Very cute cabin- clean and a good location- the animals were so much fun to watch…read more Would definitely recommend and go back to again.

My son goes to college at SIU and this is where we stay EVERY time we go to Carbondale, 5 times…read morenow! We love the seclusion of the place and enjoy seeing all the farm and wild animals. The cabins are very comfortable and up to date with satellite tv service, comfortable beds, relaxing sitting area with overstuffed furniture and a fireplace. However, the best thing my wife likes is the hot tub! There's nothing like a hot soak to loosen you up after spending a day running all over the place with our son. One of the best perks you get is you can request fresh eggs to be delivered to your cabin porch which you can make for breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen. HIGHLY recommend this place!

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!

Von Jakob was the last stop on our ladies Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Spring tour. There is plenty of…read moreon-site parking. Our group enjoyed some beer. There was lots of inside seating, but it was extremely loud (and crowded) when we visited. The front room is decorated like a German beer hall. We sat in a large room off to the side that looks like it would be used for wedding receptions or large parties. There is also a patio with seating but it was a cold day so we stayed indoors. The patio looks like it could use a refresh but the view is very nice.

Von Jakob winery and brewery in Alto Pass is a must stop on the Shawnee Hills wine trail. Walking…read moreinto this non descript one story widely spread out building leaves much to be explored. We were invited into this large bar space with ample seating and easy access to another attached large space that had even more seating which led to even another large seating space outside with a view of the valley. Von Jakob offers, wine, beer, and limited bourbon which we were told was really a one time offering, and once the bourbon is gone, that's it. We were only there for a tasting and did pick up a few bottles. I never felt rushed and the host was knowledgeable and offered information on all that was available as the tasting list was extensive. There was no live music while we were there but I would not hesitate to come back for that. A solid experience.

My daughter booked one of their suites for the night before her wedding and just wow!!! It was…read morebeautiful! They had already decorated for Christmas so the rooms and sitting rooms were beautifully decorated! We truly fell in love with it. They were so accommodating to us and they served us a delicious breakfast and let us take it to the bride in the room. We also took some truly beautiful pictures in their front parlor. Thank you for a beautiful memory!

Carey and Melinda our hosts were fantastic! The residence is impeccable with very nice touches…read morethroughout. Everything worked perfect perfectly plenty of hot water and the beds are comfortable. We even went out with Carey and Melinda to a local cigar bar and then a restaurant. One of the best places that my wife and I have stayed in a long time. I really can't explain the architecture of the place and just how great it looks! We will definitely be back.

I've known more than my fair share of hotel rooms. Waaay more than my fair share, but this was the…read morefirst and only one I'd come back to, just for the pure joy of what Gary has done with the place. For the same price (or cheaper!) of a bog standard hotel room in a soul destroying hotel chain at the University town 30 minutes down the road, you can find yourself cocooned in a tempurpedic bed with rich cotton sheets, after stepping out of the jacuzzi in your palatial bathroom, sipping on the best of the local wineries, dreaming about the fluffy chocolate chip pancakes Gary, the owner, has promised you for the morning....bliss. Each of the rooms in this old school house has been painstakingly restored and uniquely decorated to retain original blackboards, classroom reading circles, hard wood floors, school house memorabilia, and loads of charming antiques from yesteryear (I even found a pair of old ladies bloomers hanging in my closet!). All this is combined with the best of modern air-conditioning, flat screen televisions, a fridge, kitchenette, sink, and microwave, enormous bath, dining table, and lounge area. Perhaps the wifi has been updated since the previous reviewers, because I had no trouble. Gary has a meticulous attention to detail, which shows up in the decor, the handmade and locally sourced breakfasts, the personal orientation to the town's restaurants and vineyards, and the extra effort to make every guests stay in Anna not just comfortable, but sublime. Being in Anna on a business trip, we were expecting to hustle in and out of the rooms on the way to meetings and not see a soul; but Gary took extra efforts to make sure we had a hot healthy breakfast served to our rooms before dawn, to prepare different meals for different tastes, stocked the rooms with complimentary bottles of water, cookies, and nuts, and even packed us delicious snacks for the road in case we were hungry. If you are here for the first snow falls of the season, I hear Gary will lavish you with one of his mind-blowing Skor Bar brownies, but I'll have to come back for that next time. I would recommend a stay at the Davie School for a romantic getaway, a girls weekend on the wine trails, a family hiking vacation, a company retreat, or somewhere just to rest your weary mind, drink some wine and get fat on Gary's duck egg omelets. Or like me, just get out of your hotel membership program funk and be reminded of the joy of travel and the art of customer service again.

The converted school was very interesting, with old school desks on display. Each room had a theme,…read moresuch as music and art. The hospitality was great, and the breakfasts were outstanding. They served one of the best verstions of French Toast I have ever had! All in all, a unique and charming place to stay.

Thanks Rebecca for the warm welcome to a beautiful room and the views are amazing! We stayed for a…read morecouple of days while visiting a friend. This is so relaxing with a jacuzzi and the most comfortable bed with perfect pillows. We had a nice hike and when we came back the shower was perfect. You step out to warm room from the ceiling heater/fan and wrap yourself in a warmed towel. Put comfort. We were close to 12 wineries and enjoyed the long cal eatery Blue Boar. Delicious too. Can't wait to return. Enjoy!!

I stayed here with my now fiance earlier this month for our anniversary. Not only was it special…read morebecause he proposed, but the accommodations were wonderful! It was easy to find and the owner, Rebecca, met us late Friday to show us the room as we had to drive in from St. Louis. The room was even nicer looking than the pictures and had all the amenities as promised! The room was very clean and welcoming. The jacuzzi tub was AMAZING and even had aromatherapy bath gel to use. My favorite feature aside from the tub was definitely the towel warmer in the bathroom. It's hard to beat a warm towel when you are stepping out of the shower! I even used it to warm up my bathrobe, which was also provided. If you are looking for a romantic weekend getaway, this is the place to go. We were so close to the wine trail, which we enjoyed Saturday, and loved being out in nature away from it all but still close enough to get back onto the highway without trouble. We had an excellent experience!

Excellent location out in the woods. The room we stayed in was warm & inviting with a great bed…read more This was our first B & B stay & We're hooked. There were fresh flowers in the room and the regular breakfast was great. We'll order the gourmet breakfast next time just because! Yes...we'll be back.

We just got back from a 4 day/ 3 night road trip to Southern Illinois and this was our B&B for our…read morecelebration of our one year anniversary! Rhea and Tony (the owners) didn't miss a thing! On their 125+ acre of property there are 2 rooms that rent (not attached to the house) for anywhere between $65-85 a night (I believe) and there is a log cabin suite for $130.00 per night which is what we choose. What an amazing place, so romantic, it is so beautiful! They have a private entrance to the log cabin that you walk through grape vines with beautiful flowers and hummingbirds all around. Our cabin had its own private Jacuzzi, fireplace, grill, king bed and wrap around deck. The also have a hot tub outside for all to use. She had the whole room stocked with everything you possibly needed during your stay important to remember the chocolates too! We were joined to the house by a breeze way but you never heard a sound except for the occasional bark from Daisy the new puppy! Rhea made us "Continental" breakfast every morning and it was out-of-this-world! The first day she made us strawberries and pancakes. The second day was an amazing egg souffle with peaches and blueberries and the final morning we had cherries and waffles. I was hoping she would slip me some of the recipes! Their property has many walking trails and one lead to a cave that Daniel Boone etched his name in the wall. Now, did I climb up to see, heck no! The other paths lead to 3 ponds stocked with fish and one had a row boat you guys could get out on and fish, made my husband's day! I highly recommend, if anyone is heading to Southern Illinois for outdoor fun or to hit the wine trail, consider this B&B, its the best I have ever stayed in and plan to go back!

What a great B and B. Clean, great location, breakfast the best, and very caring owners. Very close…read moreto great restaurants. Rooms are very big and plenty of light. Debbie and Roland go way out to make your stay the best. Can't wait to go back. Lenny