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Boondocks Cabin

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A small cabin with a wooden deck and a screened porch, surrounded by a gravel area and dense forest.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a window.
A cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A black sofa with two cushions against a plain wall.
A bathroom with a white bathtub, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Belknap, IL
  • Place, Tunnel Hill State Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Vienna City Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Boondocks Cabin

The Boondocks Cabin is attractively finished, tucked up in the woods, and pet friendly. The cabin has two bedrooms, each complete with a Sealy Posturepedic queen-size bed with Eurotop for your sleeping comfort, a very nice bathroom, and a completely furnished kitchen. The kitchen has tea bags, sweeteners, and regular and de-cafe coffee. The kitchen and each bedroom have an LED TV that receives local stations. The queen-size futon offers an additional sleeping option. There is an infrared sauna on the enclosed back deck and a hot tub.
One of my cabin renters watched an eagle scoop a fish out of my wetlands pond. It then flew to a tree on the island in the pond and ate the fish. We certainly have an incredible number of wildlife visitors here.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3526221vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Belknap

Belknap is home to this cabin. Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center and Super Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hogg Hollow Winery and StarView Vineyards.
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Map
Belknap, IL

What's nearby

  • Vienna Public Library - 8 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Vienna City Park - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Shawnee National Forest - 13 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center - 17 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Family Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vienna Diner - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boondocks Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Boondocks Cabin ?

As of 4 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boondocks Cabin on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$942, 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.

What time is check-in at Boondocks Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boondocks Cabin ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boondocks Cabin located?

Situated in Belknap, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Vienna City Park, Tunnel Hill State Trail and Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Shawnee National Forest is 11.2 mi (17.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr. Jack is also very welcoming and accommodating. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Always a pleasure to, see you. Come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best weekend at Jack’s cabin and beautiful property. The cabin was perfect for Tunnel Hill. Jack is so friendly and fun to talk to while we stayed there. His winery and grounds are so beautiful. We feel so fortunate to have found such a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. It had everything we needed for a long weekend stay. The property is beautiful. We loved watching the wildlife from the front porch. We will definitely rent again when we come back to southern Illinois!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you. We now have our clothes washer/dryer hookup connected for good use. Come back and see us
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ill. ASA Event

This was a good place to stay for us. Were in town for the annual ASA archery event at Mermet Lake. The cabin was in a good location with lots of privacy. The host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

Mr. Jack has always been very accommodating gentleman the times we have stayed at his place. It is always enjoyable to have a visit with him at the winery and listening to the many interesting stories he shares. We always look forward to returning. We will always be thankful for his hospitality!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
I feel the same way about Derrick and friend. I look forward to seeing them every year
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack is the sweetest! Upon arrival we got to hear some wonderful stories and taste some wine. The cabin was secluded, and the hot tub and sauna were great way to end a day of hiking. The front porch was the perfect spot to watch the sunset and star gaze. It's not fancy, but it doesn't need to be. It's a great spot to get away from it all and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin In The Woods

My family and I had a great long weekend enjoying this property. Very clean, everything properly working and just a great stay. Enjoyed the hot tub and sauna every evening after hiking in the Shawnee Forest. The property manager was very kind and always great at communicating any questions or concerns. Beautiful scenery and wildlife in the area. Great location for the Shawnee Forest and wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was overrun with mice. Within an hour of being there we saw mice run out of the room and back in. The hot tub was filled right before we arrived so it was 70 degrees. The sauna doesnt operate properly. Then when going to bed we realized the pillows and sheets were covered in mouse feces. We left and drove home at 10 pm first night. VRBO wont refund us so watch out everyone. What a scam.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Tunnel Hill 100/50 Race!

The location is so beautiful and right next to the Heron Pond aide station! Jack was so kind and welcoming. The hot tub and sauna were a huge bonus and much needed for my sore legs after the race. I loved reading all of the stories from other people’s stay at the cabin—quite a few repeat visitors! My husband loved the screened in porch with the beautiful view. He spent quite a bit of time reading there while I was recovering before our journey home. We’ll definitely be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity in the woods

Check in process was easy and Jack was a great host. The property is secluded and beautiful. There is not just one screened in porch, but 2! The sauna on the back porch was a nice feature to help warm us up after we got out of the hot tub. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of items to help us cook our meals. We didn’t get to use the grill but there is one there. The Cooperhead wine that Jack gave us was outstanding. We can’t wait to go back and visit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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