Tiny House on the lake, also called cabin #4

Tiny home in Carbondale, Illinois

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Thomas G
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Private getaway

Guests say this area offers privacy.
The tiny house is on the edge of a 4 acre pond. Full mattress in a loft, stairs and a handrail to get up, it's a bit over 5 feet for headroom, please note, a loft bed is not for everyone. Cabin is in the woods with bugs, poison ivy, and animals. There are all sorts of creatures swimming in the pond below, along w/ fish and turtles. Fishing is catch and release. If you want to be in a kind of raw nature setting without landscaping, tom, your host, will guide you in this experience.

The space
Pricing is for 2 guests. No WIFI, local channels only on TV. There is a $30 fee for dogs $10 each additional pet. Friday and Saturday must be booked together or a surcharge of $50 for a 1 night stay on the weekend. There is 3 night limit for holidays, SIU events, Christmas, thanksgiving, etc. 11% state and local tax included in price. The tiny house has a full size bed in the loft with stairs. It is a small space and will accommodate 1 to 2 persons comfortably. Not for a family or more than 2 persons unless requested.

Guest access
Entire cabin is yours when you rent. The canoe and rowboat are shared with 2 other cabins. This cabin is located in the back of toms property, you will drive by tom's working cabin on the way in. Cabin has no key code, Check in is with Tom. He will provide you with the guest info as well as local information. The tiny house has its own fire pit picnic table charcoal and gas grill. I will furnish the gas you furnish charcoal. Reservations can be made only from January to December of current year

Other things to note
there is a $15 per day for firewood The pet fee is $30 $10 each additional pet collected by me personally. no fee for the boats or lake access. Pizza can be delivered the the tiny house. dog fee is collected by me personally. Please recycle while staying in the Tiny House. Also note a 3 night requirement for all holidays and SIU events

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
60 inch HDTV with DVD player

5 nights in Carbondale

Sep 18, 2022 - Sep 23, 2022

Rated 4.81 out of 5 from 297 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 87% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 10% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 1% of reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Carbondale, Illinois, United States
This listing's location is verified.

Neighborhood highlights

5 miles from Makanda, the Makanda boardwalk, The Rainmaker art studio, and Giant City State park. Great hiking along a rock bluff. Scratch Brewery is a very cool microbrewery, over in Ava. The Southern Illinois Wine Trail is in the region as well. 12 miles from most all of the wineries. 10 miles from little grand canyon. An hour and a bit away from Garden of the Gods.

Meet your host

Host
568 reviews
4.74 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm