Title: Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! - 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 cabin # Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102831500/102831406/671cdf31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102831500/102831406/722821ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102831500/102831406/a0200ec8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102831500/102831406/816b397a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102831500/102831406/f2adad9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Makanda, this lovely cabin offers a serene escape in the heart of nature. With 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, enjoy ample space to unwind after exploring the Wine Trail or Shawnee National Forest. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! Unwind in Makanda at this lovely cabin. Nestled in the heart of nature, this tremendous property offers a serene escape for guests. With 3 beautiful bedrooms, each featuring a comfortable queen bed, you'll have plenty of space to relax and recharge. The cabin boasts 2 bathrooms, complete with convenient amenities like a hair dryer and shower. Whether you're enjoying the Wine Trail, Shawnee National Forest, or just hanging out in the Hot Tub, this perfect retreat has everything you need for a memorable stay. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our cabin. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### 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 ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Unit size: 1,200 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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: 25 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area Makanda is home to this cabin. Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery 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. [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¢er=37.622414,-89.22985&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:e_tdFpur_P%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40Q%40S%40SBSBQBSBS%40QDSBQDSBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFODQFQFOHQFOFOHQFMHQFMHOHOJMHOHMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILIJKLGLKLGLIJGNGLILGLENELGLENELENELGNCNCLCNCLCNCNANANCL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBNBLBNBLBNBNFLDNDLDLDNFLDLDLFNHLFLFLHLFJJLFLJLHJHLJJJJJLJJJHJLLJJHLJLHLJLJLHLHNHLHNHNHLFPHLFPHNFNFPFNFPDPFNFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDPBRDPBRBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAPARARCPARARCPCRCRCPCRERCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGPGNEPGPGNGPGNINGPILGPILININILINILKLKLILKLILKJMLIJKJMJKJKJMJKHMHMJMFKJMFMHMFMFOHMFMDMFODMDMDODMFODOBMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAOAOCMCOCMCOCOCMEOGMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMIOGKGMIMGMKMGKKMIMIKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIMIMIOKMIOIOGMIQGMIQGOGOIQGOGQEQGOEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCSESAQCSCSCQCSASAQASCS%3FQASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=szoEJfyrtwactMH_lxykEKFO5IA=) Makanda, IL ### What's nearby - Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Makanda Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 3.8 km - Southern Illinois University - 13 min drive - 12.9 km - Campground Beach - 23 min drive - 19.1 km - Blue Sky Vineyards - 38 min drive - 23.3 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 - Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Litter Box - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! located? > Situated in Makanda, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. Makanda Boardwalk and Giant City State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest! Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 49 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela W. May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Had a great stay ##### Angela W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randal B. May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay The location was perfect and the cabin was clean, peaceful and nicely located close to several vineyards! ##### Randal B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha G. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Place to Stay Very enjoyable stay ##### Samantha G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna P. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Cabin Cozy place perfect for a getaway weekend ##### Deanna P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina K. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Friends just wanting to get away from our kids and responsibilities and this cabin was perfect. Close enough to town that we went out for some very nice meals and exploring and a fully functional kitchen for all the snacking and lounging we were looking for. Perfect mom getaway. ##### Gina K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary S. May 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. Wonderful place to stay while visiting Carbondale. ##### Gary S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele W. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away with friends Had a great trip… lots of hiking in giant city and Shawnee forest. Hot tub was great in the evening. Great location. Very responsive and nice host! ##### Michele W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory R. Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Nice place with everything you need ##### Gregory R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kecia W. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great time in a great place! Our family was in town to tour SIU - this house was cozy and so nice! Beautifully decorated, well-stocked, and so many thoughtful touches! The hot tub and fire “pit” were such a nice luxury. Thanks so much! ##### Kecia W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda C. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carbondale Homecoming Trip Very easy check in, ##### Amanda C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn C. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cabin and area! This is the greatest cabin! Plenty of sleeping space, and well stocked. The outdoor space was a beautiful oasis. This is the nicest and cleanest hot tub I’ve ever been in! Can’t say enough great things about Steve and his cabin! I love the town of Makanda, and I will be back soon! ##### Kathryn C. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sausha A. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent!!! This cabin is absolutely adorable!! It’s very clean and cozy! I highly re ##### Sausha A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison S. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This is a great place to stay if you want to visit Giant City State Park and surrounding area. The house has a small indoor gathering area but the deck is spacious and the hot tub and view of the moon over the golf course were wonderful. ##### Alison S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SIU Very nice easy accessible property. Very impressed how clean and well stocked the house was ##### John G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny R. Mar 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in a great location This place was easy to get to right off the main road. I think this place has all the amenities you could need. The hot tub is very large. The host promptly responded to my questions. Our family of four really enjoyed our stay and hope to again in the future. ##### Jenny R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan L. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay Just as advertised- clean, updated and with extra nice touches, including plenty of plush towels, great hot tub and fire table on nice deck. We even were welcomed with snacks. A perfect place to stay ##### Joan L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea P. Nov 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cozy cabin Cabin was very cute and cozy. The bed we slept in was very comfortable. Hot tub was nice. Overall we enjoyed our little mini vacation in Cabin 12. Would definitely stay there again! ##### Andrea P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house. Quiet surroundings Really enjoyed our time there. Nice view from the hot tub. House is really nice and fully stocked with everything you would need. Host was awesome. ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girl's wine weekend Everything was as it should be and we had all the amenities we needed for a great getaway weekend. Steve was a great host. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth H. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend Enjoyed ##### Kenneth H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### darlene h. Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Clean and comfortable. Did not use the hot tub as outside temp was in single digits. Location was great with lots of hiking around and close proximity to city for shopping and restaurants. Would stay again for sure! ##### darlene h. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine H. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin getaway The cabin was very clean and well kept. It had everything we needed and was very quiet and peaceful. The large back deck was really nice, and was great for grilling. We would highly recommend this property and area. We’d definitely stay here again! ##### Katherine H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark r. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Getaway We took a quick trip to Southern Illinois to celebrate my wife's birthday, and ride the Tunnel Hill Bike Trail. The cabin was very clean, well supplied and comfy bed. The hot tub and outdoor fire pit were perfect for relaxing after a day on the trail. A great cabin and area check it out! ##### mark r. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen B. Jun 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### trip to Southern Illinois The place was great with plenty of space. Communication was easy and check in/check out was super easy. ##### Kathleen B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric A. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Years Eve at Cabin 12 We came to the area to spend New Years Eve with our son at Southern Illinois University. The location is perfect - close enough to Carbondale for convenience, but just far enough from the city to be a comfortable, peaceful place to stay. The cabin was clean, spacious and well appointed. Being able to take our small dog with us was an added benefit. ##### Eric A. 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