Tiny House Cabin near Lake Egypt, Hiking, Wineries

The Yellow Door Cabin is perfect for a couple's getaway or a family outing. A thoughtful and well-designed 565sq ft. of living space makes it an ideal accommodation choice those looking for the ultimate southern Illinois experience. Pet Friendly and minutes from Lake of Egypt, hiking & wineries.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

1 Queen Bed in Bedroom in lower level

1 Queen Bed in loft (sleeping room only; accessed by secured ladder)

LAYOUT

Living Room w/ Smart TV and complementary Netflix

Kitchen & Dining Area

Walkout covered deck with charcoal grill and dining table + chairs for 4

Views of 1.5 acre pond

Full bathroom with walk-in shower

Upper Level/Loft Accessible by a secured ladder w/queen mattress

OUTDOORS

Fire pit and 4 Adirondack chairs for relaxation close to the deck

1.5 acre lake to fish, swim, paddleboard

Paddle Boards on site for use

Great base for Lake of Egypt visits- only 1 mile from Lake of Egypt dam & public boat ramp at Pyramid Acres Marina

Ample space for walking/exercise

Charcoal grill (BYO charcoal)

RECREATION & HIGHLIGHTS

Lake of Egypt < 1 mile

Shawnee National Forest- all over! Trailheads within 10-40 minutes

Ferne Clyffe State Park < 15 minutes

Tunnel Hill State Trail- < 20 minutes

Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tours < 20 minutes

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale < 25 minutes

Panther's Den < 25 minutes

Camp Ondessonk- < 25 minutes

Burden Falls < 35 minutes

Jackson Falls < 35 minutes

Bell Smith Springs < 40 minutes

Garden of the Gods ~ 1 hour

Rim Rock ~ 1 hour

WINERIES & MORE

Katy Lynn Distillery < 12 minutes

Honker Hill Winery < 15 minutes

Blue Sky Winery < 25 minutes

Feather Hills Winery < 25 minutes

Starview Vineyards < 25 minutes

Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Off-site rental agreement and security deposit may be required.

Security Deposit Hold of $300 (just like a hotel)

$30.00 pet fee applicable, per pet, per stay. Max 2 pets

Guests not staying overnight are welcomed, loud, disruptive parties are not

Check out instructions: We ask that you wash your dishes and pick up any trash left outdoors including cigarette butts

BYO Beach Towels: There is a pond/beach area on site. We only provide bath towels.

Total of 3 cabins and 1.5 acre pond sits on 5 acres behind our home estate, separated by a privacy fence.

Our Great Dane, Rocco, and lab mix, Ariel, greet guests on occasion.

Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.