Title: Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! 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 home # Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! Family-friendly holiday home in Carbondale ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/e9fd44a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/0c0c4a88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/27bcb90f_edited_8d98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/2ca78cc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677300/91677299/464cd3c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, Owl's Nest offers the perfect retreat for families and friends. Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking or kayaking at Devil's Kitchen Lake just blocks away. Unwind with a glass of wine from nearby wineries within 10 minutes drive. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! Owl's Nest is located in the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. With a large open living space this perfect for family and friends! Just blocks away is a boat ramp for Devil's Kitchen Lake. Great fishing, hunting, hiking and kayaking are all minutes away! I can't forget to mention the wonderful wineries that are within 10 minutes. No need to leave your best friend at home, furry friends are always welcome! We have a huge backyard for them to enjoy. Black out curtains in the three bedrooms are perfect for sleeping in. The trundle bed in the living room with its twin bed on top and a second twin that pulls out is great for kids. A short 15 minute drive will get you to Carbondale or Marion for all you shopping needs. A variety of restaurants are located in both towns. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Stair-free path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rock climbing 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108520000/108511100/108511018/f7388274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 acre Paradise-Shawnee Wine Trail, Pool, Pond, Firepit, Pet Friendly Carbondale - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=108511018&PinnedHotelID=108511018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88490000/88480900/88480885/312ce91f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. 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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 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 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¢er=37.648064,-89.102776&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o_ydFj%7By%7EO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FSBS%40Q%40S%40SBSBQBSBS%40QDSBQDQBSDQDQDSDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHMJOHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJKLKJILKLIJILILILILGJINGLGLGLGNGLELGNELENCLENCNELCNALENANCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NDL%40NBLDNBNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJLHJLJJLHJJLHLJLJNHLHLHNHLHNHNFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFNDPFPFPDPFNDPDRBPDRDPBPDPBRBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARARARAPCRARARCPCRCRCPCREPCPEPERCPEREPGNEPGPGPEPGNGPGNGNIPGNINGNININILINILILKNKLILKLIJKLMJIJKLMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODOBMDOBM%40ODO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMEOAMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKMKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIOIMKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGQGOIOGQGOEQGQEQGOEQEQESEQEQCSEQCQESAQCSCSCQCSASASAQCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Raya732Py_Frnoo_qAvU-NPVpC0=) Carbondale, IL #### What's nearby - Campground Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles - Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min drive - 10.8 miles - Giant City State Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles - Lake of Egypt - 13 min drive - 11.4 miles #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 20 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬18 min drive - ‪Grassy General Store - ‬8 min drive - ‪Honker Hill Winery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Whit And Lisa's - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! located? > Set in Carbondale, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Shawnee National Forest, Campground Beach and Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead. Giant City State Park and Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park 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 ## Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd E. 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Enjoyed our stay. Well furnished and clean ##### Todd E. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C G. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cabin We enjoyed our stay here for the weekend. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Would book again! ##### Crystal C G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we needed The property was clean and had everything we needed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Darrin F. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SIU visit Very nice place and super dog friendly. Pretty easy ride to SIU from house. May visit again some day. ##### Darrin F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### victor s. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exellent It was a pleasant experience because the place is clean, comfortable, accessible, and has everything necessary for the stay. We loved it. We would definitely return to this beautiful cabin. ##### victor s. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena P. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short weekend getaway My husband ran a half marathon i. Giant City State Park. Being a holiday weekend we were very lucky to find a place to stay. The house is on a dead end road so there was very little traffic and it was nice and quiet. ##### Lena P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meg B. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Owl's nest over the 4th of July We enjoyed our stay at the Owl's nest. Clean, comfortable three bedroom/one bath house with a fenced in yard for our dog. The house was very well stocked with everything you would need, and extras. Laura was very responsive to our emails and there wasn't a lot of noise with 4th of July fireworks. We went into Carbondale, Makanda and Ava, all within 30 minutes away, and found hikes only 5 minutes away. ##### Meg B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry H. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall weekend Traveled with my folks. My mother has walker and this house and decks are all on one floor. It has well equipped kitchen and easy access to Shawnee. ##### Terry H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Azucena 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Our outdoor plans were washed away by the remnants of Beryl, but the skies cleared our last day there, and Laura not only suggested a short hike nearby, but also allowed us to stay a few hours past check out. The home itself is charming and slightly rustic, with plenty of games and activities for when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with your plans. We hope to return to the Shawnee again, and will likely seek out the Owl’s Nest again. Thanks, Laura! ##### Azucena Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Helion Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu-Hotels-Helion-Resort.h31061117.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Sidcup](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Sidcup-Hotels.s50-0-d179510.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Preveza](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Preveza-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d2912-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Tangier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangier-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d3495-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Aparthotels Greek Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Greek-Islands-Apart-Hotels.d6271742-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels near Herengracht Canal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Herengracht-Canal-Hotels.0-l6205688-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vommuli-Hotels-The-St-Regis-Maldives-Vommuli-Resort.h15858427.Hotel-Information) > > [The Charles Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boston-Hotels-The-Charles-Hotel.h15861.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartamentos LIVVO Oasis](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tias-Hotels-Apartamentos-THe-Oasis.h1247893.Hotel-Information) > > [Santa Croce Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice-Hotels-Santa-Croce-Boutique-Hotel.h24720145.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Le Lion-d'Angers National Stud Farm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Le-Lion-DAngers-National-Stud-Farm-Hotels.0-l553248635975357266-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Bahrain](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Bahrain-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d14-tBeachHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [The Hunt Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leighton-Buzzard-Hotels-The-Hunt-Lodge.h32529078.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Belfast (BHD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/bhd/london-to-belfast) > > [Flights from Orlando (MCO) to Atlanta (ATL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mco/atl/orlando-to-atlanta) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Sovicille (SAY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/say/london-to-siena) ### Cars > [Car hire in Lisburn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lisburn.d6140078.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Busteni](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Busteni.d6129415.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Prague](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Prague.d180014.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Stowmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Stowmarket.d602157.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in New Caledonia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-New-Caledonia.d131.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Exeter Northcott Theatre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Northcott-Theatre-Exeter.d553248621532490221.Attraction) > > [Vava'u](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vavau.d6047049.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Croatia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/romantic-holidays/43/Croatia) > > [Ascension Island Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ascension-Island.d6047027.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit St. Levan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Levan.dx3000463059) > > [Visit Grantchester Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grantchester-Village.dx6193488) > > [Visit Oman](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oman.dx139)