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On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs
Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Makanda, IL
- Place, StarView Vineyards13 min drive
- Place, Blue Sky Vineyards14 min drive
- Place, Giant City State Park27 min drive
- Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 2 Main House
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Main House
1 Queen Bed
Buck Room - Guest Cabin
1 Queen Bed
Doe Room - Guest Cabin
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Living Room 3
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Master - Main
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Buck Room - Guest House
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Doe Room - Guest House
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Downstairs Bath - Main House
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bath - Main House
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs
The Toolshed Corner House and 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. Five Bedrooms (1K & 4Q) with a 3 fold out queen couches to sleep 16. IF you would like to accomodate more I have a few air mattresses that can be used. 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
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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: 40
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.
Makanda, IL
What's nearby
- StarView Vineyards - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
- Blue Sky Vineyards - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
- Lake of Egypt - 21 min drive - 24.1 km
- Giant City State Park - 27 min drive - 12.9 km
- Southern Illinois University - 51 min drive - 37.9 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
- Orlandini Vineyard - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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.
Steve Young purchased this cabin in 2014
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.
Steve Young purchased this cabin in 2014
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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