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Delightful Cabin near a wildlife refuge, 6 miles to Carbondale Illinois.

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Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carbondale, IL
  • Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Southern Illinois Healthcare
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Delightful Cabin near a wildlife refuge, 6 miles to Carbondale Illinois.

This veteran owned and veteran built cabin is newly listed just in time for your two-person getaway!
The Cabin That Lee Built is a lovely one bedroom one bathroom sanctuary conveniently located just off Illinois highway 13 in the hidden neighborhood of Lakewood Park. Inspired design and attention to detail are rivaled only by the natural beauty of the Crab orchard refuge.

Enjoy nearby attractions: Prime location.

It is a short drive to The artsy community of Makanda illinois, and an even shorter drive to the food and fun in the college town of Carbondale Illinois.

Love the local wine trail?

We are conveniently located within minutes of many wineries. Hikers and explorers will love the easy access to the many trails of the Shawnee National Forest or Giant City State Park.

Fishing and water recreational sportsman will delight in the super easy access of four local lakes. Crab orchard, Devil's kitchen, Grassy lake and Cedar lake. We also have ample parking available for your boat.

The wilderness is right at your back door. this enchanted cabin is within walking distance to the Crab orchard refuge.

Or stay the evening in. We offer an intimate private yard with great outdoor ambience. Cuddle up while watching the mesmerizing dance of flames in the fire pit. This cabin is an inviting retreat for rest and relaxation.

Meals will be easy and fun at The Cabin That Lee Built. We offer a fully equipped kitchen with an open floor plan and complimentary farm fresh eggs. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the neighborhood and take in the beautiful starry nights of Southern Illinois.

Amenities:
-air conditioning and heat
-private yard and fire pit
-queen size bed
-bed linens, towels and washcloths
-household soaps
-hair dryer
-board games
-full kitchen with all major appliances in cookware, spices
-coffee and coffee pot
-ceiling fans
-smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and first aid kit
-hot water, shower and a full bathroom
-indoor and outdoor seating area
-ample parking for your boat
-local channels, tv, dvd player, collection of DVDs
-washing machine and dryer

Nearby Attractions:

Lakes:
Crab Orchard Dam - 1.3miles
Crab Orchard boat ramps- 1.5 miles
Little Grassy- 4.2 miles
Devil Kitchen boat ramp - 4.6 miles
Cedar Lake - 9.2 miles

Towns:
Carbondale IL - 4.4 miles
Carterville IL - 5.2 miles
Makanda IL - 6.8 miles
Marion IL - 16 miles

Interstate/transportation:
Interstate 57- 9.5 miles
Williamson County Veterans Airport - 7.5 miles
Amtrak - 4.5 miles

Wineries:
Honker Hill- 3.3 miles
Monte Alegre Vineyards - 3.4 miles
Wine Cave @ Walkers bluff - 6 miles
Blue Sky - 8.8 miles
Kite Hill Vineyard - 9.7 miles
Feather Hills - 9.9 miles
Von Jacob - 12 miles
Owl Creek - 12 miles
Starview - 12 miles
Alto Vineyards - 13 miles
Hickory Ridge - 13 miles
Pomona Winery - 13 miles

Parks and Hiking:
Castle Park - 6.5 miles
Giant City Stables Equestrian - 13 miles
Rocky Bluff Trail - 4.8 miles
Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms - 6.2 miles
Stone fort Nature Trail - 6.4 miles
Trillium Trail - 6.5 miles
Giant City State Park - 7.2 miles
Indian Creek Trail - 7.6 miles
Little Grassy Fish Hatchery - 9.4 miles
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest - 8.7 miles

Golf Courses:
Crab Orchard Golf Club - 4.4 miles
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Course - 7.2 miles
Pine Lakes- 7.5 miles
Jackson County Country Club - 8.4 miles
Kokopelli Golf Club - 10 miles

Breweries:
Backwater Brew works and whiskey house
- 4.5 miles
Route 51 Brewing Company - 12 miles
Big Muddy Brewing - 12 miles
Scratch Brewery - 20 miles

Antique Stores:
Cricket & Red Brick Antique Mall - 5.2 miles
Golden Goodies Antiques & Crafts - 7.6 miles
Rosebud Antique Mall - 8.1 miles
Southern Estate Antiques - 8.8 miles
White Cotton Antique Mall - 10 miles
Marion Antique Mall - 12 miles
Warehouse Antique Mall - 12 miles













During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead. You'll find features such as a water park. The cabin offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and TVs
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead and 12 minutes from Southern Illinois Healthcare
Delightful Cabin near a wildlife refuge, 6 miles to Carbondale Illinois. offers its guests a water park.

This Carbondale cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Linda Choate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Delightful Cabin near a wildlife refuge, 6 miles to Carbondale Illinois. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Linda and Jon were great and very responsive hosts. The cabin had everything you'd expect for a rural setting. The evenings were super quiet and the skies were super dark. The cabin was very warm and cozy for our winter stay. Perfect for a getaway for 2. The recent ice and snowstorms provided for some stunning landscape views. We'll definitely consider booking again when we come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena H., Metropolis, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy place to be near the Shawnee Forest and Carbdondale.
Very clean and well-loved. I really love that we could bring our dog and it was quiet and private. We hiked Little Grand Canyon, ate in Carbondale, and just enjoyed down town at the home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kurt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent
The neighborhood this cabin is located looks pretty rough. A lot of houses that are ran down. The outside of the cabin looks pretty rough. That has a lot to do with the dated asphalt siding on sides and back. The last night we stayed was a rainy night and the roof leaked at the access to the attic. The positive is that while the inside was small it was clean and functional. It did what we needed it to do but it wont be a repeat booking. The positive is that the insid atic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cutest little cabin in the woods!
We loved this cute little one-bedroom cabin that was so sweetly decorated and included a beautiful chandelier. The front porch has two rocking chairs and the backyard has a firepit with two Adirondack chairs where we built a fire in the fall. The owner was so kind and we just loved our cabin in the woods! And, they even left us farm fresh eggs from their chickens! What a sweet touch! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We can't wait to spread the word! Sincerely, Colleen Kelly, host of national PBS travel show, "Family Travel with Colleen Kelly"
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024