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Cabin
4.94
Beautiful Makanda Cabin in Shawnee National Forest
Property ID: 328709Makanda, IL, US
Sleeps 42 BR1.5 BA
Description
Sat atop a scenic hillside and overlooking a breathtaking meadow, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Makanda vacation rental is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of southern Illinois. Be engulfed by the Shawnee National Forest at this secluded cabin, which provides an escape from the fast-paced city life. If you want to venture out, Panther Den Trail is only a half-mile away and Giant City State Park is just under 11 miles away, providing for endless exploration, memory making, and rejuvenation.
Amenities
- Free Parking
- Washer
- Central Heating
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Central Air Conditioning
- Essentials
- Kitchen
Map
Location Details
OUTDOOR WONDERS: Shawnee National Forest (surrounding), Panther Den Trailhead (0.6 miles), Devil's Kitchen Lake (7.6 miles), Ferne Clyffe State Park (9.4 miles), Giant City State Park (10.7 miles), Trail of Tears State Forest (17.0 miles), Crab Orchard Lake (20.6 miles), Garden of the Gods (55.5 miles)
VINEYARDS: Blue Sky Vineyard (2.1 miles), Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery (2.8 miles), StarView Vineyards (6.9 miles), Alto Vineyards (18.1 miles), Von Jakob Winery & Brewery (19.8 miles), Pomona Winery (25.0 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Carbondale (17.6 miles), Marion (19.2 miles), Cape Girardeau (40.5 miles), Paducah (54.0 miles), Mt Vernon (61.0 miles), St. Louis (119 miles)
AIRPORTS: Barkley Regional Airport (53.8 miles), St. Louis Lambert International Airport (131 miles)
Reviews
4.94124 reviews
5/5 Rooms were very clean. The firepit and back patio is amazing. Proximity to wineries is great. We had a wonderful time. No WIFI and No cell service did not stop us from a great time.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Manager's Response:
Thank you for your positive review. It is appreciated!
5/5 Beautiful house to stay at. Loved the screen porch and fire pit. Lots of wildlife to see. Close to hiking trails. Would stay here again.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Calm with no service
5/5 It was great to read a book on the screened in porch with friends. No service means we had a good time playing board games.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Great Cabin!
5/5 We had a wonderful stay at this wonderful cabin and owner checked in and made our stay perfect!! Rocky Bluff Trail was the best hiking we've ever done. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Manager's Response:
So happy you enjoyed. It was my pleasure. Come again one day!
5/5 Wow! We loved our stay here!! Our daughters were so pleased to find art supplies and games. We (the adults) were so happy to find a nice clean kitchen with everything needed to prepare a meal. The whole cabin is beautiful and meticulously maintained. The outside spaces are so nice to relax!! Joanne, you’ve really outdone yourself! We will for sure be back again!
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Manager's Response:
Awww.. so happy to have happy guests. Thank you for coming and for the great review. ☺️
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