Delightful Cabin near a wildlife refuge, 6 miles to Carbondale Illinois.

Carbondale, Illinois
$142 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This veteran owned and veteran built cabin is newly cozy and ready for your two-person getaway!
The Cabin That Lee Built is a lovely one bedroom one bathroom sanctuary conveniently located just off Illinois highway 13 in the hidden neighborhood of Lakewood Park. Inspired design and attention to detail are rivaled only by the natural beauty of the Crab orchard refuge.

Enjoy nearby attractions: Prime location.

It is a short drive to The artsy community of Makanda illinois, and an even shorter drive to the food and fun in the college town of Carbondale Illinois.

Love the local wine trail

We are conveniently located within minutes of many wineries. Hikers and explorers will love the easy access to the many trails of the Shawnee National Forest or Giant City State Park.

Fishing and water recreational sportsman will delight in the super easy access of four local lakes. Crab orchard, Devil's kitchen, and Cedar lake. We also have ample parking available for your boat.

The wilderness is right at your back door. This enchanted cabin is within walking distance to the Crab orchard refuge.

Or stay the evening in. We offer an intimate private yard with great outdoor ambience. Cuddle up while watching the mesmerizing dance of flames in the fire pit. This cabin is an inviting retreat for rest and relaxation.

Meals will be easy and fun at The Cabin That Lee Built. We offer a fully equipped kitchen with an open floor plan and complimentary farm fresh eggs. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the neighborhood and take in the beautiful starry nights of Southern Illinois.

Amenities:
-air conditioning and heat
-private yard and fire pit
-queen size bed
-bed linens, towels and washcloths
-household soaps
-hair dryer
-board games
-full kitchen with all major appliances in cookware, spices
-coffee and coffee pot
-ceiling fans
-smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and first aid kit
-hot water, shower and a full bathroom
-indoor and outdoor seating area
-ample parking for your boat
-local channels, tv, dvd player, collection of DVDs
-wifi
-washing machine and dryer
- NEW easy to use electric fireplace heater

Nearby Attractions:

Lakes:
Crab Orchard Dam - 1.3miles
Crab Orchard boat ramps- 1.5 miles
Little Grassy- 4.2 miles
Devil Kitchen boat ramp - 4.6 miles
Cedar Lake - 9.2 miles

Towns:
Carbondale IL - 4.4 miles
Carterville IL - 5.2 miles
Makanda IL - 6.8 miles
Marion IL - 16 miles

Interstate/transportation:
Interstate 57- 9.5 miles
Williamson County Veterans Airport - 7.5 miles
Amtrak - 4.5 miles

Wineries:
Honker Hill- 3.3 miles
Monte Alegre Vineyards - 3.4 miles
Wine Cave @ Walkers bluff - 6 miles
Blue Sky - 8.8 miles
Kite Hill Vineyard - 9.7 miles
Feather Hills - 9.9 miles
Von Jacob - 12 miles
Owl Creek - 12 miles
Starview - 12 miles
Alto Vineyards - 13 miles
Hickory Ridge - 13 miles
Pomona Winery - 13 miles

Parks and Hiking:
Castle Park - 6.5 miles
Giant City Stables Equestrian - 13 miles
Rocky Bluff Trail - 4.8 miles
Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms - 6.2 miles
Stone fort Nature Trail - 6.4 miles
Trillium Trail - 6.5 miles
Giant City State Park - 7.2 miles
Indian Creek Trail - 7.6 miles
Little Grassy Fish Hatchery - 9.4 miles
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest - 8.7 miles

Golf Courses:
Crab Orchard Golf Club - 4.4 miles
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Course - 7.2 miles
Pine Lakes- 7.5 miles
Jackson County Country Club - 8.4 miles
Kokopelli Golf Club - 10 miles

Breweries:
Backwater Brew works and whiskey house
- 4.5 miles
Route 51 Brewing Company - 12 miles
Big Muddy Brewing - 12 miles
Scratch Brewery - 20 miles

Antique Stores:
Cricket & Red Brick Antique Mall - 5.2 miles
Golden Goodies Antiques & Crafts - 7.6 miles
Rosebud Antique Mall - 8.1 miles
Southern Estate Antiques - 8.8 miles
White Cotton Antique Mall - 10 miles
Marion Antique Mall - 12 miles
Warehouse Antique Mall - 12 miles

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  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Local Artist Showcase Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Mark

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We found the cabin to be very cozy and comfortable. Appreciated good communication with the owners!

  • Benjamin H.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    Easy communication, very nice clean cabin, peaceful stay, would highly recommend 10/10!

  • Elizabeth D.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 15, 2026

    As always, great comforts and cleanliness. Absolutely recharged!!

  • Nora B.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Everything perfect

  • Elizabeth D.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    cozy

  • Abigail S.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    This stay was relaxing and so cozy! We had a great time cooking, Watching movies, and napping on a bed that feels like a cloud! Hoping to have the chance to come back!

  • Au N.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Cozy, charming, quiet, and clean cabin perfect for a weekend stay for a couple with a small dog visiting of the area wineries. Definitely will book again.

  • JAYME W.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Clean and a decent place to stay. The bathroom is a little small, and the kitchen could use a remodel, but I was there to sleep and had no issues.

  • Layna R.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Everything was great! Very responsive. Perfect place for our needs!

  • Valerie P.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    My sister and I had a great time staying in the cozy cabin. We enjoyed morning coffee on the front porch listening to the trees sway and the geese honking. We had our evening cocktails by the fire pit, looking at the stars and listening to the cicada or crickets. The bed and bedding were very comfortable. This place had everything that we needed to use as a base camp as we explored the thrift shops in Carbondale, the antique stores in Carterville, and hiking at Giant City State Park.

  • Lori S.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Cozy cabin. Very clean and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful.

  • Victoria L.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    This is a perfect cozy and charming cabin tucked away in the woods. Exactly as described, very clean and has perfect little extras. Hosts are great and quick to respond. This is our second time staying and we plan on returning. Great place if you want to stargaze, fish or boat in the area.

  • Kati H.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Wonderful stay at this peaceful, cozy cabin! Incredibly clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Ben R.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Such a cute little cabin! I wish the stay would've been longer as it was incredibly cozy and well appointed. Would've loved to have a TV in the bedroom, but I understand that not everyone feels that way. Will definitely book again if available during my next visit!

  • Beth L.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Charming cottage. Had everything we needed. The host (Linda) made the process easy.

  • Debra P.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Very cute and clean!

  • Jackie U.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    This was a cozy peaceful place. We would definitely stay again.

  • Kristen A.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Perfect place for us to stay for the night. Great touches like soap, coffee, and fresh veggies. Exactly as listed. Peaceful place in the woods.

  • Lee G.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Had a great, but too brief of a stay, at Linda and Jon's cabin. Very comfortable. Just wish the vegetable garden was ready for harvest. While the cabin appears isolated at first glance, it is actually very convenient to Kroger, restaurants, etc. Would definitely stay there again, if passing through Carbondale.

  • Joshua E.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Took a day ride to visit our daughter and wanted something other than a hotel room. I stumbled across this little cozy cabin down by Crab Orchard and loved it. Nothing super fancy but it was perfect for what we needed. The place was a bit rustic and very clean and we loved it. There were deer and a few other animal visitors that we quite enjoyed. The bed was comfy and we slept great, the location takes you out of the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. Would love to do it agian.

  • Mark B.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    100% will be back, everything was wonderful

  • Stacey C.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Overall stay was amazing. Only complaint was about blinds being short on windows , bed was hard , shower curtain was missing. But if the bed was softer it would have been perfect just had a hard time sleeping

  • Les Y.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    The cabin was very clean & was just what we needed to relax after a 6 hour drive. Would definitely rent again if we are in the area!

  • Tammy W.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    Booked for one night near the Shawnee National Forest. This cabin was so sweet, we found ourselves wanting to stay there longer to take in all that the cabin had to offer, which was a great getaway! Wonderful choice!!! Hope to come back!!!

  • Brigitte A.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Wasnt what we thought. But, okay!

  • Evelyn H.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    This little eclectic cabin brought back childhood memories; thanks for the experience.

  • Miroslav L.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    Linda and Jon were great and very responsive hosts. The cabin had everything you'd expect for a rural setting. The evenings were super quiet and the skies were super dark. The cabin was very warm and cozy for our winter stay. Perfect for a getaway for 2. The recent ice and snowstorms provided for some stunning landscape views. We'll definitely consider booking again when we come back to the area.

  • Dena H.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Very clean and well-loved. I really love that we could bring our dog and it was quiet and private. We hiked Little Grand Canyon, ate in Carbondale, and just enjoyed down town at the home.

  • Kurt L.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    The neighborhood this cabin is located looks pretty rough. A lot of houses that are ran down. The outside of the cabin looks pretty rough. That has a lot to do with the dated asphalt siding on sides and back. The last night we stayed was a rainy night and the roof leaked at the access to the attic. The positive is that while the inside was small it was clean and functional. It did what we needed it to do but it wont be a repeat booking. The positive is that the insid atic

  • Colleen S.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    We loved this cute little one-bedroom cabin that was so sweetly decorated and included a beautiful chandelier. The front porch has two rocking chairs and the backyard has a firepit with two Adirondack chairs where we built a fire in the fall. The owner was so kind and we just loved our cabin in the woods! And, they even left us farm fresh eggs from their chickens! What a sweet touch! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We can't wait to spread the word! Sincerely, Colleen Kelly, host of national PBS travel show, Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

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