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Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Interior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi

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.

Property manager

Steve Young

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Exterior

Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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: 6
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Makanda, IL

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
  • Banterra Center - 12 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 31 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi located?

Situated in Makanda, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Giant City State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great alternative to a standard hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quite cabin
Very nice, clean, and quite cabin. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Second time we have stayed at this cabin. We are very pleased and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot for Dirty South Roubaix racers!
Just 15mins from Alto Pass was perfect. We had a cozy stay in the Merica themed cabin, quiet, clean & pet friendly. Great communication from the host made our stay easy & stress free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Get away
Property was very clean and had nice deck to enjoy the weather outside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 days in “Wine Country”
Other than not having a range top the cabin had everything we could ask for! Cleanliness and location were premier.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcy
Nice cabin, would stay again when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Decatur, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Right
The cabin was nice. It had enough room for me to relax in after a day with family or in Shawnee National Forest. The area felt very safe and there was no ouside noise. I will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost spring
The cabin met my expectations and was in a convenient location for what we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin
Scrupulous cleanliness, thick towels and toilet paper, a comfortable bed, Americana decor and a well equipped kitchen lent to a general air of welcome and comfort. We enjoyed the benefit of the kitchenette and grill, walked in the golf course and used the opportunity to see Giant City, the John A. Logan museum in Murphysburo and to lunch in Anna with our son. Steve, the cabin host, was very easy to communicate with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Grateful
Needed a stove!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Quiet
It was very relaxing. First time staying at Makanda. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., Carlyle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin 😊 loved the location and atmosphere. The cabin was so cozy and not far from the state park. The basket of snacks were perfect! We will definitely be going back!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple Clean Cabin To Stay In
Nice simple clean 1 bedroom with a sofa bed to stay in while exploring the Shawnee National Forest & the Shawnee Wine Trail. Safe area close to main roads. FYI--no oven for cooking but includes a nice BBQ grill on the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
This place was absolutely amazing, very clean, super nice, check in was no hassle, host was very attentive and responsive to any questions. the cabin was beautiful. Close to lots of hiking and things we wanted to do. Will definitely will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet country getaway
Beautiful country setting. Even better than the pictures indicate. We love the patriotic decor. The goody basket was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the Woods
Our stay at Cabin Creek Cabins was a wonderful experience. It was more than we expected and very relaxing. The construction of the cabins inside and out, along with the interior decor was beautiful. We enjoyed being surrounded by nature. The host is very gracious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

debi c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressed
This beats every hotel I have ever stayed at. Talk about clean? Everything was perfect from the location, accommodations and the host himself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

beth d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
Awesome place. Just needs a little more vacuuming to get spider webs!! But clean and convenient otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice little cabin
Nice little cabin. Did not realize from the listing that it was a duplex but worked out ok for us. Nice little grill—no stove, just a microwave so plan for that. “Queen” bed ran small and the heads was loose and noisy. Overall enjoyed our stay and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

K. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
A very nice cabin. Quiet, clean, nicely furnished, convenient access to Carbondale. In Cabin#6, nice morning sun through windows. Everything worked well. Bed was very comfortable, didn't take very long for hot water to come out of faucet shower (very nice during this colder time of year). The basket of snacks was a nice unexpected surprise. Tap water tasted great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Umpire camp
This was a great isolated spot to stay during our three day camp. Its close to most places I needed to be but away from the busy traffic. The cabin is very nice and well kept. I didn’t realize there isn’t an electric oven until I arrived. I learned to cook bacon and eggs in a microwave. :). They have a nice gas grill on the balcony. They put a lot of work into making this a great place to stay. Right down to the Citronella candle on the outdoor table. I will return next year. The price is much kore reasonable compared to a motel. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CONFIDENCE and CAREFREE
So pleased! Communication was great! Very accommodating. They have everything all the way down to dishsoap. They even provided a small basket of snacks. There's also a guest journal to write down your adventures. Very clean and EXACTLY as described in words and photos. Cooking includes propane grill (propane is provided), microwave and crockpot. This was my first time renting a non-hotel/motel and i will definitely come back here! Price is VERY worth the stay! I stayed alone and went hiking on my trip. I checked out the local town and surrounding hiking, EVERYONE i encountered was very kind :) This stress free environment/cabin, provided me with CONFIDENCE so i could enjoy my trip CAREFREE. Thank you so much! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hutning base camp
Property was better than expected! Property was clean and a short commute to Giant City State Park. It was quiet and the host was attentive. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024