Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Cedar Lake

Makanda, Illinois
$138 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Your cozy cabin in Makanda with 1 bedroom featuring a queen bed.

This cabin is located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Hills Wine Trail! It is close to all of the attractions in the area:

Giant City State Park - 5 Minutes/2.4 Miles
Cedar Lake - 8 minutes/5.4 miles
SIU Arena - 9 Minutes - 6.8 Miles
Feather Hills Winery (Closest) - 4 Minutes /2.7 Miles
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - 4-30 Minutes (Depends on the winery)
Bald Knob Cross - 24 Minutes/13.6 Miles
Little Grassy Lake - 16 Minutes/7.7 Miles
Giant City Lodge - 11 Minutes/5 Miles
Appl Creek Golf Course - 1 Minute (You can see the fairway!)

This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

This charming retreat offers a living room with a comfy sofa and chair, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Giant City or the Shawnee National Forest. Guests can enjoy the fresh air on deck with includes a table and chairs. Experience the fantastic charm of this cabin during your stay in Makanda. Enjoy your time in Southern IL at our cabin.

Please note that this cabin has a kitchenette (no stove/oven) which includes a mini fridge, microwave, toaster, grill, and crockpot. While you cannot bake a casserole, you can certainly grill a steak, and do some sides in the crockpot and microwave!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Unit Size: 500 Sq Ft (47 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Next To A Golf Course
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 Stairs To Reach Property 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 Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Kellen O.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    This place is great. The host is an excellent communicator. Wifi is great. Great water pressure. Great towels. Nice little touch, they had a few little snacks waiting for us. Awesome stay. Will definitely be back if I'm up that way again.

  • William C.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    Easy check-in, host reached out immediately on booking, very responsive. Nice cabin, had everything we needed for cooking, linens and towels like a nice hotel. Great location for getting out and about.

  • Joyce L.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Great location, cute cabin, very convenient for our needs but downside was no stove, oven or pots and pans. If you don’t plan to cook any meals it’s a winner.

  • Samantha S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay!

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Check in was easy and the place was perfect for my stay. I came down for a fishing trip and was able to park my boat at my rental. The owner was very helpful when I had questions about my stay as well. I will definitely stay here again.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$112+
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