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November 2023 by Brian Hall
I wish I could give it 6 stars! My wife and I stayed at the Makanda Inn for a weekend getaway. The area is home to some amazing hiking at Garden of the Gods and Giant City State Park quite literally across the street not to mention many local wineries & shops. The Inn is a beautiful, natural place to stay for a weekend. We relaxed, reconnected and enjoyed the Inn in our beautifully appointed suite. Breakfast was amazing each day too! This area has so much to offer, we feel like we only scratched the surface. We will be back for another trip next year and we're bringing friends!
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November 2023 by Diane Buskavitz
So happy we found this "Sweet Spot!" Perfect for our getaway. Quiet, relaxing, quaint. Rooms are great, with very comfortable beds, extremely clean, and more than adequate. Hosts were very welcoming, attention to detail, and excellent service. Breakfast meals were very tasteful and large servings with great service. Will are already planning our return visit!
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November 2023 by Dawn Beyler
This is a wonderful place to get away and relax. It's very close to so many things to do. It's also a perfect setting to just enjoy the quiet of nature. We stayed in the Black Walnut Suite which was so nice and comfortable. Shwana and Dave are wonderful hosts!
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October 2023 by Forrest F.
We highly recommend the Makanda Inn! They could not be more friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The facility is fantastic and great for relaxing, and as a home base while exploring Southern Illinois. Every day we enjoyed the breakfast provided prior to heading out for the day.We took advantage of the outdoor area, the fire pit and the grill.If you're headed to Southern Illinois - you won't find a better place to stay!
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October 2023 by Lisa Heinz
This is an absolutely beautiful inn in a pretty location. Once we discovered it, we always stay here when visiting our daughter in the area. It's a unique place.
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October 2023 by Ellie Cassidy
We loved our stay in the west end cottage. It is quiet, cozy, and secluded. Breakfast was great, cooked fresh and served at the lodge. The location is very close and convenient to both hiking and Carbondale. Innkeepers were friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
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October 2023 by Mitch & Cindy Risinger
We celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Inn. It was very peaceful with beautiful views. It was the perfect escape from our busy life. The Innkeepers were very polite and made sure we had everything we needed. They made a wonderful breakfast every morning. We also loved the location to the wineries. We would definitely recommend!
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October 2023 by Cathy Montgomery
We spent 2 nights and enjoyed the inn. Our room was comfortable & very clean. Lovely walk in shower with a stone floor was gorgeous. Bed was super comfortable. Breakfast was good. Location was great since we were attending a nearby conference.Noteworthy details: Nice outdoor patio. Fire pit was available, but we didn’t use it.
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October 2023 by John Lucas
Amazing find in the middle of Shawnee. Rooms are well appointed and the common areas are beautiful. Innkeepers are super friendly and accommodating. Breakfasts provided were fantastic and you never left hungry. Highly recommended and we are certainly going to return very soon.
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October 2023 by Kelli Arbuckle
Awesome place. Comfortable beds, big walk in shower, nice rooms. People there are very nice and helpful. Breakfast is made fresh every morning and were great! Lots of outside seating. Every room has a small table and a couple of chairs outside the rooms on the deck. Great place!! Hopefully we will be back in the area again. We stayed in the Inn but they also have cabins!
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September 2023 by Dominick Sarappa
I apologize for posting this long overdue.I happened upon the Makanda Inn when I was traveling from NJ to St. Louis for work in May and wanted to stop somewhere local to spend the night and be close to Shawnee. So happy I found it.I feel guilty not completely remembering the hosts name but I believe it was Shawana.I got in late and she waited up for me to make sure I was all set and was very friendly from the time I arrived. The next morning breakfast was ready and prepared and I had wonderful conversations with both her and the other guests. The hospitality made it feel as if I was staying with family and that was a great thing to have on a long trip.I will definetly be back if I'm in the area and hope to bring someone along with me next time to experience this wonderful hidden gem in the forest.Food & drinks: Took time to prepare meals for each guest and made it a family experience.Noteworthy details: Hospitality was superb and makes you feel at home.
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August 2023 by Nathyeli Segura
Overall, I loved it. The staff was incredible, sweet, and attentive. Very quiet, perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Loved how eco-friendly it was and how cozy it was. The only fair warning is that the bed is extremely soft. If you're used to a firm mattress, the bed is like a cloud. Which for some people, it might be too soft.Rooms: Beautiful, cozy, clean, and quietNearby activities: Lots of hiking and natural places you can enjoy. Beautiful scenery, and you can sit down in an area and enjoy nature. You are able to see the stars without light polution
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August 2023 by Jessica Cummings
We LOVED the Inn and will certainly be back! We stayed in a suite in the main Inn. The rooms are so cozy (larger in person than in photos). The shower was INCREDIBLE and the balcony/ deck was very peaceful. Everything was spotless. Breakfast was good and high quality ingredients. Only marking off for service because our expectations were a little different. We did not meet the owners which everyone else seems to have done and had a better experience. The bar was not open (but says it can be based on request... which we'd have felt odd asking someone to stay there to serve us). The firepit was covered up so we couldn't use that but it is summer so maybe that is why. The staff were cordial but I did not get that family feel that everyone talked about. The lady who checked us in helped w/ local recommendations and left us some cake for a special event which was very kind. The place is in the woods but it's good to note that a train does come right through the space (it did not bother us but could bother someone else). You really cannot hear ANYTHING inside the rooms as the straw really isolates the sound which is GREAT. I called the day before I booked and was told it was fully booked for the weekend except one cottage. I was easily able to see online that the actual Inn was only 50% full and I booked online... not sure why were told it was fully booked... There was even another vacancy while we were there. So that was odd. Good to note that the Boardwalk closes at 5pm so... go during the day if you are interested. Close to Cedar Lake and Giant City Park. about a 15 min drive to other wineries etc.
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August 2023 by Becky Mentzer
It was a beautiful, peaceful location. Everyone was friendly and the breakfast is made fresh for you every morning. Cloth napkins in napkin rings, fresh fruit, delicious meal! The wooded lot by our cottage was pretty and private (nearby train was loud but that didn't detract!). We even roasted hot dogs over a campfire one night. The cottage stairs were tricky and the internet unreliable. But we loved our stay! Highly recommend! We will try a room in the Inn next time.Nearby activities: Giant City State Park is very close and some of the best hikes we've ever taken were in that park. Carbondale is close and we picked up dinner one night and ate in our room.Food & drinks: The chef made our breakfast fresh and delicious and accommodated our request for no pork by cooking apple chicken sausage one morning.
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July 2023 by Dave Scharfenberger
This is an amazing setting in nature. Surrounded by trees and dozens of different birds calls every morning on the deck. The hiking in Giant City State Park was great. It was the perfect time of year with all of the spring perennial flowers blooming along the trails. The room was unique and very comfortable with a delicious breakfast every morning. Thanks for making our trip wonderful.
