8/10 Good
Rebecca M.
17 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine trail
Rebecca M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Cabin
Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Makanda, IL
- Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort10 min walk
- Giant City State Park9 min drive
- Southern Illinois University12 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 · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
About this property
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.
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
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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9.6 out of 10, (35 reviews)
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
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: 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
About the area
Makanda
Makanda is home to this cabin. 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.
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
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
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Eric B.
13 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Eric B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Lauri
31 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lauri
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynda H.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Lynda H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ryan L.
6 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hutning base camp
Ryan L.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chad C.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quite cabin
Chad C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Fawn S.
4 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Fawn S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
william k.
3 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Makanda Cabin
william k.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sean W.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
Sean W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
4 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot for Dirty South Roubaix racers!
Tom K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Fawn S.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Get away
Fawn S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wanda L.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Wanda L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcia G.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcy
Marcia G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
James S.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 days in “Wine Country”
James S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
David S., Decatur, Illinois
21 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Right
David S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
11 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost spring
Sarah H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna H.
18 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Quiet
Donna H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel v.
30 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin
Daniel v.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple Clean Cabin To Stay In
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan M., Carlyle
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Megan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bob B.
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Bob B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Ray B.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Grateful
Ray B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
29 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet country getaway
Steve H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lana B.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the Woods
Lana B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
debi c.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressed
debi c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Steve Young
I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.
I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.
As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.
In 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really back to my house in Asheville, NC.
My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.
June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.
I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.
As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.
In 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really back to my house in Asheville, NC.
My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.
June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.
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