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Luxury Log Cabin near SIU, Giant City, & Wineries
Brilliant log cabin built with luxury in mind. Located in the Shawnee National forest. Sit under the stars and view the Milky Way away from any light pollution! Bringing your boat? No problem, large parking area to travel with your toys! Come and experience a log home the likes that can only be found on mountain resorts! RV plug in available as well!
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Brilliant log cabin built with luxury in mind. Located in the Shawnee National forest. Sit under the stars and view the Milky Way away from any light pollution! Bringing your boat? No problem, large parking area to travel with your toys! Come and experience a log home the likes that can only be found on mountain resorts! RV plug in available as well!
Beautiful 2300 sq. ft. log house conveniently off of Rt. 51 near Makanda's Smiley Face water tower.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• 1 King Bed in main level w/ensuite Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 1 Full Bed in main level w/Jack & Jill Bathroom
• 1 Queen Bed in 4rth bedroom in lower level
MAIN LEVEL LAYOUT
• Living Room with real log fireplace
• Kitchen & Dining Area
• Walkout Deck overlooking 5 private acres
• 3 of the 4 bedrooms
• Washer and Dryer
LOWER LEVEL LAYOUT
• Game room with ping-pong table, dart board and ring-toss games
• 4th Bedroom with Half Bath
• Gentlemen's Bar Room with seating
NEARBY TOWNS
Makanda, IL & Makanda Boardwalk- 6 minutes
Carbondale, IL- 10 minutes
Cobden, IL- 13 minutes
Alto Pass, IL- 15 minutes
Marion, IL - 36 minutes
RECREATION
Giant City State Park & Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center- 5 minutes
Poplar Camp Beach at Cedar Lake- 5 minutes
SIU Student Center & Southern Illinois University Campus- 6 minutes
Flamm Orchards- 5 minutes
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park aka "Castle Park"- 7 minutes
Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge- 18 minutes
Panther's Den Trail Head- 15 minutes
Bald Knob Cross of Peace- 15 minutes
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tours - 15 minutes
WINERIES & MORE
Owl Creek 6 mi.
Wichmann Vineyard 7 mi.
Alto Vineyards 9 mi.
Havisham Bourbon Bar 9 mi.
Peachbarn Winery and Cafe 10 mi.
Starview Vineyards 10 mi.
Von Jakob Winery and Brewery 11 mi.
Blue Sky 12 mi.
Feather Hill 16 mi.
Guests will access via keypad entry through the front door.
We live nearby and are available when needed.
NEARBY TOWNS
Makanda, IL & Makanda Boardwalk- 6 minutes
Carbondale, IL- 10 minutes
Cobden, IL- 13 minutes
Alto Pass, IL- 15 minutes
Marion, IL - 36 minutes
RECREATION
Giant City State Park & Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center- 5 minutes
Poplar Camp Beach at Cedar Lake- 5 minutes
SIU Student Center & Southern Illinois University Campus- 6 minutes
Flamm Orchards- 5 minutes
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park aka "Castle Park"- 7 minutes
Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge- 18 minutes
Panther's Den Trail Head- 15 minutes
Bald Knob Cross of Peace- 15 minutes
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tours - 15 minutes
WINERIES & MORE
Owl Creek 6 mi.
Wichmann Vineyard 7 mi.
Alto Vineyards 9 mi.
Havisham Bourbon Bar 9 mi.
Peachbarn Winery and Cafe 10 mi.
Starview Vineyards 10 mi.
Von Jakob Winery and Brewery 11 mi.
Blue Sky 12 mi.
Feather Hill 16 mi.
LARGE parking for your RV or any of your trailered toys. RV electric hook up provided at not additional fees.
"KNOW BEFORE YOU GO"
PET POLICY: $50.00 pet fee is applicable, per pet, per stay. Max 2 pets
CANCELLATION POLICY: Guest receives 100% (less $50.00 cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 14 days before arrival; Guest receives 50% (less $50.00 cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 7 days before arrival; No refunds within 7 days of arrival.
OTHER:
Professionally managed by Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals
Off-site rental agreement and security deposit may be required.
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
Firewood/Firepit: Firewood bundles are available at the local convenience stores.
Propane Grill on-site: we do not provide propane.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. per bathroom and 1 full roll of paper towels.
House Manual: Our house manual is 100% online and is provided immediately after booking.