Title: Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Family-friendly cabin in Benton ## Photo gallery for Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking ![Exterior - Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking (Benton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w1024h571x0y57-7cd32898.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking (Benton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w906h683x59y0-6c7df313.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis, stereo - Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking (Benton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w505h683x260y0-f4f17345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking (Benton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w903h683x60y0-d8812dde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking (Benton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w505h683x260y0-29f90435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near Rend Lake, Black Bear Cabin offers a peaceful retreat for the whole family. Relax on the front porch or back porch and watch wildlife, enjoy covered parking for boats and cars, explore games in the pole barn's gaming room or unwind in spacious bedrooms. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Come stay at Black Bear Cabin located just 10 miles from Rend Lake and just minutes from Benton County Club. We have covered parking for your boats and cars. With plenty of room for the family and lots of room for parking. We have Lots of things to do at the cabin. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Black Bear Cabin is a very cute Cabin decorated in lots of bears. The kitchen has everything you would need to make a meal. There is a large bathroom with a shower. The two bedrooms are very spacious. There are three televisions in the cabin. Guest access The entire cabin is yours to enjoy. I have one closet that is locked in the cabin and one closet locked in the pole barn. Other things to note Black Bear Cabin has a covered boat parking area and electric hook up to charge your boat batteries. We also have a gaming room in the pole barn. We have nice seating on the front porch and the back porch to watch the wildlife. We allow a dog for a fee of$40 per stay. If a pet is brought on the property without paying the fee an additional $100 will be added to your stay. You will be responsible for all damage by pets. The guest that books our property must be present durning the entire stay. The guest is responsible for any damage that happens to the property. There are no drugs allowed at the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - 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 - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/a2e24bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! 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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 Located in Benton, this cabin is in a rural area. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and Benton City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Franklin County Fairgrounds and Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Benton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Benton.dx6866) [View more Cabin rentals in Benton](https://www.expedia.ca/Benton-Cabins.d6866-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.02474%2C-88.86343&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R67IOovpXt9KrsWxIWH4Q0Ym2e8=) Benton, IL ### What's nearby - Franklin County Fairgrounds \- 7 min drive \- 7.3 km - Benton Civic Center \- 9 min drive \- 9.6 km - Benton City Park \- 9 min drive \- 9.6 km - Rend Lake \- 10 min drive \- 12.8 km - I-57 Drag Strip \- 13 min drive \- 18.0 km ### Getting around - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Benton - ‬10 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive - ‪Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru - ‬9 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking? ### What time is check-out at Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking? ### Where is Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin M. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We loved Black Bear Cabin and would definitely stay again! The place was absolutely spotless and had everything we could need, plus some extra touches like K-cups and creamer for our morning coffee. There are games and books, and the game room has tons of fun things to do. Miranda was very responsive and even had the AC going for us when we arrived on a 90-degree day! We will stay again. ##### Erin M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cade B. Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Except stay. Beat clean and peaceful. ##### Cade B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was beautiful. Nice quiet place to stay and close to the activity we were going too. ##### Courtney C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja B. Apr 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place To Stay This is a nice place. Miranda is a great host and will take care of anything you need. ##### Katja B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia S. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location cabin great but light switches and remotes confusing. ##### Patricia S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mel B. May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EXCELLENT!! Cleanliness was immaculately EXCELLENT!! Decor was adorable & fresh. All appliances & necesscities that you can imagine & in good quality. Host was EXCELLENT with communication & very considerate. Only needed a place since we were passing through for the night, but the EXCELLENT location, facility & ease of process has made us consider returning just so we can have a mini vacay there & really enjoy the property. ##### Mel B. 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