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Toolshed Corner - Close to Shawnee National Forest hiking.
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After enjoying hiking in the Shawnee National Forest, relax in the cabin.
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Cabin with comfortable beds.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

Early Check-Ins and Late Check-Outs pending availability. Please inquire if interested.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4068970
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

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 Giant City State Park and Ferne Clyffe 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.
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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
  • ‪E & J Lounge - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$552, 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 - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Wine Trail - Shawnee & Giant City Minutes Away- Jetted Tubs 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).

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. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Great communication with the host and the place was perfect for us. This was our second time at this location and we have already booked the third!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah A. K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! We had a great time! There was an Alpaca Farm across the street so the grandkids got to feed them !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, description was accurate. Easy to find. This was exactly what we needed! Host was great. We were just far enough away from the towns… it was very peaceful. We will stay there again, actually booked our next trip before leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Plenty of room
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

quiet neighborhood. Beautiful views and lots of fun stuff to do in the area. Could use updated patio furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

Well equipped house and cabin. We also enjoyed the fire pit outside. The host (Steve) was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Country Living

The propery accommodate our family of 12. Plenty of space to hang out inside and out. Well stocked with games and movies. Close to outdoor activities. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Beautiful Sunrise

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Makanda

Had a wonderful stay with Marine Corps friends and their wives who ride Harleys. We visited the Alpaca farm across the street and visited various wineries and a mead brewery. Went on multiple rides and did some antiquing and thrift shopping. Cities visited included Cairo, Mt. Vernon, Benton, Cape Girardeau, Scott City, Metropolis, Paducah, etc.... We went to Cave in Rock state park and Garden of the Gods in Herod IL. Steve was great to work with and our entire group had a great time staying at this property. I stayed in the cabin myself and totally liked it. It is a great layout and has a wonderful feel and charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Get Away Destination !

Our family of 7 rented both homes to watch the Solar Eclipse. The location was absolutely beautiful, as described, and centrally located to a number of different attractions (Shawnee Canopy Tour, Trail of Tears, Wine Trail, etc). The homes were clean, well kept, and stocked nicely with cooking utensils and supplies. Plenty of silverware, pots, pans etc, settings for at least 7. Theirs is NO dishwasher, so plan accordingly. The property was lovely, the owner incredibly responsive and helpful throughout. We will happily be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion Vacation

It was perfect for our size family of varying ages. The benefit of having 2 houses was that for people who might want quiet time away from the large family group could slip away to the cabin while the main action was at the house. The houses were clean, although some of the furniture was showing wear. The steps on the deck to the main house leading to the front need some maintenance, one of them was almost rotted through which could be dangerous, but other than that it was great having the covered deck with the table to have meals. If it hadn't been so hot we would have spent even more time out there. The views were very pretty. We saw several deer in the fields. The host was very accommodating also - he replaced a shower head just as we were checking in to ensure we had a nice shower in the guest cabin for our visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We found the property to be very comfortable with quality furniture, updated facilities, very well equipped kitchens and bathrooms, lots of towels, DVDs available, welcome snacks, etc. We rented both the main house and guest house. We would have preferred to have all been under one roof, but with different sleep habits and smaller children it did allow for one home to be more kid friendly and one to be more adult friendly when it came to lights out. Very close to some very nice wineries. Nice areas for yard games and campfires. Loved the deck areas and back porches. It was easy to find and while we did have neighbors that were pretty close and a few views that were not the best, we had some super views as well and spent a lot of time outside. Very few negatives. The insides of the gas grills are pretty shot and need replaced. The beds were very clean and sheets and spreads are very nice, but a few of the mattresses are a bit saggy for my liking. In the big picture, those things are minor considering the length of our stay. We had eight adults in our group and we all agreed that all things considered, it was an awesome place and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the review and I am glad you had a wonderful time. I will be replacing the grills this year at all of my properties as those are subject to wear and tear. As for the beds, I always put a variety of beds in each house. IN the main house I think I have a firm, soft, and a memory foam mattress. For future guest check all the beds to see which one is to your liking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stokes Family Reunion

This was a great location for our family to come in and visit us. It was easy to get between Ana in Carbondale which is the two locations we wanted to visit. The views were fabulous and we just had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Host was extremely responsive, we were able to do early check in. The houses were both stocked and had everything we needed. The complementary items were a huge bonus. Check in and check out we’re a breeze. There were tons of movies and games. Firewood available. Beds were PHENOMENAL. Seriously couldn’t of asked for a better house to spend our weekend away. It felt like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual wine trip

9 of us shared this property and we rented both houses on it. Upon arrival, we found a fully stocked home to include fire wood, anything in the kitchen you would need (our group cooks so this is important), snacks to welcome us and clean bathrooms with soaps available. The houses and properties were both cared for very well. The owner was easy to reach to answer questions. I would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine weekend

We always take an annual wine trip with several other couples and this year decided to come back to Southern, IL. We rented both the house and the cabin. Everything was great and the owner was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area, lovely homes

We had a great experience, the host was very responsive to any questions and really made the stay great. The homes were beautiful and well kept, and the surrounding area was stunningly beautiful. I hope to stay again when we’re back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to relax

We came to celebrate my mils 100th birthday! There were 3 families 12 total. We had so much fun. Very well stocked clean and beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay and a great location!!

We booked both properties for our annual Girls Wine Weekend...13th year!! The location was perfect...close to our favorite wineries. The cabins were spacious, very nicely done and has great decks that overlook the countryside. We had a great stay and would recommend it to anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the review and I am glad that you had a good time! I hope to have you back someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mika A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding stay

👍🏻
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks for the 5 star review. I would love to have you back some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samir P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property .

Big group, everyone in our group liked the Property and enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
I am so glad your group enjoyed!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Beautiful secluded location!

This place was fantastic for our group. We are a group of ten people that take a summer trip together on our Harley's every year. We decided to explore Southern Illinois this year and discovered this B & B on Homeaway. We could not have been more pleased with the location and the condition of the property. Especially the two bedroom cabin, it is incredible. Each bedroom has a hot tub and is set up like a typical hotel room suite. The location is ten miles from Anna which has a Walmart, restaurants, gas stations and many other stores. Would definitely stay there again if in that area and needing that much space. The owner of this property is also great to deal with! Both the house and the cabin are well stocked with all the amenities you need for as long as you want to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

Nice and secluded

Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

The Perfect Get Away!

We rented both properties for a family vacation. 10 of us, 3 generations, 5 last names. :) The house was awesome - everything we could possibly need was provided. The kitchen had more gadgets than my home, there were towels in abundance, complimentary snacks, toiletries, you name it. Everyone commented on how much they liked the property. We heard coyotes (awesome!), saw deer, lots of birds up close, a tree frog and a friendly neighbor cat. The kids (8-17) had a blast in the large backyard. We had a fire every night (wood provided), ate on the wonderful deck, grilled, enjoyed the peace and quiet. After waiting for over 18 months to be able to take this vacation, it was so nice that everything promised in the listing was true. We had a very minor issue that was corrected while we were out for dinner - fast reply to our call, fixed immediately. Steve worked with us through a difficult time when we had to rebook our stay due to emergencies on our end. We could never thank him enough. He was wonderful to work with and we'd do it again in a heartbeat! If you want a quiet, restful place to be with all the amenities, a helpful owner, a great experience, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bryan O.

Family Reunion

The Tool Shed Corner B & B is the perfect place to host a family reunion. It's roomy, and is close to all of the local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

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.

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.

What makes this property unique

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

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