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

Cabin with kitchenette, steps from Shawnee National Forest

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Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Exterior detail
3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 60 reviews
The price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!
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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 pets

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: 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 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

About the area

Makanda is home to this cabin. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery. Visit our Makanda travel guide
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Giant City State Park featuring climbing as well as an individual femail
    Giant City State Park
    6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.
    Southern Illinois University
    8 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    11 min walk - 1.0 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 Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Checkout 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. Makanda Boardwalk and Giant City State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

Wine trail

Pet friendly that was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Quiet getaway

Cabin was clean and comfortable. Host was easy to get in contact with and helpful. Location was great as it was less than 10 minutes to Carbondale but still in a quiet country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

william k.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Makanda Cabin

Pros: convenient location; quiet; clean cabin; very comfortable Cons: hard to find in dark of night; not informed of change in entry key code, but quickly solved with phone call to owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved this cute, cozy, comfy cabin. Just the right size for a couple - not too big, but not too small either. Very quiet location, wi-fi worked great, comfy bed, water temperature/pressure for the shower was perfect. The entire cabin was very clean. Loved the Americana decor and the small basket of snacks added a nice touch. Looking forward to staying again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin and close to where we wanted to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Weekend getaway

The place was great for our needs and as advertised. Very near to beautiful hiking and some nice wineries.The bed was not very comfortable, but everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Great place to stay!

This cabin is in a great spot! Very cute and clean. I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location on the wine trail and a cute & cozy cabin! The cabin is a nice alternative to a hotel for a weekend away. There were a few bugs, but nothing too bad and nothing you wouldn’t expect in an area surrounded by woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Eric B.

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

Great place

This is my 2nd time staying here. Nice little place. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

Lynda H.

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

Beautiful

This cabin is an awesome spot for hiking and wineries! Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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