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Secluded log cabin in the Shawnee national Forest

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Interior
Interior
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Eddyville, IL
  • Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dixon Springs State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bed in dining room

1 Single Murphy Bed

Bed in living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Secluded log cabin in the Shawnee national Forest

This is a secluded location on a dead end gravel road across from the trailhead of Indian kitchen in the Shawnee national Forest. The house sits on 63 acres and has no visible neighbors. This is located in the heart of the Shawnee national Forest only 30 minutes from garden of the gods also 30 minutes from ferncliff. The Indian kitchen trailhead gives you access to 32,000 acres of trails that can be used on horseback or foot hiking.

Property manager

Jared Megleo
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can fish the pond but cannot keep any fish. It is catch and release only.

Important information

You need to know

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

North America

Map
Eddyville, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dixon Springs State Park - 26 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 42 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 47 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 58 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawnee Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shotgun Eddys - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded log cabin in the Shawnee national Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded log cabin in the Shawnee national Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded log cabin in the Shawnee national Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“Camping”

Great property. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was great! Owner was very responsive and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turkey hunting trip

The cabin, location and owner were great during our Turkey hunting trip. We had plenty of room for ten guys. Owner was great and responded immediately when we reached out. Found out the owner also owns Shotgun Eddie’s, which had excellent food and cold drinks. We will be returning and would highly recomend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We had an amazing stay in the cabin. It is so nicely updated. Plenty of beds for our family. Has all the basics you could need for cooking. Used the fire pit out back. Stars were incredible! Beautiful property. We were there to visit the Shawnee National Forest and the location was great for us to hit all the popular spots. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

We had a great stay. Everything was very clean. It is a very nice cabin. We had an issue during the stay and the owner was super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

Very nice location. The cabin was clean and spacious, and the showers had hot water. Had all amenities that we needed for our group of five guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin

We had amazing 2 days at this cabin, which is located in a very secluded and scenic place on the edge of the Lusk Creek canyon hiking area. Cabin has everything you could wish for, is very clear and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Stay was great cabin was bequtiful came stocked with everything we needed would
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Secluded Cabin!

This place was awesome for our stay in the area. It's located centrally to a lot of the popular areas in Shawnee National Forest. The property backs right up to the park and there's a small creek with rock overhangs back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Little misleading on bedrooms, but otherwise a very nice cabin .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Stay

We had a great time! The cabin was clean and owner very responsive. The hiking in the area was amazing, especially Garden of the Gods. The only feedback I’d give is that the cabin is two bedrooms with two additional sleeping areas within the main living and dining areas. This layout worked well for two families with small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is only a 2 bedroom not a 4 bedroom. It is beautiful and very clean. Loved the fire pit. Garden of the Gods is a must see.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice price, ample space, comfy beds

If you’re headed to Shawnee to hike, this is a central location to several of the local area highlights. Nights were delightfully dark and noisy, joined by all kinds of wildlife in the area and no other people. It was the perfect quick getaway for a family of six.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Beautiful property tucked off main road. Enjoyed fishing in pond, starlit nights, and warm fire. Close to the hiking trails we wanted to do. Had some ladybug friends join us but owner was on top of it. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property for nature lovers!

This property is wonderful! The cabin is well-kept and comfortable and in a fabulous location for viewing wildlife, hiking, and quiet relaxation. Without even leaving the house we were able to view deer, hummingbirds, bats, butterflies, turkey, and so much more, plus the surrounding hiking trails are spectacular. The host was very responsive to a need that arose while we were there and was quick to remedy our situation. We plan on returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Motorcycle Trip To Shawnee And Surrounding Area

We really enjoyed the stay and accommodations. This is a secluded property in the middle of the woods. Very clean and well maintained. Jared was responsive to every question I had. He also owns a local restaurant called Shotgun Eddy’s. Had both breakfast and dinner. Both were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, spacious

Clean and well-stocked. Having many beds makes it economical for larger groups, while spacious grounds offer a variety of hang out spots. The living room is cozy but small, and larger groups will have difficulty comfortably watching movies.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than listing

We stopped for a night on our way to a family reunion. We were not expecting to have such an amazing stay. The property is clean, updated and it's private and so scenic. The owner was beyond accommodating and kind. We did a fire, roasted s'mores, swung on the porch swing and truly enjoyed the beauty of the outside. We didn't want to leave. Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting son at SIC

The cabin was very secluded and quiet! I guess the whole county had no internet service, so the first night we had no tv and we couldn’t get anything with our phones. Luckily it came back on Sunday mid morning, but we had to go to Carbondale to watch my son play baseball for SIC. We came back watch some tv and went to bed. The place was very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Palace in the Forest

Cabin was top-notch and modern with central air conditioning, gas grill (propane provided), washer/dryer, etc. Very,very clean. It has all the amenities provided. Only have to bring food and drinks. Everything else is provided. Owner was SUPERB with fast communication. Area is extremely secluded and pristine. Wonderful backyard deck with fire pit (fire wood provided as well). EXTREMELY wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great little getaway!

We had a fabulous time staying at Wonderlust! The only complaint is that the listing states there are 4 bedrooms and that simply isn’t true. One of the “bedrooms” is the dining room and an other is the living room. There are 2 real bedrooms, and the rest is shared space that doubles as sleeping quarters if need be. The dining room would have been nearly impossible to use as a sleeping quarter considering some of us stayed up late playing games every night. Thankfully we didn’t need the bed in that room so we could just use it as a dining room for the weekend. Otherwise everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R&R in the Shawnee National Forest

Appeared to be newly remodeled log cabin nice features and tastefully decorated in serene quiet setting. Loved the wraparound deck for views, deer watching, butterflies in beautiful tree, natures night music and the ramp making it accessible for my friend in a wheelchair. We loved eating out on the deck. There’s lovely fire pit too. It was great location for day trips to various area of Shawnee Forest - each beautiful and unique - more to see than time! Owner Jared helpful and accommodating to my inquiries re accessibility. And we did enjoy eating at his restaurant Shotgun Eddys. Only thing is if you are spending time indoors no great space indoor for group meals or games. Otherwise Highly recommend unless indoor gathering space a priority.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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