This getaway was a life saver. After some research and comparison on other options in the area, I…read moreset up a reservation online. The pictures of the interior (and exterior) looked amazing. We stayed in the Woodsong cabins. The accommodations were great, and everything was very clean and functional. It was very comfortable - the atmosphere, the furniture, and view. We were lucky to have nice weather in February and used the jacuzzi all weekend as well as sat outside. It was delightful to get full use of the layout and grounds. The location is close to Carbondale so very convenient for food/entertainment or grocery shopping. If you want a weekend getaway that's just close enough to resources and shopping but still rural - Woodland Cabins is the perfect place.

We didn't want to leave. I almost didn't - seriously. If I didn't have so much work to come home…read moreto, we would have spontaneously stayed an extra night. You'll feel like home here. We stayed in the Fern Glen cabin which is a little further away from the other 3 that are closer together and on a pond. We were just there this past weekend (in December), and they had a Christmas tree in the living room! It was a wonderful surprise that really rounded out the experience. The fireplace is awesome. There is a fire pit outside, but we didn't have the chance to use it. We DID have the chance to use the hot tub (twice), which was awesome! There's something about being able to soak in a hot tub outside in the middle of December. It was very clean and a nice hot tub. Inside the cabin, they have everything you need. Full kitchen, huge bathroom, plenty of pillows/blankets, plus a TV and DVD player if you feel like it. Oh, and a grill on the back deck! I grilled steaks our first night there. For ~$155/night, you get a ton of value here. I can't wait to go back! It's a great place to stay if you're heading down for the winery trail.

Great spot to stay! Exposed brick walls, lots of light, wood floors, up to date, comfortable,…read morewi-fi, awesome! Great location, close to many of the best southern Illinois vineyards. Not far from Giant City State Park and Bald Knob.

We had the front unit for a "girls weekend." The interior is very nice, clean and updated. We…read morereally liked the front unit because we could sit out on the porch and watch what was happening in town. I understand that the rear unit is more private and has a fenced patio. The kitchen area is well stocked with full-size appliances. Most anything you would want is there, glasses, plates, corkscrews, etc. There is one bathroom, and two bedrooms each with one queen-size bed. In the closets there is additional bedding and some inflatable air beds. I was concerned when we made the reservation because the building is the old general store, and some times I find old buildings musty. FEAR NOT! All of the interior walls are new construction and there is a beautiful original brick wall in the common area and bedroom. The owner, Brian, was friendly and helpful. The Loft is located near some of my favorite places on the Shawnee Wine Trail,

We used Stone Creek for our wedding and reception and they did an amazing job. Even though we chose…read moreto have a buffet style reception, we got many compliments on how good the food was. Garden salad was tasty and light, garlic mashed potatoes were to die for, green beans were good, and the steak and salmon was very nicely done. They even brought out two special pasta dishes specifically for the vegetarians in our group for no extra cost! The cabins on site were modern, clean, and had all the amenities our wedding party needed. It was also great to have places to sleep on site for our whole wedding party. Some cabins even have full kitchens, and the air conditioning worked great! There are even grills on site, which we utilized to feed everyone one night. Overall the people from Stone Creek were attentive, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our special day was great and worry free. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

We spent a few days here at one of their cabins. Cabin was roomy with a separate bedroom, and a…read morekitchen seating area with a huge fireplace. There was a deck with a couple of chairs. Very relaxing. So 5 stars for the cabin. The golf course was another issue. It was in terrible shape. We had planned on golfing a couple of times but once was enough. The only nice thing was there were no other groups so we had the course to ourselves. So 1 star for the golf. Management was good and we had a great time as the location was convenient to the state park and the wine trail. There was a market just north of the resort where we bought a couple of steaks and grilled out on the grills that were located between cabins. Had a bottle of local wine and life was good.

Very friendly owner, it was nice, clean quiet…read more It was as advertised. If I had to say anything negative it was that the shower door was a little tricky and allowed water to run onto the floor. That's a seriously small problem, it was worth the price and would stay there again without hesitation!

Beautiful cabins inside and out! Meticulously clean and very comfortable. I would highly recommend…read morea hike down Big Rock Creek as well. Not cheap but in this instance you get what you pay for. I will certainly be returning.

We came in from Colorado for some outdoor and southern illinois charm. Definitely found it on this…read moreproperty. We rented cabins 3 and 4. They were clean, well equipped with kitchenware and toilet and shower accommodations. Our phone service worked fine. The TV service was a little touchy but we didnt need it. Good parking and road access. The boys loved the catch and release fishing in the farm pond from the owner supplied canoe. The property is close enough to town for shopping but far enough to feel like we were deep in the forest. Highly recommend for a secluded weekend getaway.

We had an amazing weekend here playing in the pond and fishing. There was lots to choose from to…read moredo: pinball machines, board games, canoeing, zip lining, water trampolining, swimming, grilling, fishing, bonfire bash, DirecTV, outdoor hot shower, and hiking in the woods. It was also handicapped accessible and perfect for my elderly parents with a ramp and a lift chair.

This place is fantastic! Highly recommend. Cute, quiet, eco-friendly and a breakfast to die for…read more This was an awesome home base for a four-day hiking trip. Friendly staff, would 100% stay again!

After hearing about Exploring Illinois on Chicago Channel 5 news, I was curious about an Eco lodge…read moredownstate Illinois. After doing some googling, I came across Makanda Inn, in Makanda, Illinois. The website was great! It gave me a lot of insight to the lodge and the whole area of the Shawnee National Forest! This lodge is completely eco friendly. I was looking for a place to celebrate mine and my partners' 3 year anniversary! The drive down is quite long but soo worth it! The accommodations and our room in the lodge itself was lovely! So clean and spacious. It has a stone shower floor with a large shower head. The carpet in the room is so plush and cozy. We loved everything about the Inn. The Innkeepers - Shawna and Greg were so nice and accommodating. They have a cute little bar and a beautiful outside area with a fire going at night. It is a great location so close to trails and exploring too! We highly recommend this lovely little hidden spot!

My husband and I like to get away to a cabin for our anniversary and have done so for the last four…read moreyears. The first three years we have been thrilled with our accommodations but not so for Cabin at Mountain Glen. At first glance, it looks wonderful and quaint. We were met by owner, Rose, who showed us the cabin's amenities. She even had some fresh muffins from the bakery and fresh ground coffee, something that no other cabin owner has done for us. That's where the niceties end. The cabin wasn't the cleanest cabin I've been in, that's for sure. The couch actually looked quite gross. The shower heads were so full of lime scale and so were the jets for jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. The hot tub jets didn't really come out very strong - that might just be the way they were constructed - or it could also be due to lime scale. When Rose showed me the hot tub there was quite a bit of calcium deposition on the seat and she even told me that their water was full of calcium. So, I rent a two bedroom cabin - ALWAYS. You see my husband and I don't sleep in the same bed. He has restless leg syndrome and I and an extremely light sleeper. I get awakened by every move he makes and he makes 1,000's in one evening. (Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration.). So, I went to put my bag in the upstairs bedroom and there was a padlock on the door. I called Rose and while I'm sure she would have come back to the cabin to help us out, she didn't seem to happy to do so. She told me that would be an extra charge and so I just thought I didn't read something right on the rental agreement and I told her that we would figure something out. The living room soda was a sofa bed so we figured my husband could sleep there. Well, it had no sheets. There were no sheets for it anywhere in the cabin. That night was not a very restful night for either of us. The next morning it was quite cold. I didn't want to turn the heat on so I tried to turn the fireplace on but couldn't find the remote anywhere. My husband decided to call Rose and talk to her about the bedroom, the sleeper sofa and the fireplace. He did and his tone was actually quite pleasant. Rose on the other hand came unglued on the other end. She was extremely defensive. The gist of the conversation was: 1) there was an extra fee for the second bedroom (even though only two people were staying there); 2) there was an extra fee for linens for the sleeper sofa (absurd); and 3) they hadn't turned the gas on for the fireplace yet and weren't planning on it. Well, he told her that it didn't state any of this on the website and her attitude got worse. We did have her come to the cabin to open the second bedroom and we paid the extra fee - even though there was nothing ANYWHERE ON THE WEBSITE OR ON THE RENTAL AGREEMENT that indicated that this would be the case. (At one point, when she came to open the bedroom and make up the second bed - it wasn't made up yet - she even threatened to kick us out. That was comical - we didn't do anything wrong - we simply wanted to use the bedroom we rented.) I will NEVER rent from her again.

The owner, Rose, was very pleasant to speak with and went above and beyond beyond our expectations…read more Upon arriving she went through everything with us and explained how to use all the amenities. Very clean place with beautiful views. My girlfriend and I couldn't have had a better weekend. Would not hesitate for a second to recommend to friends and family.