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Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City Stat Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, minutes from SIU, and Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

Property manager

Steve Young

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.
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Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 16
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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Giant City State Park - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 31 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lentz Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. located?

Situated in Makanda, this golf cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Giant City State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
We really enjoyed staying at this cabin. It was cute and cozy, perfect for my husband and me. There is a nice deck to star gaze or sit in the sunshine. Steve, our host, went above and beyond helping us with the TV as we like to relax in the evening while watching sports. This is a great place to stay and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin for a family get away
We rented this cabin so we could meet up with our granddaughter (from Nashville area) to do some hiking. It was perfect for us! We were easily able to drive to Giant City for hiking and dinner. We also drove a bit further to hike at Tunnel Hill and Cache River State park. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils. Even though there were several cabins around us, we felt like we had plenty of privacy. We'll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

A T.

Liked: Cleanliness
SIU PARENTS WEEKEND
What a great property located in a perfect spot, quiet and close enough to be convenient to SIU. We stayed with our daughter and I hate to be repetitive but I can't stress how great it was for us. Everything we needed was here and it was super clean. We will 100 per cent hope to stay here every visit over the years! Thank you Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin comfort
Nice clean cabin near wine trail and Granite City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip
Nice accomodations. Everything needed was provided
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alli R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cabin!
Had my parents in town for the weekend and needed a place that would take their bigger dog. The cabin was exactly as described! Cute little place with comfortable beds and the location was convenient. I had some trouble getting in at first (user error) but I called the host and he quickly walked me through it. Would highly recommend for a weekend get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice, beautiful area on a golf course and lake. It was convenient to Giant City Park and access to Carbondale's many restaurant options. Parking at our cabin was a little tight with a small area for three cabin renters to share
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This is our second time staying at these cabins, and they are exactly what we need. The cabins are located next to a golf course (that's being renovated), and we were able to walk the course with our dog each morning. It is perfectly located just a short drive to SIU (where my son attends) and Giant City State Park. The cabins are clean and well stocked. Most importantly, the area is SAFE!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect home base for the wine trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerry w., Lexington, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
Everything as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We have stayed in Steve’s cabins three times now and always enjoy them. We really liked the extra space and full kitchen in this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The pictures did not do this cabin justice. Very nice, great location and great host. Highly recommend. Very close to several wineries. We plan to come back next fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This was the perfect location for our stay. Close to campus and close to all the outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Liked: Cleanliness
great spot for famiies
Pretty close to giant city park. Easy in and Out. Great to have room for the kids to play and watch tv in downtime. Lovely sunlight and easy to get fresh air.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin
Cute clean cabin. We travel a lot and stay in a lot of these. This was clean and had most of the supplies needed to cook. The area it was located in was absolutely beautiful. We’d stay here again 9/10 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family bisit
Great stay. Cabin had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and great location
If you’re traveling to southern Illinois to hike and spend time outside, this cabin is for you. Accommodations were great and the location is close to many parks and hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uncomfortable
The beds are very uncomfortable and the master bed could be bigger. The tv was extremely small to be so far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Getaway place!!
Our stay was exceptional, host great, cottage more than we expected, kitchen well stocked, great central location with a lot to do (wineries, breweries, nice eateries, shopping, farm stands, orchards, hiking sight seeing. But especially nice for us since we stay in quite a bit and cook 99% meals in!! People so friendly— super relaxed stay.....
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin-exactly as advertised
Great location! The cabin isn’t fancy, but it was exactly what we needed and hoped for. Very clean and well-kept. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, quiet little cabin. Very homey!! So much to do nearby!