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

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Exterior
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Giant City State Park
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

This cabin is the perfect base for all your southern IL adventures. In less than 5 minutes you can indulge in the area wineries, hike Giant City Stat Park or the Shawnee National Forest, hunt, fish, visit SIU, or just relax. This is the perfect base for all of your adventures in beautiful Southern IL.

Located on a 4 acre property with several other cabins, this cabin feels private and has beautiful ad relaxing scenery. While small it has all the necessities to Sleep, eat, cook, grill, and relax!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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 cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery. 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

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Makanda Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Campground Beach - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 38 min drive - 23.3 km

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
  • ‪Vine Community Church - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk and Giant City State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay. It was the most peaceful, perfect get away. We went to wineries, hiked, and swam in Cedar Lake! The cabin was in the perfect location so we were close to everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great stay!

We were very pleased with everything. Very clean, easy to get to and close to town if you needed anything.I highly recommend this place.Thank you for making everything easy.Fred and Susan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden R.

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

Perfect location and cozy place

Great location off of route 51 that gets you to all the fun on the wine trail and allows you get to a bunch of different stuff to do outdoor. Enjoyed our stay 4th of July Weekend 2025!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very simple cabin in a great spot for those heading to Cedar Lake, or other area lakes, hikes, or adventures. Though the cabin is a bit dated, and worn from years of travelers passing through, it functioned perfectly for me on my short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie K.

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

Short getaway

This was a last-minute trip and a quick getaway. The cabin was nice and was fully stocked. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kory a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was exactly as advertised. The host answered all the questions I had and helped find some local spots. Lots of little perks in the cabin like good coffee and a bag of popcorn. It was a quiet, secluded spot to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean, quiet and a comfortable space for 2 people. Check-in & out was easy, the place was well stocked, and the wi-fi was reliable. We appreciated the snacks, coffee, and creamer. The cabin is a duplex. Other cabins are nearby, but it was still peaceful and had a pretty view of tall trees. It was hot out, but the central a/c worked great. There was a table and 2 chairs on the deck, which was nice in the early evening when it cooled down a little. The location is only about 10 minutes to Giant City State Park, Carbondale, and Poplar Camp Beach at Cedar Lake (small charge but looked nice). Steve was very communicative, and we appreciate getting to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Graduation, hiking, and wineries

Beautiful location central to many activities and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Very nice plcae

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Great time

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Guest

Place was clean Was very relaxing Would come back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Short getaway

This was a perfect place to stay. Small clean cozy cabin that’s not far from the wineries. I really liked the place and plan on coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Wonderful time!

We loved this place! Nice accommodations, very helpful manager, reasonable price, very close to Giant City State Park. The manager even found me a place to go fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Anniversary getaway

Nice a quiet, good place to just go and be alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was great! Super clean and so quiet! We will definitely be back to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Weekend getaway

This was a great place to stay. Close to wine trails. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa W.

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

Running away

We came to relax and we did
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Fantastic cabin/location

The area and the cabin were fantastic. Great accomodations close to the wine trail. Steve is a wonderful host and we look forward to staying with his properties again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn s.

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

Perfect space

We were in town for a winery getaway. The space was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

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

Absolutely amazing

I would definitely recommend this cabin for all events and all gatherings it's cozy, beautiful property, clean and I felt like home... we came Illinois to visit our grandkids we brought them to the property they had a great time we were able to go see Giant City Park we had a wonderful time 10 out of 10 five stars will be staying again next time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our cabin was very clean, and the whole property was quiet while we were there. Location is great with easy access to everything we were there for. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Relaxing setting

We had a wonderful time in Makanda, IL. The cabin and setting is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Good location

Close to the wine trail, Giant City State Park, Shawnee National Forest, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great place.

Good communications with Steve. Great place and close to all kinds of amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the cleanliness and privacy of the cabin. Added bonus was the basket of snacks left by the property manager!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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Hosted by Steve Young

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