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Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City Stat Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, minutes from SIU, and Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, 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
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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: 9
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadbolt lock
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
  • Campground Beach - 20 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 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬13 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 Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Giant City State Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
We enjoyed our visit in the clean and cozy cabin. The weather was beautiful and provided the opportunity to gaze at stars not often seen at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
SIU family weekend
Our weekend was made so much easier when we had a lovely place to stay with lots of room. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to giant city
A great place good sized and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend.
Close to everything we needed, winery’s, hiking, Giant City our SIU student. Yet far enough away in a quiet quant cabin south of Carbondale. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good wheelchair accessibility
Property was accessible. The shower was great. The cabin was in a great location, close to lots of different activities. The furniture was easy to move to meet our needs. Steve was super responsive when we had an issue, and he fixed it right away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to chill
We came down to visit friends and the cabins were great to come back to each night . The cabins are close to town but far enough away . I enjoyed a peaceful sit on the deck and a nice walk . The management responds quickly to any question and it was really easy to check in and out. I will say if you are shorter person like myself bring a stool the bed is kinda high.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and location
Had a wonderful stay at Cabin #1. Well supplied and comfortable. Great location. Perfect for our quick weekend in Southern Illinois.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The cabin is in a convenient location near town and parks. The first night we had an issue with hot water. We contacted the owner and he quickly resolved the issue. We would recommend this place to our family and frends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly cozy
Everything about this place was perfect. The new white living room furniture kind of took me out of the cabin feel but comfy nonetheless. The brand new mattress in the big bedroom was a dream. The mattress on the futon it's too stiff to sleep on. The smaller bedrooms mattress was decent. All the supplies in the kitchen was great to have. We had already started planning next year's trip and staying at these cabins before we even left. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sue g.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 day stay
It was good for the price. Nice size. I didn't like that our cottage was made to accommodate someone in a wheelchair. No one in my party was in a wheelchair. The bathroom sink had no place to put your items because it was all made to accommodate a wheelchair. No bathtub because it was a handicap shower. Also, there was no stove. The owner should provide some kind of portable plug in electric or infrared stove top, some pots and pans, so people can cook. Otherwise, everything was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
Definitely will come back next year. I will recommend this to my friends and families ☺️. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must STAY!!!!
I am a picky person when it comes to where I lay my head at night. This was an amazing property and we will continue to stay at these cabins each time we come to Illinois to visit our daughter and grandchildren,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and orderly
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very clean, stocked with everything you would need and very well organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and comfortable short stay
I rented this cabin for a short Saturday to Monday stay while waiting to pick up my kids from a nearby summer camp. Cabin was comfortable but spacious, with a great little deck off to the side. All the amenities you could need for a weekend and close to Carbondale and limitless outdoor options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin getaway
The pictures of this cabin don’t do it justice. It was such a nice, clean property in a nice area of town. The host gave us all of our check-in information far in advance and even included a snack basket for us. There were little amenities that were nice to have such as some board and card games and a grill outside. We enjoyed taking walks around the property in the evening and sitting out on the deck. We’d recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing cabin getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominic k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Perfect place to stay for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT place
Cabin was clean and nicely decorated. EVERYTHING one could need was furnished. Location was near enough to Carbondale but still felt "woodsy" . Be sure to check out the night sky. I've never seen so many stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We enjoyed picking blackberries along the golf course and walking the dog around the pond. Very conveniently located close to Giant City and Carbondale. We had fun! Watch out for ticks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Nice, clean, cozy, hideaway. Close to everything! No complaints about anything. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
A good place for peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie M., Raymond IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Location was great close to everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
We selected this cabin for its location to the wine trail and Giant City State Park. It was clean, ac worked well and had a nice deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023