Entire cabin

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

Cabin with a hot tub, steps from Shawnee National Forest

Photo gallery for Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!

Outdoor spa tub - Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! (Makanda)
Smart TV - Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! (Makanda)
Terrace/patio - Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! (Makanda)
Exterior - Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! (Makanda)
Interior - Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! (Makanda)
In Makanda, this lovely cabin offers a serene escape in the heart of nature. With 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, enjoy ample space to unwind after exploring the Wine Trail or Shawnee National Forest.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Unwind in Makanda at this lovely cabin. Nestled in the heart of nature, this tremendous property offers a serene escape for guests. With 3 beautiful bedrooms, each featuring a comfortable queen bed, you'll have plenty of space to relax and recharge. The cabin boasts 2 bathrooms, complete with convenient amenities like a hair dryer and shower. Whether you're enjoying the Wine Trail, Shawnee National Forest, or just hanging out in the Hot Tub, this perfect retreat has everything you need for a memorable stay. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our cabin.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Similar properties

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 25
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
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 area

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 32 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 37 min drive - 43.2 km

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
  • ‪Vine Community Church - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cook Club, SIU Arena - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! located?

Situated in Makanda, this golf cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk and Giant City State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is a great place to stay if you want to visit Giant City State Park and surrounding area. The house has a small indoor gathering area but the deck is spacious and the hot tub and view of the moon over the golf course were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away with friends

Had a great trip… lots of hiking in giant city and Shawnee forest. Hot tub was great in the evening. Great location. Very responsive and nice host!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kecia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great time in a great place!

Our family was in town to tour SIU - this house was cozy and so nice! Beautifully decorated, well-stocked, and so many thoughtful touches! The hot tub and fire “pit” were such a nice luxury. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cabin and area!

This is the greatest cabin! Plenty of sleeping space, and well stocked. The outdoor space was a beautiful oasis. This is the nicest and cleanest hot tub I’ve ever been in! Can’t say enough great things about Steve and his cabin! I love the town of Makanda, and I will be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in a great location

This place was easy to get to right off the main road. I think this place has all the amenities you could need. The hot tub is very large. The host promptly responded to my questions. Our family of four really enjoyed our stay and hope to again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

Just as advertised- clean, updated and with extra nice touches, including plenty of plush towels, great hot tub and fire table on nice deck. We even were welcomed with snacks. A perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cozy cabin

Cabin was very cute and cozy. The bed we slept in was very comfortable. Hot tub was nice. Overall we enjoyed our little mini vacation in Cabin 12. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin getaway

The cabin was very clean and well kept. It had everything we needed and was very quiet and peaceful. The large back deck was really nice, and was great for grilling. We would highly recommend this property and area. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house. Quiet surroundings

Really enjoyed our time there. Nice view from the hot tub. House is really nice and fully stocked with everything you would need. Host was awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sausha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!!

This cabin is absolutely adorable!! It’s very clean and cozy! I highly re
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

trip to Southern Illinois

The place was great with plenty of space. Communication was easy and check in/check out was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

We took a quick trip to Southern Illinois to celebrate my wife's birthday, and ride the Tunnel Hill Bike Trail. The cabin was very clean, well supplied and comfy bed. The hot tub and outdoor fire pit were perfect for relaxing after a day on the trail. A great cabin and area check it out!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's wine weekend

Everything was as it should be and we had all the amenities we needed for a great getaway weekend. Steve was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Staycation

We had a wonderful stay! The place was spotless and well-stocked with everything we needed. The host was communicative and attentive. The outdoor space was incredibly peaceful, and the hot tub was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

darlene h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant

Clean and comfortable. Did not use the hot tub as outside temp was in single digits. Location was great with lots of hiking around and close proximity to city for shopping and restaurants. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SIU

Very nice easy accessible property. Very impressed how clean and well stocked the house was
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 would stay again!

Location was a priority. We wanted something close to the hospital in Carbondale for the birth of our first grandbaby. House was clean. Bathrooms were amazing! Hot tub and fire table were wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years Eve at Cabin 12

We came to the area to spend New Years Eve with our son at Southern Illinois University. The location is perfect - close enough to Carbondale for convenience, but just far enough from the city to be a comfortable, peaceful place to stay. The cabin was clean, spacious and well appointed. Being able to take our small dog with us was an added benefit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

The cabin was clean, nicely updated and the kitchen had everything you needed to cook a meal for the family. The back deck and hot tub were a nice place to relax after hiking all day. The owner was easy to get a hold and took care of all our needs. My husband and I plan to come back and visit the winetrail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adventure with my sisters

My sisters and I spent the week in the cabin during a 7 1/2 inch snow event, with temperatures in the single digits. The cabin was as described and we were very comfortable. We cooked all our meals in the kitchen everyday and greatly enjoyed the hot tub. Would come back in the future and hopefully would be able to visit some wineries and do some hiking. Great host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chilax in wine country.

Great experience. Would recommend. 5/5 stars. Wonderful amenities. Awesome location. Family friendly. Overall, exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cabin in a beautiful area!

We loved the cabin. It was very clean and felt like home. Our favorite part was the back patio. There is a large gas powered long, rectangle “fire pit” with patio furniture on 2 sides of it. We lived sitting there and talking before we got into the hot tub to relax before bed. The host was very responsive and friendly. We will be back soon. It was very romantic for just the 2 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lil cabin in the woods..... hot tub!!

Cabin was clean, nicely decorated and spacious. It had everything we needed for our three sisters trip. We had ample room. Hot tub was an extra bonus we all enjoyed. Neighborhood was quiet. I would love to recommend this property to others and would definitely rent again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cabin in a Great Location for the Wine Trail

Very cozy, comfortable beds, great hot tub, easy to get to several wineries from here.There were 5 adult women & I don't think you would want anymore people than that since the living room area is pretty small. Hot tub & back deck with the fire pit & couches was great. Bring eye mask if you like to sleep in because rooms do get sunny. Pictures make it look like it is secluded but there are other cabins next door & it is at the front of a golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Great place. Easy to get to. Close to Carbondale which is why we chose. Clean. Great bathrooms. Not a lot of seating if you have multiple people staying. Hot tub was awesome and felt good after hikes. Deck area was very good and lots of sitting to hang out after a day of whatever you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024