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A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling beams, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinets, a black countertop, and a TV mounted above the stove.
A cozy room with a brown leather sofa, a gray armchair, and a round coffee table. There are two windows with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dining area with stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5645 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Marion, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Marion

When you stay at this cabin in Marion, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Shawnee National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Lake of Egypt. .This cabin is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Marion Carnegie Library and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Williamson County Historical Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 21 min drive - 23.8 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 26 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 31 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 55 min drive - 51.1 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 40 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬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.

Sandy Pond Beach, Dog-Friendly Cabin

THE SPACE

Welcome to your luxury studio cabin, a thoughtful and well-designed 650 sq. ft. retreat perfect for your ultimate Southern Illinois experience. Our cabin is the newest addition to Dam Near Lake of Egypt Cabins—a cheeky name for a surprisingly delightful getaway!

Step inside to an open, airy living space with vaulted wood ceilings and sunlight pouring through the windows. The cabin features a fully-equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom with a washer and dryer, and a cozy living area with a Smart TV. Just outside, a large covered deck overlooks a serene, fishable, swimmable pond, offering beautiful water views right from your door.

This waterfront property is your private oasis. Spend your days relaxing on the small private beach, paddling on the pond (paddle boards provided), or fishing for bass and bluegill. In the evening, gather around your private fire pit with loved ones—we even provide the firewood.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

One comfortable Queen Bed
One Twin Murphy Bed
One Sleeper Sofa

AMENITIES:
Half Day Add-On available when adjacent nights are open — check in at 8 AM or check out at 6 PM for half the nightly rate.

Waterfront on a 1.5-acre pond with private beach access
Paddle boards for guest use
Private fire pit with firewood provided
Covered deck with water views
Full kitchen & charcoal grill (please bring your own charcoal)
Smart TV and complimentary Wi-Fi
In-unit washer and dryer

GUEST ACCESS

You'll have complete and private access to the entire cabin. Enjoy a seamless self-check-in experience using a keypad on the door. Your unique access code will be sent to you automatically via email immediately after you book.
Your access includes the cabin, the private covered deck, the fire pit, and shared access to the pond and beach area.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Our cabin is perfectly situated just one mile from the Lake of Egypt dam, making it an ideal base for exploring the region's best attractions. You are just minutes away from local wineries, scenic hiking trails, and fantastic fishing and boating opportunities.

During the lake season, you may hear the sounds of live music on weekends from the local bait store and marina. It's a pleasant reminder of the vibrant local atmosphere that carries across the fields to the cabins.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our 5-acre property includes our main home and three guest cabins, which are separated by a privacy fence. All three cabins share access to the 1.5-acre pond.
We provide a starter supply of 3 rolls of toilet paper and 1 roll of paper towels to get you settled in. We provide bath towels, but please remember to bring your own beach towels for the pond.
You may also be greeted by our friendly Golden Retriever, Kevin, who occasionally wanders over to say hello to guests!

HOUSE RULES

To ensure a wonderful stay for everyone, we ask that you please observe the following rules:
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Guests & Parties: Daytime guests are welcome, but loud, disruptive parties are not permitted.
Grill: Please bring your own charcoal for the grill.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
A rental agreement is required with ID verification within 48 hours of booking or before entry, whichever is first.
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.
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

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 645 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking or the reservation will be cancelled.

This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud.

Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Dogs only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Sandy Pond Beach, Dog-Friendly Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most adorable cabin! We had such a relaxing visit. Sitting on the covered deck enjoying the property views was wonderful. Check-in and check-out process was super easy and efficient. Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin! We had a very relaxing time and will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ziphon

Week stay at the Purple Door Micro cabin

Perfect quiet and relaxing getaway. Cabin was better than expected, clean and comfortable. Great to sit on the back porch and have a view of the beach area and pond. Kevin, the owner's dog, is the sweetest! Owners were great and very kind. A lot of activities and beautiful scenery around the area. We will definitely be visiting again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our spring break trip. Super clean, very well furnished, perfect location, and we had the best time. My son loved being able to hang out at the pond and fish - and especially loved swimming with the owners dog, Kevin! Highly recommended this little gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoy this location.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. No complaints. Stocked with almost everything you could need. Very clean will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great location, everything is clean and set up well and it has everything you need. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cabin is as pictured.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was excellent value for the price and was a quiet, peaceful place to get away and recharge. It was cozy and comfortable with everything you’d need for “glamping. The only thing I would recommend is communicating to the host ahead of time if you plan on using the extra Murphy bed (twin) so it is made up fresh and waiting when you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great! House was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great find for our puppy! The cabin is open, clean, and comfortable. We had fun walking around the lake and playing fetch in the yard. The checkin/out instructions were clear. We look forward to staying again!
JoJo seeing ice on a lake for the 1st time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property. It was so cozy and inviting, with great scenery. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a spot to stay around this area. Check in was easy and the communications were great. The cabin was clean and super inviting as well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so charming. Everything was set up for us and although it was aShort stay, my granddaughter and I enjoyed it so much! It was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fluffy K.

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

Great place

We loved being here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute little cabin. It had everything we needed for our stay, and was very clean and well-maintained. The owner was very helpful and quickly responsive. The outdoor area was very appealing, but due to lots of rain, we were unable to enjoy the nice porch and firepit area. I highly recommend. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

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

What a beautiful cabin!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was beautifully done and very cozy! 10/10 would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great cabin and property

The cabin was very nice along with the peaceful property and pond in the back yard! We would definitely book this again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Great cabin in southern Illinois!

This was the perfect place for me to stay while visiting southern Illinois. The cabin is located in a private area, but it's just a quick drive to Marion, which allows for numerous food, drinks, and fun. I loved the decor and atmosphere of the cabin - it also provided all of the things needed to cook meals, etc. I'd recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

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

Adorable cabin! Super clean and supplied well.

Loved it. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carson S.

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

Peaceful getaway

We loved everything about our stay. We planned to relax and that’s exactly what we were able to do! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

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

Quiet yet close enough to town to be convenient

Adorable cabin nestled off the road a bit. Very clean and well kept this was our second time staying here! Communication with host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

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

Fun time

Great time away. Really enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Stay

Nice cozy spot for a romantic getaway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

A place to rest

We were actually just passing through on our way home to Wisconsin from Florida but would book this cabin again. Everything was clean and very cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The purple door is now where we’ll be staying from now on when visiting southern Illinois. What a cute quiet place and such friendly and helpful owners. Has everything you need and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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