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Charming 2BR/1B cabin - Winetrail, SIU, Shawnee Forest, Giant City, Cedar Lake

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A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, a wooden porch, and a green door.
A hallway with wooden flooring leading to a living area with a couch and a stone fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher. There are two framed pictures on the wall.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a door with a window.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a large sliding glass door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. .This cabin is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Southern Illinois University and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Makanda Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 29 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 34 min drive - 28.4 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lipe Orchard - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming 2BR/1B cabin - Winetrail, SIU, Shawnee Forest, Giant City, Cedar Lake

Make yourself at home in this 2-bedroom Makanda retreat. This adorable cabin features 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, and a cozy living room with a sofa bed. Enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings while having access to modern amenities like AC, heating, and a hairdryer. Experience the magic of Makanda at our cabin.

Located on the Apple Creek Gold Course and Shawnee Hills Winetrail, this cabin is just minutes from all of your favorite Southern Illinois attractions:

Giant City State Park - 5 Minutes/2.4 Miles
Cedar Lake - 8 minutes/5.4 miles
SIU Arena - 9 Minutes - 6.8 Miles
Feather Hills Winery (Closest) - 4 Minutes /2.7 Miles
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - 4-30 Minutes (Depends on the winery)
Bald Knob Cross - 24 Minutes/13.6 Miles
Little Grassy Lake - 16 Minutes/7.7 Miles
Giant City Lodge - 11 Minutes/5 Miles
Appl Creek Golf Course - 1 Minute (You can see the fairway!)

This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

This charming retreat offers a living room with a comfy sofa and chair, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Giant City or the Shawnee National Forest. Guests can enjoy the fresh air on deck with includes a table and chairs. Experience the fantastic charm of this cabin during your stay in Makanda. Enjoy your time in Southern IL at our cabin.

Please note that this cabin has a kitchenette (no stove/oven) which includes a mini fridge, microwave, toaster, grill, and crockpot. While you cannot bake a casserole, you can certainly grill a steak, and do some sides in the crockpot and microwave!
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned cabin, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • 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)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 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: 12
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Charming 2BR/1B cabin - Winetrail, SIU, Shawnee Forest, Giant City, Cedar Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin for a short getaway in southern Illinois. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great property. Couple minor cosmetic issues but nothing that took away from a great overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four grown men on a weekend fishing trip. Cabin was perfect. Great grill on the back porch…we cooked every single meal out there. Very peaceful. Host was very accommodating and the cabin had every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage very convenient to the Shawnee Wine Trail. The lack of an oven and stove did not hamper our foodie lifestyle as the grill and a camp stove (which we brought) met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was on a cul de sac with other cabins. Our neighbors were very friendly. It was quiet. Close to restaurants and stores. Hiking in Giant City State Park. Best was it was 'pet friendly'! We saw the Northern lights!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well stocked cabin. There were complimentary snacks and coffee provided. Plenty of towels, linens, pillows, dishes, everything we needed. No stovetop, but the grill on the porch had a side burner that we used for cooking. Any issue or question that we had was promptly responded to by the host. We visited Giant City state park and went ziplining while in the area. Thanks for a nice spring break visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, perfect spot for our staff working an event at Apple Creek! Host was great and excellent communication. Will stay again next time we are down to Apple Creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin for our weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring the area. It's a clean comfortable cabin. I would stay there again if I was visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025