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NEW! The Blue View Cabin - A Winery and Outdoor Recreation Get Away

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Front of Cabin
Front door
Front Door
Front Porch
Mater Bedroom with King Bed overlooking winery

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Makanda, IL
  • Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NEW! The Blue View Cabin - A Winery and Outdoor Recreation Get Away

Located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail with a clear view of Blue Sky Winery and a short
drive to Feather Hill, Star View, and other popular wineries, this cozy modern farm house
cabin is the perfect get away.

Property manager

Tricia Singler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No, Fires inside or outside the cabin. Including candles or camp fires.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. King Neptune Memorial and Railroaders Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blue Sky Vineyards and StarView Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Giant City State Park - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 33 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 40 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 41 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Katy-Lynn Winery and Distillery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Orlandini Vineyard - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! The Blue View Cabin - A Winery and Outdoor Recreation Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! The Blue View Cabin - A Winery and Outdoor Recreation Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! The Blue View Cabin - A Winery and Outdoor Recreation Get Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! The Blue View Cabin - A Winery and Outdoor Recreation Get Away located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Blue Sky Vineyards. Panther Den Trailhead is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

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

Perfect location for the Blue Sky Winery event or just anytime you want to get away.

For an event, perfectly accommodated our family. Beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Girl's Weekend

We booked this house for a girl's weekend. The location was great and close to several of the wineries we wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Amazing stay!

Loved our stay at this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina M.

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

Martina

Very cute and peaceful house and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Awesome place

Awesome place - clean and very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Beautiful home in the perfect location!

Our family loved this home! It is beautiful and exactly as listed, communication with the host was fast and easy, and it was close to everything we had planned for the weekend. We will stay again and would recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Excellent stay.

Great location. Spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya J., Springfield USA

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

Blue View Cabin

Great place to stay. This was our 2nd stay and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya J., Springfield USA

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

Great place to stay with friends@

This place was very clean and with 3 bedrooms and open family room and kitchen, it was a great place to stay. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Girls wine weekend

We stayed last year and had such a great experience, we decided to stay again!! Beautiful location with everything you need for a great stay. Highly recommend staying here if you are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great time. Great location to wine trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

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

Very relaxing stay

The place is very clean and the surrounding is perfect for nature lovers. I highly recommend it to friends and families!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslee F.

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

Beautiful Stay!

We wanted a place to have a relaxing stay for friends with wineries nearby. This was a perfect place! The open concept was perfect for spending time together and the proximity to wineries was nice. It was very clean and welcoming from the start. The host was helpful. I recommend this place and will probably stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TISHA K.

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

Great house! We loved it!

Great property! Had everything we needed! Beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Family girl weekend

Family girl weekend of four generations ranging in ages from 13-81 stayed the weekend and had a great time being together visiting, playing games, shopping and eating out. Enjoyed the shops in Makanda and eating at Giant City Lodge. The house was very clean and spacious and was perfect for our weekend getaway. Everything was perfect!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Graduation Stay

It was perfect for our elderly parents to get in and out of on a very busy weekend. Very lovely home, and would be perfect for weekend or longer at the winery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

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

Blue View Cabin stay

This place was amazing, so nice and clean and had everything we needed. Stayed here on a girls trip, there were 6 of us and it was so comfortable and accommodating. The property owner was very responsive. Would love to stay here again the next time I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

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

Great rental for a wine trail trip

I've stayed at this rental twice and loved both times. The property is a great location if you in Shawnee visiting wineries. The rental owner is great at communicating check in/out details as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

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

Incredible

Sitting on the back patio and taking in nature. Inside everything was clean and welcoming. Absolutely loved our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Highly recommend!

The listing was even more gorgeous in person! We loved the outdoor space and the open floor plan for when we were indoors. Great location, so peaceful and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JaneAnne H.

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

Girls Trip

Our stay here was amazing! The house is beautiful and well decorated. The location was great and very peaceful, but also conveniently located near Blue Sky! We had everything we needed to cook meals and plenty of space to relax! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

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

Great house on the wine trail!

This house is in a great location, with it being minutes from two great wineries. The property is gorgeous and then house is in amazing condition. Would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan g.

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

Wedding Party Weekend

I had the best time staying with friends at this property. Four couples and we had plenty of room and loved the outdoor areas for relaxing in between wedding festivities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

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

We had a wonderful time in Southern I’ll iOS spending time with our adult children for Christmas.

Everything was clean, easy check in and great communication with the host. Such a fun, beautiful area. We want to go back in the summer to fully enjoy all the outdooor experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Girls getaway

This place is awesome! Beautiful and very clean. Close to the wineries and has everything you need. Communication with the host was easy and quick. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tricia Singler

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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