Our charming cabin offers an ideal retreat for a romantic couple's escape or a memorable family outing. Thoughtfully designed, the 565-square-foot living space embodies the essence of a quintessential southern Illinois experience. With its pet-friendly policy and convenient proximity to the Lake of Egypt, hiking trails, and wineries, it promises an all-encompassing getaway. The swimmable pond is stocked with bass and bluegill with a few catfish and Koi. The space SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS 1 Queen Bed in Bedroom on the lower level 1 Queen Bed in the loft (sleeping room only; accessed by secured ladder) LAYOUT Living Room w/ Smart TV and complementary Netflix (excellent WIFI) Kitchen & Dining Area for 4 Walkout-covered deck with charcoal grill and dining table + chairs for 4 Views of a 1.5-acre pond Full bathroom with walk-in shower Upper Level/Loft Accessible by a secured ladder w/queen mattress OUTDOORS Fire pit and 4 Adirondack chairs for relaxation close to the deck 1.5-acre lake to fish, swim, paddleboard Paddle Boards on site for use Great base for Lake of Egypt visits- only 1 mile from Lake of Egypt dam & public boat ramp at Pyramid Acres Marina Ample space for walking/exercise Charcoal grill (BYO charcoal) RECREATION & HIGHLIGHTS Lake of Egypt < 1 mile Shawnee National Forest- all over! Trailheads within 10-40 minutes Ferne Clyffe State Park < 15 minutes Tunnel Hill State Trail- < 20 minutes Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tours < 20 minutes Southern Illinois University- Carbondale < 25 minutes Panther's Den < 25 minutes Camp Ondessonk- < 25 minutes Burden Falls < 35 minutes Jackson Falls < 35 minutes Bell Smith Springs < 40 minutes Garden of the Gods ~ 1 hour Rim Rock ~ 1 hour WINERIES & MORE Katy Lynn Distillery < 12 minutes Honker Hill Winery < 15 minutes Blue Sky Winery < 25 minutes Feather Hills Winery < 25 minutes Starview Vineyards < 25 minutes Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our recommendations of places to go and things to do. Guest access Guests have automatic access via key code and keypad. The key code is sent immediately after booking. Other things to note KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM. $30.00 pet fee applicable, per pet, per stay. Max 2 pets Guests not staying overnight are welcomed, and loud, disruptive parties are not Check out instructions: We ask that you wash your dishes and pick up any trash left outdoors including cigarette butts BYO Beach Towels: There is a pond/beach area on site. We only provide bath towels. A total of 3 cabins and a 1.5-acre pond sit on 5 acres behind our home estate, separated by a privacy fence. Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels. Live music plays on weekends at the local bait store and Pyramid Acres Marina during lake season- it carries across the field to the cabins.