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Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!

Cabin perfectly located for exploring Makanda

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Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Makanda

Heart of Makanda.Your stay at this Makanda cabin places you within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk and Giant City State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 32 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 37 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vine Community Church - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cook Club, SIU Arena - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City State 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 39
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! to the airport?

This cabin is 21.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! to the beach?

This cabin is 10.8 mi (20-min drive) from Campground Beach.

Does Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! to downtown Makanda?

This cabin is 1.3 mi away from Makanda.

Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very welcoming and kind. All amenities included covered everything anyone would need. The cabin was spacious, clean and welcoming. Our little dog loved it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Everything needed was available. Clean and very accommodating unit. Excellent communication and perfect location for our needs. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri U., PARAGOULD

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was very nice. We enjoyed our stay! The cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin in So IL, close to everything, yet quiet and cozy. Well appointed kitchen with everything needed! Clean and spacious! Look forward to visiting this one again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was perfect for our 5 nights in the area. There was plenty of room and everything we needed. The pictures online were nice but in real life, it was a real gem. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an upgrade from a hotel room.

This was easy to find, feeling of a home with everything we needed. From charging ports to every kitchen utensil and appliance, we saved so much on eating out and cooked as if we were home. Plenty of linens and towels, we didn’t need anything additional.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S. C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southern Illinois Hike Trip

Me and my buddy chose these cabins for our annual Southern Illinois hike trip and we were delighted with our stay. Our cabin offered a convenient location and plenty of amenities. Would definitely book again if we were in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great as always

We’d stayed here before and chose to return because of the convenient location and large space. It’s really nice to have the full kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable and accommodating. Will be staying here as my go to spot when I visit family throughout the years. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a girls weekend

This cabin was the perfect place for a girls weekend. Within 15 minutes of most of the wineries in the area. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base for vineyards and hiking.

Nicely provisioned home. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Immediate response from owner when contacted. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Choice!

Perfect location! Host was very responsive and gracious. Cabin was near perfection and very comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin Review

The cabin is nice and in a great location. It needs a good cleaning/paint touch up and some stained towels replaced. The satellite tv did not work but there were free channels to watch. We appreciated the snacks the host provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property both inside & out are so comfortable. The pictures do not do it justice. Steve was more than great! Our pup chewed the remote to the tv & he was so understanding. We’re just sending him a replacement. No stress or chaos about it. Super place & owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

SIU family weekend

Clean, comfortable beds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

Cabin was great for what we needed. Would book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin and Great Location

The cabin was clean comfortable and a quiet place to relax between excursions to Giant City State Park, Giant City Stables, and Ferne Clyffe State Park. The cabin was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We appreciated that the people in the other cabins were friendly and respectful. If we ever travel to southern Illinois again, this is definitely where we will stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve K., Dwight,Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

Wife, dog and I came down to get away and relax. We hiked the trails in Giant City S.P. We enjoyed the scenery and the stay. This was our 2nd stay at this cabin complex. Neighbors in the cabins were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet location, but close enough to the state park for hiking and close to town if need anything.

Less than 5 minutes from Giant City state park, which we visited several times. At the end of the evening the restaurants in Carbondale are only a short drive as well (most of them are less than 10 minutes). The cabin was nice and just as expected. Cheaper than a hotel and much more room. We were also able to bring our dog along with us to hike. The host had complimentary snacks, popcorn, and coffee available. I would definitely stay here again and absolutely recommend it to anyone who is looking for something similar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

I think they should update the pics on this one because I expected it to be “eh” but it was nice. The living space is bigger than it looked too. I like having a kitchen so we don’t have to eat out constantly. It sits in a convenient location for the area, and I’d stay here again. I think the dogs would have liked the deck if it had been warm enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023