Sleeps | 6 |
Bedrooms | 2 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Space | 1,100 sq ft |
Property type | cabin |
Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
*Receive a free weeknight any 2 day rental. Please note that I will need to manually adjust the quote to properly reflect the free night.
The Toolshed Corner Guest Cabin is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and only minutes from Giant City State Park, Ferne Clyff State Park, and Lake of Egypt. Two Bedrooms (2Q) with a fold out queen couches to sleep 6. Sit on the porch and enjoy the 180 degree view or the surrounding hills and bluffs.
The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.
Eclipse 2017 Payment Terms - 33% due at booking, 33% due 6 months before arrival, 33% due 30 days before arrival. Eclipse cancellations will receive 100% refund if canceled 6 months or more prior to arrival, 50% refund if cancelled 90 days or more before arrival, and 0% refund if cancelled less than 90 days before arrival.
I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.
I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.
As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.
I 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really went home.
My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.
June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.
Steve Young purchased this cabin in 2014
This property was an old Bed and Breakfast, and the view was spectacular. The property was foreclosed on and a friend that I went to high school with had purchased it and remodeled the main house. Once I purchased it I started refurbishing the guesthouse. Now that it is completed I think it is one of the nicest properties on the wine trail.
The property will sleep a maximum of 16 people, or can be rented to separate parties in the main house and guesthouse.
The proximity to wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.
We decided to have a kids-free couple of days at one of our favorite places to relax, Southern Illinois Wine Trail. This was the first time we stayed at this cabin. It was perfect. The location was great for getting to the wineries. And it was just warm enough at night for the frogs to sing behind the open field behind the cabin. The music was magical.
We had a great time. And the cabin was awesome.
The place is amazing. Will go back again.
We had a very nice and relaxing stay. Loved the location and all the drves to the wineries and towns. Very cozy and comfortable cabin. We will be back.
This was our first time using VRBO, and we couldn’t have been happier with this cabin! The cabin is very clean and beautiful. There are even deer that walk right up to the property! The location is great as well. Four wineries are within 5 miles. Panoma winery was about 45 minutes away and Carbondale 30 minutes away. Steve was quick to respond to anything we had questions about prior to our weekend getaway. We had a great time this weekend, and have already talked about coming back this summer or fall!
If you are looking for a centrally located residence to enable you to tour the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and hike in the Shawnee National Forest, the Toolshed Corner Guest Cabin is the place to stay. On two occasions this year we have enjoyed the hospitality provided by Steve, the owner. His responsiveness to questions about the cabin or the area has always been quick and helpful. The cabin is well equipped and supplied with everything you might want or need for a very comfortable stay. It is convenient to many of the area's hiking destinations, locations along the wine trail are nearby and the Vienna Diner is right down the road and serves breakfast all day if you are tired of cooking.
3rd year with them. Service, response to issues is excellent. Will be back for 4th year in 2018.
The Toolshed Corner Guest Cabin is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Close proximity to the Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park.
Below is a small list of some of the activities near buy and resources to find out more information:
1. Shawnee Hills Wine Trail www.shawneewinetrail.com
2. Giant City State Park http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/GC.HTM
3. Giant City Lodge - http://giantcitylodge.com/ (This is where Gone Girl had several scenes filmed)
4. Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour - https://www.shawneezip.com/
5. Ferne Clyffe State Park - http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/FERNE.HTM
6. Southern Illinois University (20 minutes)
7. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Crab_Orchard/
8. Shawnee National Forest - http://www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee
9. General Overview of area tourism - http://southernmostillinois.com/
Nearby towns:
1. Cobden, IL - 8.5 Miles
2. Goreville, IL - 8.9 Miles
3. Anna, Il - 11.6 Miles
4. Jonesboro, IL - 13.2 Miles
5. Alto Pass, IL - 13.4 Miles
6. Makanda, IL - 14.8 Miles
7. Dongola, IL - 14.9 Miles
8. Carbondale, IL - 19.4 Miles
9. Marion, IL - 20.3 Miles
10. Vienna, IL - 22.3 Miles
11. Carterville, IL - 24.1 Miles
12. Herrin, IL - 26.8 Miles
13. Murphysboro, IL - 27.8 Miles
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | ||||
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SIU Graduation
11 May 2018 -
13 May 2018
2 night minimum stay
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AU$408
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AU$1,407
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Memorial Day
25 May 2018 -
28 May 2018
2 night minimum stay
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AU$348
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AU$1,400
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4th of July
29 Jun 2018 -
8 Jul 2018
2 night minimum stay
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AU$348
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AU$1,400
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Labor Day
31 Aug 2018 -
3 Sep 2018
2 night minimum stay
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AU$348
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AU$1,400
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Fall Colors Season
1 Oct 2018 -
31 Oct 2018
2 night minimum stay
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AU$289
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AU$348
Fri,Sat
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AU$1,538
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AU$3,076
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Deer Season
15 Nov 2018 -
18 Nov 2018
3 night minimum stay
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AU$348
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AU$1,538
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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AU$230
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From
AU$289
Fri,Sat
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AU$1,275
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AU$2,551
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Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add AU$26 per night, per additional guest |
Tax Rate | 11.0% |
* Approximate monthly rate. Â Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.