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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Giant City State Park
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪32 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.

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City Stat Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, minutes from SIU, and Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, balcony and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 12 minutes by car from Southern Illinois University
Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. 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

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Water skiing 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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: 16
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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.

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve E., Buda, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get-away with everything you need.

Cabin was easy to find and the stay was very quiet. It was peaceful sitting on the back deck and enjoying the surrounding nature with a cold drink in hand. The inside was well furnished, the A/C was cold, and the layout was nice. We went to the nearby trailhead and did some trail running early in the morning, then spent the afternoons in Carbondale or Giant City. We will stay here again, 5 stars. Thx!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This was a great cabin to stay at. Centrally located for the wine trail, close for hikes and easy to get to. Quiet area and relaxing. We would definitely stay here agin and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meet our needs

We enjoyed our stay. We were traveling from WI to FL and this was half way. Everything went well. We hiked nearby and enjoyed a few wineries and a Bourbon Bar nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Stay

Second time at this cabin and stay was great. Steve is excellent to communicate with and provides a comfortable home to enjoy our visit. We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We overall enjoyed our stay, very clean and had everything we needed! We did try to get the fireplace going but didnt have any luck with it. We plan to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home for the holidays

We enjoyed our visit and will probably be returning for next Thanksgiving. Although Makanda is somewhat remote and little to talk about, it was an easy drive to town and we enjoyed the quiet and feeling of privy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G., Canton

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., Springfield, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet little cabin

The owner gave very concise instructions to reach the property and enter the cabin. Cabin had all the amenities needed for our stay. It was comfortable and clean. I should also say it is a central area for local hiking and wine or beer trail. I will definitely look for this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend hiking

Property was centrally located for a weekend full of hiking. Check in was a breeze and the property was as described. The weather was perfect, so we weren’t at the property except to sleep. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

We really enjoyed staying at this cabin. It was cute and cozy, perfect for my husband and me. There is a nice deck to star gaze or sit in the sunshine. Steve, our host, went above and beyond helping us with the TV as we like to relax in the evening while watching sports. This is a great place to stay and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin for a family get away

We rented this cabin so we could meet up with our granddaughter (from Nashville area) to do some hiking. It was perfect for us! We were easily able to drive to Giant City for hiking and dinner. We also drove a bit further to hike at Tunnel Hill and Cache River State park. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils. Even though there were several cabins around us, we felt like we had plenty of privacy. We'll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A T.

Liked: Cleanliness

SIU PARENTS WEEKEND

What a great property located in a perfect spot, quiet and close enough to be convenient to SIU. We stayed with our daughter and I hate to be repetitive but I can't stress how great it was for us. Everything we needed was here and it was super clean. We will 100 per cent hope to stay here every visit over the years! Thank you Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin comfort

Nice clean cabin near wine trail and Granite City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

Nice accomodations. Everything needed was provided
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alli R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Cabin!

Had my parents in town for the weekend and needed a place that would take their bigger dog. The cabin was exactly as described! Cute little place with comfortable beds and the location was convenient. I had some trouble getting in at first (user error) but I called the host and he quickly walked me through it. Would highly recommend for a weekend get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice, beautiful area on a golf course and lake. It was convenient to Giant City Park and access to Carbondale's many restaurant options. Parking at our cabin was a little tight with a small area for three cabin renters to share
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This is our second time staying at these cabins, and they are exactly what we need. The cabins are located next to a golf course (that's being renovated), and we were able to walk the course with our dog each morning. It is perfectly located just a short drive to SIU (where my son attends) and Giant City State Park. The cabins are clean and well stocked. Most importantly, the area is SAFE!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect home base for the wine trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerry w., Lexington, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice!

Everything as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024