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

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A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and a porch.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a stone fireplace with a TV above it, and a door with a window.
A living room with a brown leather sofa and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white stove.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a door with a doormat.
A living room with a stone wall, a black leather armchair, a brown leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪23 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

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About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. Railroaders Memorial and King Neptune Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Map
Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 29 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 34 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lipe Orchard - ‬6 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).

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

As of 1 November 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 5 January 2027 start from NZ$369, 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 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. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay. Easy to locate and great location to enjoy the hiking in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Close to Giant City State Park and Mikanda Boardwalk. Very clean and pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and great proximity to SIU. Would stay again. Steve was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is absolutely gorgeous. Pretty much everything you need is there. We were able to do some cooking and the location is excellent for doing the wine trails which is the reason we came down. We’ll definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Clean & convent. Perfect for our dogs. We hiked all the trails. Hope to make it back there sometime
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an enjoyable time in the cabin. Well stocked with all the amenities. Location is very quiet. It's the perfect location for hitting the wineries and hiking trails. All within a reasonable distance .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot say enough good things about this little cabin. It was PERFECT for what we needed. So close to SIU for family weekend but felt like we were far off the beaten path. Will definitely be returning!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at this cabin. Quick responses from host, clean place with all the amenities you’d need. Air conditioning worked great. Great location for hiking or exploring the wine trail. Hidden, yet super easy access to highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the well outfitted cabin near the Shawnee Wine Trail. Cabin is conveniently located near Giant City State Park and the lodge restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. The only issue was a squeaky bed, but the place was immaculate and Steve was fantastic to work with… very attentive!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect!! We were able to meet our son from siu and enjoy hiking and the great deck here. You are by other cabins but have plenty of privacy. We appreciated a fully stocked kitchen to cook. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easily the best cabin experience I’ve ever had! Wonderful amenities everything we needed for a nice weekend stay was there and ready when we got there. Very comfortable space with plenty of room perfect destination for a small family get away will be returning soon thanks Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Cabin

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Before the visit communication for check in was great. The cabin was clean, nice, had plenty of space and was well appointed. Everything we needed as far as cooking, grill, plates, cups, etc were all there. Location was great for hiking trails, winery visits, and getting into campus in Carbondale. We brought 2 dogs and the space was excellent for them, with a side deck that we could let them into without having to worry about them!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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