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30-Acre Woods, Trail & Salt Hot Tub

Cabin in Carbondale, IL

5 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom
5.0 · 3 reviews

Property details

Escape to Shagbark Cabin: Modern Comfort Meets Rustic Charm Nestled on a ridge within 35 wooded acres, this tranquil retreat offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and rustic charm, just 10 minutes from Carbondale. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub on the elevated back deck with stunning forest views, including a majestic shagbark hickory tree. Gather around the outdoor fire pit with complimentary firewood for an evening under the stars. Sleeping Arrangements: * 1 King Bed (Bedroom) * 2 Twin XL Beds (Loft) * 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa (Living Room) Layout: Main Level: * Living Room: Smart TV, Fireplace * Kitchen & Dining Area * Walkout Deck with Hot Tub * 1 Bedroom * 1 Bathroom * Washer/Dryer Loft: * 2 XL Twin Beds Outdoor Amenities: * Fire pit with Adirondack chairs and complimentary firewood * 35 acres of forest to explore * Charcoal Grill (BYO Charcoal and grilling essentials) Location & Activities: * Less than 10 minutes from SIUC campus * Short drive to Giant City State Park and Shawnee National Forest (fishing, hiking, hunting, cycling, kayaking) Guest Access & Information: * Guests have access to the entire cabin and are encouraged to explore the surrounding forest. Please be mindful of other guests in the three other cabins on the property. * A personalized online Welcome Guide is provided upon booking, filled with recommendations for local attractions and activities. Amenities: * Half Day Add-On available when adjacent nights are open — check in at 8 AM or check out at 6 PM for half the nightly rate. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK * Check-in: After 3 PM * Check-out: Before 10 AM * A rental agreement is required with ID verification within 48 hours of booking or before entry, whichever is first. * Pet Policy: Pets must be reported prior to arrival. $50/pet per stay (max 2 dogs). Unreported pets will incur a $150 fee. * Starter Set of Supplies: We provide an initial supply of toilet paper and paper towels. Guests are responsible for replenishing as needed.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Common Space

1 Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

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Keith Lasseigne

Great place for a peaceful getaway!

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June 2026

Wonderful location. Easy access but felt remote. Cabin was new and had a wonderful rustic feel. Trail system on the property was a nice surprise. Will definitely be back!

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Geoff Zoeller

Beautiful, comfortable cabin close to SIU campus!

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November 2025

This was our 2nd stay at the cabin. We just love this place! It was a perfect spot for our family to stay while we visited our son at SIU. There is enough space for me & my wife to have a private bedroom, my two younger sons slept in the loft (which they loved, especially the view out of the window in the morning) and my oldest son was able to stay on the pull-out sofa bed on nights that he didn't want to drive back to his apartment. Every detail of the cabin has been thought out. The full kitchen meant we could cook meals there and didn't have to drive to a restaurant every time. We played games on the kitchen table and my sons loved jumping in the hot tub in the cold weather. We used the camp fire pit and made s'mores. The cabin feels like it's out in the country, deep in a forest, but it's actually only 10 minutes from downtown Carbondale and the SIU campus. It's very comfortable and clean with modern fixtures, but made to feel like a country cabin. We just loved it and highly recommend it! We have wonderful memories of our time there!

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Nina Rhodes

Beautiful bachelorette weekend!

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June 2024

We had the pleasure of staying in this amazing microcabin, there was four of us and it was the perfect size. Our bride said she was wanted to stay in a little cabin in the woods for her bachelorette and when I found this place, it was the perfect spot! The aesthetic was 10/10, down to every little detail! Even though it was hot and humid the weekend we stayed, we still enjoyed the hot tub. It’s in a really great location and traveling to the nearest town was simple so you could still enjoy the restaurants the cities had to offer. All in all, 5/5 stars, so grateful to have found this hidden gem!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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