10/10 Excellent
Amelia S.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amelia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Cabin
Rustic Cabin - Jetted Tubs - Wi-Fi - Wonderful Views - Grill - Firepit - Porch
Cabin with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, StarView Vineyards
- Place, Blue Sky Vineyards
- Place, Giant City State Park
- Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Buck Room
1 Queen Bed
Doe Room
1 Queen Bed
Buck Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Doe Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rustic Cabin - Jetted Tubs - Wi-Fi - Wonderful Views - Grill - Firepit - Porch
The Toolshed Corner Guest Cabin is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park, Ferne Clyff State Park, and Lake of Egypt. Two Bedrooms (2Q) with a fold out queen couches to sleep 6. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs.
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 Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.
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 Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (65 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties/Events must be pre-approved.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Parties/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 deadlock
About the area
Makanda
Located in Makanda, this cabin 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Makanda, IL
What's nearby
- StarView Vineyards - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
- Blue Sky Vineyards - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
- Lake of Egypt - 18 min drive - 24.1 km
- Giant City State Park - 24 min drive - 12.9 km
- Southern Illinois University - 42 min drive - 56.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - 40 min drive
- StarView Vineyards - 11 min drive
- Blue Sky Vineyard - 13 min drive
- Bald Knob Room - 40 min drive
- E & J Lounge - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jim N.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brianna G.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway in the wine trail
Brianna G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beverly H.
24 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and relaxing
Beverly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelly M.
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described it was a very nice place to stay. Close to several wineries.
Shelly M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
jeff D.
21 Sept 2018
Great Place
jeff D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Susan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan P., Stanford
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Megan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rachel P.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cabin
Rachel P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dmitry k.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, in the heart of everything
Dmitry k.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joanne B.
13 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retirement R & R
Joanne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence M.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING!
Lawrence M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
David N.
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steven S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Russell S.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toolshed Cabin
Russell S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Marie E.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shawnee National park area
Marie E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maggie H.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & A Perfect Way to Disconnect
Maggie H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jennifer N.
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location with charm
Jennifer N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy S.
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing
Jeremy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gena E.
24 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for adult family
Gena E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connor D.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Connor D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcia T.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Marcia T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
James S.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
James S.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elbert H.
23 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Cabin in Southern IL
Elbert H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Steve Young
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.
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. Once I purchased it I started refurbishing the guesthouse. Now that it is completed I think it is one of the nicest properties on the wine trail.
The property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.
The property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.
What makes this property unique
The proximity to wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.
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