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

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Makanda, IL

Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
‪10 min walk‬
Giant City State Park
‪9 min drive‬
Southern Illinois University
‪12 min drive‬
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

About this property

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 manager

Steve Young

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Kitchen

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Golf view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

About the area

Makanda

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Makanda, IL

What's nearby

Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Giant City State Park - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
Southern Illinois University - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
Campground Beach - 20 min drive - 17.4 km
Blue Sky Vineyards - 31 min drive - 19.6 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
‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 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!?

Checkout 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. Giant City State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA W.

9 March 2025

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.

15 October 2024

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

8/10 Good

Ronald P.

10 November 2024

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.

6 October 2024

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

Joseph C.

2 October 2024

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

kristina h.

3 July 2023

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

Wine trail

Great location and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jordan h.

31 July 2023

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

8/10 Good

Eric A.

19 September 2024

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

DKush D.

28 May 2024

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

Deborah F.

18 October 2023

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

Mary M.

5 October 2024

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

Michelle W., Bridgeton MO

29 May 2023

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

Jason N.

26 June 2023

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

Shannon R.

26 November 2023

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.

1 July 2024

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

8/10 Good

John C., Burlington, KS

7 August 2023

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

Jaclyn F.

1 October 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane and Donald S.

12 October 2023

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

Mark S., Sharpsburg, GA

15 December 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

12 September 2023

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.

28 August 2023

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.

4 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tomi W.

6 September 2023

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

Angela R.

17 June 2024

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

Peaceful retreat

The cabin was situated close to some hiking trails and not far from Shawnee. I stayed there with my two four-legged hiking buddies. Plenty of room, everything worked and was clean. Place had WiFi made it easier to download my body cam footage straight to my laptop. All in all, I will stay there again. Steve was very helpful and made sure I liked the cabin. He even pointed out flaws — apologied for them; even though they were not noticeable to me. He made the stay even more comfortable than it already was. I would recommend this place if you are looking for somewhere to chill at after spending the entire day exploring the national forests in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence M.

4 November 2023

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

stay

Would have liked to have frying pan or griddle for on grill since threr was no stove. Leg on patio table broken weld.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

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

Property manager

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Makanda

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA W.

21st Anniversary

ANDREA W.

10/10 Excellent

Dianna Z.

Fall getaway

Dianna Z.

8/10 Good

Ronald P.

4 day stay

Ronald P.

10/10 Excellent

james b.

Anniversary:Birthday

james b.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

The perfect little getaway

Joseph C.

10/10 Excellent

kristina h.

Wine trail

kristina h.

10/10 Excellent

jordan h.

Anniversary trip

jordan h.

8/10 Good

Eric A.

Quiet, cozy cabin near SIU

Eric A.

10/10 Excellent

DKush D.

Definitely coming back