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4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a TV, and wooden flooring.
A spacious kitchen with wooden floors, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a fireplace.
A wooden staircase leading up a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery.
A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and stainless steel appliances.
A log cabin with a porch and a deck, surrounded by a grassy landscape and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near a museum, this 4-bedroom cabin accommodates 10 guests and features 4 bathrooms. It offers a patio for outdoor relaxation and is pet-friendly, making it ideal for families. Enjoy nearby activities like motorboating, fishing, hiking, and biking. Attractions include Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Charcoal barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • 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
    ‪7 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

AMENITIES
• Half Day Add-On available when adjacent nights are open — check in at 8 AM or check out at 6 PM for half the nightly rate.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
A rental agreement is required with ID verification within 48 hours of booking or before entry, whichever is first.
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, max 2. $100/pet, per stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.
Rental agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This includes an ID upload. Renter must be at least 25 years old on arrival date to book.
Accurate guest count is required. Permission is required for visitors.
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 hiking and cycling.
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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
  • Southern Illinois University - 7 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 30 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 35 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Morris Library - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Primo's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬6 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 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4BR Log Cabin · Fireplace, Bar & Game Room on 24 Sept 2026 start from AU$769, 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. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a group of 4 generations come together to celebrate my younger sister's birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Jean. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It does have a few steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Tony. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great visit with our family. Had a nice fire, plenty of space and played ping pong. Communication with the host was good as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great property by SIVR! Host responds very quickly if there's any questions/problems. Property is always as described. This cabin was awesome! So quiet and roomy. And the game room was a hit! If you're looking for a great getaway, this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
Welcome back anytime! Stacy was a fantastic guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and place as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thanks for coming out, Casey! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect property for our extended family vacation of six adults, two dogs, and a toddler! The house and property provided ample space for us to be together but also room for quiet down time, naps, reading, and enjoying the back deck. We cooked all our meals in the well-equipped kitchen, played board games at the large kitchen table, and watched a movie on the big TV. We enjoyed hiking in the nearby Shawnee National Forest, especially Giant City State Park. We stopped for groceries in Carbondale on our way into town, and made a quick dash there for a couple things on another day. It's nice to have those resources so close by. Though there are a couple of nearby houses, the property is very private and quiet. We even hired a local photographer to take family pictures on the grounds with all the trees behind us. I had some questions during our stay, and the host or her assistant was very responsive. We can confidently recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Amy. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had a great time reuniting and visiting old haunts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thanks for coming out, Keith! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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! 😊🏡

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.

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

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