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* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with blinds.
A hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a door on the right.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A two-story building with a wooden deck and stairs leading to the entrance.
A living room with a beige sofa, two wooden chairs, a glass coffee table, a wooden side table with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled in the countryside, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 14 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It includes 2 separate living rooms, a patio, deck, and balcony, along with games for entertainment. Enjoy nearby activities such as swimming, mountain biking, and hiking, while also exploring attractions like King Neptune Memorial and StarView Vineyards. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, StarView Vineyards
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferne Clyffe State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

The Toolshed Corner Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park. Three Bedrooms (1K and 2Q) with two fold out queen couches and two queen air mattresses to sleep 14. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs.

Please see my other rentals at:
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The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include 1. Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.

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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
Parties and events must be pre-approved.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers are welcome to smoke in the outdoor areas.
Early Check-Ins and Late Check-Outs pending availability. Please inquire if interested.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3921240
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: 23
Note from host: Parties and events must be pre-approved.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 holiday home is in a rural area. StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • King Neptune Memorial - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • StarView Vineyards - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 17 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 34 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bald Knob Room - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Suzzie's Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * on 21 Dec 2026 start from AU$554, 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 * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards. Panther Den Trailhead and Giant City State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.

I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.

As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.

I 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really went home.

My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.

June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.

Why they chose this property

This property was an old Bed and Breakfast, and the view was spectacular. The property was foreclosed on and a friend that I went to high school with had purchased it and remodeled the main house. The property also has a guesthouse that I am in the process of refurbishing.

Once the guesthouse is refurbished the property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.

The proximity toe wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.

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