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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a window with blinds.
A laundry room with a washing machine and dryer, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror on the right.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, cabinets, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a pendant light, and two framed artworks on the wall.
A bathroom with a vanity, sink, mirror, and decorative elements.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
$185 nightly
The current price is $186 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Makanda Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Makanda

With a stay at this apartment in Makanda, you'll be steps from Shawnee National Forest and Makanda Boardwalk. .This apartment is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Southern Illinois University and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Giant City State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Makanda Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 30 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 32 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 24 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lipe Orchard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Vulture's Roost

Stay where Makanda’s magic happens at Vulture’s Roost—one of just two short-term rentals on the iconic Boardwalk! Set inside the historic H.L. Bell Building, this moody, vintage-inspired studio puts you steps from Rainmaker’s Garden, live music, local art, shops and yoga. Explore Giant City State Park, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and nearby SIUC, then return to the creative spirit of Illinois’ hippiest little town. Traveling with friends? Book Vulture’s Perch too—our colorful Boardwalk retreat! ☮️
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. 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.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: 420 Friendly. NO TOBACCO

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave keys in the top right drawer of blue dresser in hallway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
420 Friendly. NO TOBACCO

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

906048

Vulture's Roost Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Everything you need! Love the eclectic decor. Hostesses were easy to communicate with. Very close to Giant City State Park for hiking etc. also antiquing in nearby towns.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026