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* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

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Dining
Living area
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Overview of * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Where you'll be staying

Makanda, IL
  • Popular LocationShawnee National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSolar Eclipse 20241 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Sky Vineyards12 min drive
  • AirportCarbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

* On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *

The Toolshed Corner Vacation Home is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park. Three Bedrooms (1K and 2Q) with two fold out queen couches and two queen air mattresses to sleep 14. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs.

Please see my other rentals at:
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The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include 1. Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.

Property manager

Steve Young
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Parties and events must be pre-approved.

Pets

No pets allowed
Please inquire about pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers are welcome to smoke in the outdoor areas.
Early Check-Ins and Late Check-Outs pending availability. Please inquire if interested.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Parties and events must be pre-approved.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Makanda

Located in Makanda, this holiday home is in a rural area. StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Solar Eclipse 2024 - 1 min walk
  • StarView Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 12 min drive
  • King Neptune Memorial - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 31 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - 35 min drive
  • StarView Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • Owl Creek Vineyard - 25 min drive
  • Lick Creek - 14 min drive
  • Orlandini Vineyard - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi *?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is * On the Wine Trail * Near Giant City & Shawnee Forest! * Wi-Fi * located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Shawnee National Forest and Solar Eclipse 2024. StarView Vineyards and Blue Sky Vineyards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The workbench corner is always a great stay! Thanks so much Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay! The house was very clean, comfy, and well-equipped. The only downside was being so far removed from everything, but then again, we also enjoyed the peace and solitude and found our way around pretty easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
The house was everything we wanted. Great location. Enough room! Homey and nice cause we had a 1 month. 1st time using and we will definitely use these services again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem in the country
We enjoyed our stay here! It was nice and quiet with a big backyard, bird’s singing, and mature trees. The house was super clean and the kitchen very well stocked. We would 100% recommend this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful raised ranch
This property was excellent for our stay. Steve was always prompt to respond when I had questions. Had dvds, cds, vhs tapes and more nostalgia. The beds were very comfortable (and I’m super picky) and the towels were soft. A morning dove made her nest in the ballasts right next to the back door. And when it rained, the tin roof over the porch sounded amazing! My only complaint was that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

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I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.

I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.

As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.

I 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really went home.

My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.

June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.

Why they chose this property

This property was an old Bed and Breakfast, and the view was spectacular. The property was foreclosed on and a friend that I went to high school with had purchased it and remodeled the main house. The property also has a guesthouse that I am in the process of refurbishing.

Once the guesthouse is refurbished the property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.

The proximity toe wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.

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English

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