Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit

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A spacious living area with a leather sofa, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.
A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a lake and lush greenery.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a wooden ceiling.
A wooden house with a turquoise door, two hanging plants, a small porch, and a welcome mat.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Marion, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Loft Bed

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Marion

Located in Marion, this cabin is in a rural area and 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Map
Marion, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Giant City State Park - 26 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 31 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 40 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit on 14 Aug 2027 start from AU$833, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Marion Carnegie Library and Williamson County Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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. 103 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin on a cute pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Thank you for the review, Tomi. We hope to host you again and make it a 5-star experience for you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Nick was a great guest! Great communication and left our place neat. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was SO peaceful and refreshing. My mom and I had a wonderful time so much so, that we didn’t want to leave. I especially love that we were close to town and everything we needed was right near our cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Brittany. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Come to cabin first to see what is there. Then go to the store and buy what you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Thank you for the review and the helpful tip for future guests, Stephen. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite place to stay when I visit SoIL.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Welcome back anytime! Julie was a fantastic guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, Conrad. We hope to host again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay to explore shawnee national forest

Clean quiet and prett location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you found our place clean, quiet, and in a pretty location. If your travels bring you back this way, we'd love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Thanks for coming out, David! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the dog, we had everything we needed for cooking, and the temperature was easily controlled. Lovely location, hope to come back again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Matt. We hope to you host again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience - beautiful cabin

Very easy to find, beautiful area, and the cabin was perfect! Great place for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Hi Yael! Thank you so much for your review. We're glad that you are pleased and you enjoyed your stay at the Teal Door Micro Cabin! We hope to host you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

Very cozy cabin. Has everything you need for a weekend stay. Close enough to Marion for food and entertainment and far enough away for some much need seclusion.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Welcome back anytime! Kyle was a fantastic guest.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay in a beautiful place :)

Our stay in the Teal Door Micro Cabin was exactly what we needed! It was clean & cozy & cute, with all the amenities necessary to enjoy the experience. We plan to coi
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Thanks for coming out, David! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nothing bad here, great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Hi William. Thank you for the positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found everything to your satisfaction. If you ever find yourself in the area again, we'd love to host you. Safe travels!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cabin

Very charming cabin in a peaceful, secluded area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Hi Celia, Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found our cabin charming and enjoyed the peaceful, secluded surroundings. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiking Getaway

Beautiful cabin, very clean and super easy to find! Definitely recommend and want to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
Hi Jen, Thank you for the great review! We're delighted you found the cabin beautiful and easy to find. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay in a beautiful place :)

Our stay in the Teal Door Micro Cabin was exactly what we needed! It was clean & cozy & cute, with all the amenities necessary to enjoy the experience. Allison was a super responsive host to the few questions we had. We plan to come back in a few months & would recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing environment with a great view.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
David was a great guest! Great communication and left our place neat. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Anniversary Get-Away

What an incredible stay! After our last VRBO stay(at a different property, with different management, in a completely different state), we were really reluctant to book again, but Alison and this property restored our faith.We brought our puppy along for a quick anniversary get-away to celebrate 22 years and this property was perfect!We’d love to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review at The Teal Door Micro Cabin! We're honored to have been part of your anniversary celebration and are thrilled to hear that we helped restore your faith in vacation rentals. We'd love to welcome you and your pup back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

The property was a perfect long relaxing weekend getaway with plenty of activities nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Hi Tia,Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad the property was the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend getaway. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the nearby activities as well. We’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys fishing trip

Well very kept cute cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Hi Dave, Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the The Teal Door Micro Cabin. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place near hiking

Perfect size for couple or small family. Clean and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Hi Jacob! Thank you so much for your great review. We're glad that you are pleased and you enjoyed your stay at the Teal Door Micro Cabin! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Teal Micro Cabin

Nice, remote, but within a short distance to many attractions! The cabin was very clean, spacious, scenic, and peaceful! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Hi Carla, Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! We're so glad you enjoyed the cabin's peacefulness and its proximity to attractions. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and lovely!

The property was exactly as pictured! It was a really relaxing, peaceful spot. We were all so cozy and hope we can come back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2025
Hi Amber, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that the property was exactly what you expected and that you had a relaxing, peaceful stay. We'd love to welcome you back anytime for another cozy getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

I enjoyed everything about this cabin and the trip! Definitely will be coming back!! The cabin is very clean and peaceful, loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the kind review. We hope you visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Needed Get Away

Relaxing environment
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Hi Alan, Thank you for the feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our environment relaxing at The Teal Door Micro Cabin. Your comfort and tranquility are our top priorities, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon
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