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Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Makanda, IL
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    10 min walk
  • Rustle Hill Winery
    6 min drive
  • Giant City State Park
    9 min drive
  • Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)
    24 min drive

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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 to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi

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.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchenette, balcony, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 10 minutes by foot from Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Makanda cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Steve Young

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 6
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hutning base camp
Property was better than expected! Property was clean and a short commute to Giant City State Park. It was quiet and the host was attentive. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This cabin is an awesome spot for hiking and wineries! Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

william k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Makanda Cabin
Pros: convenient location; quiet; clean cabin; very comfortable Cons: hard to find in dark of night; not informed of change in entry key code, but quickly solved with phone call to owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Cabin was clean and comfortable. Host was easy to get in contact with and helpful. Location was great as it was less than 10 minutes to Carbondale but still in a quiet country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
We loved this cute, cozy, comfy cabin. Just the right size for a couple - not too big, but not too small either. Very quiet location, wi-fi worked great, comfy bed, water temperature/pressure for the shower was perfect. The entire cabin was very clean. Loved the Americana decor and the small basket of snacks added a nice touch. Looking forward to staying again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grateful
Needed a stove!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 days in “Wine Country”
Other than not having a range top the cabin had everything we could ask for! Cleanliness and location were premier.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Second time we have stayed at this cabin. We are very pleased and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
Scrupulous cleanliness, thick towels and toilet paper, a comfortable bed, Americana decor and a well equipped kitchen lent to a general air of welcome and comfort. We enjoyed the benefit of the kitchenette and grill, walked in the golf course and used the opportunity to see Giant City, the John A. Logan museum in Murphysburo and to lunch in Anna with our son. Steve, the cabin host, was very easy to communicate with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost spring
The cabin met my expectations and was in a convenient location for what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot for Dirty South Roubaix racers!
Just 15mins from Alto Pass was perfect. We had a cozy stay in the Merica themed cabin, quiet, clean & pet friendly. Great communication from the host made our stay easy & stress free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S., Decatur, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right
The cabin was nice. It had enough room for me to relax in after a day with family or in Shawnee National Forest. The area felt very safe and there was no ouside noise. I will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

K. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
A very nice cabin. Quiet, clean, nicely furnished, convenient access to Carbondale. In Cabin#6, nice morning sun through windows. Everything worked well. Bed was very comfortable, didn't take very long for hot water to come out of faucet shower (very nice during this colder time of year). The basket of snacks was a nice unexpected surprise. Tap water tasted great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Umpire camp
This was a great isolated spot to stay during our three day camp. Its close to most places I needed to be but away from the busy traffic. The cabin is very nice and well kept. I didn’t realize there isn’t an electric oven until I arrived. I learned to cook bacon and eggs in a microwave. :). They have a nice gas grill on the balcony. They put a lot of work into making this a great place to stay. Right down to the Citronella candle on the outdoor table. I will return next year. The price is much kore reasonable compared to a motel. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Quiet
It was very relaxing. First time staying at Makanda. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
This place was absolutely amazing, very clean, super nice, check in was no hassle, host was very attentive and responsive to any questions. the cabin was beautiful. Close to lots of hiking and things we wanted to do. Will definitely will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

beth d.

great
Awesome place. Just needs a little more vacuuming to get spider webs!! But clean and convenient otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marcy
Nice cabin, would stay again when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., Carlyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin 😊 loved the location and atmosphere. The cabin was so cozy and not far from the state park. The basket of snacks were perfect! We will definitely be going back!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin
Nice little cabin. Did not realize from the listing that it was a duplex but worked out ok for us. Nice little grill—no stove, just a microwave so plan for that. “Queen” bed ran small and the heads was loose and noisy. Overall enjoyed our stay and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
CONFIDENCE and CAREFREE
So pleased! Communication was great! Very accommodating. They have everything all the way down to dishsoap. They even provided a small basket of snacks. There's also a guest journal to write down your adventures. Very clean and EXACTLY as described in words and photos. Cooking includes propane grill (propane is provided), microwave and crockpot. This was my first time renting a non-hotel/motel and i will definitely come back here! Price is VERY worth the stay! I stayed alone and went hiking on my trip. I checked out the local town and surrounding hiking, EVERYONE i encountered was very kind :) This stress free environment/cabin, provided me with CONFIDENCE so i could enjoy my trip CAREFREE. Thank you so much! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet country getaway
Beautiful country setting. Even better than the pictures indicate. We love the patriotic decor. The goody basket was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quite cabin
Very nice, clean, and quite cabin. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023