Title: Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88928399&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! ![Exterior - Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! (Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928400/88928399/f8286145.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! (Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928400/88928399/83a275c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! (Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928400/88928399/8a8ad86a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! (Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928400/88928399/e0cd2cb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! (Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928400/88928399/26d9355a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, this cabin offers a serene retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. It's only 2.5 miles from Giant City State Park and close to wineries on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City State Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, minutes from SIU, and Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - 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 - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a lake ### 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 - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving 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: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/89141606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hunter's Retreat Christopher - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=109788691&PinnedHotelID=109788691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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Makanda - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews CA $129 CA $251 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=88869111&PinnedHotelID=88869111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### 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: 39 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.62145,-89.236046&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cysdFh%7Cs_P%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDQBQDQDSBQDQDSFODQFQDQFQFOFQFOFOHQFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHMHMJOHMJMHMLKHKJMJKLMJKJKJILKJKLILILIJILILGLILGLGNGLGLELGNELENELENELCNENCLANENANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLHLJJJLHJJJJJLJJJLJJJJJLHLJLHNHLHLJNHLHNFNHNFNHNFPFNFNHPDNFPFPDPFPDNDRDPDPBRDPDPBRBPBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40R%40PBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRCRAPARARCRCPCRCRCPCPCREPEPCREPEREPENGPEPGPGPENIPGNGPGNINGNINGNINILKNILILINKLILKLKJKLKJKLKJKJKJMHKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBODMBO%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOEMAOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMGMIKIMIMIMIKKMKKIKKKKMKKMKKIMMKIMKMIMKOIMIMIOIMIOIOGOIOGOIOGQGOGQGOGQEQGQEQGOEQESCQESEQCQEQCSCQCSCSCQASASCSAQASASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p4PxQ7ZU7ksIVdbLYN3NnGR2fkg=) Makanda, IL #### What's nearby - Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Giant City State Park \- 6 min drive \- 3.8 km - Southern Illinois University \- 8 min drive \- 11.8 km - Lake of Egypt \- 37 min drive \- 43.2 km - Southeast Missouri State University \- 53 min drive \- 77.4 km #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 12 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Vine Community Church - ‬12 min drive - ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Havisham Bourbon Bar - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!? ### What time is check-out at Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away!? ### Where is Winetrail Cabin - SIU, Giant City SP, Shawnee Forest, & Cedar Lake minutes away! located? ## Have a question? 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