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Hike, Wine, Dine, then HOT TUB under the stars!

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Interior
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferne Clyffe State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪36 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.

Hike, Wine, Dine, then HOT TUB under the stars!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
1 Queen bed in lower bedroom
1 Queen bed in the loft

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
Hot Tub
Full-sized, fully furnished kitchen (no oven, but has cooktop and convection microwave)
Smart TV
WIFI
Workspace at desk in Living Room
Charcoal Grill
Fire pit
Fully stocked pond
Walking distance to public land

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.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
BYO Life Vests HIGHLY encouraged to ensure proper size.
Firewood is available for purchase.
No washer/dryer in cabin
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 7 minutes by car from Panther Den Trailhead
Hike, Wine, Dine, then HOT TUB under the stars! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Makanda cabin is smoke free.

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
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Golfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 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

Rules

Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking or the reservation will be cancelled.
This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud.
Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

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
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, a first aid kit 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Reviews

Hike, Wine, Dine, then HOT TUB under the stars! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laci H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Went for a peaceful weekend and got just that! Very beautiful location and very clean and neat cabin! Close to the wineries. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable place. Very secluded. Great hot tub and beautiful setting. Well maintained property! We had a great time with our daughter and golden retriever. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Relaxing Stay

We had a wonderful time visiting this cabin. It was the perfect peaceful little getaway we were hoping for. Blue Sky winery is a must visit, animal friendly and great prices. Thanks for sharing your cabin with us, first time consisting southern Illinois and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The A-frame cabin was the perfect amount of space for my friend and me. We've been wanting to do a girls getaway for a long time and this was the perfect stay for us. Quiet, beautiful scenery, plenty to do around this area! The cabin was very clean, everything worked well, we had everything we needed and more! The hot tub was perfect under the night sky. I love the view from the top windows from the loft bedroom. I saw a lovely lightning storm, the sun rise, and the shining moon. I have no complaints at all! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Peaceful Cabin

Beautiful remote cabin. Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight V.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was an amazing getaway

I love that it had places to fish . We loved the design of the cabin . And it had all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brieanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very out of the way

Wonderful experience. Very out of the way, about a 20 minute drive to anywhere. I will definitely be back when there is better weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane D., Chatham

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool property

Perfect spot for our family of 4. Cool piece of property, just what we wanted. Nice location to explore all areas of Shawnee.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

Was a nice little cabin by a lake with a hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Get-Away!

The cabin was absolutely immaculate!! The bathroom and kitchen were very well stocked. The owners have thought of everything!! A lot of caring touches! Stargazing from the relaxing hot tub is a must!! We will definitely return!! We didn't want to leave!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade X.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice

beautiful property, lovely cabin, nice hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Heron Cabin

Best vacation we have had in our 9 years together! So peaceful! And so many fun things to keep you entertained at the property. We will be returning FOR SURE! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay! The only hiccups were upon arrival there was leftover McDonald's trash on the counter that we had to dispose of, and the dishwasher was full of dishes from a previous renter. Very small complaints that do not take away from the overall enjoyment of our long weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and quiet

No worries
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

We loved the quiet spot close to the pond. The fire pit was relaxing at night. There was a sweet little kitten that wondered up to visit and we saw lots of wildlife! We truly enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends

We loved the peacefulness, watching deer every morning and evening, and the cabin itself had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Does not disappoint!

The privacy and beauty of this property is outstanding. Couldn’t love the place more and my wife (birthday surprise) was absolutely enthralled with the beautiful nature surroundings. Winery’s nearby, zip lines, close to Goreville grocery story and hiking opportunities were abundant. Allison was extremely responsive and a real delight to communicate with. Definitely will be back to this or another one of the properties under her charge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023