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Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus

Cabin with kitchen, near Southern Illinois University

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Interior
Beautiful knotty pine interior, stylishly decorated.
Room
Everything is here just bring yourself!
Vintage pinball machine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus

Everything is provided at the cabin just bring your shampoo, and personal hygiene items. There is a minimum of 3 nights for all holidays and SIU events. This cabin is a short walk to the pond, maybe 200 feet. There is a canoe available no charge. There is a fire pit outside the cabin. Catch and release fishing is OK at the pond. There are bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. A gas grill is available (I provide the gas) charcoal grill available if you provide the charcoal. Cabin has a creek rock fireplace. wood is available for an extra fee, pets are okay for an extra fee. No WIFI, TV only has local channels, I have a collection of movies if you'd like. If you have any concerns please contact me personally so I can address them.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Please ask owner.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY.
Recycling is mandatory $25.00 refundable
Beach and boats are shared with cabins 2 and 4 (tiny house)
There is a fee for firewood $10 per day

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this cabin is in a rural area. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Banterra Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • SIH Medical Group - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Giant City State Park - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vine Community Church - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Southern Illinois University and within 3 miles (5 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Banterra Center. Railroaders Memorial and SIH Medical Group are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 122 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy but unfortunately did not get to use the fireplace because of the warm weather. We are looking forward to come back this fall or winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location
The large area around the cabin was like a junkyard. Inside was fine but plain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasonl C.

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

last minute stay

booked last minute ane everything was great. Id go back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanne s.

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

Cabin 3

Great little cabin😊 played pinball a lot and enjoyed a campfire 🔥 Great location for all the outdoor activities Southern Illinois has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Wonderful Experience

Third time renting a cabin from Tom and we had a fantastic stay. Owner was a hoot and easy to get ahold of, cabin/s were clean and cozy, close to state parks and other nice stops. We’ve been three times and will happily come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Peace before SIU drop-off

My son & I stayed at the property the night before freshman move in at SIU. The cabin was clean, cozy & comfortable. We fed the turtles and fish in the lake. It was a peaceful night before the craziness of move in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian C.

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

If you like the movie Hoarders...this place is for you

Where do I start!! To get to this cabin you drive through roughly a half mile of pure filth. From random trash to store manicanes, he has it all. So much that you have to squeeze your vehicle through the Roadway. Once you enter, you are greeted with only 1 bed, no sofa sleeper as promised. So beware..it only sleeps 2 not 4. If you can get passed this, pay no attention to the 3 inch thick filth that covers every inch of the cabin. It is apparent the pictures taken were the last time it has been cleaned. We expressed our concerns to Tom, and he told us we would get a full refund so we left. Do not believe Tom, he is shady and lies. We still have not gotten a refund because we did not wqnt to stay with bugs- filth- hoardinf- and naked manicanes. We have plenty of pictures of you need to see them. roqdway. road, barely fitting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot, lots of nature, fantastic hosts, excellent fishing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely little cabin. It is set deep in the woods. We loved the solitude. We loved our time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The artwork was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin, tucked back in the woods. There are out buildings nearby but no cabins nearby. Lots of cool artwork and a beautiful stone fireplace. Host checks in to see how you’re doing. Great AC!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in the woods. Excellent AC during a hot August weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Billy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Unkept and Need Improvement.

Early check in was allowed. Property was scattered with junk/ trash on both sides of road driving to cabin. Broke down truck parked in road way. Cabin was filthy, yard was over grown and littered with discarded items. Cabin had not been deep cleaned in years. Owner was super nice, but obviously unable to maintain upkeep. Cabin skirting was lying on the ground, so any critter/ animal could come in. Light fixtures were covered with dust and cob webs. Mice were running from room to room. Basically expected a lot more from the pictures. Not what I expected for the amount paid. Sadly, will not be staying at this location, again.
Work need on the exterior.
Skirting not secured to prevent unwanted visitors.
View from the porch. Junk truck parked in road.
Trash under the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Close to Giant City for hiking!

Our host was very kind and responsive. The cabin was cozy and very quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmer B.

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

Carbondale

Great cozy cabin. Super clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elise R.

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

No communication at all. Other people were there when I got there.

As a woman it’s scary to get to your VRBO rental and have 2 men come out saying they were renting it and staying there. I never got a phone number from the owner and ended up getting it from the guy who was already unpacking there. The door was unlocked as well according to those people. They called the owner and told them they were in the wrong cabin so they left, but i don’t know what they could have added or left in the place or if they even lied. Lots of dust everywhere and not clean in terms of dusting. The shower curtain had a lot of black mold on it. Very beautiful bedroom surrounded by windows and was amazing to wake up surrounded by nature and trees. The drive up was weird considering other people live around the area and leave their garbage out. I was just uncomfortable and uneasy and wish I had contact with the host. I even texted the number after our stay to let them know I started a load of towels in the laundry for them and got no response. Overall liked staying here, just not worth the price and felt a little unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenyon J.

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

Great getaway cabin!

The property is close enough to explore Carbondale and surrounding areas, yet secluded enough for a relaxing getaway feel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Cabin In The Woods

A great stay in a great little cabin. Woods around the cabin very active at nivht and makes a good place to sit and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

This was our second stay. We will consiser stays in the future. The owner is very nice. /
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindie D.

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

Quaint little cabin in the woods!

We were only in town for a short time attending an event in Makanda. We decided to stay at the cabin on the hill and were not disappointed! Tom is a fantastic host with great communication. It was everything we expected and we would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Cabin rental

The stay was great. Only issue encountered is we thought the couch was a hide-a-bed, but it did not open up. The cabin was well kept and the owners are very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

Cabin retreat

The inside of the cabin was beautiful. The outside could use a little work but we weren't bothered and the host was very nice. Would definitely stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Sweet getaway

Tom is an excellent host this was our second time looking forward to next year love the peaceful setting
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Little cabin with all you need.

The cabin was nice, exactly as pictured. It was a great location to go into Carbondale to eat, down the road to hike Giant City, or drive 30 minutes to several hikes or wine tasting in the area. We appreciated the friendly host and well equipped cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

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

Cozy place in the woods

This was our second stay in Cabin 3. It was clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. Tom is a great host and accommodated my fragrance free needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by TOM EGERT

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Tom is a retired special needs teacher . In addition to renting cabins he runs a small rag
company, and a vintage clothing store in Carbondale, Illinois.

Why they chose this property

Property is on 30 wooded acres 1/2 mile from city limits, 1 mile from Southern Illinois University campus. No thru-traffic and very private wooded grounds. there is a 3 night requirement for all holidays and SIU events weekends must be booked together or there is a different fee of 1 weekend night If you have any concerns please contact me personally so I can address them.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is in the back of the property, lots of woods all around . Please contact me personally for any concerns you have so I can address them

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