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3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

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Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

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.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchenette in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchenette, balcony and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 10 minutes on foot from Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Makanda cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 40
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a wonderful stay, we can't recommend these cabins enough!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was unable to make due to a previous injury that day. However the host was very pleasant and understanding. Nice to work with. we'll try it again at another date.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin. Location is great, near many wineries. Host was super friendly. We had no issues arise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice quiet stay in the Shawnee Forest. Host was easy to communicate with and the cabin had everything we needed for a nice get away. Close to nature or close to shopping and dinner. It was the perfect little spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stephen very friendly and accomadations excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Wauwatosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous! Our cabin was beautiful, well stocked, and our host, Steve, was most helpful to make sure we had a pleasant stay. The area is beautiful, as well. The cabins are a great base for exploring the area, which for us included Giant City and a visit to SIU-Carbondale. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kami B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute, comfortable cabin. Everything was perfect! Snacks were an added surprise! We'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay. Cabin was clean and location was great. In some cabins you are a little too close to your neighbor. Great stay. Smooth process
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet cabin. Several cabins fairly close by on the property. A thicket of trees separates the property from a golf course and it is a couple of blocks from a highway, so not exactly secluded. That isn't necessarily a negative. I felt safe there and it was easy to find with the directions from the host It was a quiet environment and very pleasant to sit out on the deck which was shaded by a tree at Cabin 2. Unlike some of the other cabins, mine had only two steps up to the deck, so access was quite easy. Had a nice stone fireplace that would've been cozy if I was there in winter. As it was in the mid- nineties. I appreciated the AC. Had everything I needed for making simple meals. Bed was very comfortable, and was a great base for day hikes to many different areas of the Shawnee, not just Giant City. Close to places to get gas, groceries, too. Good value and I hope to stay there on my next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and plenty of room, with a nice deck and BBQ. Cabin 2 had separate rooms and a very spacious living room. I would stay there again and it is my favorite for the region.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love it so much we are return visitors. He’s an excellent host and the perks are awesome. We didn’t even know Cracker Jacks were still available A very peaceful getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and close to a lot of the area attractions. Tons of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best trip ever, his cabin was the icing on the cake! We will be coming back trying hard to book this exact cabin <3 GREA FREAKIN WEEKEND
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot off the beaten path

If you are looking for something small, off of the beaten path, clean, and pleasant, this is your spot. We needed a spot for a central hub to fall asleep in between youth camp activities. I will say that the couch and chair were pretty stiff but not unbearable. I know after a few rentals, this host will be happy to replace them. They had just about everything that you need. Near the golf course, it is also a great spot to take a break for a day or so and enjoy a few rounds of golf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was extremely clean and well cared for.would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

D G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddi p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Perfect cabin for relaxing stay. Comfortable beds. Plenty of hot water. Well equipped right down to snacks! Price was affordable and the host was responsive.The only upgrade possibility would be a new couch. That one has seen better days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

matt b.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good price

This cabin was a good stay for the price. Location was a short drive to what we were visiting. A new couch should be on the to purchase list. We were sitting pretty low.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend for wedding

Owner was so helpful and the cabin was just right for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little cabin

Nice little cabin conveniently located near Carbondale. Also close to Giant City National Park and lodge as well as many of the wineries in the area. Cabin was very clean and near perfect size for a couple or small family. Just was easy to communicate with and had no problem dealing with him.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin by the course

we had a great time and really enjoyed our accommodations. so much better than a hotel. everything was very nice in the cabin and it was a perfect choice. thank you for your great accomodationd.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024