Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit

Goreville, Illinois
$200 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

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Bath 1

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Sleep 3

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Night 1 nights

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Little Moon Tiny Cabin | Lakefront at Lake of Egypt

Welcome to Little Moon, your cozy one-room lakefront cabin tucked along the shores of Lake of Egypt in Goreville, Illinois. This tiny cabin is simple, peaceful, and perfectly placed right on the water. Designed for couples and flexible enough for a tiny family, it offers everything you need for quiet mornings, lake days, and evenings under the stars.

Little Moon embraces true tiny-home living — compact, comfortable, and full of charm. The open layout features a comfy full-size mattress and a twin sleeper sofa for an additional guest. Large windows bring in natural light and beautiful lake views. You can enjoy the air conditioning on warm days or open the windows to hear the soft night sounds of the water and wildlife.

The kitchenette includes a sink with running water, mini-fridge, toaster oven with griddle, microwave, coffee maker, and the essentials for preparing simple meals. It’s perfect for easy breakfasts before a day on the lake or relaxed dinners after hiking nearby trails.

Inside, you’ll find a small bathroom setup, and just outside, a private outdoor shower — a guest favorite. Rinse off after swimming, then relax on the deck while your hair dries in the lake breeze.

Step outside and you’re truly in your own little waterfront retreat. Little Moon sits on a lakefront lot with its own small dock where you can fish, watch jumping fish at sunset, or park your boat. Two small decks overlook the water, offering the perfect spot for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or stargazing at night. A firepit near the water invites slow evenings under the sky.

For lake fun, a canoe, kayaks, paddleboards and paddleboats are available for your use, and you’re welcome to bring your own fishing poles — or use ours. Wildlife is part of everyday life here, from deer in the trees to birds over the water.

Little Moon is pet friendly and includes WiFi for those who need to stay connected, though many guests choose to unplug and simply enjoy the quiet surroundings. Spa-La-La is available as an add-on experience, and if you’re traveling with friends or family, we also have other rentals nearby.

The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and perfect for walking or biking. You’ll be close to great hiking, biking, climbing, wineries, and Shawnee National Forest adventures. There is no public transit, so a personal vehicle is recommended.

We offer self check-in for convenience and are available by phone or text if you need anything we are available to fix any issues.

Little Moon promises simple comfort, beautiful water views, and a genuine lakefront experience. If you love tiny living and big lake sunsets, this peaceful hideaway is waiting for you.

Red Roof Retreats includes multiple unique properties at Lake of Egypt — from lakefront homes to treehouses and tiny cabins. Many of our stays are within walking distance of each other, making it easy for extended families and friends to stay close while still enjoying their own private space. Ask us about coordinating multiple homes for reunions, celebrations, or group getaways.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    Outdoor Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ginger

    Submitted Jun 19, 2023

    Stayed Jun 14, 2023

    One of the cleanest rentals that I have ever experienced. The hosts were informative and eager to help us with anything on our stay. They even helped us to jump one of our cars that was dead. It was relaxing, safe and quiet. We had many things to do on our rental with the toys they provided. I cannot wait to return with my husband!

  • Debra

    Submitted Aug 26, 2021

    Stayed Aug 23, 2021

    Quaint little cabin on the lake. Very quiet and relaxing location. We used this as a home base while we went hiking in the Garden of the Gods wilderness. We hiked the Indian Point Trail and had great bluff views and clear weather for picture taking.

  • Debbie

    Submitted Jun 10, 2020

    Stayed Jun 5, 2020

    It was so relaxing to be able to sit outside on the deck of this cabin and overlook the lake below. You can swim off of the dock or make use of the canoe and kayaks that are available. There is also an additional stargazing deck that is right on the water. The cabin itself was cozy and well maintained; the owners were welcoming and live right next door. They made sure to check in with us and were able to offer suggestions about places to visit in the area. We were also very pleased with the location. Most of the wineries were less than an hour away, and Garden of the Gods as well as the Rim Rock Recreation Area were about an hour to the east. Ferne Clyffe State Park was very close, and Giant City State Park was about half an hour away. All of these areas are great for hiking. It was really fun to spend the day hiking and visiting the wineries and then having the evening to relax in the lake or by the fire at the cabin. We spent three nights here and I would highly recommend the Little Moon Tiny Lakefront Cabin as a fun and relaxing getaway!

  • Kyle C.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Sweet little cabin with waterfront access. Great place to getaway to and catch some fish. Woke up watching deer every morning off the deck.

  • Jonathan B.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Had a great time with family. We had plenty of room with 4 of us!

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    I’ve used this rental in the past. This time it was just me and my dog. The peace and quiet of rental is amazing. The hosts Kris and matt are wonderful! They made sure we were taken care if we needed anything. They are both super nice and friendly. The sight from the cabin is breathtaking. All around one of my favorite I will continue to book at!

  • Austin M.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    Excellent stay! Hosts communicated well, but gave space. Great location to explore a lot of different interesting sites. Very clean and cabin was as described in description.

  • Tracy L.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Nice! Great cabin experience. Although small but packed with great details that we appreciate the serenity, beautiful morning sunshine and amazing starry sky at night.

  • Emily M.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Little Moon was super clean, located in a neat spot with really nice hosts. Very comfortable and loved having morning coffee with the deer. We will add this as a repeat spot for weekend getaway locations!

  • Philip C.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    The quaint little cabin was clean and well maintained. It was perfect for a quick weekend getaway. The view of the water from the deck was very relaxing. The owners were very personable and extremely helpful. Great Stay!

  • Linda F.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Very quiet and peaceful. Clean!!!

  • William B.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    This is a beautiful piece of property situated in the Shawnee National Forrest of southern Illinois, The hospitality our host was very gracious and kind. I hope to return some day and my ONLY advice would be....don't change a thing!

  • Keanu L.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Had our two dogs out on the water it was perfect, we loved getting to use the Paddle boats and other rentals on the property.

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