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3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

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A wooden cabin with a green door, a number '2' sign, a small porch with a wooden railing, and a wall-mounted lantern.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a window with a view.
A bedroom with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted thermostat.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a chimney, and a satellite dish.
A living room with a plaid sofa, a wooden bench, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near a casino, this cabin accommodates 4 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment and offers access to nearby golf courses and scuba diving. Adventure seekers will appreciate mountain biking, motorboating, and kayaking in the area, along with attractions like Stone Creek Golf Club and Rustle Hill Winery. This property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Hills Wine Trail!

Only 3 minutes from hiking in Giant City State Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, 6 minutes from SIU, and 8 minutes to Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3096216vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 29 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 34 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! located?

Situated in Makanda, this golf cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk and Giant City State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy rental process all around. Cabin met all our needs and we ended our weekend there with a beautiful morning and coffee on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying in these little cabins. It’s like being at home!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were visiting to go to some wineries. The location worked out great. The bed was comfortable and nice, quiet area for sleeping. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful stay, we can't recommend these cabins enough!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cozy accommodations..... The only thing I could have used was a blender....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Ordered blender from Amazon on May 28 Amazon delivered said blender on May 29 New blender installed on June 1...:-) There is SUPPOSED to be a blender in each of my cabins. However, either this one grew legs and wandered off...or I forgot to put one in. Either is equally possible!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was extremely clean and well cared for.would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin. Location is great, near many wineries. Host was super friendly. We had no issues arise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen very friendly and accomadations excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice quiet stay in the Shawnee Forest. Host was easy to communicate with and the cabin had everything we needed for a nice get away. Close to nature or close to shopping and dinner. It was the perfect little spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and close to a lot of the area attractions. Tons of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, comfortable cabin.

We had a great stay. All was great and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to get away from the city.

Great location for attractions, quiet & peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great value and plenty of room, with a nice deck and BBQ. Cabin 2 had separate rooms and a very spacious living room. I would stay there again and it is my favorite for the region.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay. Cabin was clean and location was great. In some cabins you are a little too close to your neighbor. Great stay. Smooth process
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best trip ever, his cabin was the icing on the cake! We will be coming back trying hard to book this exact cabin <3 GREA FREAKIN WEEKEND
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We can for the wine trail. Cabin is very close and convenient. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Easy access to the Shawnee Wine Trail. Cozy cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin and owner, we will be coming back to stay again.

Steve, thank you for an awesome weekend, we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love it so much we are return visitors. He’s an excellent host and the perks are awesome. We didn’t even know Cracker Jacks were still available A very peaceful getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Getaway!

Very clean and pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break in Makanda

I will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, comfortable cabin. Everything was perfect! Snacks were an added surprise! We'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Marvelous! Our cabin was beautiful, well stocked, and our host, Steve, was most helpful to make sure we had a pleasant stay. The area is beautiful, as well. The cabins are a great base for exploring the area, which for us included Giant City and a visit to SIU-Carbondale. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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