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

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Outdoor dining
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Add dates for prices

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 2 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

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).

How much does it cost to stay at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$206, 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 Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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!?

Checkout 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 1 mile (2 km) 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean. Contact with host was very good and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and kind. All amenities included covered everything anyone would need. The cabin was spacious, clean and welcoming. Our little dog loved it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice. We enjoyed our stay! The cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Everything needed was available. Clean and very accommodating unit. Excellent communication and perfect location for our needs. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our 5 nights in the area. There was plenty of room and everything we needed. The pictures online were nice but in real life, it was a real gem. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin in So IL, close to everything, yet quiet and cozy. Well appointed kitchen with everything needed! Clean and spacious! Look forward to visiting this one again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Very Nice Cabin

Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

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

Southern Illinois Hike Trip

Me and my buddy chose these cabins for our annual Southern Illinois hike trip and we were delighted with our stay. Our cabin offered a convenient location and plenty of amenities. Would definitely book again if we were in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, comfortable and accommodating. Will be staying here as my go to spot when I visit family throughout the years. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Cozy Cabin

Cabin was great for what we needed. Would book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Perfect for a girls weekend

This cabin was the perfect place for a girls weekend. Within 15 minutes of most of the wineries in the area. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

SIU family weekend

Clean, comfortable beds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

What an upgrade from a hotel room.

This was easy to find, feeling of a home with everything we needed. From charging ports to every kitchen utensil and appliance, we saved so much on eating out and cooked as if we were home. Plenty of linens and towels, we didn’t need anything additional.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great as always

We’d stayed here before and chose to return because of the convenient location and large space. It’s really nice to have the full kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

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

Perfect Choice!

Perfect location! Host was very responsive and gracious. Cabin was near perfection and very comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

gina b.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Great Cabin and Great Location

The cabin was clean comfortable and a quiet place to relax between excursions to Giant City State Park, Giant City Stables, and Ferne Clyffe State Park. The cabin was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We appreciated that the people in the other cabins were friendly and respectful. If we ever travel to southern Illinois again, this is definitely where we will stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great home base for vineyards and hiking.

Nicely provisioned home. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Immediate response from owner when contacted. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi N.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

corrine s.

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin Review

The cabin is nice and in a great location. It needs a good cleaning/paint touch up and some stained towels replaced. The satellite tv did not work but there were free channels to watch. We appreciated the snacks the host provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for the review. I apologize about the DirecTV. after many months of bad service, few channels, and high cost of DirecTV we upgraded to smart tv's and canceled the DirecTV service. While I had removed the DirecTV from the advertised amenities I had not yet pulled the DirecTV box from your cabin. Ultimately ,l through the online streaming you get more channels and better content. And we have been replacing towels throughout the cabins. Buying new and pulling the older ones. Looks like we missed a few on this cabin. I am actually ordering another 12 sets today as they FINALLY have my preferred color back in stock at Sam's!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeana M.

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

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

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