Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU

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Exterior
Room
Spacious luxury cabin with 4 bedrooms with all sand beach on private pond.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On private beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Charcoal barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

+2
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

First floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Lower level

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park, while African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Banterra Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Giant City State Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 29 min drive - 37.4 km
  • DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 31 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 55 min drive - 89.9 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Traxx - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Kahala Chinese Cuisine - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$842, 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 Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin #1 w/ Private Beach 1 mi from Carbondale, IL and SIU located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carbondale holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Southern Illinois University, Shawnee National Forest and Banterra Center. Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park and Giant City State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 82 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 139 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Fun place to be at!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place to enjoy and relax. Tom is very friendly and easy going
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Tom was very accommodating and quickly addressed a few concerns we had
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome visit for our entire family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

This place was amazing in some ways. Location was nice. Layout of the house was great. There were clean linens, bathrooms and beds. The pond is really nice. Where this place is lacking is overall maintenance. Door locks are shoddy...It needs A good pressure washing, some tree trimming and mowing, New deck chair cushions and a good deeeeep clean inside the cabin. The oven and ceiling fans etc. Some outdoor lighting near the pond would be amazing...The canoes were great! The pond fountain was sweet! Two washers and dryers were a plus. A couple thousand bucks and a good 40 hour deep clean and this place would be 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin 1 was like being at summer camp. The cabin had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The best feature about the visit was the sandy beach and swim pond right behind the cabin. My family loved swimming and using the zip line! Mr. Tom was a very sweet host. The cabin was very close to many points of interest and the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Overall, it was a good experience. The pond and zip line was very fun! Loved that it was a private pond and area for a large group. We celebrated my daughter's birthday and it was the perfect spot for her to have a sleepover with friends. However, some of the things on the listing were not as advertised. The pinball machines seemed to not be in working order and the foosball table did not have the original ball in it and was too small for the players to kick deeming it unplayable. There was also only 1 TV in the house though the listing stated there were 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time enjoying many of the amenities this cabin had to offer. When we arrived, we unloaded and headed straight to the private pond, so we didn’t initially spend much time looking around the cabin itself. I also spoke with the owner, who was very kind and welcoming, and at that time everything seemed great. The property itself is beautiful, and we especially loved the pool table and beach area.Unfortunately, we did have some concerns that affected our overall experience. The biggest issues were cleanliness and the fact that two of the doors would not lock properly. We were staying for my girls’ 16th birthday sleepover with their friends, so it was a group of women and young girls. Knowing that we could not securely lock all of the doors made it difficult to fully relax and sleep comfortably.The cleanliness also needed some attention. We found used razors and used bars of soap in drawers, along with food or crusted residue and other spots of buildup on a chair and some blankets. The coffee pot was dirty and had a used K-cup in it. There was trash left in the trash can in the bathroom from previous renters. Finding these things made us question how thoroughly the cabin had been cleaned before our arrival.With better attention to cleaning and the locks being repaired, this could be a really beautiful and enjoyable place to stay. We truly enjoyed the property and its amenities, and I hope this feedback is helpful to the owner in making a few improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom was super nice and accommodating. The cabin was beautiful with an equally nice setting
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to get away and have some fun!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Thanks for the visit we will be here the next time you want to come to Southern Illinois. Tom and Martha
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming

We had a great stay and lots of fun! The host was very helpful. The location and activities on site were perfect for a fun stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a large group.

Very beautiful view and just a short distance from the college, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

good place to stay

This was about 6-7 min drive from the strip. Good place to stay for our group of 9.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Had an awesome stay at the cabin. Pond was awesome. Recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Had a good stay weather was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It was a nice trip. Unfortunately I didn't get to spend much time there due to one of my sons having car trouble. I would stay again though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2024
Dave was an excellent guest and will be welcomed back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Cabin looks much bigger in person!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice

It was breath taking with the pond the private beach and everything. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

The property was perfect for our family. We had a great time. Tom is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Very nice family weekend. Had a great time kids and grandkids. Tom the owner very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
The Mills group were great guests and will be welcomed back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

I have stayed here many times over the last 10 years. The pond in the back is great for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. The back deck overlooks it so you never really feel like you’re disconnected from the rest of the group. I hope to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

Nice and quiet place to stay that felt far enough away/ secluded but also convenient to anything we needed. Quick trip to the wine trails. We all enjoyed our weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Victoria was an excellent guest and will be welcomed back anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location

Friends getaway

Had a great time at the pond, with the dock and Zipline. Kids had a great time! Was a really great space for all of us friends who have kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thanks for the review you are welcome back anytime tom and martha
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Decent stay but needs TLC done

Overall a pretty decent stay. Would have been better if the moment we got there the porch didn't have piles of clothes on it and the master bedroom didn't leak when it rained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem!!

Loved it!!! Thanks Tom-the aviation crew
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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