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Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Makanda, IL
  • Popular LocationStone Creek Golf Club and Resort10 min walk
  • Popular LocationGiant City State Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthern Illinois University12 min drive
  • AirportCarbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)24 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City State Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, minutes from SIU, and Cedar Lake.

This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

Property manager

Steve Young

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 39
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in the city center and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 10 min walk
  • Giant City State Park - 9 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University - 12 min drive
  • Campground Beach - 20 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪R&R - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! located?

Located in the heart of Makanda, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Giant City State Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve K., Dwight,Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Wife, dog and I came down to get away and relax. We hiked the trails in Giant City S.P. We enjoyed the scenery and the stay. This was our 2nd stay at this cabin complex. Neighbors in the cabins were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location, but close enough to the state park for hiking and close to town if need anything.
Less than 5 minutes from Giant City state park, which we visited several times. At the end of the evening the restaurants in Carbondale are only a short drive as well (most of them are less than 10 minutes). The cabin was nice and just as expected. Cheaper than a hotel and much more room. We were also able to bring our dog along with us to hike. The host had complimentary snacks, popcorn, and coffee available. I would definitely stay here again and absolutely recommend it to anyone who is looking for something similar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
I think they should update the pics on this one because I expected it to be “eh” but it was nice. The living space is bigger than it looked too. I like having a kitchen so we don’t have to eat out constantly. It sits in a convenient location for the area, and I’d stay here again. I think the dogs would have liked the deck if it had been warm enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute & super clean cabin!
True to pics, super clean, soft water! Thanks for a great weekend! It was our 51st fall drive trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariann, New Haven

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

gina b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend of hiking
Very clean and convenient for hiking. Pet friendly was a big draw for me as we enjoy traveling with our Shetland Sheepdog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
We stayed here for a long weekend and it was great and exactly what we were looking for. We have already talked about possibly renting a few to have some family members come with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Peaceful and relaxing, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

corrine s., columbia tn

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay
We were here for a funeral. Steve was very gracious and answered any questions we had. Everything was clean and operational. Bedrooms are very spacious and the living room furniture is very comfy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs more mirrors
The only mirror is in the bathroom. Also, overhead lights in bedroom not working (on the ceiling fan)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early mother's day gift from my daughter.
The cabin was very nice and I liked where it was located. We were very comfortable and really enjoyed out stay. I would recommend this place and I will be back. I need to look on your website and see the different sizes of your cabins. Looking to book one for 5 women and a baby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Size and Pet Friendly
This cabin was the perfect size for 4 people. Loved the enclosed porch for our dog. Used the grill to make dinner and stove for breakfast. Had all the necessary kitchen items. Enjoyed hiking at Giant City State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant and welcoming
We enjoyed the cabin a lot! It helped we had nice weather to be able to sit out on the deck. The cabin had everything we needed….we’ll supplied! We enjoyed the little snacks too. We would recommend the cabins here to our friends and families. It’s so nice it was close to a lot of things!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT
Cabin home away from home. Never knew southern tip of Illinois looked like foothills of Smokey mountains. There are endless hiking trails, state parks, and wineries to explore. These cabins are located perfectly to explore the whole lower part of the state east to west, plus drop down into Kentucky, and over into Missouri. Cabin is was perfect for us, nice to have a living room and kitchen, just overall extra room to enjoy ourselves. We enjoyed meeting our host Steve, he gave us great info on things to do and explore. He was also very easy to get ahold of if we needed anything. Staying here made this one of our most memorable vacations. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Cabin
Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving with family
The property was an easy to drive for the family to meet. This was my first time renting properties on line., and the host was very patient with my questions / requests for our Thanks-giving needs. The cabin kitchen was well supplied, spices, coffee, and new small appliances. We plan on coming again for our next gathering in the Carbondale area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023