Kids Loft, Sandy Beach, Resident Dog

Dam Near Lake of Egypt Cabins – Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals ☆ Unique and Upscale Vacation Rentals- Lake of Egypt ☆ ★ THE YELLOW DOOR CABIN ★ Our charming cabin offers an ideal retreat for a romantic couple's escape or a memorable family outing. Thoughtfully designed, the 565-square-foot living space embodies the essence of a quintessential southern Illinois experience.. ★ WHO LOVES THIS PROPERTY? ☆ Couples- The cozy "tiny house" design, romantic setting by a private pond, and proximity to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail make it an ideal retreat for a couple's getaway. ☆ Families with young children- On-site amenities like the private pond for swimming and paddleboarding, a separate loft sleeping area, and proximity to a large water park provide built-in entertainment for kids. ☆ Adventure seekers- The cabin serves as a perfect base camp with its central location near numerous hiking trails, Lake of Egypt for water sports, and opportunities for fishing right on the property. ★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ☆ 1 Queen Bed in Bedroom on the lower level ☆ 1 Queen Bed in the loft (sleeping room only; accessed by secured ladder) ★ AMENITIES: ☆ 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) ☆ Smart TV for streaming and movie nights ☆ Fully stocked kitchen with premium appliances ☆ Spacious living area with eclectic, modern décor ☆ High-speed Wi-Fi throughout ☆ 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. ★ NEARBY FAVORITES ☆ 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 ★ WINERIES & MORE ☆ Katy Lynn Distillery < 12 minutes ☆ Honker Hill Winery < 15 minutes ☆ Clad & Cordon Winery < 15 minutes ☆ Blue Sky Winery < 25 minutes ☆ Feather Hills Winery < 25 minutes ☆ Starview Vineyards < 25 minutes ★ WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK ☆ Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM. ☆ A rental agreement is required with ID verification within 48 hours of booking or before entry, whichever is first. ☆ Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels. ☆ Guests not staying overnight are welcomed. Loud, disruptive parties are not. ☆ A total of 3 cabins and a 1.5-acre pond sit on 5 acres behind our home estate, separated by a privacy fence. ☆ Our Golden Retriever, Kevin, occasionally greet guests. ☆ Live music plays on weekends at the local bait store, Just Add Water, and Pyramid Acres Marina during lake season- it carries across the field to the cabins.