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Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!

Family-friendly holiday home in Carbondale

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Nestled in Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, Owl's Nest offers the perfect retreat for families and friends. Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking or kayaking at Devil's Kitchen Lake just blocks away. Unwind with a glass of wine from nearby wineries within 10 minutes drive.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!

Owl's Nest is located in the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. With a large open living space this perfect for family and friends! Just blocks away is a boat ramp for Devil's Kitchen Lake. Great fishing, hunting, hiking and kayaking are all minutes away! I can't forget to mention the wonderful wineries that are within 10 minutes.

No need to leave your best friend at home, furry friends are always welcome! We have a huge backyard for them to enjoy.

Black out curtains in the three bedrooms are perfect for sleeping in. The trundle bed in the living room with its twin bed on top and a second twin that pulls out is great for kids.

A short 15 minute drive will get you to Carbondale or Marion for all you shopping needs. A variety of restaurants are located in both towns.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Carbondale, IL

What's nearby

  • Campground Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Giant City State Park - 12 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 13 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 20 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Grassy General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Vineyard - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Honker Hill Winery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whit And Lisa's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! located?

Set in Carbondale, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Shawnee National Forest, Campground Beach and Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead. Giant City State Park and Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Owl's Nest is a perfect getaway in the woods with lakes nearby. Pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! It had everything we needed and even treats for our pup! We enjoyed the nearby trails and picked up pizza from Carbondale and played games at the awesome table. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

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

Great time

Enjoyed our stay. Well furnished and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C G.

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

Cozy Cabin

We enjoyed our stay here for the weekend. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We took our 15 year old for the weekend. We hiked at Giant City SP and found some other location to check out another time. He loved having the games and we enjoyed playing Yahtzee and trivia :). Our 2 small dogs loved the back yard and the area. It’s very quiet and a comfy house. We will be back and since it’s one level, we can bring Grandma too!I loved watching the birds!
Loved the Owls! Kitchen has everything.
Back yard is fully fenced and safe for dogs.
We love Giant City SP. The lodge has a great restaurant fyi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything we needed

The property was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Darrin F.

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

SIU visit

Very nice place and super dog friendly. Pretty easy ride to SIU from house. May visit again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

victor s.

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

Exellent

It was a pleasant experience because the place is clean, comfortable, accessible, and has everything necessary for the stay. We loved it. We would definitely return to this beautiful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

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

Owl's nest over the 4th of July

We enjoyed our stay at the Owl's nest. Clean, comfortable three bedroom/one bath house with a fenced in yard for our dog. The house was very well stocked with everything you would need, and extras. Laura was very responsive to our emails and there wasn't a lot of noise with 4th of July fireworks. We went into Carbondale, Makanda and Ava, all within 30 minutes away, and found hikes only 5 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena P.

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

Short weekend getaway

My husband ran a half marathon i. Giant City State Park. Being a holiday weekend we were very lucky to find a place to stay. The house is on a dead end road so there was very little traffic and it was nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Fall weekend

Traveled with my folks. My mother has walker and this house and decks are all on one floor. It has well equipped kitchen and easy access to Shawnee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin type home on a quiet dead end road. The home is spacious with plenty of room for family in the open concept living area with cozy and comfortable bedrooms for privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed to prep and make our meals. Our family especially loved sitting around the table on the front porch sipping our morning coffee and watching all the birds. Especially the hummingbirds. We made use of the grill on the back patio and the screened in sitting area as well. Our dogs had plenty of room to roam in the fenced in backyard. Wish we had more time to explore the hiking trails and Shawnee National Forest. I made good use of the rocking chairs with my grandson though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our outdoor plans were washed away by the remnants of Beryl, but the skies cleared our last day there, and Laura not only suggested a short hike nearby, but also allowed us to stay a few hours past check out. The home itself is charming and slightly rustic, with plenty of games and activities for when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with your plans. We hope to return to the Shawnee again, and will likely seek out the Owl’s Nest again. Thanks, Laura!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024