Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in a micro cabin or tiny house? Our cabin is a spacious tiny home at 560 sq ft. You'll love the modern appeal, ample natural light & views overlooking our 1.5 acre pond. Pet Friendly and minutes from Lake of Egypt, hiking & wineries. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: • 1 Queen in bedroom • 1 Queen in the loft (sleeping room only) AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS: • Full-sized, fully furnished kitchen (no dishwasher) • Smart TVs with complimentary Netflix • Complimentary WIFI • Pet Friendly- $30 per pet, per stay. Failure to report will result in additional charges • Our Great Dane, Rocco, assists with hosting • Personal Welcome Guide immediately sent upon signing the renter's agreement and security deposit form • Newly constructed pond with beach • Less than 15 minutes from great wineries • Less than 15 minutes to great hiking Guests will access the cabin via electronic key-code lock. Guest can always reach us by text, phone, on App or on social @ Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals. Location, Location, Location! Our cabin is centrally located in the heart of all things "southern Illinois." More specifically, we are located just 4 miles off I-57 and I-24- making our destination stress free so you can spend more time doing what you love. The cabin sits on the back 5 acres of our homestead property that is separated by a privacy fence. HOTSPOTS: > Less than 5 minutes from Lake of Egypt (simming, fishing, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding) > 10-15 minutes from Ferne Clyffe State Park (waterfalls, hiking and bank fishing), Tunnel Hill State Bike Trail (great for running, walking and biking, strollers, walkers); downtown Marion IL (shopping, mural walk, coffee shops, restaurants, bars), Devils Kitchen Lake and Little Grassy Lake (great fishing), Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge (boating, multi use roads for cycling, walking and running), Honker Hill Winery and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Egyptian Hills Resort, Celebrations Wedding Venue, and several parts of the Shawnee National Forest. > 20 minutes from Starview Vineyards, Blue Sky Vineyards, Feather Hills Winery > 30 minutes from Jackson Falls (hiking, waterfall), Cedar Lake Beach, Boo Castle Park, > 45 minutes from Bell Smith Springs (natural springs that locals swim, jump from rocks) > 1 hour from Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Pounds Hollow (beach), Cave-in-Rock (historic river pirate cave and ferry across the Ohio River) Getting here is the easiest part! We are just 4 miles off I-57. We are just across the dam and a little north of Lake of Egypt. From the interstate, it is approximately 5 minutes. We are one of the easiest places to get to- especially to cross-country travelers and newcomers. "Know Before You Go" Check in is after 4PM. Check out is before 11AM. ‣ Visitors: 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. ‣ Located 1 mile from Lake of Egypt Dam, Pyramid Acres Marina, and Mack's Marina ‣ 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. ‣ Firewood: We provide firewood. ‣ Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels. ‣ House Manual: Our house manual is 100% online. Live music plays on weekends at the local bait store and Pyramid Acres Marina during lake season- it carries across the field to the cabins. PET POLICY $30.00 pet fee is applicable, per pet, per stay.