Title: Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! Gather your loved ones and furry friends for an adventure-packed escape to this peaceful wildlife refuge haven. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/e9fd44a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/2ca78cc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/27bcb90f_edited_8d98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/59f202fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/8ae4c7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, Owl's Nest offers the perfect retreat for families and friends. Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking or kayaking at Devil's Kitchen Lake just blocks away. Unwind with a glass of wine from nearby wineries within 10 minutes drive. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! Owl's Nest is located in the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. With a large open living space this perfect for family and friends! Just blocks away is a boat ramp for Devil's Kitchen Lake. Great fishing, hunting, hiking and kayaking are all minutes away! I can't forget to mention the wonderful wineries that are within 10 minutes. No need to leave your best friend at home, furry friends are always welcome! We have a huge backyard for them to enjoy. Black out curtains in the three bedrooms are perfect for sleeping in. The trundle bed in the living room with its twin bed on top and a second twin that pulls out is great for kids. A short 15 minute drive will get you to Carbondale or Marion for all you shopping needs. A variety of restaurants are located in both towns. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Stair-free path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rock climbing 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88490000/88480900/88480885/312ce91f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.648064,-89.102776&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o_ydFj%7By%7EO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FSBS%40Q%40S%40SBSBQBSBS%40QDSBQDQBSDQDQDSDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHMJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJKLKJILKLIJILILILILGJINGLGLGLGNGLELGNELENCLENCNELCNALENANCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NDL%40NBLDNBNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJLHJLJJLHJJLHLJLJNHLHLHNHLHNHNFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFNDPFPFPDPFNDPDRBPDRDPBPDPBRBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARAPCRARARCPCRCRCPCREPCPEPERCPEREPGNEPGPGPEPGNGPGNGNIPGNINGNININILINILILKNKLILKLIJKLMJIJKLMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODOBMDOBM%40ODO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMEOAMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKMKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIOIMKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGQGOIOGQGOEQGQEQGOEQEQESEQEQCSEQCQESAQCSCSCQCSASASAQCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Raya732Py_Frnoo_qAvU-NPVpC0=) Carbondale, IL #### What's nearby - Campground Beach - 10 min drive - 7.3 km - Lake of Egypt - 18 min drive - 18.3 km - Blue Sky Vineyards - 21 min drive - 11.5 km - Southern Illinois University - 24 min drive - 19.2 km - Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 27 min drive - 21.8 km #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 20 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬18 min drive - ‪Grassy General Store - ‬8 min drive - ‪Honker Hill Winery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Whit And Lisa's - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! located? > Set in Carbondale, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Shawnee National Forest, Campground Beach, and Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead. Giant City State Park and Jeremy Rochman Memorial 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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