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Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi

Makanda cabin with kitchenette

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, leading to a building with a window and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a chimney.
A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a mantel decorated with flowers, and a bookshelf to the right.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and various kitchen items on the counter.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, a wooden coffee table, a door with a window, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

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 area

Makanda

In Makanda .You'll find Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort within a 15-minute walk of this Makanda cabin. 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 - 1.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 6 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 29 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 34 min drive - 45.7 km

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.

Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi

Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Hills Wine Trail!

Only 3 minutes from hiking in Giant City State Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, 6 minutes from SIU, and 8 minutes to Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, hunting, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL.

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Front of property - evening/night
Makanda Inn
Makanda
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 39 reviews
The price is CA $337
CA $384 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Makanda Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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: 6
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
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: 6. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

As of Sept 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi on Sept 8, 2026 start from CA $130, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi to the beach?

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

Does Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi to downtown Makanda?

This cabin is 1.4 mi away from Makanda.

Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and host was wonderful! Definitely would stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin and close to where we wanted to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was great very accommodating clean will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anson H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this was our 4th stay in these cabins but the first time in cabin 6. The cabin was clean well stocked( kitchen, bath, and deck). They provided a basket of welcome snacks also. we had one time in our 4 day stay that they needed to work on a screen the manager texted us to inform us ahead of time and to make sure it was ok with us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Nice quite cabin

Very nice, clean, and quite cabin. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Great place to stay!

This cabin is in a great spot! Very cute and clean. I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great alternative to a standard hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

Wine trail

Pet friendly that was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Weekend getaway

The place was great for our needs and as advertised. Very near to beautiful hiking and some nice wineries.The bed was not very comfortable, but everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great place

This is my 2nd time staying here. Nice little place. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie and Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental is as shown in the pictures. It was very clean and comfortable for the two of us and our dog. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood with the beautiful golf courses and homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fawn S.

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

Great property

Second time we have stayed at this cabin. We are very pleased and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fawn S.

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

Weekend Get away

Property was very clean and had nice deck to enjoy the weather outside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maggie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location on the wine trail and a cute & cozy cabin! The cabin is a nice alternative to a hotel for a weekend away. There were a few bugs, but nothing too bad and nothing you wouldn’t expect in an area surrounded by woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willow B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little get away spot! Not too close and not too far from anything (town, stores, tourist attractions, hiking trails). Cozy little cabin that I would definitely like to rent again. Steve, the host, even has a snack basket and a cabin log that past guests have written their experience in! The only thing to keep in mind is that some of the cabins are dual cabins so you might end up sharing a wall with someone. I might have accidently streamed Star Trek to the other side's tv once or twice. Overall it was a great and relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

A great spot for Dirty South Roubaix racers!

Just 15mins from Alto Pass was perfect. We had a cozy stay in the Merica themed cabin, quiet, clean & pet friendly. Great communication from the host made our stay easy & stress free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

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

Marcy

Nice cabin, would stay again when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenda p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only problem we had was the bedroom needs curtains or room darkening shades. To much light came through the windows at night to sleep well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

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

Quiet getaway

Cabin was clean and comfortable. Host was easy to get in contact with and helpful. Location was great as it was less than 10 minutes to Carbondale but still in a quiet country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

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

Beautiful

This cabin is an awesome spot for hiking and wineries! Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Simple Clean Cabin To Stay In

Nice simple clean 1 bedroom with a sofa bed to stay in while exploring the Shawnee National Forest & the Shawnee Wine Trail. Safe area close to main roads. FYI--no oven for cooking but includes a nice BBQ grill on the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Nice Quiet

It was very relaxing. First time staying at Makanda. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin 😊 loved the location and atmosphere. The cabin was so cozy and not far from the state park. The basket of snacks were perfect! We will definitely be going back!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Just Right

The cabin was nice. It had enough room for me to relax in after a day with family or in Shawnee National Forest. The area felt very safe and there was no ouside noise. I will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024