3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

Marvelous! Our cabin was beautiful, well stocked, and our host, Steve, was most helpful to make sure we had a pleasant stay. The area is beautiful, as well. The cabins are a great base for exploring the area, which for us included Giant City and a visit to SIU-Carbondale. Strongly recommended!

Clean, quiet cabin. Several cabins fairly close by on the property. A thicket of trees separates the property from a golf course and it is a couple of blocks from a highway, so not exactly secluded. That isn't necessarily a negative. I felt safe there and it was easy to find with the directions from the host It was a quiet environment and very pleasant to sit out on the deck which was shaded by a tree at Cabin 2. Unlike some of the other cabins, mine had only two steps up to the deck, so access was quite easy. Had a nice stone fireplace that would've been cozy if I was there in winter. As it was in the mid- nineties. I appreciated the AC. Had everything I needed for making simple meals. Bed was very comfortable, and was a great base for day hikes to many different areas of the Shawnee, not just Giant City. Close to places to get gas, groceries, too. Good value and I hope to stay there on my next trip.

Great value and plenty of room, with a nice deck and BBQ. Cabin 2 had separate rooms and a very spacious living room. I would stay there again and it is my favorite for the region.

Best trip ever, his cabin was the icing on the cake! We will be coming back trying hard to book this exact cabin 3 GREA FREAKIN WEEKEND

It was close to many state parks and very close to Carbondale. Very quiet

We had a minor hiccup with the condition of the pull out bed upon arrival but we soon sorted it. These cabins are charming. They’re not brand spanking new, but they’re very welcoming and accommodating. There is no “user’s manual” so a few things were trial and error, but the landlord is VERY approachable and helpful, with a lighthearted mindset to things. All in all the cabin was cute and welcoming, quiet and user-friendly, and I would recommend them for those who want to explore the Makanda area.

We loved our stay at this adorable cabin! It is the perfect location- close to Carbondale and near many hiking trails and wineries. The property was beautiful as well. We loved the small touch of a snack basket as well. Very thoughtful! Will definitely book again.

Always a wonderful stay, we can't recommend these cabins enough!

Was unable to make due to a previous injury that day. However the host was very pleasant and understanding. Nice to work with. we'll try it again at another date.

Nice cabin. Location is great, near many wineries. Host was super friendly. We had no issues arise.

A nice quiet stay in the Shawnee Forest. Host was easy to communicate with and the cabin had everything we needed for a nice get away. Close to nature or close to shopping and dinner. It was the perfect little spot

Stephen very friendly and accomadations excellent!

Very cute, comfortable cabin. Everything was perfect! Snacks were an added surprise! We'll be back!!

Nice stay. Cabin was clean and location was great. In some cabins you are a little too close to your neighbor. Great stay. Smooth process

We love it so much we are return visitors. He’s an excellent host and the perks are awesome. We didn’t even know Cracker Jacks were still available A very peaceful getaway

Great stay and close to a lot of the area attractions. Tons of fun

If you are looking for something small, off of the beaten path, clean, and pleasant, this is your spot. We needed a spot for a central hub to fall asleep in between youth camp activities. I will say that the couch and chair were pretty stiff but not unbearable. I know after a few rentals, this host will be happy to replace them. They had just about everything that you need. Near the golf course, it is also a great spot to take a break for a day or so and enjoy a few rounds of golf.

The property was extremely clean and well cared for.would definitely stay again.

Perfect cabin for relaxing stay. Comfortable beds. Plenty of hot water. Well equipped right down to snacks! Price was affordable and the host was responsive.The only upgrade possibility would be a new couch. That one has seen better days!

This cabin was a good stay for the price. Location was a short drive to what we were visiting. A new couch should be on the to purchase list. We were sitting pretty low.

Owner was so helpful and the cabin was just right for our weekend.

Nice little cabin conveniently located near Carbondale. Also close to Giant City National Park and lodge as well as many of the wineries in the area. Cabin was very clean and near perfect size for a couple or small family. Just was easy to communicate with and had no problem dealing with him.

we had a great time and really enjoyed our accommodations. so much better than a hotel. everything was very nice in the cabin and it was a perfect choice. thank you for your great accomodationd.

This place was perfect for our weekend stay. The cabin was clean and cozy, thought it could be buggy due to the location but not one in sight. We used the pullout couch bed which was good for our needs but the mattress is thin so it was helpful we brought a second comforter to add more cushioning. Also, the host was very attentive and responsive. Place had everything we needed and I would definitely stay again!

Cute cabin Clean Well equipped Conveniently licatedy

It was just what we needed.

We had a great stay. All was great and we would stay here again.

I visited my daughter at SIU for parents weekend. So cute, and cozy. The perfect stay!😍

great place with quiet space . clean easy drive to Carbondale . this was my second stay and will come back.