Cabin holiday rentals in Shawnee National Forest

Beautiful place! Second time I’ve stayed and they are always super friendly! They make sure you aren’t having any issues especially if there is any change in the weather.

Beautiful home, a great place to relax and enjoy time with family! Everything was exactly as described. The hosts went above and beyond with their home it was very cute and comfortable. They have lots of helpful information with things to do in the surrounding area.

This place was literally perfection! The home was so well thought out, and the small things that the host did really stood out. The location is perfect for a few days away from busy lives and just a slower pace of life. It’s the kind of place you want to tell everyone about but also keep it as your secret getaway. We will be back Hope around the fall. I can only imagine how stunning it is then!

Amazing get away to spend time with our grown kids and their families. Lots to do with the game room, fire pit, kayaks, fishing, etc… this location is pet friendly and had a very large fenced in porch with the dogs loved. We took walks on the winding country roads and met minimal cars. But those that did drive by met us with a wave and a smile. One car stopped to admire our pets and welcome us to the area and said how thankful they were to have guests in the area. We will definitely make this an annual stay.

This was one of the nicest airbnbs we’ve stayed at in all our years of travel. It was so well appointed and clean. We will definitely be coming back. Super cozy and lovely surroundings. Thank you!

Cute house for a couples getaway + Dog Friendly! Hot tub was relaxing, fits 2 people comfortably. Had the AC on when we arrived which was perfect! Bed was comfortable! Owner was very responsive before and during the stay. Friendly, polite and informative. Depending on boat size, might be hard to maneuver. Roads in neighborhood and going to boat launch are not the best. Great location for Ferns Clyffe State Park and Lake Egypt. We enjoyed both. note: no one stayed in the airbnb below us which was nice. Overall, I would stay there again.

Fantastic week staying in this cabin in the Shawnee National Forest. Great location for quickly getting to various highlights in the region. The log cabin is outfitted very well with Native American decor and has a great kitchen and outdoor grill with a Kroger less than 10 minutes away. The hot tub and fire pit were great for unwinding at night. We look forward to returning for more hikes and vineyards in the area in the fall and would definitely stay here again.

My friend and I met at Jill's cabin for a little catch-up/getaway and enjoyed being surrounded by a variety of farm animals, having lovely trails to explore, all outside the screened porch. The hot tub was well-heated and clean. Overall, a wonderful, relaxing stay and I hope to return!

The property is beautiful. The home is exquisite. The only thing we would’ve like to have seen was recommendation for food in town. We’ll be back on our way to Mississippi! Absolutely lovely experience and the host was very friendly and responsive.

My husband I stayed at Linda’s adorable place on a cross-country move. We had driven 13 hours when we arrived and maps delivered us easily. The cottage (best word I can use to describe) was clean and filled with adorable vintage artistic items. My exhausted husband was willing to head into Carbondale for pizza and it was an easy trip there and back (16 mins. Each way). This was a wonderful oasis for us on our journey.

This is a perfect little cottage near the lake. It had everything we needed, including nice outdoor patio spaces for eating and a big firepit. You can't see much of the lake from the cottage, but it's easy to get to - across a quiet road and down a very long flight of stairs. There's a nice big dock for fishing, swimming, star gazing at night, boating, and just relaxing and enjoying the view (it's a particularly scenic section of the lake because there is no development on the other side of the water - just forest!). We loved having access to kayaks and enjoyed fishing off the dock. Would love to return in summer when we can swim and do even more water activities!

Really enjoyed Gram's cabin. So peaceful and loved the front porch. Close to wineries and state parks. We visit this area multiple times a year. Went to Bald Knob Cross of Peace and got some great night photos. We felt right at home and will come back.

Spacious, well stocked and clean. Private setting but still close to town. Lots of activities such as the Wii, basketball hoop game and cornhole in the garage. The primary bed is a little firm and very high. Amazing deck overlooking the trees. Close to giant city state park and an easy drive to fern Clyffe. Was a great stay for a long weekend!

Loved our stay! We drove down from Chicago with friends to hike in Garden of the Gods over a three-day weekend and this was the perfect spot. Easy access to the forest and a great place to unwind at the end of the day. Everything about the cabin shows thoughtfulness and concern for the guests. We particularly enjoyed the fire pit in the evening and watching birds at the feeder in the morning. We hope to be back!

My crew and I came up from Texas for work. It was a very neat house. Out in the woods by a River. A man’s paradise

This weekend was truly a slice of heaven for both Doug & I. From being over loaded for over a year at work to deaths in the family, kids and home life...we were looking for a private, peaceful getaway to distress and Miss Donna's cabin was absolutely amazing. from the charming decor to the smell of the cedar, the birds in the morning to frogs and crickets at night, it was so relaxing and peaceful. Its not far from Burden Falls, Garden of the Gods and many other trails and activities! or if you're looking for a quiet little retreat to post up at for the weekend, this is perfect!! we will definitely be back, probably August! Thank you for your amazing and warm hospitality! Doug, Jax and I appreciate you sharing your slice of heaven! see you soon!

Great host. Very responsive and flexible.

This was hands down the most favorable experience I’ve had with Airbnb. Not only were the location and amenities perfect, but Amanda is also an amazing host! Super flexible and responsive, very helpful and accommodating, even allowing an extension of my reservation on a moment’s notice. I will definitely be back. Thanks so much, Amanda!

This cabin in the woods was so peaceful – all you could hear were birds and crickets—no city sounds of sirens or traffic. It was amazing. Plenty of open space for the dog to wander and explore, and the huge porch with rocking chairs was perfect for coffee in the morning—great place to watch the deer and squirrels come out from the woods and run across the field. The cabin was simple—had the basics for cooking and a soft bed to sleep at night—and it is located 10 minutes from the Kincaid mounds, an historical archaeological site!

This place was fantastic! It had everything we needed. Beautiful surroundings - we felt like we were on a retreat. And yet we were just 30 min from Carbondale where our daughter was graduating from SIU. Hoping to stay here again later in the summer.

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin, especially the hot tub. The bed and pillow could have been more comfortable, and we had trouble getting the HVAC working properly. It's a tight space but has what is needed, and the location is close to the Outpost store and the Garden of the Gods.

this is my second time staying with Tom and he has out done himself again

beautiful and peaceful. perfect stay.

Great house! Lots of spaces for everyone to spread out when needed and big spaces for the whole group!