10/10 Excellent
Aadit K.
17 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Aadit K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14134.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Makanda, IL
- Blue Sky Vineyards12 min drive
- Lake of Egypt22 min drive
- Giant City State Park24 min drive
- Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *
The Toolshed Corner Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park. Three Bedrooms (1K and 2Q) with two fold out queen couches and two queen air mattresses to sleep 14. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs.
Please see my other rentals at:
HomeAway: 4068430
HomeAway: 3943765
The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include 1. Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.
Please see my other rentals at:
HomeAway: 4068430
HomeAway: 3943765
The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include 1. Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.
Property manager
Steve Young
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Parties and events must be pre-approved.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smokers are welcome to smoke in the outdoor areas.
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: 23
Note from host: Parties and events must be pre-approved.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Makanda
Located in Makanda, this holiday home is in a rural area. StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
Makanda, IL
What's nearby
- StarView Vineyards - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
- Blue Sky Vineyards - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
- Ferne Clyffe State Park - 21 min drive - 12.8 km
- Lake of Egypt - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
- Giant City State Park - 24 min drive - 11.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - 35 min drive
- StarView Vineyards - 11 min drive
- Orlandini Vineyard - 9 min drive
- Lick Creek Public Water - 4 min drive
- Eagle Ridge Winery - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie R.
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay!
Stephanie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne B.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hiker Haven
Jeanne B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie S.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing place
Carrie S.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy L.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Kathy L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corey U.
18 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Corey U.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corey U.
30 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Corey U.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
7 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding out of town
Jennifer G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott G.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really love this place
Scott G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
3 May 2017
Great getaway
Jill B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
10/10 Excellent
Melina
5 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Melina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cole J.
25 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing rural home
Cole J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brittany O.
17 September 2018
Roomy, clean, and great location!
Brittany O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Susan N.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem in the country
Susan N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Jared W.
12 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Jared W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori H.
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
Lori H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
13 April 2018
Great Home Close to EVERYTHING!
Brian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful raised ranch
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Darshea H.
4 May 2018
Great time with family
Darshea H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
8/10 Good
B J.
22 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
B J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise M.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Denise M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori E.
11 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location
Lori E.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
alicia k.
9 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything
alicia k.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
abe k.
25 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family summer getaway
abe k.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our group
Julie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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.
I 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 went home.
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.
I 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 went home.
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.
Why they chose this property
This property was an old Bed and Breakfast, and the view was spectacular. The property was foreclosed on and a friend that I went to high school with had purchased it and remodeled the main house. The property also has a guesthouse that I am in the process of refurbishing.
Once the guesthouse is refurbished the property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.
The proximity toe wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.
Once the guesthouse is refurbished the property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.
The proximity toe wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.
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