Our charming cabin offers an ideal retreat, perfect 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. With its pet-friendly policy and its convenient proximity to Lake of Egypt, hiking trails, and wineries, it promises an all-encompassing getaway.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1 Queen Bed in Bedroom in lower level
1 Queen Bed in loft (sleeping room only; accessed by secured ladder)
LAYOUT
Living Room w/ Smart TV and complementary Netflix
Kitchen & Dining Area
Walkout covered deck with charcoal grill and dining table + chairs for 4
Views of 1.5 acre pond
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
Upper Level/Loft Accessible by a secured ladder w/queen mattress
OUTDOORS
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)
RECREATION & HIGHLIGHTS
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
Rim Rock ~ 1 hour
WINERIES & MORE
Katy Lynn Distillery < 12 minutes
Honker Hill Winery < 15 minutes
Blue Sky Winery < 25 minutes
Feather Hills Winery < 25 minutes
Starview Vineyards < 25 minutes
Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Check in is after 4PM. Check out is before 11AM.
Off-site rental agreement and security deposit are required.
Security Deposit Hold of $300 (just like a hotel)
$30.00 pet fee applicable, per pet, per stay. Max 2 pets
Guests 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
BYO Beach Towels: There is a pond/beach area on site. We only provide bath towels.
Total of 3 cabins and 1.5 acre pond sits on 5 acres behind our home estate, separated by a privacy fence.
Our Great Dane, Rocco, and lab mix, Ariel, greet guests on occasion.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Live music plays on weekends at the local bait store and Pyramid Acres Marina during lake season- it carries across the field to the cabins.