Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!

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A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a wooden coffee table with a remote control, and a green sofa.
A room with a bed, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a stone wall.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony and a chimney.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a wooden cabinet, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a door and a window with a view of a deck.

Reviews

9.6 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
    Close to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

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

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

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area. 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 Owl Creek Vineyard. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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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 Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$403, 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 Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 15-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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very clean, relaxing and 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Steve is the bomb! We had an awesome time in Makanda. We will 100% be visiting again and booking with Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy these cabins, quite and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for what we needed! It was clean, well-furnished, and comfortable. The coffee station and snack basket were a much-appreciated touch. It was a great, cozy place to come back to after long days of hiking, and it was nice to have found a pet-friendly place to stay! The host was very friendly, accommodating, and thorough with directions and information. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, nicely stocked with amenities, clean and quiet. The setting for the cabin was pleasant and peaceful. We tryto leave properties as clean as we find them but I appreciated there wasn’t a long list of rules for use and departure. I’d look to rent again when we visit southern Illinois.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our second time staying and it was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin! Great host! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Cabin is clean and spacious for a couple. Close to Carbondale. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was super clean and very cozy. The host had everything ready and a sweet goody basket. Great stay and will seek accomodations at the cabins again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet relaxing escape with snacks, Internet, TV, n everything needed for a stay.

I was very happy with the cleanliness and amenities including Internet access, snacks, bathing, and comfortable sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and the host was very kind and friendly. We really in joyed our stay, I did some hunting and had a little luck got an 8 point and a doe. The wife and i visited some wineries and road around looking at the beautiful scenery. Ron & Margaret
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cabin was clean, in a beautiful location, and made a great home base for exploring Shawnee National Forest. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the air conditioning wasn’t working, and the cabin became extremely hot. We had planned to cook and enjoy our first evening at the cabin, but it was too uncomfortable to stay inside. Since we had our dog with us, our dining options were also very limited, so we couldn’t simply go enjoy a nice restaurant while waiting for the issue to be resolved. To the host’s credit, they responded quickly and had the A/C repaired before bedtime, so the rest of our stay was comfortable. We appreciated their prompt response, but it was still disappointing to lose our first evening and have to change our plans. Overall, the cabin and location were great, and hopefully this was just a one-time maintenance issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine trail

Great location and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall getaway

Quiet, little cabin close to the wine trail. The fireplace was nice and gave the cabin a cozy feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and communication! Had stayed many times under previous management and always loved these cabin. Appreciate the upgrades, like WiFi and grills. Prompt and easy to communicate with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Great one bedroom cabin that was functional and most importantly clean! Had a great time visiting the hiking trails and wineries. Everything was close which made it a relaxing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

21st Anniversary

Very quaint and quiet. We had a lovely time. Nice little get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Steve for hosting us at the cabin. What beautiful & peaceful location! We always enjoy our time around the wine trail and orchards! We have never been disappointed when we have stayed any of your properties. We also appreciate you letting us do a late checkout today.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

4 day stay

The location was good and I like to bow hunt and they have good deer hunting in the area. My wife enjoyed her stay also, we went to a winery just a few miles away and enjoyed that also. We plan on going again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for hiking and wine trail

Great location. Clean. Easy entering.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin # 5 is awesome. We stayed 3 nights ..cooked steaks and burgers on the grill and had a couple of camp fires in the back. The place is clean and had everything we needed. We opened the blinds and let in sunshine all day..the price is right and the owners care about that place. I love it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods close to SIU.

We wanted someplace close to SIU while we visited our daughter, but it was also close to great hiking at Giant City and other little towns with lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient

Nice place to stay. Went to shawnee for the weekend. Not too far and easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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