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Studio Cabin + Overlooks Water + Pet Friendly

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Beach
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Marion, IL
  • Shawnee National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Lake of Egypt
    15 min walk
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park
    13 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Marion

In Marion .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Shawnee National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake of Egypt with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Marion Carnegie Library and Williamson County Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Williamson County Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 40 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Route 166 Treats - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Katy-Lynn Winery and Distillery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Big Blues Que - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Studio Cabin + Overlooks Water + Pet Friendly

This luxury studio cabin is the newest addition to Dam Near Lake of Egypt Cabins (a cheeky name for a surprisingly delightful experience). Our newest cabin has 1 queen, 1 twin Murphy bed, and 1 bathroom. A thoughtful and well-designed 600 square feet of living space makes it an ideal accommodation choice for a couple looking for the ultimate Southern Illinois experience.

Sleeping Arrangements:

* 1 Queen Bed
* 1 Sleeper Sofa
* 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Amenity Highlights:

* Smart TV
* Complimentary WIFI
* Charcoal Grill (we do not provide charcoal)
* Firepit (firewood is located onsite)
* Water views from the cabin
* Deck overlooking the water
* Personal Recommendations of things to do and places to go
* Pet Friendly- $30 per pet, per stay
* Beach with Paddle Boards on site

"Know Before You Go"
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
‣ Rental agreement required after booking.
‣ Visitors: not staying overnight are welcomed, loud, disruptive parties are not.
‣ Check out instructions: We ask that you wash your dishes and pick up any trash left outdoors including cigarette butts
‣ BYO Beach Towels: There is a pond/beach area on site. We only provide bath towels.
‣ Located 1 mile from Lake of Egypt Dam, Pyramid Acres Marina, and Mack's Marina
‣ A total of 3 cabins and a 1.5-acre pond sits on 5 acres behind our home estate, separated by a privacy fence.
‣ Our Great Dane, Rocco, and lab mix, Ariel, occasionally greet guests.
‣ Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
‣ House Manual: Our house manual is 100% online.
‣ Live music plays on weekends at the local bait store and Pyramid Acres Marina during lake season- it carries across the field to the cabins.
‣ A $30.00 pet fee is applicable, per pet, per stay. Max 3.

Property manager

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 645 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $30 pet fee per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Studio Cabin + Overlooks Water + Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shawnee NF Central location
Very nice, clean cabin. Fantastic outdoor space, very nice deck overlooking pond. Centrally located between east and west ends of Shawnee National Forest. Very convenient for our extended weekend trip. We will certainly book again when we return to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Felt good to get away from the craziness of Chicago and have no worries for a couple days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet yet close enough to town to be convenient
Adorable cabin nestled off the road a bit. Very clean and well kept this was our second time staying here! Communication with host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David &.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay although it was cut short.
We generally enjoyed our stay. We had to purchase a bedspread for the Murphy bed and there was a little cleaning issue but it's a beautiful property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The purple door is now where we’ll be staying from now on when visiting southern Illinois. What a cute quiet place and such friendly and helpful owners. Has everything you need and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Overall we had a great stay. There were some very minor issues with cleanliness. But we definitely enjoyed it and loved the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful cabin!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was beautifully done and very cozy! 10/10 would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot!
This cabin was just perfect for us two senior citzens and our dog. The location worked out well for us to explore Shawnee National Park. We are photographers there to find the perfect fall color. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck looking over the pond watching the deer and chickens. The cabin was clean and spacious, had everything we needed. The only thing we would change would be to have a walk in shower rather than the deep bathtub. Since the weather was so beautiful we had a fire in the firepit one evening and enjoyed visiting with the owners when they stopped by. We would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Micro cabin stay
It was amazing. So glad i booked it. We wanted a place close to the marina for fishing. Couldn't have gotten much closer! It was well decorated an comfy, had all we needed! Icing on top was the purple door! Totally recommend! Allison an her property manager were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fluffy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We loved being here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and property
The cabin was very nice along with the peaceful property and pond in the back yard! We would definitely book this again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great tiny cabin for a lake weekend
Great tiny cabin within a few minute drive to the lake. Well appointed, modern, and clean. We enjoyed the covered back porch on the pond - perfect for evening cookouts. Check in and out was a breeze. Highly recommend and will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carson S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We loved everything about our stay. We planned to relax and that’s exactly what we were able to do! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Paul J W., Oak Brook, Illinois

Disliked: Cleanliness
Owners left town and chaos ensued
The owners left town for the weekend & we soon discovered why. On Saturday night, there was a loud concert until 1am. Shortly after Woodstock started, we lost power & had no idea what happened. We texted the owner, someone else had the business phone and couldn't help us except to say the owner left. Wow. Eventually the power came back on but the concert went on & on. We thought it might end at 11pm & we could get some sleep but it went until 1am on Sunday. If we had been honestly told about Woodstock taking place, we might have gone to the show or booked someplace else. This felt like a clear deception. After the power came back on, we still had no wifi & the person with the phone could not give us instructions as to what to do. Sunday morning, still no wifi so we cut our stay short and left to get connected to work. The property itself was small & you were basically restricted to your cabin so having no electric & then no wifi was an obvious problem. There were no instructions in the cabin of any kind & the website didn't explain if there was a way we could have gone over to the owner's house to reset the wifi feed somehow by ourselves. The owner never phoned us & apologized, so this was completely mishandled unfortunately. Lastly, there were cleaning issues, wasps everywhere & bullfrogs made noise all day/night. Forget about sleeping. We liked Ferne Clyffe State Park and recommend that and the Vault restaurant in Marion.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great long weekend
The place is exactly as listed and the owners were very responsive to any question or need we had on the trip. It was very clean, organized, and had all the essentials things that we needed. The cabin is very close to several great hiking areas as well as a few grocery shops and multiple restaurants. We loved staying in this cabin and we will definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Burnt-Out Mom needed break
This was exactly what I needed. I wanted to get away for a few days but could never coordinate with my kids sports/school schedule. Got away on my own/ this cabin was perfect for one person. (Or a couple with small kids) the owner really has a knock for decorating, lighting, and thinking if everything. Pots, pans, utensils, soap, charcoal, lighter, firewood, spices, washer/dryer all provided. Centrally located to everything you want to see in southern illinois. Even if shawnee forest is 45 minutes fro here, it was a Beautiful therapeutic drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable!
Nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time
Great time away. Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
My children and I needed to get away and spend some time together. Ages 15, 14 and two 7 year olds and all had a wonderful time. We spent time paddle boarding and enjoying the peaceful view, we hiked to some waterfalls and napped. It was a lovely weekend and the cabin was beautiful, the kids begged to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Purple Door Cabin
The cabin was clean and it had everything we needed. The host is outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Such great hosts!
We had to deal with a serious issue with our vehicle during our trip that left us having to make some slight changes to our reservation and the hosts were so understanding and accommodating. The absolute best! Can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to rest
We were actually just passing through on our way home to Wisconsin from Florida but would book this cabin again. Everything was clean and very cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellye P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Surprise, A Comfortable Stay
Just off I 55, these great little cabins exist with a little pond and nature all around. We were just looking for a place to stay, with our dog on the way south for Christmas. We didn’t want to stay in a hotel for fear that he might bark at unusual sounds. We found this cute Purple Door cabin. Everything was spotless and clean. All the fixtures, furniture, deck and flooring were new. There was a queen size bed, but also a Murphy bed and a couch. It was cozy and warm and very comfortable. We really wished we could’ve stayed a couple of days and will definitely consider stopping here again when in less of a hurry.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cabin! Super clean and supplied well.
Loved it. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022