When you stay at this cabin in Makanda, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Shawnee National Forest and 10 minutes by foot from Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. .This golf cabin is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Makanda Boardwalk and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Giant City State Park.
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
Southern Illinois University - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles
Blue Sky Vineyards - 32 min drive - 14.5 miles
Lake of Egypt - 37 min drive - 26.9 miles
Getting around
Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 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
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this cabin include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
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
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs 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 elevator (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
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
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 (up to 50 lbs 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 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
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
Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 72 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shelley G., Indiana
Apr 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin! Everything clean and stocked. Loved the basket of treats! Golf course is within walking distance, lots of hiking trails nearby. Guys loved tge golf course. Hot tub was a definite plus ! Steve was a great host and quick to respond to messages. We will definitely be back!
Shelley G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jane W.
Apr 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Jane W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
Apr 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was a delightful place to stay with our kids and 2 small dogs. We appreciated finding coffee for the mornings and also some bug spray for the Little Grand Canyon hike. When we had questions, the host was responsive and friendly as well. We would definitely book again!
Amy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Chad T.
Mar 29, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Chad T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
layni c.
Mar 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
we ready enjoyed our stay and the cabin is perfect! perfect location, perfect comfort, perfect everything! really recommend staying there !
layni c.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shawn M.
Feb 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
I don't want to tell anyone about this great cabin because I want it to always be available for me! It's a perfect getaway cabin near Carbondale, Giant City, and the wine trail. Steve was a great host. The cabin is well appointed with 2 gorgeous bathrooms. The outdoor space is maximized with a large hot tub and outdoor grill and fire pit. We loved soaking and looking at the stars. With a college student at SIUC and mile's of trails to be explored, we will definitely be back.
Shawn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Faryn B.
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
My boyfriend and I had a great mini-vaca. We’re local and just wanted a night away. Everything we could have needed was available, down to the pizza cutter. The hot tub was just what we needed to relax after a long work week. We ended up checking out a night early due to unforeseen circumstances, but will definitely be going back when we have the time.
Faryn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Alicia T.
Jan 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very accommodating and responsive. The hot tub was excellent and the box of snacks was a sweet touch.
Alicia T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Maggie H.
Jan 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great hot tub, clean rooms. Kitchen has everything you could need. Host was very nice. The porch is fully enclosed with a latching door, which was great for our dog. Highly recommend!
Maggie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samuel M.
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great host. Very helpful. We will definitely stay again.
Samuel M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
Nov 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for hiking and wineries on the wine trail.
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Emily Z.
Nov 12, 2025
Process was easy.
Emily Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pat M., Florissant
Nov 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was flexible and quickly responsive. Every need was anticipated and provided for. The deck and hot tub were great! (Firepit didn't work but we didn't need it.) My husband made huge breakfasts each morning and had everything he needed. It was nice to be able to bring our dog! Perfect, quiet location near wineries and Giant City State Park. We and our adult daughter and our dog had a wonderful time!
Pat M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
debbie h.
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very accomadating. The cabin was amazing.
debbie h.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M.
Oct 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub was clean. We did scoop out stuff daily to keep it cleaner. Kitchen is set up nicely. Everything you would need in it, (except a casserole dish, LOL) Bedrooms are awesome and I love the bathrooms. Outside patio is so relaxing. Love the little gas fire pit. Outside grill was clean and we used it everyday!
Cheryl M.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Teresa C., Greenville, IL USA
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean property. We will likely stay there again when we come down to visit my daughter in college. Very close to SIU campus. The only things I wanted to bring up are the internet was in and out most of the time we were there and also there is a leak under sink of middle bathroom. But those are not big issues at all.
Teresa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patti H.
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The view was fabulous, the hot tub was one of the niciest ive ever been in,and the house was super clean and organized....5 star
Patti H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachael B.
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was clean and as described. The location was great and just minutes from Carbondale and Giant City. I would definitely stay there again.
Rachael B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda F.
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, beautiful, cozy cabin. Many amenities. Our extended family enjoyed visiting us on the deck and in the hot tub. Perfect family reunion space!
Linda F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michele B.
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay near Shawnee National Forest and the Wine Trail
Michele B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Travis G.
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was perfect for my wifes 40th birthday getaway! We invited two other couples to join us. We explored the views of southern Illinois, went to many local wineries and ended out evening sitting around the fire pit and soaking in the hottub! It was good to get away from reality and decompress with some close friends. We shared many laughs and life stories. Talked about our kids and goals in life. Steve(owner) stopped and introduced himself as we were unloading our things on the first night! He made it perfectly clear that if we needed anything at all to call and he would be sure we were taken care of. We will definitely be back to enjoy another weekend.
Travis G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katrina S.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a very nice property. Small, but quaint. Easy-to-use check-in & out. Host is kind & responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Katrina S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren B.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, clean cabin nicely decorated inside. The hot tub in the vm back was very big and modern loved it! Recommend staying here.
Lauren B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marie R.
Aug 8, 2025
Marie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Collin F.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely knock out place with knockout service. Couldnt ask for more.