[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Panthers Inn. Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513651/w904h683x61y0-148a6f70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513651/w906h683x60y0-d85fdd68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513651/w506h683x259y0-7bce6cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513651/w507h683x259y0-0119b93a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513651/w903h683x60y0-328fc65f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Panther's Inn is nestled in the Shawnee Forest, offering a serene escape. This 3 bedroom retreat boasts a full kitchen, expansive deck, and wine trail access with two world-class wineries within walking distance. Relax on the couch or unwind by exploring endless trails and ziplines nearby. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Panthers Inn. About this space Bring the whole crew to this magnificent home in the Shawnee Forest. Utilize our full kitchen, enjoy relaxing on the expansive deck, and explore the wine trail, with two world class wineries within a 1 minute drive! Don't miss out on the excitement of Shawnee Bluffs ziplines or the endless trails of the national forest. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Shawnee Hills masterpiece has it all within 5 minutes. The space Panther's Inn has three bedrooms, master with queen bed, and two with full beds. The living room has room to seat 6 adults plus a number of children comfortably, with two couches, a bench, and TV. You'll be drawn into nature by our spectacular 12 window wall facing the rising sun. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready to serve up delicious food for up guests who will enjoy dining at the expandable dining room table. All around is pure Southernmost Illinois nature. Soak it up! Guest access Guests will receive a code for entry before their checkin time. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/e9fd44a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. 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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 Makanda is home to this vacation home. King Neptune Memorial and Railroaders Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blue Sky Vineyards and StarView Vineyards. [Visit our Makanda travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Makanda.dx129194) [View more Vacation homes in Makanda](https://www.expedia.ca/Makanda-Private-Vacation-Homes.d129194-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.57073,-89.112465&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c%7CidFzw%7B%7EO%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40S%40SBQBSBQBSBQDSBQDQDSBQDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQFQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHMHMJMHOJMJMJKHMJKJMLKJKJIJKLKJILILKLIJGLILILGLILGNELGLGLGNELENELENCNELCNCLENANCNALCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLDLFLHLFLHLHLFLHJJLHLHJJLJJHJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJNHLHLHLJNHLHNFNHNFNHNFNFPHNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDPDPDRBPDPBRBPBRBPBRBPBR%40R%40R%40RBP%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRCPARARARCRCPCRCPCRCPCREPCPEPEREPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPINGNGPILGPILGPILINKNILILILKNILKJKLKJKLKJKLKJKHMJKHMJMHKHMJMFMHMHMFMHMDMFOFMFMFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40MBO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOGMEMIMGMIMIKGMKMIMIKKMIKKKIKKMMKKKMIKKMKKKMIOKMIMIMIOIOIMIQGMIQGMIQGOGOGQGQGOEQGQEQGQEQEQCSEQEQCQESCQCSCQCSCQASASCSASAQASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GtjbFblPldPTwtqhiTI44jdsgRw=) Makanda, IL ### What's nearby - Blue Sky Vineyards - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Giant City State Park - 18 min drive - 8.7 km - Lake of Egypt - 33 min drive - 26.0 km - Ferne Clyffe State Park - 36 min drive - 20.2 km - Southern Illinois University - 42 min drive - 27.2 km ### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 35 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬31 min drive - ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬20 min drive - ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬4 min drive - ‪Whit And Lisa's - ‬13 min drive - ‪On A Boat - ‬28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Panthers Inn. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Panthers Inn.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Panthers Inn.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Panthers Inn. located? > Situated in Makanda, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Blue Sky Vineyards. Panther Den Trailhead is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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