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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10221 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Makanda, IL
  • Place, Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries

Brilliant log cabin built with luxury in mind. Located in the Shawnee National forest near the Makanda smiley face water tower.. Sit under the stars and view the Milky Way away from any light pollution! Bringing your boat? No problem, large parking area to travel with your toys! Come and experience a log home the likes that can only be found on mountain resorts! RV plug in available as well!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• 1 King Bed in main level w/ensuite Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 2 Queen Beds in 4rth bedroom in lower level

MAIN LEVEL LAYOUT
• Living Room with real log fireplace
• Kitchen & Dining Area
• Walkout Deck overlooking 5 private acres
• 3 of the 4 bedrooms
• Washer and Dryer

LOWER LEVEL LAYOUT
• Game room with ping-pong table, dart board and ring-toss games
• 4th Bedroom with Half Bath
• Gentlemen's Bar Room with seating

NEARBY TOWNS
Makanda, IL & Makanda Boardwalk- 6 minutes
Carbondale, IL- 10 minutes
Cobden, IL- 13 minutes
Alto Pass, IL- 15 minutes
Marion, IL - 36 minutes

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Maximum 2 pets (dogs only). $100/pet, per stay.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Firewood is available for purchase.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. You'll find features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 11 minutes by car from Southern Illinois University
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Makanda cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,384 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking or the reservation will be cancelled.
This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud.
Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our group had a great time reuniting and visiting old haunts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a quiet area of Makanda. We made several trips to Giant City State Park which was extremely convenient.We had to contact the host several times and Allison was very speedy with her responses and resolved a couple of minor issues that we experienced. We had 5 seniors in our party and we all had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy our week.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was beautiful and just as described. Location was relaxing and really enjoyed the firepit. Will definitely consider staying again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Hannah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication from host throughout the process. Amazing house for a large group. Kids loved the basement and backyard especially. Would recommend and will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room & comfortable

Home was in great shape a few spiders when we arrived but to be expected. We were given plenty of information for the surrounding area for things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The cabin was very nice, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house definitely fit the bill of our family and friends. Large, roomy and perfectly set up. The kitchen was stocked with all the cooking supplies you will need. You won’t be disappointed if you rent it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Stay

Great home! Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine Trail Trip

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaquana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Had a great time at this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin near Wine Trail

These accommodations were perfect for our girls group weekend getaway! We very comfortably slept 8 and the location was great for visiting wineries and state parks. The place was very clean and well stocked. Beautiful inside and outside! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends annual fishing trip

We have been coming to the southern Illinois area for over 25 years for our annual fishing trip. We have stayed in many vacation rentals, and each had their own unique experiences. Most positive, some not so much. Hartline was a fantastic experience, and our group loved the property. Accessing location and amenities were perfect. One of the best things I enjoyed personally was how the property owner or manager was very responsive to texts or emails. Love this property and location and would recommend this rental for groups of 8 or more over any other property in the area.5 star rating from our group. Thank you Hartline for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful cabin located in a gorgeous setting. Front and back decks allowed us to enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A few days with friends

The property had everything we needed to enjoy time with friends. However, there was an issue with the heat that was resolved on our second day. But it did take some persistence on our part. A little more attention to winter weather issues would have made our stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RVT V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Comfort Country Style

Exceptional property. Clean, quiet and so comfortable. The Owner was attentive and excellent communication. Everything you need is on the property. Check in and checkout was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beka H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Makanda House

The property was as described. It was very clean and accommodated 7 adults very comfortably. Check in was easy and Allison was very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for everyone to hang out together!

This house was the perfect setup for our family to be together in one big room to eat, play games and just hang out. We made use of the ping pong table and dart board and enjoyed sitting around the campfire in the evenings. It was very clean and nicely stocked. I would definitely recommend to any group. We had a really nice weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Get Away

Very clean, nice and plenty or space both indoor and outdoor. A lot of thing to do nearby! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin in a tranquil setting.

The cabin is absolutely beautiful and a delight to stay in. It had all the listed amenities and then some. The cabin was clean and nicely decorated. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shawnee Birthday Celebration

The home is even nicer than the pictures! It was perfect for our 3 generations to gather to celebrate a milestone birthday. Close to hiking, vineyards, and orchards. The home had all of the amenities needed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebration of college graduation and selection as US Air Force officers.

Simply outstanding property. Saw picture of cabin on VRBO but it’s one of those instances where you must see to believe. I am 70 years old and my son and his friends asked me to join them for four days to celebrate their college graduation and all getting commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the military (5 Air Force & 2 Army). Plenty of outdoor space to play flag football(I can still hang), spikeball and corn hole. Hiking trails nearby. Indoors, we had ping pong, darts and to the delight and surprise of the boys, video arcade with LOTS of games. With 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, the cabin was spacious to accommodate all 8 of us. Large living room/ dining room/ kitchen. Had indoor fireplace but did not use. The fire pit area was great and a great place to hang out. The surrounding area was wooded and beautiful. Already thinking of bringing wife and my other children for a stay. We did lose power for a little over an hour one day due to thunderstorms but quick communication with Ashlyn kept us informed of our status. Thank you Hartline Cabins. We will come back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024