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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Makanda, IL
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    10 min walk
  • Bogey's
    10 min walk
  • Carbondale Station
    12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    30 min drive

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About the area

Makanda

On lake.Your stay at this Makanda cabin places you within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Also, Giant City State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Rustle Hill Winery is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 10 min walk
  • Giant City State Park - 9 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University - 12 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 31 min drive
  • Lake of Egypt - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 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.

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.

Property manager

Steve Young

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

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: 9
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Cabin
It was a great stay! As advertised. Comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
No TV service. Streaming only No networks no sports
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than meets the eye!
I have nothing but gushing reviews for my Makanda Cabin stay. The cabin was easy to navigate to. When I opened the door I found a clean, comfortable, well appointed place, with two good size bedrooms, living room with fireplace, a bathroom stocked with plenty of towels and soap. There was a basket full of treats on the kitchen table. Hangers were in the closets, luggage rack and lots of shelves to organise wedding and hiking clothing. I could truly relax there. My son was able to help out with wedding preparations for his friend in nearby Carbondale, I was free to explore the hiking trails, (Giants City, Garden of the Gods, Panoma Natural Bridge, etc) and attend an outdoor music festival at Grassy Lake. We did not use the cabin's kitchen to meal prep, as I found some lovely places to eat in Cobden, Carbondale... - and of course the Giant City Lodge... ( I even bought an apple pie from a near by orchard for the wedding party.) This location was very quiet at night. I felt quite safe jogging around the near by homes / golf course in the early morning. I would love to stay there again and would recommend this cozy spot to wine tasters, trail hikers and the like.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
We enjoyed our visit in the clean and cozy cabin. The weather was beautiful and provided the opportunity to gaze at stars not often seen at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
SIU family weekend
Our weekend was made so much easier when we had a lovely place to stay with lots of room. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to giant city
A great place good sized and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend.
Close to everything we needed, winery’s, hiking, Giant City our SIU student. Yet far enough away in a quiet quant cabin south of Carbondale. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good wheelchair accessibility
Property was accessible. The shower was great. The cabin was in a great location, close to lots of different activities. The furniture was easy to move to meet our needs. Steve was super responsive when we had an issue, and he fixed it right away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to chill
We came down to visit friends and the cabins were great to come back to each night . The cabins are close to town but far enough away . I enjoyed a peaceful sit on the deck and a nice walk . The management responds quickly to any question and it was really easy to check in and out. I will say if you are shorter person like myself bring a stool the bed is kinda high.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and location
Had a wonderful stay at Cabin #1. Well supplied and comfortable. Great location. Perfect for our quick weekend in Southern Illinois.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The cabin is in a convenient location near town and parks. The first night we had an issue with hot water. We contacted the owner and he quickly resolved the issue. We would recommend this place to our family and frends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly cozy
Everything about this place was perfect. The new white living room furniture kind of took me out of the cabin feel but comfy nonetheless. The brand new mattress in the big bedroom was a dream. The mattress on the futon it's too stiff to sleep on. The smaller bedrooms mattress was decent. All the supplies in the kitchen was great to have. We had already started planning next year's trip and staying at these cabins before we even left. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sue g.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 day stay
It was good for the price. Nice size. I didn't like that our cottage was made to accommodate someone in a wheelchair. No one in my party was in a wheelchair. The bathroom sink had no place to put your items because it was all made to accommodate a wheelchair. No bathtub because it was a handicap shower. Also, there was no stove. The owner should provide some kind of portable plug in electric or infrared stove top, some pots and pans, so people can cook. Otherwise, everything was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
Definitely will come back next year. I will recommend this to my friends and families ☺️. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must STAY!!!!
I am a picky person when it comes to where I lay my head at night. This was an amazing property and we will continue to stay at these cabins each time we come to Illinois to visit our daughter and grandchildren,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and orderly
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very clean, stocked with everything you would need and very well organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and comfortable short stay
I rented this cabin for a short Saturday to Monday stay while waiting to pick up my kids from a nearby summer camp. Cabin was comfortable but spacious, with a great little deck off to the side. All the amenities you could need for a weekend and close to Carbondale and limitless outdoor options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin getaway
The pictures of this cabin don’t do it justice. It was such a nice, clean property in a nice area of town. The host gave us all of our check-in information far in advance and even included a snack basket for us. There were little amenities that were nice to have such as some board and card games and a grill outside. We enjoyed taking walks around the property in the evening and sitting out on the deck. We’d recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing cabin getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominic k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Perfect place to stay for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT place
Cabin was clean and nicely decorated. EVERYTHING one could need was furnished. Location was near enough to Carbondale but still felt "woodsy" . Be sure to check out the night sky. I've never seen so many stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We enjoyed picking blackberries along the golf course and walking the dog around the pond. Very conveniently located close to Giant City and Carbondale. We had fun! Watch out for ticks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Nice, clean, cozy, hideaway. Close to everything! No complaints about anything. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023