Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!
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Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!
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Makanda, Illinois, 62958
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Golf course
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Hiking
Wi-Fi in public areas
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No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
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.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 5.
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9.4/10
Cleanliness9.4
Amenities9.4
Location9.4
Service9.4
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Surroundings
Airport: Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
(31.8 km)
Landmarks: Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek
(530m)
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One-Bedroom Cabin
1 queen bed
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9.4/10
Amazing
18 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.4
- Amenities9.4
- Location9.4
- Service9.4
Average for similar properties in Makanda
Timothy W.
July 7, 2025
Quiet relaxing escape with snacks, Internet, TV, n everything needed for a stay.
I was very happy with the cleanliness and amenities including Internet access, snacks, bathing, and comfortable sleeping.
Joseph C.
October 3, 2024
The perfect little getaway
We absolutely loved our stay here. So peacefully quiet, love the little welcome baskets. It was super clean and had everything we needed for the stay. Loved sitting on the deck enjoying the morning coffee or looking at the stars. It's great that the property is close enough to town it's not a hassle to run to the store, but it's remote enough to not be bothered.
Mark S.
December 16, 2023
Fine stay
Love this location as this is second time I’ve stayed here. Disappointed only saw deer one day last time every day. Not the fancy but nice and comfortable. Will be back next trip to SIU and area
Jody L.
March 14, 2024
Perfect spot to explore from
This cabin is the perfect location to explore the parks of the area or the wine trail. We did lots of hiking, lots of great food, and several wineries. We loved the area and the cabin is close to highway access.
Cute cabin for a couple. The cabin was dusty and had some items that are in need of updating. It was clean overall. Bed was comfortable, towels were fluffy, and there was hot water for showering. The host had snacks, ice, and coffee available. Kitchenette with a small refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen sink. The fireplace went to the ceiling. We didn’t use it, but would be great for a chilly night.
Mary M.
October 5, 2024
hiking around Shawnee National Forest
We had a nice stay at the cabin. It was very clean and in a nice area, easy to find. A screen in the sliding door was ripped so we did not open it. The small fridge was too cold and we had a hard time adjusting it so some of our food froze. But overall we would recommend this cabin. The area is very hilly and beautiful with lots of hiking trails. Some difficult to find.
Dianna Z.
October 16, 2024
Fall getaway
Quiet, little cabin close to the wine trail. The fireplace was nice and gave the cabin a cozy feel.
Angela R.
June 18, 2024
Peaceful retreat
The cabin was situated close to some hiking trails and not far from Shawnee. I stayed there with my two four-legged hiking buddies. Plenty of room, everything worked and was clean. Place had WiFi made it easier to download my body cam footage straight to my laptop. All in all, I will stay there again. Steve was very helpful and made sure I liked the cabin. He even pointed out flaws — apologied for them; even though they were not noticeable to me. He made the stay even more comfortable than it already was. I would recommend this place if you are looking for somewhere to chill at after spending the entire day exploring the national forests in the area.
james b.
October 7, 2024
Anniversary:Birthday
Very clean, very nice cabin. Lots of things to do.
DKush D.
May 29, 2024
Definitely coming back
Everything was perfect it was just what i needed and anytime i needed anything steve was ready to help. Very peaceful and quite.
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Wi-Fi in public areas
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BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
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Hiking
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Kayaking
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Golf course
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Mountain biking
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Rock climbing
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Eco tours
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Fishing
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Steve Young
About this property
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.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 5.
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois |
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| Distance to Airport | 31.78KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |