, disruptive parties are not.
BYO Beach Towels: There is a pond/beach area on site. We only provide bath towels.
A total of 3 cabins and a 1.5-acre pond sit on 5 acres behind our home estate, separated by a privacy fence.
Our Golden Retriever, Kevin, occasionally greet guests.
Live music plays on weekends at the local bait store, Just Add Water, and Pyramid Acres Marina during lake season- it carries across the field to the cabins.

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
Free WiFi
Steps from Shawnee National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Lake of Egypt

This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Marion cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital

Things to do

Kayaking on site
Rock climbing nearby
Power boating nearby
Winery tours nearby
Water tubing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Marina nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 645 sq ft (60 sq m)

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $30 pet fee per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Studio Cabin + Overlooks Water + Pet Friendly Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

7 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Shawnee NF Central location

Very nice, clean cabin. Fantastic outdoor space, very nice deck overlooking pond. Centrally located between east and west ends of Shawnee National Forest. Very convenient for our extended weekend trip. We will certainly book again when we return to the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Felt good to get away from the craziness of Chicago and have no worries for a couple days.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet yet close enough to town to be convenient

Adorable cabin nestled off the road a bit. Very clean and well kept this was our second time staying here! Communication with host was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David &.

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay although it was cut short.

We generally enjoyed our stay. We had to purchase a bedspread for the Murphy bed and there was a little cleaning issue but it's a beautiful property and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

12 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The purple door is now where we’ll be staying from now on when visiting southern Illinois. What a cute quiet place and such friendly and helpful owners. Has everything you need and then some.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

10 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Overall we had a great stay. There were some very minor issues with cleanliness. But we definitely enjoyed it and loved the space.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

What a beautiful cabin!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was beautifully done and very cozy! 10/10 would come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

7 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little spot!

This cabin was just perfect for us two senior citzens and our dog. The location worked out well for us to explore Shawnee National Park. We are photographers there to find the perfect fall color. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck looking over the pond watching the deer and chickens. The cabin was clean and spacious, had everything we needed. The only thing we would change would be to have a walk in shower rather than the deep bathtub. Since the weather was so beautiful we had a fire in the firepit one evening and enjoyed visiting with the owners when they stopped by. We would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend it to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Micro cabin stay

It was amazing. So glad i booked it. We wanted a place close to the marina for fishing. Couldn't have gotten much closer! It was well decorated an comfy, had all we needed! Icing on top was the purple door! Totally recommend! Allison an her property manager were great!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fluffy K.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We loved being here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin and property

The cabin was very nice along with the peaceful property and pond in the back yard! We would definitely book this again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

4 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great tiny cabin for a lake weekend

Great tiny cabin within a few minute drive to the lake. Well appointed, modern, and clean. We enjoyed the covered back porch on the pond - perfect for evening cookouts. Check in and out was a breeze. Highly recommend and will definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson S.

22 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

We loved everything about our stay. We planned to relax and that’s exactly what we were able to do! Would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Paul J W., Oak Brook, Illinois

5 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Owners left town and chaos ensued

The owners left town for the weekend & we soon discovered why. On Saturday night, there was a loud concert until 1am. Shortly after Woodstock started, we lost power & had no idea what happened. We texted the owner, someone else had the business phone and couldn't help us except to say the owner left. Wow. Eventually the power came back on but the concert went on & on. We thought it might end at 11pm & we could get some sleep but it went until 1am on Sunday. If we had been honestly told about Woodstock taking place, we might have gone to the show or booked someplace else. This felt like a clear deception. After the power came back on, we still had no wifi & the person with the phone could not give us instructions as to what to do. Sunday morning, still no wifi so we cut our stay short and left to get connected to work. The property itself was small & you were basically restricted to your cabin so having no electric & then no wifi was an obvious problem. There were no instructions in the cabin of any kind & the website didn't explain if there was a way we could have gone over to the owner's house to reset the wifi feed somehow by ourselves. The owner never phoned us & apologized, so this was completely mishandled unfortunately. Lastly, there were cleaning issues, wasps everywhere & bullfrogs made noise all day/night. Forget about sleeping. We liked Ferne Clyffe State Park and recommend that and the Vault restaurant in Marion.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

26 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A great long weekend

The place is exactly as listed and the owners were very responsive to any question or need we had on the trip. It was very clean, organized, and had all the essentials things that we needed. The cabin is very close to several great hiking areas as well as a few grocery shops and multiple restaurants. We loved staying in this cabin and we will definitely come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Burnt-Out Mom needed break

This was exactly what I needed. I wanted to get away for a few days but could never coordinate with my kids sports/school schedule. Got away on my own/ this cabin was perfect for one person. (Or a couple with small kids) the owner really has a knock for decorating, lighting, and thinking if everything. Pots, pans, utensils, soap, charcoal, lighter, firewood, spices, washer/dryer all provided. Centrally located to everything you want to see in southern illinois. Even if shawnee forest is 45 minutes fro here, it was a Beautiful therapeutic drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry B.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable!

Nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time

Great time away. Really enjoyed it!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

My children and I needed to get away and spend some time together. Ages 15, 14 and two 7 year olds and all had a wonderful time. We spent time paddle boarding and enjoying the peaceful view, we hiked to some waterfalls and napped. It was a lovely weekend and the cabin was beautiful, the kids begged to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Purple Door Cabin

The cabin was clean and it had everything we needed. The host is outstanding!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

17 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing! Such great hosts!

We had to deal with a serious issue with our vehicle during our trip that left us having to make some slight changes to our reservation and the hosts were so understanding and accommodating. The absolute best! Can’t wait to go again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

1 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A place to rest

We were actually just passing through on our way home to Wisconsin from Florida but would book this cabin again. Everything was clean and very cute.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellye P.

23 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Surprise, A Comfortable Stay

Just off I 55, these great little cabins exist with a little pond and nature all around. We were just looking for a place to stay, with our dog on the way south for Christmas. We didn’t want to stay in a hotel for fear that he might bark at unusual sounds. We found this cute Purple Door cabin. Everything was spotless and clean. All the fixtures, furniture, deck and flooring were new. There was a queen size bed, but also a Murphy bed and a couch. It was cozy and warm and very comfortable. We really wished we could’ve stayed a couple of days and will definitely consider stopping here again when in less of a hurry.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022