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Rustic Cabin - Jetted Tubs - Wi-Fi - Wonderful Views - Grill - Firepit - Porch

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Interior
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Makanda, IL
  • Shawnee National Forest
    1 min walk
  • StarView Vineyards
    11 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards
    12 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Shawnee National Forest and StarView Vineyards. .This cabin is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Blue Sky Vineyards and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Panther Den Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • StarView Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 12 min drive
  • Lake of Egypt - 22 min drive
  • Giant City State Park - 24 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 34 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Orlandini Vineyard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lick Creek Public Water - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Ridge Winery - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Cabin - Jetted Tubs - Wi-Fi - Wonderful Views - Grill - Firepit - Porch

The Toolshed Corner Guest Cabin is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park, Ferne Clyff State Park, and Lake of Egypt. Two Bedrooms (2Q) with a fold out queen couches to sleep 6. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs.

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 Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steve Young

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Casino 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

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

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 pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 12
Note from host: Parties/Events must be pre-approved.
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 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

Property is also known as

4th Night Free jetted Tubs Wi-fi Wonderful Views Grill Firepit
Rustic Jetted Tubs Wi-fi Wonderful Views Grill Firepit Porch
4th Night Free jetted Tubs Wi fi Wonderful Views Grill Firepit
4th Night Free jetted Tubs Wi fi Wonderful Views Grill Firepit
4th Night Free jetted Tubs Wi fi Wonderful Views Grill Firepit
4th Night Free jetted Tubs Wi fi Wonderful Views Grill Firepit

Rustic Cabin - Jetted Tubs - Wi-Fi - Wonderful Views - Grill - Firepit - Porch Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elbert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Cabin in Southern IL
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a wonderful stay at this charming cabin in southern Illinois! The property was spotless, well-equipped, and in a serene location—perfect for a relaxing getaway. The cozy interior and stunning outdoor views made our time here unforgettable. A special shoutout to Steve, the owner, who went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional. His communication was prompt and friendly, and he provided excellent recommendations for local attractions and dining. Even after we left, Steve followed up to address suggestions we offered to improve the cabin, showing how much he genuinely cares about his guests' experiences. The location couldn’t have been better—it is close to the Southern Illinois Wine Trail, which has 11 fantastic wineries and two amazing parks: Ferne Clyffe State Park and Giant City State Park. Both parks offer incredible hiking trails and breathtaking scenery, adding many adventures to our trip. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with outstanding hospitality and plenty to explore nearby, this is the place to stay. We can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone planning a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori b., Springfield, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriends getaway
Clean, comfortable and so relaxing. Enjoyed having fires and hanging out on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin, in the heart of everything
Great cabin. Clean comfortable spacious well stocked. One minor appliance wasn’t working, text to manager — and it was replaced before we got back from our day activities! Short drive to Garden of the Gods, lake, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat B., Springfield, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay on the wine trail!
The cabin was so cute and comfy. Perfect for two couples or a small family. Very clean and conveniently located to many wineries. Steve, the owner, was very easy to contact. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Karen C., Mission, KS USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable with nice furniture
Great location for hiking and wine trails! We loved the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay
The cabin was a great place to stay at. Very comfortable after hiking the trails. Would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bessie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
We had an enjoyable time away from home at the Rustic Cabin. Everything was clean and just as the pictures showed. The host was very helpful with all information that we needed. Will definitely use this cabin again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique cabin, close to wine trail
We very much enjoyed a peaceful stay in this one of a kind cabin. It was a clean and comfy retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
My husband and I along with our sweet great Pyrenees Zoey At the perfect little weekend getaway here! The cabin is adorable and very clean. We love sitting outside on the back deck and we were able to visit most of the wineries in the area. Recommend this place 10 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cabin on the wine trail
Nice clean cabin with a nice deck that is close to all the wineries. Easy to get to from the interstate. Also right across the street is an alpaca farm and you can feed them. So cute!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope L.

July 4th getaway
The cabin was pretty nice. Kitchen cabinet doors were missing, living room shade falling down and garbage dumpster overloaded and smelling horrible in this July heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

Liked: Cleanliness
OUTSTANDING!
Everything is provided, bring yourself and some groceries and that's it!. The cabin and property were better than advertised! Very peaceful setting and close to most things that you'll want to visit. Steve (our host) was most accommodating and very easy to do business with. You won't regret staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Annette A., Pekin

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, relaxing place until.....
We were scheduled to stay Thurs - Sunday. All was great until Friday evening as we settled in for the night to watch a movie when a man walked in the front door that apparently was staying in the house next door (same property). All were a bit frazzled to say the least. Then came Saturday, morning was great, hiking and whatnot. That afternoon, relaxing on the deck and here comes a huge dog and the neighbor running along the yard.."our" yard behind the deck. Same area we had been walking our small dogs. Come to find out it was not their dog, however, there was no way we were letting our dogs out again with him running loose. Then he is just hanging on the back deck. So no. The last straw was the block of Rat Poison that one of our dogs brought out from the bedroom. I wasn't sure what it was, so text the owner while husband was googling it. Owner says, "yeah that's under the furniture." Need to caveat place is not small dog friendly because any dog or even a child could get under the raised bed. I could easily reach under the raised bed. So we decided to leave Saturday afternoon....Unexpected person walking in, Large dog not allowing us to take ours out, Rat poison, etc. We were done. Upon loading up the truck as soon as we took our dogs out to put them in the Large dog charged us. I text the owner to let him know we were leaving a night early due to all the things that were going on. No response from Owner after that. Not all his control but a Sorry for the trouble?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and relaxing
Great visit
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Comfortable
What a lovely place everything was perfect. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
My husband and I wanted a few days away for the grind of work, and we found the perfect place! The cabin is quiet and has great views. Plenty of things to do nearby - hiking, wineries, fishing, etc. Loved sitting on the back porch drinking coffee in the morning, taking in the views. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and convenient
Peace and quiet here. All I heard were birds chirping. The back deck looks out over fields and hills and was great to relax and listen to the happy birds. Cabin is great value, with two separate sleeping quarters WITH their own bathrooms. Pictures don’t do it justice. Perfect for wine trail weekend. Another VRBO house on the property (?) but nobody was there when we were, so it was great! Will absolutely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Fennville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and cozy cabin
This property was very clean and cozy. They have thought of everything that anyone could ever need while away. The beds are also very comfortable. I have stayed at two other properties owned by the same person and all have been clean and well appointed. Thank you for another great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid week stay !
Amazing is the only word i can think of!!! Quiet location, very clean, and had every we would want. We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

noreen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
Very clean, well kept, relaxing. Owner was very responsive! A little heavenly oasis. Perfect for a couple or 2 couples. Would not be interesting to children but was perfect for 2 friends and I
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille Stamp

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable, clean, cozy cabin in the country, yet close enough drive to surrounding towns. One of the best hosts I have ever worked with, my family would definitely again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shawnee Wine trail
It was a really nice Cabin inside. Needed more chairs outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as described it was a very nice place to stay. Close to several wineries.
We will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023