Title: Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! - 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 # Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! Cabin with kitchenette, steps from Shawnee National Forest ## Photo gallery for Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! ![Smart TV, books - Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! (Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92505900/92505836/85f91d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! 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(Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92510000/92505900/92505836/198e5611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! 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. ## 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 - 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 - Games - 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 - Near a hospital ### 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 - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing 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: 500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88870000/88869200/88869111/3d5ec048.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Minutes to Giant City - 6 Minutes to SIU - 4 Minutes to Shawnee Winetrail! 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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 Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area. 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 Rustle Hill Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Makanda travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Makanda.dx129194) [View more Cabin rentals in Makanda](https://www.expedia.ca/Makanda-Cabins.d129194-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%7C37.62210%2C-89.23299&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_LcKCS7wtJyvgFjqrdZ3yuDzrWA=) Makanda, IL ### What's nearby - ![Giant City State Park featuring climbing as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532655802/76dd2265-5ec3-4420-847e-7befd5fc6f6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Giant City State Park 6 min drive \- 3.8 km - ![Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2248/9b5bcf3c-b257-45df-ada0-2586a8bac9f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Southern Illinois University 8 min drive \- 11.8 km - Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Blue Sky Vineyards 32 min drive \- 23.3 km - Lake of Egypt 37 min drive \- 43.2 km ### Getting around - Carbondale Station 12 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 10 min drive - Lentz Dining Hall 14 min drive - Vine Community Church 12 min drive - Giant City Lodge & Restaurant 15 min drive - Cook Club, SIU Arena 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!? ### What time is check-out at Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest!? ### Where is Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Minutes from Giant City - SIU - Shawnee Winetrail - Cedar Lake - Shawnee Forest! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 40 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANDREA W. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 21st Anniversary Very quaint and quiet. We had a lovely time. Nice little get away! ##### ANDREA W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianna Z. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall getaway Quiet, little cabin close to the wine trail. The fireplace was nice and gave the cabin a cozy feel. ##### Dianna Z. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer G. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Honeymoon Was such a roomy cabin with all of the comforts of home! Steve definitely thought of everything! We will definitely make this a yearly visit! The cabin itself was close to everything yet secluded for a private feel. I highly recommend a visit ##### Jennifer G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph C. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect little getaway We absolutely loved our stay here. So peacefully quiet, love the little welcome baskets. It was super clean and had everything we needed for the stay. Loved sitting on the deck enjoying the morning coffee or looking at the stars. It's great that the property is close enough to town it's not a hassle to run to the store, but it's remote enough to not be bothered. ##### Joseph C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah F. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin in the woods close to SIU. We wanted someplace close to SIU while we visited our daughter, but it was also close to great hiking at Giant City and other little towns with lots to do. ##### Deborah F. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon R. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Repeat Customers Our second time staying here. Cute little place in a convenient location to family in the area. Thanks for being pet friendly! It makes it so much more convenient for us. ##### Shannon R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DKush D. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely coming back Everything was perfect it was just what i needed and anytime i needed anything steve was ready to help. Very peaceful and quite. ##### DKush D. Stayed 18 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John C., Burlington, KS Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Cabin was great! Perfect location, close to many things to do. Very clean. Doesn't have a stove, but my fault for missing it in the description. Would definitely go back ##### John C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaclyn F. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to campus My husband and I stayed here while visiting our oldest at SIU for family weekend. It was a great cabin. Within 10 minutes of SIU campus. Quiet area. Had everything we needed for the weekend. ##### Jaclyn F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane and Donald S. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. Property was clean and well stocked. Even though it is a cabin, it’s right off a main road. It’s very accessible. Quiet at night! Easy to shop in Carbondale. Great location for the wine trail. Highly recommended. ##### Diane and Donald S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S., Sharpsburg, GA Dec 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fine stay Love this location as this is second time I’ve stayed here. Disappointed only saw deer one day last time every day. Not the fancy but nice and comfortable. Will be back next trip to SIU and area ##### Mark S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon R. Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little Place! We enjoyed our stay in the cabin! Thank you for being pet friendly, so that our anxiety-filled dog could come with us on this trip. The only thing I didn't realize from the listing is that it's a duplex. Everything was clean, the bed was comfy, and the welcome basket was a very nice touch. Thank you! ##### Shannon R. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric A. Sep 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, cozy cabin near SIU We came to visit our son at SIU for a few days. This was a great option for bringing our little dog with us. We were very pleasantly surprised to see how well the wifi connection was as we both worked remotely during this time. The cabin was clean, comfortable and close to a residential area where we took several long walks. We also appreciated the air conditioning when the temperatures rose above 80. ##### Eric A. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica K. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, just what we needed The cabin was just what we needed for our 4 day stay. It was close to campus for moving our son in. Both my husband and I had to work remotely and the WiFi was good and strong. The cabin is close to wineries and hiking. It is also located next to a beautiful neighborhood perfect for walks. There is no oven/stove but we brought our own crock pot and everything worked well. The bed is very comfortable and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. ##### Jessica K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tomi W. Sep 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a wonderful gem Peaceful, well kept, clean, close to all activities, wineries, orchards, giant city Lodge, hiking trails. Very warm and welcoming I will be back. Larry my host was awesome. Everything you will ever need but your food, even had a welcome basket in the house. My cabin was number 5 a 1 bedroom cabin, very roomy. Thanks for making my stay magical and restful. ##### Tomi W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### hiking around Shawnee National Forest We had a nice stay at the cabin. It was very clean and in a nice area, easy to find. A screen in the sliding door was ripped so we did not open it. The small fridge was too cold and we had a hard time adjusting it so some of our food froze. But overall we would recommend this cabin. The area is very hilly and beautiful with lots of hiking trails. Some difficult to find. ##### Mary M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. May 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin! I very much enjoyed staying at this cabin. It was clean, comfortable & close to the Shawnee National Forest & the Wine Trail. The bed & furniture were comfortable. The kitchenette allowed me to have all meals in, as it has a half-refrigerator, microwave, sink, coffeemaker, plates, glasses & mugs. The bathroom towels were luxurious & there was ample soap, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner. The heat & air-conditioning were easy to use. I was able to sit out on the deck every morning, even when it was raining, because part of it covered. I enjoyed hiking & wine-tasting. This is a great cabin in a fantastic spot! ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela R. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful retreat The cabin was situated close to some hiking trails and not far from Shawnee. I stayed there with my two four-legged hiking buddies. Plenty of room, everything worked and was clean. Place had WiFi made it easier to download my body cam footage straight to my laptop. All in all, I will stay there again. Steve was very helpful and made sure I liked the cabin. He even pointed out flaws — apologied for them; even though they were not noticeable to me. He made the stay even more comfortable than it already was. I would recommend this place if you are looking for somewhere to chill at after spending the entire day exploring the national forests in the area. ##### Angela R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jody L. Mar 14, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot to explore from This cabin is the perfect location to explore the parks of the area or the wine trail. We did lots of hiking, lots of great food, and several wineries. We loved the area and the cabin is close to highway access. Cute cabin for a couple. The cabin was dusty and had some items that are in need of updating. It was clean overall. Bed was comfortable, towels were fluffy, and there was hot water for showering. The host had snacks, ice, and coffee available. Kitchenette with a small refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen sink. The fireplace went to the ceiling. We didn’t use it, but would be great for a chilly night. ##### Jody L. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Peggy S. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Sports Weekend The location of the stay was nice and a good value. Arriving after dark due to traffic issues, the area was not lit so seeing the key pad was difficult and the instructions on how to unlock the property were not quite accurate. The blinds in the bedroom were broken so there was a slight privacy issue. Great shower and with lots of hot water. We really appreciated the coffee supplies and snacks. We brought food to prepare but the refrigerator was set so cold, it all froze. I did not notice that there was not a stove but there was a microwave and nice grill which we appreciated. We were attending our grandchildren's sporting event so did not have time to really enjoy the deck and outdoors; maybe next time. The grounds were exceptionally well kept. I thought overall it was a good place to stay and would recommend it as a good value for the money. ##### Peggy S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Feb 9, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Anniversary getaway Ist off, host was very gracious about the experience we had. Upon arrival went to unlock door and couldn't get it open. Called host and he said I'm so sorry the lock has been changed. at this point he told me that the fireplace would not work because they were out of propane. He offered me a discount because that was one of the features that led me to book this cabin. Upon entry to the cabin we found that it had not been cleaned. I called host and he said he was sorry and moved us to another cabin. The cabin was nice but the furniture in the living room was hard for my wife to get out of as the couch and chair set very low to the floor. It advertised a satellite but the only channels we could access was the 3 major networks and some shopping channels. The sliding screen door that goes out to patio the screen was torn and needed repair. The other thing was when you see the cabin on line it gives you the impression it is one cabin but actually is two cabins in one building. As I stated earlier host was very apologetic about issues I brought up but accomodations fell below my expectations. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cynthia t. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great cabin! Great host! Would love to stay here again! ##### cynthia t. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura V. Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and communication! Had stayed many times under previous management and always loved these cabin. Appreciate the upgrades, like WiFi and grills. Prompt and easy to communicate with host. ##### Laura V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is our second time staying and it was lovely. ##### Erica Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy W. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet relaxing escape with snacks, Internet, TV, n everything needed for a stay. I was very happy with the cleanliness and amenities including Internet access, snacks, bathing, and comfortable sleeping. ##### Timothy W. 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