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Beautiful Makanda Cabin in Shawnee National Forest

2.0 star property

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House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior
House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 492 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Lake of Egypt
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Makanda

With a stay at this cottage in Makanda, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Shawnee National Forest and 13 minutes by foot from Panther Den Trailhead. .This cottage is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Southern Illinois University and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Blue Sky Vineyards.
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What's nearby

  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Giant City State Park - 23 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 28 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 31 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 47 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 38 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • StarView Vineyards
  • Blue Sky Vineyard
  • ‪Katy-Lynn Winery and Distillery - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bald Knob Room - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Makanda Cabin in Shawnee National Forest

Cottage with free parking, steps from Shawnee National Forest
Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a washing machine and a ceiling fan.
This smoke-free cottage features books, a playground, and hunting on site.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hunting

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [apartment]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Beautiful Makanda Cabin in Shawnee National Forest Cottage
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Beautiful Makanda Cabin in Shawnee National Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025