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Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit

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A cabin with a deck, a covered porch, and a window overlooking the forest.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a bed, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy cabin interior with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a built-in microwave, a red refrigerator, and a window overlooking a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Sleeps 3•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Goreville, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Goreville City Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferne Clyffe State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit

Tiny home living on lakefront lot. Morning coffee on deck watching wildlife and jumping fish. Comfy lofted Full sized bed, tiny kitchenette with running water. Small indoor bathroom. Private, outdoor shower. A/C if you want or leave windows open to hear the lovely night noises. Bring your boat and fishing poles. Small private dock available for you. Great hiking/biking/climbing nearby. Perfect for a couple or tiny family.

Great wineries, hiking and biking nearby!

We also have other cabins that we rent.
Please no smoking inside the cabin.

We are available to our guests by phone or text.

It's so quiet and all of the neighbors are wonderful. It is a very safe area. Fun to walk around or ride bikes.

This one room with tiny bathroom cabin is perfectly equipped for your tiny home needs.

There is no public transit to the cabin.

There is a private outdoor shower.

There is an indoor toilet and a sink with running water in the kitchenette.

There is a couch that folds out into a single bed if there is a 3rd guest.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1037880vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Goreville

Located in Goreville, this cabin is on the waterfront. Shawnee National Forest and Ferne Clyffe State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Williamson County Fairgrounds.
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Map
Goreville, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Goreville City Hall - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Goreville City Park - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 41 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Texas Taco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪H & H Fuel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Moon Lakefront Cabin with Dock & Firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot to kayak with our dogs, unplug, and just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little weekend getaway with family

Had a great time with family. We had plenty of room with 4 of us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little retreat

We absolutely loved our stay at the Red Roof Cabin and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway Spot

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little getaway

Sweet little cabin with waterfront access. Great place to getaway to and catch some fish. Woke up watching deer every morning off the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alec f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect tiny cabin!

incredibly cute and cozy cabin with all the necessities on a lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keanu L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for me my wife and dogs

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Hosts!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

I booked this cabin as a last minute getaway. It was exactly what I needed! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Moon Tiny Cabin Lake of Egypt

Everything was great. The hosts were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Adorable and perfect!

So cute and so secluded!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much! We happen to see you back for another visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Amazing getaway, peaceful yet fun

What a beautiful place. Gorgeous views, nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was right there and the canoe was a blast. What a charming and cozy cabin! Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying at the Little Moon and we hope you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Moon

We had another great stay at Little Moon! Kris and Matt are always willing to help with anything you may need. The area is beautiful and the cabin is so cozy. Great for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice little cozy cabin with a lot details in the room, really enjoyable.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely getaway

We had a lovely stay. For a tiny cabin, it's incredibly well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. Kris was kind and responsive. We appreciated all the little touches - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing

Such a wonderful and cozy cabin! Dog friendly! It’s a perfect getaway. The host hospitality is amazing. Definitely booking again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool Experience!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake of Egypt

As described the cabin is tiny, but comfortable. Kris the host was readily available and offered good information on different activities nearby. Had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Efficient, Little Cabin on a Beautiful Lake.

Great cabin, with great host. One of the cleanest and best organized cabin we have stayed in. The hill back and forth from the dock was a bit of a chore, but got used to it by the end of our stay. The dock is a great place to fish for catfish in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Very quiet and peaceful. Clean!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a much needed place to run to

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our 20th Anniversary trip at Little Moon cabin. It was perfect! We had a question and Kristi responded very quickly. My suggestions for future visitors who may say there is nothing to do around the cabin…We loved visiting Carbondale. We could have stayed at Confluence Books and The Thrift Shop forever. The people were so friendly. We also visited Makanda and enjoyed seeing parts of the Shawnee National Forest. We stayed for five days and could have never left the cabin. We enjoyed fishing from the piers. I really had a great time bird watching from the observation deck. I would suggest bringing your bins because the wildlife is abundant. There are deer everywhere!!! There are also kayaks, paddle boats, paddle boards, lilly pads, life jackets, etc. I would also suggest visitors go to the store before arriving, it take at least 20 min to get to the main road. We bought salad kits and ate them straight out of the bag. We made frozen meals for dinner. We grabbed some snacks, cereal, milk, sandwich stuff and we’re good. The outdoor shower was really fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful for relaxing!

My husband and I just wanted a couple of days away to relax and this was perfect for us! Cute and cozy with a fantastic view and peaceful atmosphere. They provided a clean and comfortable space to stay, water activities we could use on the lake, firepit, and even some snacks. More than we even expected for how reasonably priced it was. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2022
Thank you for the lovely review and also, thank you for choosing us for your vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely awesome

I can sum it up in one word simply AWESOME.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kris Shellabarger

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Hi! We’re Kris and Matt, the owners of Red Roof Retreats here at Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois.

What started as one little cabin turned into a collection of unique stays designed for people who love the outdoors, lake life, and simple moments together. We live nearby and are very hands-on with our properties, always looking for ways to make each stay comfortable, clean, and welcoming.

We believe in morning coffee on the deck, stargazing by the firepit, wildlife sightings, and slowing down long enough to actually enjoy where you are.

Whether you’re here to hike Shawnee National Forest, paddle the lake, visit local wineries, or just unplug for a few days, we’re happy you chose to stay with us.

We’re available by call or text if you need anything — but we also respect your space and want you to feel at home.

Welcome to the lake 🤍

— Kris & Matt

Why they chose this property

This was a little shed that was on the property when we bought it in 2008. We finished the inside and stayed in in while we built our log cabin next door. Since then, many of our friends come to visit and love to stay in the Little Moon cabin on Lake of Egypt because it is similar to camping with all of the benefits of a tiny home. Open the windows and you feel like you are laying in a tent... only you are laying in a fluffy lofted bed! When we decided to rent this one also, we changed the inside to suit all types of guests and their needs.

What makes this property unique

Outdoor (private) shower that is so great to jump into after a day on the lake. It's especially fun when it's raining outside and it's always warm! Morning coffee will turn to afternoon lunch and evening cocktails on the deck facing the lake. You will see birds, wildlife, fish and turtles in the lake and all sorts of lake activity if you sit long enough. The Lake of Egypt night sky is beautiful and you will have a hard time tearing yourself away to go inside and sleep!

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