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Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries
Family-friendly cabin in Makanda
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10221.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
- Place, Giant City State Park
- Place, Southern Illinois University
- Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
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
Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries
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
• 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
• 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
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.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Maximum 2 pets (dogs only). $100/pet, per stay.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Firewood is available for purchase.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• 1 King Bed in main level w/ensuite Bathroom
• 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
• 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
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.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Maximum 2 pets (dogs only). $100/pet, per stay.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Firewood is available for purchase.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Dogs only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.
Important information
You need to know
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
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 Rustle Hill Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider The Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Banterra Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Makanda, IL
What's nearby
- Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Makanda Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
- Southern Illinois University - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
- Campground Beach - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
- Blue Sky Vineyards - 33 min drive - 24.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Lentz Dining Hall - 13 min drive
- Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - 17 min drive
- Starbucks - 11 min drive
- Vine Community Church - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals
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.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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