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Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus

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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
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Games room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Carbondale, IL
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 115 reviews
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus

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
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Southern Illinois University. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Services include limo or town car service
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Southern Illinois University and a few minutes from Shawnee National Forest
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. This cabin also features laundry facilities and limo service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Carbondale cabin is smoke free.

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Pine Cabin on 30 Acres! 1 mi. from Carbondale, IL & SIUC Campus Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

7.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian K., Liberty, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway with family. Went to Giant City, kayaked Cache river (was amazing), Shawnee National park, Little Grand Canyon, and stopped by Boo Castle down the road from the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy stay

Kind host and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

C M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee H., Dittmer

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joe m.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving trip

Thank you for the perfect sized cabin to host a few friends and family for Thanksgiving! Created great new memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Archer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crabtree lake

Nice spot for what we wanted. Relaxing and fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bo S.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya E.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alice B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in Carbondale

Very peaceful and quiet. Had an old retro vibe. My kids loved playing tthe old pinball machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Gage N.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Quiet but very close to the city - cute/clean/homey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Will K.

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda K., Missouri USA

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great overnight stay as we were traveling during the holidays.

Easy - no problems
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Great Location

Nice little cabin that was great for launching out for day trips into Shawnee and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aga R.

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 .

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021