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* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, King Neptune Memorial
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferne Clyffe State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

The Toolshed Corner Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park. Three Bedrooms (1K and 2Q) with two fold out queen couches and two queen air mattresses to sleep 14. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs.

Please see my other rentals at:
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The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include 1. Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.

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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
Parties and events must be pre-approved.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers are welcome to smoke in the outdoor areas.
Early Check-Ins and Late Check-Outs pending availability. Please inquire if interested.

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: 23
Note from host: Parties and events must be pre-approved.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this holiday home is in a rural area. StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • King Neptune Memorial - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • StarView Vineyards - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 17 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 34 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bald Knob Room - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Lick Creek Public Water - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

As of 21 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * on 24 June 2026 start from NZ$333, 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 * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards. Panther Den Trailhead and Giant City State Park are also within 9 miles (15 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. 81 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Great Place

House was very clean, beds comfortable, location was near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey U.

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

Great stay!

The property was very beautiful. Check-in and out were very easy. I would definitely book the stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aadit K.

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

Great stay!

Owner was super responsive and property was clean. All the cooking utensils, toiletries and snacks we needed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey U.

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

Great stay!

The workbench corner is always a great stay! Thanks so much Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

We really love this place

This house was very clean, well furnished and had everything we needed in the kitchen and bathrooms. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks for the great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Great getaway

We had a great time and enjoyed the house. We cooked out and enjoyed the wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Always happy when my visitors enjoy themselves. Thanks for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Relaxing place

Host was very communicative if I had any questions. Very relaxing stay. Everything was as described.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Property as described! So many thoughful extras, snacks, toiletries, appliances. Very clean! Close to several wineries, easy to get to. Really enjoyed our stay! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany O.

Roomy, clean, and great location!

This property had pretty much everything you could ask for! The house was clean, spacious, and had any amenity you needed! Not to mention the great location and beautiful view on the back deck! We loved our stay, and will hopefully be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am so glad that you enjoyed. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay! The house was very clean, comfy, and well-equipped. The only downside was being so far removed from everything, but then again, we also enjoyed the peace and solitude and found our way around pretty easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole J.

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

Relaxing rural home

We enjoyed our stay here. We need a location that could comfortably sleep 8 people while also allowing us to move about and entertain. This property met our needs and we'd definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Great weekend away!

Our daughter was graduating from Southern Illinois University and we had a bunch of family coming from all over to attend. We had a lot of different needs in our group and this property made it all work! Steve was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Gem in the country

We enjoyed our stay here! It was nice and quiet with a big backyard, bird’s singing, and mature trees. The house was super clean and the kitchen very well stocked. We would 100% recommend this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

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

Great Hiker Haven

This house was centrally located for us to visit a plethora of natural sites in the western/central portion of the Shawnee National Forest. It was wonderful coming home from long days of hiking to a fully stocked kitchen to make or heat our dinners, and to relax comfortably for the evening. The countryside setting was perfect for us to feel right at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Family Wedding

The house was everything we wanted. Great location. Enough room! Homey and nice cause we had a 1 month. 1st time using and we will definitely use these services again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wedding out of town

Only 20 min. From Havisham house wedding venue. Beautiful property great for large family or group! Thanks Toolshed for making our trip a success!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas h.

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

Great

It was all great, the host was very informative/helpful, the house was prepared ready wonderfully, the views (even though it was storming) were great. It was peaceful and relaxing. If i had any complaint at all, it would only be the chef knife needs sharpened. Otherwise everything was spectacular, and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great Home Close to EVERYTHING!

We really enjoyed Tool Shed Cabin! Two families shared with plenty of space for two couples, four kids and a teenager! House was comfortable, had all of the amenities you would expect. Plenty of hot water for showers, comfy beds, spacious rooms and really close to the wine trail and Giant City, and the attractions/hiking etc! You won’t be disappointed. I also want to point out that is was super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks so much for the review. I am glad your stay was great and hope to have your group again someday.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared W.

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

Cozy

It was functional. The only thing was the clarification about the listing would be to let other people know that the second bathroom is down stairs and not on the main level with the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful raised ranch

This property was excellent for our stay. Steve was always prompt to respond when I had questions. Had dvds, cds, vhs tapes and more nostalgia. The beds were very comfortable (and I’m super picky) and the towels were soft. A morning dove made her nest in the ballasts right next to the back door. And when it rained, the tin roof over the porch sounded amazing! My only complaint was that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Darshea H.

Great time with family

The entire weekend my family spent was nice and amazing. Very quiet and the home was equipped with everything we needed. Our first time ever renting, the owner was very nice and made sure we got in safe and had no issues. He was available anytime and everytime. We made a nice bonfire on our second night and it was the best ever. Time away from the city life to just sit by the fire and watch the stars. The home is very spacious and has that home away from home country feel. So many movies, we had a family movie night. Went out on the town and just enjoyed our surroundings. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am so glad that you guys had a great time. Also glad that the collection of DVDs that I left went to good use! I would love to have your group back again someday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great, clean, kitchen stocked with everything we needed to cook. The host was nice and responsive. We would definitely come back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Very convenient location

Loved this property. Steve was a great host. We accidentally left something there and contacted Steve. He was going to be in the St. Louis area the following day and went out of his way to drop the item off to us. The property was immaculate and had everything we needed for the 5 nights we were there. Will definitely stay there again when we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alicia k.

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

Close to everything

This property was perfect for what we needed! Plenty of space and close to Anna if you need to run Into town. Star view winery is literally 5mins away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abe k.

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

Family summer getaway

We came for a family summer getaway with our children ranging 12 to 6 months and had a fantastic time. The house was roomy and well equipped and the owner was very responsive to our concerns. It has a large deck overlooking fields and hills, and a very large yard(with a firepit; campfire smores etc.) with plenty of room for the kids to run and play. A added perk(which we didn't notice on the listing) was the basement room with a couch and foozeball table which was a great place for the kids to play. There is a additional cabin on the property which was empty most of our stay. We had a amazing, fun and relaxing family vacation! Charming, very comfortable house in quiet scenic location. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.

I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.

As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.

I 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really went home.

My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.

June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.

Why they chose this property

This property was an old Bed and Breakfast, and the view was spectacular. The property was foreclosed on and a friend that I went to high school with had purchased it and remodeled the main house. The property also has a guesthouse that I am in the process of refurbishing.

Once the guesthouse is refurbished the property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.

The proximity toe wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.

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