Title: Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Family-friendly cabin in Benton ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w903h683x60y0-d8812dde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w505h683x260y0-29f90435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w505h683x260y0-f4f17345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w904h683x60y0-0e5f0d86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99625200/99625200/w906h683x59y0-1b73d91b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located near Rend Lake, Black Bear Cabin offers a peaceful retreat for the whole family. Relax on the front porch or back porch and watch wildlife, enjoy covered parking for boats and cars, explore games in the pole barn's gaming room or unwind in spacious bedrooms. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Come stay at Black Bear Cabin located just 10 miles from Rend Lake and just minutes from Benton County Club. We have covered parking for your boats and cars. With plenty of room for the family and lots of room for parking. We have Lots of things to do at the cabin. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Black Bear Cabin is a very cute Cabin decorated in lots of bears. The kitchen has everything you would need to make a meal. There is a large bathroom with a shower. The two bedrooms are very spacious. There are three televisions in the cabin. Guest access The entire cabin is yours to enjoy. I have one closet that is locked in the cabin and one closet locked in the pole barn. Other things to note Black Bear Cabin has a covered boat parking area and electric hook up to charge your boat batteries. We also have a gaming room in the pole barn. We have nice seating on the front porch and the back porch to watch the wildlife. We allow a dog for a fee of$40 per stay. If a pet is brought on the property without paying the fee an additional $100 will be added to your stay. You will be responsible for all damage by pets. The guest that books our property must be present durning the entire stay. The guest is responsible for any damage that happens to the property. There are no drugs allowed at the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788700/109788691/89141606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hunter's Retreat Christopher - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=109788691&PinnedHotelID=109788691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100451400/100451369/522d96bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Turkey Farmhouse just a few minutes from Rend Lake Benton - 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Sesser - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=27311892&PinnedHotelID=27311892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No hitting golf balls, throwing any kind of balls, shooting arrows, shooting guns, or loud music of any towards the neighbors property. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.02474%2C-88.86343&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R67IOovpXt9KrsWxIWH4Q0Ym2e8=) Benton, IL #### What's nearby - Franklin County Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles - Benton City Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles - Benton Civic Center - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles - Rend Lake - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles - I-57 Drag Strip - 16 min drive - 11.2 miles #### Getting around - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive - ‪Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru - ‬9 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Franklin County Fairgrounds, Benton City Park, and Benton Civic Center. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and Rend Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Black Bear Cabin, Gaming room and Boat parking Reviews 8.6 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja B. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place To Stay This is a nice place. Miranda is a great host and will take care of anything you need. ##### Katja B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin M. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We loved Black Bear Cabin and would definitely stay again! The place was absolutely spotless and had everything we could need, plus some extra touches like K-cups and creamer for our morning coffee. There are games and books, and the game room has tons of fun things to do. Miranda was very responsive and even had the AC going for us when we arrived on a 90-degree day! We will stay again. ##### Erin M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cade B. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Except stay. Beat clean and peaceful. ##### Cade B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mel B. 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EXCELLENT!! Cleanliness was immaculately EXCELLENT!! Decor was adorable & fresh. All appliances & necesscities that you can imagine & in good quality. Host was EXCELLENT with communication & very considerate. Only needed a place since we were passing through for the night, but the EXCELLENT location, facility & ease of process has made us consider returning just so we can have a mini vacay there & really enjoy the property. ##### Mel B. 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