Beautiful Jaybird Treehouse

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Goreville, IL

Lake of Egypt5 min drive
Ferne Clyffe State Park12 min drive
Giant City State Park43 min drive
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Lake of Egypt Treehouse built beneath an oak tree and two tall pines. Queen bedroom on main floor and trap door to downstairs with 3 twin beds. Luxury bathroom with a rock river set in the floor, a glass shower door where the rock tile continues, and an interesting sink made from a flowerpot and an old set of drawers. Bucket pulley on back deck 20+ feet up. Living area with sofa bed and full kitchen. Large deck on the front and beautiful sunsets to enjoy while grilling or sitting around the firepit.

Outside the kitchen window is an herb garden for your gourmet cooking. Inside is a Cuisinart ice cream maker. We always have sugar, but make sure you bring cream and your favorite toppings and look up recipes for your favorite ice cream!

2 minutes (or less!) walk up the drive to Lake of Egypt. A canoe, kayaks, paddleboards and paddleboat are all available for you to enjoy. We also have fishing poles in the cabin. Don't forget your fishing license!

We provide wood for the firepit.

Underneath the cabin is a hammock for your daily nap!

We just got high speed wifi!

There is a beautiful sunbathing or stargazing deck on the Lake of Egypt you can enjoy with a fire pit you are welcome to use.

There are great wineries, hiking and biking nearby! There are always fun Southern IL festivals and you can even zipline!

We also have 3 other cabins right next door and nearby if you have more people coming! Check availability! Red Roof Retreat, Nature's Way Getaway and Little Moon Tiny Cabin.

Please no smoking inside the cabin.

We are available to our guests by phone or text and will be around most of the time.

It's so quiet and all of the neighbors are wonderful. It is a very safe area. Fun to walk around or ride bikes. Quick walk up the road to Lake of Egypt.

Ferne Clyffe State Park is the closest place to hike about 6 miles away. You will not be disappointed.

There is no public transit to the cabin.

Property manager

Kris Shellabarger

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Goreville

Located in Goreville, this cabin is on a lake. Panther Den Trailhead and Harmony Trailhead 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 Lake of Egypt.

Goreville, IL

What's nearby

Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk
Lake of Egypt - 5 min drive
Ferne Clyffe State Park - 12 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 42 min drive
Giant City State Park - 43 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 39 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Wendy's - 10 min drive
Subway - 11 min drive
Katy-Lynn Winery and Distillery - 22 min drive
Big Blues Que - 25 min drive
Whiffle Boys Pizza Goreville - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Jaybird Treehouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Jaybird Treehouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Jaybird Treehouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Jaybird Treehouse located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shawnee National Forest and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jen H.

21 July 2023

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

Cute little place!

We loved our stay at the Jaybird Treehouse! It was well maintained, clean, and super cute. The shower was amazing, the beds were super comfortable, and our teenager and their friend loved the trap door and "bunker" under the rest of the treehouse. The ice cream maker was such a nice touch! A couple things that I feel I should note... 1) the walk down to the lake is fairly steep, and is a boardwalk rather than stairs. For us it was ok, but if we had my elderly mother with us, she would not have been able to make that trip. 2) The air conditioners in the bedrooms worked well, if not a little too loud, but the air conditioner in the main living area didn't cool the space off quite enough. On a humid, 90 degree day, this makes a big difference. Overall, we loved our time there and would recommend the treehouse to others!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

28 March 2023

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

Spring vacation

The treehouse is small but efficient. The beds are very comfortable, and the host responded to us immediately when we couldn't figure out the door combination and needed table salt!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

2 January 2023

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

Rustic and relaxing

We really enjoyed this cabin and our relaxing get away after the holiday season. We will definitely be back for the summer to really enjoy what this area has to offer during the tourist season. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

6 November 2022

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

awesome!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Jay Birds Treehouse! The accommodations were so cute and we loved all the nature and wildlife. Beautiful! Kris and Matt were so accommodating! A+++

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

18 October 2022

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

Anniversary Getaway

Nice quiet getaway from our normally extra busy life. Very unique property close to lots of outdoor adventures. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kris Shellabarger

We are originally from the St. Louis area and Ohio. We bought our lake house at Lake of Egypt and eventually moved there. We loved it so much we started building vacation rentals. We enjoy our guests so much and love the area!

Why they chose this property

We wanted to buy in Colorado because of the night sky. The Lake of Egypt sky was just the same but much closer to home. On many nights, we can see the milky way. There is not a lot of light pollution and to watch the sky and a bonfire is so much better than anything we could watch on TV!

What makes this property unique

The night sky is amazing and you can build a bonfire anytime you want. The treehouse has a bucket pulley 20 feet in the air and also has a trap door bedroom. It is a special place for couples and for families. The deer are all over as are many beautiful birds.