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

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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. - Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi (Makanda)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and various kitchen items on the counter. - Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi (Makanda)
A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a mantel decorated with flowers, and a bookshelf to the right. - Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi (Makanda)
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a chimney. - Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi (Makanda)
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. - Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi (Makanda)
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is €166
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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About this property

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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About the area

Makanda is home to this cabin. 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 Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Owl Creek Vineyard. Visit our Makanda travel guide
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Map
Makanda, IL

What's nearby

  • A rock formation with a tree growing in the center.
    Giant City State Park
    6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • A river with a fallen tree trunk partially submerged in water.
    Southern Illinois University
    6 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    12 min walk - 1.1 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
  • Lipe Orchard
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi on 30 Nov 2026 start from €166, including 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.

How much is parking at Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes to Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Shawnee Forest - Wi-Fi located?

Situated in Makanda, this cabin is within a 15-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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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

This place was absolutely amazing, very clean, super nice, check in was no hassle, host was very attentive and responsive to any questions. the cabin was beautiful. Close to lots of hiking and things we wanted to do. Will definitely will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hutning base camp

Property was better than expected! Property was clean and a short commute to Giant City State Park. It was quiet and the host was attentive. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved this cute, cozy, comfy cabin. Just the right size for a couple - not too big, but not too small either. Very quiet location, wi-fi worked great, comfy bed, water temperature/pressure for the shower was perfect. The entire cabin was very clean. Loved the Americana decor and the small basket of snacks added a nice touch. Looking forward to staying again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 days in “Wine Country”

Other than not having a range top the cabin had everything we could ask for! Cleanliness and location were premier.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Makanda Cabin

Pros: convenient location; quiet; clean cabin; very comfortable Cons: hard to find in dark of night; not informed of change in entry key code, but quickly solved with phone call to owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin

Scrupulous cleanliness, thick towels and toilet paper, a comfortable bed, Americana decor and a well equipped kitchen lent to a general air of welcome and comfort. We enjoyed the benefit of the kitchenette and grill, walked in the golf course and used the opportunity to see Giant City, the John A. Logan museum in Murphysburo and to lunch in Anna with our son. Steve, the cabin host, was very easy to communicate with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great

Awesome place. Just needs a little more vacuuming to get spider webs!! But clean and convenient otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

A very nice cabin. Quiet, clean, nicely furnished, convenient access to Carbondale. In Cabin#6, nice morning sun through windows. Everything worked well. Bed was very comfortable, didn't take very long for hot water to come out of faucet shower (very nice during this colder time of year). The basket of snacks was a nice unexpected surprise. Tap water tasted great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Umpire camp

This was a great isolated spot to stay during our three day camp. Its close to most places I needed to be but away from the busy traffic. The cabin is very nice and well kept. I didn’t realize there isn’t an electric oven until I arrived. I learned to cook bacon and eggs in a microwave. :). They have a nice gas grill on the balcony. They put a lot of work into making this a great place to stay. Right down to the Citronella candle on the outdoor table. I will return next year. The price is much kore reasonable compared to a motel. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for what we had planned. Definitely will be back. Thank you for supplying so much. The only thing we didn’t have was aluminum foil, but you had some really cool bowls that I fix some mushrooms and onions and a baked potato to go with our steaks. We had everything else and if we didn’t, you had everything else there beautiful place thank you CJ
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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