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4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room

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Sunrise at Hartline Hill Cabin
Living room with fireplace
Spacious kitchen with seating
Lower level gaming and bar area
A ping pong table in a room with wooden walls and doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room

Brilliant log cabin built with luxury in mind. Located in the Shawnee National forest near the Makanda smiley face water tower.. Sit under the stars and view the Milky Way away from any light pollution! Bringing your boat? No problem, large parking area to travel with your toys! Come and experience a log home the likes that can only be found on mountain resorts! RV plug in available as well!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• 1 King Bed in main level w/ensuite Bathroom and TV
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 2 Queen Beds in 4rth bedroom in lower level

MAIN LEVEL LAYOUT
• Living Room with real log fireplace and TV
• Kitchen & Dining Area
• Walkout Deck overlooking 5 private acres
• 3 of the 4 bedrooms
• Washer and Dryer

LOWER LEVEL LAYOUT
• Game room with ping-pong table, dart board and ring-toss games
• 4th Bedroom with Half Bath
• Gentlemen's Bar Room with seating and TV

NEARBY TOWNS
Makanda, IL & Makanda Boardwalk- 6 minutes
Carbondale, IL- 10 minutes
Cobden, IL- 13 minutes
Alto Pass, IL- 15 minutes
Marion, IL - 36 minutes

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Inventory: We stock the basics to get you started
Firewood is available for purchase.
We do not provide propane exchanges for the grill. The nearest exchange is approximately 5 miles at the Dollar General Store.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.
Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking or the reservation will be cancelled.
This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud.
Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3149097vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Owl Creek Vineyard. Travelling with kids? Consider The Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Banterra Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Makanda Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Banterra Center - 9 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 11 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vine Community Church - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room on 24 Aug 2026 start from AU$689, 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 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room located?

This family-friendly Makanda cabin is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend staying here while in the area attending our son's wedding !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you so much, Gary. We hope to you host again! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for us and our friends to stay, centrally located to the Shawnee Wine Trail. The house was great with plenty of room for 4 couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thanks for coming out, Mark! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was amazing from start to finish! It was pretty chilly most of our stay. Luckily there was plenty of games/activities to keep everyone entertained while staying warm. I would recommend this cabin for any group!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Shaila stayed at Hartline Hill Cabin for 3 nights. Shaila was a great guest and is welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our business trip while our team was in the area for a couple weeks. Fully stocked kitchen, with both Anna and Carbondale nearby to shop for food and supplies. Allison was a great, responsive host.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Erich was a respectful guest. House was left clean and communication was great. Easy 5 stars.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful and perfect for our girl’s weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Welcome back anytime! Rhonda was a fantastic guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hist was amazing and made our time here great. We really felt like home and everything was comfortable and the bathrooms were huge! The fireplace was a great touch on some coulder nights and we would deffinetly stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Thanks for coming out, Tim! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean. We loved that we felt like home with dishes and utensil for cooking. The kids loved the games downstairs, and we enjoyed everyone having their own space.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Christine. We hope to you host again! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaquana G.

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

Great place to stay

Had a great time at this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Hi Shaquana, Thank you! We're so glad you had a great time — come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful and just as described. Location was relaxing and really enjoyed the firepit. Will definitely consider staying again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, Marjorie. We hope to host again! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Family Vacation

The cabin was very nice, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Provide propane for the gas grill. I've never had a host that had a policy of 'bring your own propane'. Why have a gas grill, if you can't use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Here’s a warmer, more personal version that still keeps you in the clear as a host: --- Thank you so much for staying with us and for sharing your thoughts. I’m really glad you enjoyed your visit. I appreciate you mentioning the propane—our listing does note that guests bring their own, but I understand how that might have felt unexpected. I’ll make sure that detail is highlighted more clearly so future guests know exactly what to expect. Thanks again for choosing our place and for the helpful feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Hannah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from host throughout the process. Amazing house for a large group. Kids loved the basement and backyard especially. Would recommend and will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Hi Ryan, Thank you! We’re so happy your group enjoyed the Hartline Hill Cabin, especially the kids. We’d love to welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful cabin located in a gorgeous setting. Front and back decks allowed us to enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Wine Trail Trip

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Hi Dave, Thank you! So glad to hear everything was great—we’d love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a quiet area of Makanda. We made several trips to Giant City State Park which was extremely convenient.We had to contact the host several times and Allison was very speedy with her responses and resolved a couple of minor issues that we experienced. We had 5 seniors in our party and we all had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our week.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Plenty of room & comfortable

Home was in great shape a few spiders when we arrived but to be expected. We were given plenty of information for the surrounding area for things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Hi Pat, Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you found the Hartline Hill Cabin in great shape and appreciated the local recommendations. Apologies for the few spiders—they can sneak in occasionally in wooded areas. We’d love to host you again anytime! 🏡🌿
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Graduation Stay

Great home! Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2025
Hi Cary, Thank you so much! We're glad you had a great stay at Hartline Hill Cabin and appreciated the communication. Hope to host you again soon! 😊🏡
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

Great Family Get Away

Very clean, nice and plenty or space both indoor and outdoor. A lot of thing to do nearby! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Hi Monica, Thank you for the positive review! We’re glad you enjoyed the space and the nearby activities. We’d love to have you stay with us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Migdalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice cabin! We loved our stay there. We really appreciated the welcome website with all the information to help improve our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Cabin near Wine Trail

These accommodations were perfect for our girls group weekend getaway! We very comfortably slept 8 and the location was great for visiting wineries and state parks. The place was very clean and well stocked. Beautiful inside and outside! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Hi Shannon, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad the space worked perfectly for your girls' weekend getaway. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the location, cleanliness, and the surroundings. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln W.

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

Excellent stay

It is a beautiful property and the property manager was very helpful. I had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Hi Lincoln, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the property and found our property manager helpful. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Beautiful Cabin in a tranquil setting.

The cabin is absolutely beautiful and a delight to stay in. It had all the listed amenities and then some. The cabin was clean and nicely decorated. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Hi Kelly, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful cabin and found it well-equipped and nicely decorated. We look forward to welcoming you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house definitely fit the bill of our family and friends. Large, roomy and perfectly set up. The kitchen was stocked with all the cooking supplies you will need. You won’t be disappointed if you rent it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Clean, Cozy Cabin

Very pleased with the communication as well as the cabin itself. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again if I’m back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Hi Brittanny, We're thrilled to hear that you were pleased with both the communication and the cabin itself! Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back again if you're ever in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

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

Nice Cabin

Amazing place. needs a shower for every bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Hi Phil, Thank you for your kind words and the feedback! We appreciate your suggestion for additional showers in each bedroom, and we'll consider it for future improvements. We hope you had an amazing stay overall and look forward to serving you again.

About the host

Hosted by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

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This property is managed by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals, a veteran-owned, woman-owned business. Allison, owner of SIVR, is an SIUC alumna and has a deep love for the hospitality industry and showcasing beautiful southern Illinois.

What makes this property unique

Guests have access to the entire home other than the cleaner's inventory closet.

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