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

Makanda cabin with kitchen

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Two wooden cabins with a stone chimney, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.
A bedroom with a quilted bedspread, a painting of bottles, and a view into a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a window with a view of a grassy area, and a wooden shelf with utensils.
A wooden deck with a metal railing, a wooden bench, and a metal table with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 4450 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Makanda

On lake.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 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 29 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 34 min drive - 28.4 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 12 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬23 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 - Giant City SP, SIU, Cedar Lake, & Shawnee Forest minutes away!

This cabin is the perfect base for all your southern IL adventures. In less than 5 minutes you can indulge in the area wineries, hike Giant City Stat Park or the Shawnee National Forest, hunt, fish, visit SIU, or just relax. This is the perfect base for all of your adventures in beautiful Southern IL.

Located on a 4 acre property with several other cabins, this cabin feels private and has beautiful ad relaxing scenery. While small it has all the necessities to Sleep, eat, cook, grill, and relax!

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  • Free WiFi
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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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing 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: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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 1 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 - Giant City SP, SIU, Cedar Lake, & Shawnee Forest minutes away! to the airport?

This cabin is 21.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

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

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

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

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

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

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

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

This cabin does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

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

This cabin is 1.4 mi away from Makanda.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located to the amenities of Carbondale, access to Shawnee and giant city state park for hiking and also the wine trail. Clean with every comfort of home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was well laid out and exactly what we needed to this trip. Everything you needed was available and in working order (including a crockpot and even salt/pepper) Steve is an excellent host. Easy to communicate with and exceptionally helpful during the reservation process. We had a great stay and this cabin is a good base of operations for any adventure near Giant City or on the Wine Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay. It was the most peaceful, perfect get away. We went to wineries, hiked, and swam in Cedar Lake! The cabin was in the perfect location so we were close to everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice and quiet. It was within 10 minutes from SIU and downtown Carbondale. It was clean inside. The one bedroom sleeps four people. But we did have to pay extra for our third guest. But it was very comfortable. Owner came by very nice person. Told us if we needed anything to just text him and he would take care of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayden R.

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

Perfect location and cozy place

Great location off of route 51 that gets you to all the fun on the wine trail and allows you get to a bunch of different stuff to do outdoor. Enjoyed our stay 4th of July Weekend 2025!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our cabin was very clean, and the whole property was quiet while we were there. Location is great with easy access to everything we were there for. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Fantastic cabin/location

The area and the cabin were fantastic. Great accomodations close to the wine trail. Steve is a wonderful host and we look forward to staying with his properties again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Very nice plcae

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was great! Super clean and so quiet! We will definitely be back to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Anniversary getaway

Nice a quiet, good place to just go and be alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Weekend getaway

This was a great place to stay. Close to wine trails. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very simple cabin in a great spot for those heading to Cedar Lake, or other area lakes, hikes, or adventures. Though the cabin is a bit dated, and worn from years of travelers passing through, it functioned perfectly for me on my short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie K.

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

Short getaway

This was a last-minute trip and a quick getaway. The cabin was nice and was fully stocked. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great place.

Good communications with Steve. Great place and close to all kinds of amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Graduation, hiking, and wineries

Beautiful location central to many activities and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Great time

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Good location

Close to the wine trail, Giant City State Park, Shawnee National Forest, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Relaxing setting

We had a wonderful time in Makanda, IL. The cabin and setting is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Short getaway

This was a perfect place to stay. Small clean cozy cabin that’s not far from the wineries. I really liked the place and plan on coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great stay!

We were very pleased with everything. Very clean, easy to get to and close to town if you needed anything.I highly recommend this place.Thank you for making everything easy.Fred and Susan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Wonderful time!

We loved this place! Nice accommodations, very helpful manager, reasonable price, very close to Giant City State Park. The manager even found me a place to go fishing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lynn s.

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

Perfect space

We were in town for a winery getaway. The space was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kory a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was exactly as advertised. The host answered all the questions I had and helped find some local spots. Lots of little perks in the cabin like good coffee and a bag of popcorn. It was a quiet, secluded spot to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the cleanliness and privacy of the cabin. Added bonus was the basket of snacks left by the property manager!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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