With a stay at this cabin, you'll be centrally located in Carbondale, within a 5-minute drive of Southern Illinois University and Shawnee National Forest. .This cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Banterra Center and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Railroaders Memorial.
Southern Illinois University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Banterra Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
SIH Medical Group - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Giant City State Park - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Carbondale Station - 5 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - 5 min drive
Siuc Trueblood Dining - 5 min drive
Lentz Dining Hall - 6 min drive
Common Grounds Coffee House - 4 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.
Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus
Cabin on 30 wooded acres with lots of wildlife and access to pond for canoeing. Pond is located about 200 ft away in the back of the property. King-size bed in master bedroom and a full and twin beds in loft. 47-inch flat screen TV (only local channels) NO WIFI, a vintage 1970s pinball machine, outdoor furnished deck and firepit, and blacktop drive with ample parking 3 night minimum stay for holidays, SIU events, Christmas, thanksgiving, etc cabin by the pond LLC is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or death occurring while staying at the cabin. Recycling is mandatory, pets ok for an extra fee, wood available for an extra fee. If you have any problems while staying at the cabin please contact me personally so I can address them
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Satellite programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.
Property manager
TOM EGERT
Languages
English
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Golf
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 816 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Rules
Fee for wood is $15 per day
each dog over 1 $10 per dog
$10 for each additional dog
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $25 fee for a dog
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
SMOKING OUTSIDE ONLY
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 75 reviews
10 - Excellent
47
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 75 reviews
8 - Good
19
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 75 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 75 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
7.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rocco C.
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy stay
Kind host and great location
Rocco C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
C M.
26 July 2025
Cabin 1 is the best kept secret in all of Carbondale with a beautiful spacious house and large deck overlooking a private pond with fountain and dock for swimming, fishing and kayaks. I will definitely grab that one next time around. Cabin 2 where I stayed was perfectly functional, loved the rural setting. Perhaps a bit rustic for some, but was a perfect spot for me while visiting family in the area. The pinball machine was a big hit with my young nephews. Gracious host.
C M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Renee H., Dittmer
23 June 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Renee H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig W.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
Just wanted to do a change of scenery for me and my dog. Even with it storming at night, it was a great stay! Nice pond about a block away too! Great host.
Craig W.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Joe m.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the woods
The cabin could use some upkeep/ Deck is in poor repair. Coffee pot did not fit maker and would not pour. Bathtub would not drain properly. But it was clean and the host was available when called.
Joe m.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susanne Z.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving trip
Thank you for the perfect sized cabin to host a few friends and family for Thanksgiving! Created great new memories!
Susanne Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Archer B.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Crabtree lake
Nice spot for what we wanted. Relaxing and fun
Archer B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Bo S.
14 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible Stay
We started off with the wrong address to the cabin. We were give the address to cabin three when we booked cabin two. We re
Bo S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tonya E.
8 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Jeep Ride
The location was very nice, and Tom made the check in very easy. He responded very quickly to each question I had.
Tonya E.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Lisa R.
27 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Picture
The picture on vrbo showed a house with a pond right off the back deck. That was not the house we got. Poor communication on what the property really is.
Lisa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Alice B.
6 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a good time
We were visiting family and needed a place that allowed our dog. It was a nice place, it could use some updating on living room furniture.
Alice B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leah D.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin in the woods
Exactly what we were looking for. It’s a great little cabin in the woods, very secluded and Tom was so very nice. The place was well stocked with everything we needed. A real gem, would definitely come back.
Leah D.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa Z.
19 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in Carbondale
Very peaceful and quiet. Had an old retro vibe. My kids loved playing tthe old pinball machine.
Lisa Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Gage N.
4 July 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fun stay with bad cabin scenery
Overall a good experiance and fun, owner was nice and was willing to work with us if we needed anything. The only real issue was the scrap littering the woods on the driveway to the cabin such as mattress frames, fuel tanks, and other random odds and ends. The cabin interior was clean and well kept and the pinball machine was definitely a cool addition that made up for the scenery.
Gage N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
22 June 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible Cabin in the woods.
Upon entering the property the smell of old cigarette smoke and dust over powered me. The place was filthy. I immediately call VRBO to tell them I could not stay on the property. The VRBO agent put me on hold and reached out to the property owner who was on premises in no time. The unkind property owner asked me what the problem was and when I showed him the dried feces on the toilet and the dirt and hair in the tub he admitted it was his fault for not cleaning. When I asked him about the smell and the dust that was an inch thick on all the furniture his response was “ your the only person out of 400 that has complained.” I attempted to have more dialogue with him about my concerns but he told me to get out. So my family and I left . We had to pay for a hotel room and to top it off VRBO won’t help me at all. They refused to refund my money. I have video evidence and all. Buyer beware! The owner is aggressive and mean.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get away
My children and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at Tom's cabin over Spring Break. The pond was a fun place for my kids to play and enjoy themselves. The cabin was clean and perfect for the four of us. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Sara M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kacey S.
21 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Quiet but very close to the city - cute/clean/homey
Kacey S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Will K.
20 Mar 2023
A quiet time
Cabin was a very cozy quiet spot. Loved the arcade machine and owner was very relaxed. You are within 5miles of beautiful hiking over at giant city state park. We will definitely be trying g to return. Only criticism was the cabin could use a good deep clean. Wasn't dirty by a normal person's standards, but if you are a neat freak you'll probably not be pleased
Will K.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Linda K., Missouri USA
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Different
So much to say...Communication with the owner went well. He was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. He gave a lot of suggestions for where to go and what to do although he seems to be a bit scattered in his thought processes.
The cabins are located close to town, tucked away in the trees. If your not careful you will miss the drive to get to them. Once you turn into the road leading to the cabins, cabin one will be on your left. This is the cabin we saw online and booked but when we got our email, we were told cabin three. So, we continued down the drive. Here you will find a lot of junk laying aside the road, really unkept and "hillbilly" style.
Once we got to cabin three, the deck and exterior could use a lot of cleaning up, if you plan on sitting outside, know the table, chairs etc. will need to be cleaned unless you want dirt on your clothing.
Once inside the cabin however, you will find an eclectic mix of furnishings and decor. The cabin interior is clean and well kept.
Linda K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom M.
14 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great overnight stay as we were traveling during the holidays.
Easy - no problems
Tom M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nick D.
23 Oct 2021
Great Location
Nice little cabin that was great for launching out for day trips into Shawnee and the surrounding areas.
Nick D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Aga R.
9 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful very secluded charming cottage, perfect if like to fully relax . Grill , campfire, forest
Loving dog friendly environment, we have two big huskies who enjoyed nature as much as we did .
Highly recommend hidden gem escape from city .
Aga R.
8/10 Good
Matthew M.
11 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good
Matthew M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Wayne P.
9 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a peaceful and quiet time which is what we were ;looking for!
If you are looking for a quiet cabin in the woods then this is a good place. Noting fancy but clean and comfortable!
Wayne P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
5 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Lovely group of cabins, great property and ponds, and a great host!