Title: Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=93221629&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. ## Photo gallery for Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. ![Exterior - Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. (Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93221700/93221629/ee85b9d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. 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(Makanda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93221700/93221629/a09fdf8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. Cabin located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Only 2.5 miles from hiking in Giant City Stat Park, 5 minutes to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, minutes from SIU, and Cedar Lake. This is the perfect base for hiking, visiting wineries, and enjoying other activities in beautiful Southern IL. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Next to a golf course - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, hot stone massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97070000/97064800/97064786/8fcd4708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walker's Bluff Casino Resort Carterville - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 419 reviews £126 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16 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 Located in Makanda, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. African American Museum of Southern Illinois and General John A. Logan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Makanda travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makanda.dx129194) [View more Cabin rentals in Makanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makanda-Cabins.d129194-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C37.62210%2C-89.23299&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_LcKCS7wtJyvgFjqrdZ3yuDzrWA=) Makanda, IL ### What's nearby - ![Giant City State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532655802/a941bd45-8b83-4cac-b912-05647c703b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Giant City State Park 6 min drive \- 2.4 miles - ![Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2248/9b5bcf3c-b257-45df-ada0-2586a8bac9f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Southern Illinois University 8 min drive \- 7.4 miles - Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Blue Sky Vineyards 32 min drive \- 14.5 miles - Lake of Egypt 37 min drive \- 26.9 miles ### Getting around - Carbondale Station 12 min drive - Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 10 min drive - Lentz Dining Hall 14 min drive - Vine Community Church 12 min drive - Giant City Lodge & Restaurant 15 min drive - Cook Club, SIU Arena 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.? ### What time is check-in at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.? ### What time is check-out at Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more.? ### Where is Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stones Throw from Giant City Park, Wineries, Hiking, Biking, Hunting and more. Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 34 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda M. 7 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! This was the perfect location for our stay. Close to campus and close to all the outdoor activities. ##### Amanda M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor D T. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin and great location If you’re traveling to southern Illinois to hike and spend time outside, this cabin is for you. Accommodations were great and the location is close to many parks and hiking trails. ##### Trevor D T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad H. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! We overall enjoyed our stay, very clean and had everything we needed! We did try to get the fireplace going but didnt have any luck with it. We plan to stay again in the future! ##### Brad H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer J. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Stay Second time at this cabin and stay was great. Steve is excellent to communicate with and provides a comfortable home to enjoy our visit. We will be back again. ##### Jennifer J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John B. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home for the holidays We enjoyed our visit and will probably be returning for next Thanksgiving. Although Makanda is somewhat remote and little to talk about, it was an easy drive to town and we enjoyed the quiet and feeling of privy. ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin S. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend hiking Property was centrally located for a weekend full of hiking. Check in was a breeze and the property was as described. The weather was perfect, so we weren’t at the property except to sleep. It was perfect! ##### Robin S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie E. 6 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cabin! We really enjoyed staying at this cabin. It was cute and cozy, perfect for my husband and me. There is a nice deck to star gaze or sit in the sunshine. Steve, our host, went above and beyond helping us with the TV as we like to relax in the evening while watching sports. This is a great place to stay and we highly recommend it! ##### Carrie E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Cabin Cute clean cabin. We travel a lot and stay in a lot of these. This was clean and had most of the supplies needed to cook. The area it was located in was absolutely beautiful. We’d stay here again 9/10 stars. ##### Sarah R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alison b. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great spot for famiies Pretty close to giant city park. Easy in and Out. Great to have room for the kids to play and watch tv in downtime. Lovely sunlight and easy to get fresh air. ##### alison b. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard G. 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The pictures did not do this cabin justice. Very nice, great location and great host. Highly recommend. Very close to several wineries. We plan to come back next fall. ##### Richard G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet little cabin The owner gave very concise instructions to reach the property and enter the cabin. Cabin had all the amenities needed for our stay. It was comfortable and clean. I should also say it is a central area for local hiking and wine or beer trail. I will definitely look for this property again. ##### Sharon B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was a nice, beautiful area on a golf course and lake. It was convenient to Giant City Park and access to Carbondale's many restaurant options. Parking at our cabin was a little tight with a small area for three cabin renters to share ##### Mitchell Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie S. 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location This is our second time staying at these cabins, and they are exactly what we need. The cabins are located next to a golf course (that's being renovated), and we were able to walk the course with our dog each morning. It is perfectly located just a short drive to SIU (where my son attends) and Giant City State Park. The cabins are clean and well stocked. Most importantly, the area is SAFE! ##### Debbie S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon I. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin for a family get away We rented this cabin so we could meet up with our granddaughter (from Nashville area) to do some hiking. It was perfect for us! We were easily able to drive to Giant City for hiking and dinner. We also drove a bit further to hike at Tunnel Hill and Cache River State park. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils. Even though there were several cabins around us, we felt like we had plenty of privacy. We'll definitely be staying here again! ##### Sharon I. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alli R. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little Cabin! Had my parents in town for the weekend and needed a place that would take their bigger dog. The cabin was exactly as described! Cute little place with comfortable beds and the location was convenient. I had some trouble getting in at first (user error) but I called the host and he quickly walked me through it. Would highly recommend for a weekend get away! ##### Alli R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff P. 20 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. ##### Jeff P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 30 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We’ve stayed here several times. It’s really nice to have a full kitchen/convenient location ##### Sarah H. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark K. 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy All was good ##### Mark K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan T. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful. Great location, close to wineries, Shawnee National Forest, and Giant City State Park and Lodge. Steve was great to work with. Will definitely stay again!!! ##### Allan T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda M. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! This was a great cabin to stay at. Centrally located for the wine trail, close for hikes and easy to get to. Quiet area and relaxing. We would definitely stay here agin and recommend to others! ##### Rhonda M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Perfect home base for the wine trail. ##### Emma Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon R. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! We have stayed in Steve’s cabins three times now and always enjoy them. We really liked the extra space and full kitchen in this cabin. ##### Shannon R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam W. 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Meet our needs We enjoyed our stay. We were traveling from WI to FL and this was half way. Everything went well. We hiked nearby and enjoyed a few wineries and a Bourbon Bar nearby. ##### Pam W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dave L. 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin comfort Nice clean cabin near wine trail and Granite City. ##### Dave L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 2 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cozy, quiet little cabin. Very homey!! So much to do nearby! ##### Robert ---