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

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Exterior
front view cabin
living room
Pond on property with fishing and canoe available.
kitchen from loft

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

LOFT

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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

Cabin on 30 wooded acres with lots of wildlife and access to pond for canoeing. Pond is located about 200 ft away in the back of the property. King-size bed in master bedroom and a full and twin beds in loft. 47-inch flat screen TV (only local channels) NO WIFI, a vintage 1970s pinball machine, outdoor furnished deck and firepit, and blacktop drive with ample parking 3 night minimum stay for holidays, SIU events, Christmas, thanksgiving, etc cabin by the pond LLC is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or death occurring while staying at the cabin. Recycling is mandatory, pets ok for an extra fee, wood available for an extra fee. If you have any problems while staying at the cabin please contact me personally so I can address them

Property manager

TOM EGERT

Languages

English

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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
$25 fee for a dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY
Fee for wood is $15 per day
each dog over 1 $10 per dog
$10 for each additional dog

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 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

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. 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 The Science Center and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. 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 - 5.6 km
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Giant City State Park - 16 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Siuc Trueblood Dining - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Don Taco Mexican Grill - ‬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?

Located in the heart of Carbondale, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Southern Illinois University, Shawnee National Forest and Banterra Center. Railroaders Memorial and SIH Medical Group 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. 47 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 75 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rocco C.

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

Easy stay

Kind host and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

C M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin 1 is the best kept secret in all of Carbondale with a beautiful spacious house and large deck overlooking a private pond with fountain and dock for swimming, fishing and kayaks. I will definitely grab that one next time around. Cabin 2 where I stayed was perfectly functional, loved the rural setting. Perhaps a bit rustic for some, but was a perfect spot for me while visiting family in the area. The pinball machine was a big hit with my young nephews. Gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Perfect little getaway

Just wanted to do a change of scenery for me and my dog. Even with it storming at night, it was a great stay! Nice pond about a block away too! Great host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne Z.

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

Thanksgiving trip

Thank you for the perfect sized cabin to host a few friends and family for Thanksgiving! Created great new memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Archer B.

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

Crabtree lake

Nice spot for what we wanted. Relaxing and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joe m.

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

Cabin in the woods

The cabin could use some upkeep/ Deck is in poor repair. Coffee pot did not fit maker and would not pour. Bathtub would not drain properly. But it was clean and the host was available when called.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacey S.

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

Perfect getaway

Quiet but very close to the city - cute/clean/homey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

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

Great cabin in the woods

Exactly what we were looking for. It’s a great little cabin in the woods, very secluded and Tom was so very nice. The place was well stocked with everything we needed. A real gem, would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Wonderful get away

My children and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at Tom's cabin over Spring Break. The pond was a fun place for my kids to play and enjoy themselves. The cabin was clean and perfect for the four of us. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alice B.

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

Had a good time

We were visiting family and needed a place that allowed our dog. It was a nice place, it could use some updating on living room furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bo S.

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

Terrible Stay

We started off with the wrong address to the cabin. We were give the address to cabin three when we booked cabin two. We re
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya E.

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

Jeep Ride

The location was very nice, and Tom made the check in very easy. He responded very quickly to each question I had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

Cabin in Carbondale

Very peaceful and quiet. Had an old retro vibe. My kids loved playing tthe old pinball machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Gage N.

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

Fun stay with bad cabin scenery

Overall a good experiance and fun, owner was nice and was willing to work with us if we needed anything. The only real issue was the scrap littering the woods on the driveway to the cabin such as mattress frames, fuel tanks, and other random odds and ends. The cabin interior was clean and well kept and the pinball machine was definitely a cool addition that made up for the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Will K.

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

A quiet time

Cabin was a very cozy quiet spot. Loved the arcade machine and owner was very relaxed. You are within 5miles of beautiful hiking over at giant city state park. We will definitely be trying g to return. Only criticism was the cabin could use a good deep clean. Wasn't dirty by a normal person's standards, but if you are a neat freak you'll probably not be pleased
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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

Picture

The picture on vrbo showed a house with a pond right off the back deck. That was not the house we got. Poor communication on what the property really is.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine J.

Liked: Check-in

Description a bit deceptive...

We stayed in cabin 2. Although we did indeed have access to the pond there are two other cabins closer to the access and although the other renters were very nice and gracious it is a very small pond and rather awkward to share. The grounds are cluttered and unkempt. The beds were nice with good linens. We had a good laugh over '1' steak knife and shared it! The boys enjoyed the pinball machine. We all enjoyed the fire pit but everything outside was grimy. Not bad for the price but a bit short of expectations.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Horrible Cabin in the woods.

Upon entering the property the smell of old cigarette smoke and dust over powered me. The place was filthy. I immediately call VRBO to tell them I could not stay on the property. The VRBO agent put me on hold and reached out to the property owner who was on premises in no time. The unkind property owner asked me what the problem was and when I showed him the dried feces on the toilet and the dirt and hair in the tub he admitted it was his fault for not cleaning. When I asked him about the smell and the dust that was an inch thick on all the furniture his response was “ your the only person out of 400 that has complained.” I attempted to have more dialogue with him about my concerns but he told me to get out. So my family and I left . We had to pay for a hotel room and to top it off VRBO won’t help me at all. They refused to refund my money. I have video evidence and all. Buyer beware! The owner is aggressive and mean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Renee H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda K., Missouri USA

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

Different

So much to say...Communication with the owner went well. He was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. He gave a lot of suggestions for where to go and what to do although he seems to be a bit scattered in his thought processes. The cabins are located close to town, tucked away in the trees. If your not careful you will miss the drive to get to them. Once you turn into the road leading to the cabins, cabin one will be on your left. This is the cabin we saw online and booked but when we got our email, we were told cabin three. So, we continued down the drive. Here you will find a lot of junk laying aside the road, really unkept and "hillbilly" style. Once we got to cabin three, the deck and exterior could use a lot of cleaning up, if you plan on sitting outside, know the table, chairs etc. will need to be cleaned unless you want dirt on your clothing. Once inside the cabin however, you will find an eclectic mix of furnishings and decor. The cabin interior is clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great overnight stay as we were traveling during the holidays.

Easy - no problems
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Great Location

Nice little cabin that was great for launching out for day trips into Shawnee and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aga R.

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

Beautiful very secluded charming cottage, perfect if like to fully relax . Grill , campfire, forest

Loving dog friendly environment, we have two big huskies who enjoyed nature as much as we did . Highly recommend hidden gem escape from city .

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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

It was a peaceful and quiet time which is what we were ;looking for!

If you are looking for a quiet cabin in the woods then this is a good place. Noting fancy but clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by TOM EGERT

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Tom is a retired special needs teacher and has been living in the Southern Illinois region for 40+ years. He operates 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. this cabin does not set on the water. it is about a 1000 ft walk to a 4 acre lake that is shared with 2 other cabins. a canoe is available.

What makes this property unique

If you have any concerns or problems while staying at the cabin please contact me personally so I can address them.

Languages:

English
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