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Ideal Couple's Wooded Retreat near Giant City Park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Carbondale, IL
  • Giant City State Park
  • Campground Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)

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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.

Ideal Couple's Wooded Retreat near Giant City Park

Welcome to Tulipwood Cabins! Managed by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1 King Bed in bedroom
1 Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

THE LAYOUT
Living Room w/ Smart TV & Fireplace
Kitchen & Dining Area (no dishwasher)
Walkout Deck with hot tub
1 Bedroom; 1 bathroom
Washer/Dryer

OUTDOORS
Weber charcoal grill- bring your own grilling essentials
Fire pit for relaxation with Adirondack chairs and complementary firewood
Surrounded by 35 Acres of forest
Less than 10 minutes from SIUC campus
Short drive to public land (Giant City State Park and Shawnee National Forest) for fishing, hiking, hunting, cycling, kayaking and exploring
Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets must be reported prior to arrival. $50/pet; per stay. Max 2; dogs only. If unreported, you will be subject to pet fee plus $50 unreported pet fee.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
No Grill on site
There are a total of 4 cabins on the 35 acres. They are spread far apart but please be aware there will be other guests on property.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy features like a water park, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 11 minutes by car from Southern Illinois University
Ideal Couple's Wooded Retreat near Giant City Park offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub.

This Carbondale cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars,

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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: Maximum 2 pets. Dogs only. $50/pet; per stay.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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.

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Ideal Couple's Wooded Retreat near Giant City Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great Mothers Day

We had a wonderful stay. Cabin was very well kept. Great places to visit in area. Will go back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Loved this little cabin. I cannot believe that the owner had packed EVERYTHING you need into this relatively small cabin. There is a front porch, a rear deck, a beautiful washer and dryer, a VERY full array of kitchen utensils; super clean AND close to state parks, National Wildlife refuges and SouthernIllinois University. It is an ideal package
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We have stayed in alot of places in our 20 years together and this was our favorite. Its clean, decorated nicely, very functional, amazing hot tub and deck. There wasnt a single thing they didnt think of. Im am so impressed by every little detail They thought of. I highly recommend and we plan to book again this summer and fall for our regular trips we make down there. Great job!!!!This h.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin and location!

Beautiful place, updated and modern but still cozy and rustic also. Super clean. Host is very communicative and helpful. Great place and would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Wonderful place to stay for a few days. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay here. Very cozy, clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Getaway

This was an AMAZING trip! The hosts are helpful & the cabin is perfectly beautiful. We had everything we could imagine. HIGHLY recommend & will be back if we ever are in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOUG B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cabin

We booked this cabin for an anniversary weekend getaway. Everything about the cabin was perfect! We enjoyed the trail behind the canin. We also enjoyed hiking at nearby, Giant City State Park. Southern Illinois is beautiful in the fall. We hope to be back and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., Belleville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G., Decatur, Il

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

The cabin was beautiful inside and out. We didnt want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our dog loved Elm cabin!

This place is SO CUTE! Inside was refreshing, clean, homey and really just right. My husband & I stayed here with our dog, and they took their morning walk through the trail behind all the cabins. The salt water hot tub after a day of hiking is soooo delightful. It was nice to have spices already stocked, and there was even a dog bowl for our girl. Sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee and my dog? 12/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful/Quiet Getaway

Really pretty properties. Very quiet. Cabins are very modern. Can’t recommend it enough for a couples getaway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cozy Cabin

This cabin was pristine, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. It had everything you would need for an enjoyable getaway including a fire pit, salt spa, and a great assortment of books and games. It’s close enough to trails and outdoor activities to keep your days full and there are some great dining options within 15-25 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Pekin, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cabin

Spent time at this cabin for a wonderful couple weekend. Everything that was needed was already provided at the cabin. It was easy to find and close to all activities. Would recommend this property to anyone and hope to return for a visit soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brand new cabin in the woods

Cabin was perfect and exactly as described. Everything is brand new and just like the pictures showed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024