[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # \* On the Wine Trail \* Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! \* Wi-Fi \* Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20060000/20056300/20056261/0c7132c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20060000/20056300/20056261/c274324d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20060000/20056300/20056261/826c5ea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20060000/20056300/20056261/7a4d8417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20060000/20056300/20056261/01aa62c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location \* On the Wine Trail \* Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! \* Wi-Fi \* provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 141450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### \* On the Wine Trail \* Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! \* Wi-Fi \* The Toolshed Corner Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park. Three Bedrooms (1K and 2Q) with two fold out queen couches and two queen air mattresses to sleep 14. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs. Please see my other rentals at: HomeAway: 4068430 HomeAway: 3943765 The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include 1. Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smokers are welcome to smoke in the outdoor areas. ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Foosball table - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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 - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,450 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102831500/102831406/722821ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! 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Please inquire if interested. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Parties and events must be pre-approved. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smokers are welcome to smoke in the outdoor areas. ## 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: 23 Note from host: Parties and events must be pre-approved. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park House Makanda 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park House 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park Makanda 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park House Makanda 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park House 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park Makanda 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park House 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park Makanda 4th Night Free Wi-fi Wine Trail Giant City Park 4th Night Free Wi fi On the Wine Trail Near Giant City Park Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest House Makanda Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest House Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest Makanda Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest 4th Night Free Wi fi On the Wine Trail Near Giant City Park Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest House Makanda Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest House Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest Makanda Wine Trail Wi-fi Giant City Park Shawnee Forest 4th Night Free Wi fi On the Wine Trail Near Giant City Park On the Wine Trail Near Giant City Shawnee Forest! Wi fi \* On the Wine Trail \* Near Giant City Shawnee Forest! \* Wi Fi \* 4th Night Free Wi fi On the Wine Trail Near Giant City Park ## About the area Located in Makanda, this vacation home is in a rural area. StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby. [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.52919%2C-89.11208&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oqg0TitFea-mhldxq7zikN5IX6Q=) Makanda, IL ### What's nearby - StarView Vineyards - 13 min drive - 6.6 km - Blue Sky Vineyards - 14 min drive - 6.7 km - Lake of Egypt - 21 min drive - 24.1 km - Giant City State Park - 27 min drive - 12.9 km - Southern Illinois University - 51 min drive - 37.9 km ### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 34 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 27 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬40 min drive - ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬11 min drive - ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬13 min drive - ‪Bald Knob Room - ‬40 min drive - ‪E & J Lounge - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Shawnee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards. Panther Den Trailhead and Giant City State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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