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Red Roof Retreat Cabin

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Red Roof Retreat Cabin

Log cabin rental with lake view at Lake of Egypt in southern IL with 2 lofts. Sleeps 4-6. Canoe, kayak, paddleboat, fishing poles and 2 mountain bikes available with rental. Dock available for your boat. Full kitchen with dishes, utensils, pots and pans and a few treats. All linens (towels, sheets, blankets) included. Grill and firepit. Fireplace for cozy winter. Outdoor deck and view of the night sky to die for.

One loft with Queen bed, one loft with 2 twins and a sofa bed downstairs. Full kitchen, family room, dining room, bathroom with claw foot tub/shower, outdoor deck, across the street from lake with access to lake, boat dock and stargazing deck.

Washer/dryer.

We also have a tiny cabin across the street if you need to add a few extra people and we offer a discount as an add on. It has a fantastic outdoor shower.

In addition, we just built a 2 bedroom treehouse if you have a big group!

Look up Jaybird Treehouse and Little Moon Tiny Cabin in Goreville IL.

The entire cabin is yours to use! Plus 2 other rentals may be available if you have a bigger group!

Can phone or text. 618-530-5236

Near Ferne Clyffe state park, Giant City State Park, multiple southern IL wineries, and many other lakes and parks. Fishing, boating, mountain biking, hiking, relaxing!

Unfortunately, this is not near any public transportation.

If there is ice outside, it may be hard to get in and out of neighborhood.

Smaller loft has a ladder to access it. Larger loft has steep stairs.

Wifi is occasionally spotty because of remote location, but we rarely have complaints. There is a smart tv and there are lots of DVD movies to watch.We have a table with games and puzzles in it.

If the night is clear... have smores by the fire or sit on the deck and look at the amazing sky!

Property manager

Kris Shellabarger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Goreville, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Lake of Egypt - 5 min drive
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 12 min drive
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 23 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 38 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Katy-Lynn Winery and Distillery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Big Blues Que - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Roof Retreat Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Roof Retreat Cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Red Roof Retreat Cabin located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Red Roof Retreat Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Egypt
Great place to stay with a family of 4. Pet friendly so the entire family could enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LANCE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and beyond
First of all, this lake was exactly what we were looking for over the weekend. We wanted a quiet lake with opportunities to boat and swim by the dock. This lake delivered. The property is exactly as advertised. It was very clean and well maintained. It worked well for a family of four (which we are). If you want fishing, they have that. If you want to paddle in a kayak, they have that. If you want stargazing on a clear night, they have that too. Here is where the above and beyond come into play. We were walking on the dock and a member in our party accidentally dropped our only set of car keys into the lake. Needless to say we were in deep trouble. Fortunately, the keys were in about six feet of water and not in the middle of the lake. The owners of our cabin had a long magnet and were able to retrieve our keys for us. Talk about service!!!! Nevertheless, we were very grateful for their help and very much enjoyed our stay at Red Roof Retreat. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway from Life
Switched jobs in March and have been STRESSED ever since. Finally found a couple days we could getaway from life on our anniversary...landed at this cute cabin. The loft beds were tricky to get to so our son camped out on the hide-a-bed but it was perfect. We loved the space. We weren't there a ton as we were out hiking at local state parks and the national forest. We had fires the 2 nights we were there. It was exactly what we needed. The hosts were super easy to get ahold of and very responsive. In fact, I had mentioned we were getting away for our anniversary and when we arrived, there was an anniversary card and cupcakes in the fridge for us. Very thoughtful and kind that Kris & Matt would go out of their way to treat us. Thank you again for the relaxation and memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elzmarjav S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exelente
Muy comoda la cabaña me encanto que el lago estubiera cerca , imprecionante el paisaje de los alrededores muchicimas cosas que hacer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area
Cute cabin Enjoyed the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Kris and Matt went above and beyond with their hospitality. So welcoming from the start. The cabin was fantastic and the lake was stunning. We had an absolutely awesome time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely retreat
The cabin is adorable and just the right size for 1 - 4 people (if at least 2 are kids). Very clean. This trip was just me but I plan to bring my two kids with me next time. The master bed is comfortable. Access to the doc, canoe, paddle boats, etc is simple and even though it is shared, pretty private, too. Day tripping around the area was amazing. There is so much to see and the landscape is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Everything was awesome! The only drawback is the climb down to the lake. Kris and Matt are great hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teagan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A sweet getaway with a homey feel
The property is off the lake but has access within 100 ft with a canoe, paddle boat, paddle boards, and even a stargazing deck. The owners are responsive, kind, and neighborly- they even brought over coffee filters and maple syrup! We loved staying here, and the cabin has tons of little touches that make it memorable, homey, and lux all at the same time. I’d suggest the red roof retreat to a couple of a couple with one or two kids for an outdoor/indoor getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay! Will be back again.
We had a wonderful stay with Red Roof Retreats! The home was cozy and warm, perfect for a cold winter weekend getaway. We visited right before the holidays and the cabin was full of Christmas decorations, which we enjoyed. We were able to cook, watch movies, and relax, and the location was great - just a short walk to the lake and a short drive to Fern Clyffe State Park. Our host communicated with us during our stay and helped us feel welcome. We loved the welcome basket and recommendations of things to do in the area, and small touches like cold beer mugs in the freezer. Only word of caution would be for taller and larger folks, the twin loft beds are pretty short and you may have a hard time with the loft ceilings. For us, it was perfect, and we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brea Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin, even lovelier hosts
Our stay at the cabin was perfect! I very much appreciated the warm welcome Kris and Matt greeted us with via email as soon as we booked. Communication was prompt and very kind every time with had a question. The kitchen had more cooking supplies than most, which we took full advantage of. The place is spacious, but cozy, has great light, a nice deck and we absolutely loved the stargazing dock. It’s also very close to some excellent hiking spots. We’re already planning to book another stay soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was adorable and we would love to return in the near future. We met the owners who live across the street and they are very friendly, all their properties in the area look just as nice - well maintained and rustic. Easy access to lake for canoeing/kayaking too. We love this area but we came to town specifically for Vulture Fest which was disappointing/not what we expected so it was nice to have this little retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond
The Red Roof Cabin went beyond our expectations! It is the perfect size for 3 or 4 people..super cute ...we were beyond happy! Lots of kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats.. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin by the lake
We loved this little cabin. It had everything we needed for our trip. We had fun at the lake everyday, we used the stand-up paddleboard, kayak, canoe, and paddleboat. We would definitely recommend this place to our family and friends. The owners are great at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Barrett M.

Lake Side
We enjoyed our time at this location. We spent a lot of time swimming and kayaking on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Maribeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday weekend
Always great to be on this lake on July 4th. Cabin had everything we needed to enjoy our long weekend. I was disappointed in not being able to tie our boat onto the dock, but appreciated the use of the paddleboards and kayaks. Access to the dock was a hike!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t make the trip to enjoy your location
Good Morning, My girlfriends father passed away and we weren’t able to enjoy your cabin this time around. It was a wild week and I wasn’t able to reach out to let the property manager know of the incident. This would’ve been our 2nd stay at your lovely place and we’re upset of the circumstances that made us miss our stay. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Madison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Relaxing Cabin
We had a nice relaxing weekend away. It was very clean & close to hiking trails. We love that our dog was able to join us. It was not as secluded as we thought in the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend getaway
Everything was fantastic! We were warm and cozy. Loved the view of the lake and all the pretty Xmas decorations. There were little treats that my kiddos appreciated. We loved finding the hidden army men! We had everything we need for our meals. The neighbor across the road was nice. The bathroom was neat, and we appreciated the washer/dryer. We plan to come back in the summer months to appreciate the lake more. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Marcia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Illinois Trip
Very cute cabin! Nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cabin
We so enjoyed our time at the red roof cabin. We had everything we needed...it was wonderful to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Relaxation... Perfect Getaway!
Loved our stay, the cabin and surrounding areas were beautiful! So relaxing and comfy, every amenity thought of. And the lake was beautiful, we brought our boat for fishing which wasn't great but the beauty of the lake made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

brittany w.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a beautiful place!!
The cabin was beautiful and was easy to get too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a relaxing retreat!
Very fun cabin complete with so many thoughtful touches (including and herb garden!). Loads of water toys to use on the very tranquil lake. Lots of places to visit in the area. Plenty of indoor entertainment in the event of a rainy day. So quiet and peaceful. Even the deer and hummingbirds were friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021