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Beautiful Cabin Retreat

Come for the wine country views and stay for the wildfowl haven – hike through our 9-acre preserve or visit Horseshoe Lake nearby.

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Escape to a secluded cabin in the heart of Shawnee Forest, surrounded by 9 wooded acres teeming with wildlife. Enjoy hiking on-site, climb Mount Saint Tams just steps from your front porch, or explore nearby wineries and hunting spots.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

About the neighborhood

Located in Tamms, this lodge is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lincoln Heritage Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Tamms travel guide
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tamms, IL

What's nearby

  • Anna McIntosh Park in the city of Saskatoon, Canada
    Anna City Park
    17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Ullin City Hall
    12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Dongola Lake
    17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Union County Hospital
    17 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Shawnee Community College
    18 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Cairo, IL (CIR-Cairo Regional)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Triple E Barbeque
    15 min drive
  • Hoggy Bottom Boys
    21 min drive
  • That’s So Cheesy
    11 min drive
  • Blue Fish Lagoon Bar And Grill
    21 min drive
  • Mitchell's Bar Beque and Catering
    10 min drive

About this property

Beautiful Cabin Retreat

Lodge near Shawnee National Forest
Beautiful Cabin Retreat provides everything you need.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cabin Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cabin Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cabin Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cabin Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Shawnee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dongola Lake and Ullin City Hall. Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area and Anna City Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Beautiful Cabin Retreat Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anita B.

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

Cozy Cabin

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and lights and air conditioning on when we arrived. We loved the natural setting and the space. The location is a little far from the local attractions, but not bad if you don't mind a bit of a scenic drive. We were unable to connect to the wifi and had no cell service. Some nicer towels and dishes and a brighter lamp in the bedroom for reading are all little things that would make a big difference in the experience. In all, it was a great away experience and we would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

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

Great place!

This is a very nice, peaceful cabin. The host was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

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

Hunting trip

The cabin was great for me, Tammy is a great host,easy to communicate with. If I could add anything to the cabin it would be reliable internet and tv,, otherwise everything was great for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Nice quiet retreat

This was a nice quiet cabin surrounded by woods and some wildlife. There is wifi- although my att couldnt connect. But good to “disconnect” from technology for a couple days as well. Just went up the road a couple miles to get a good signal. You are about 20 min from town if u need to get groceries or do a walmart trip. Will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bob & Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

A BETTER Review!

Host had the cabin very clean. New leather couch & recliner. Mattress was extremely comfortable. Washer & Dryer were excellent. Another Rental house near, long-term renters were very quiet. Internet not very good in the Illinois woods. Closed cabin has a musty smell from humidity in the woods. Host had an automatic air freshener going to help with air quality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice little cabin in the woods.

We were out and about (from Anna to Horseshoe Lake to Mounds) so didn't do much more than sleep there. Comfortable and quiet. Wifi is weak (coming from a marginal cell signal), but why are you in a cabin in the woods if you're going to binge Netflix? Our reservation didn't get to the owners before we arrived for some reason, but they quickly prepped the place while we waited. They were very friendly and helpful. As others have mentioned, GPS gets the location wrong. The mailbox description was obsolete - we pointed that out to the owners, so it should be updated now. We figured out the location using Google satellite view and had no trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

James K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Terrible stay.

To start the TV didn’t work and got no response from host. The toilet had a towel around the base and was soaked with water. Had to wear shoes in the bathroom because of water on the floor. Contacted host, no response. Wet towels left in the washing machine. Counter tops had some food crumbs on them. Did stay there that night because it's an hour drive to the next town. Contacted host in the morning to tell them we're leaving... No response. Host Contacted me later that day to say she was out of town. Never did apologize for any of the conditions. Also, No smoke detectors. There was a mount on the wall in the bedroom but no detector.. It is illegal to rent a place in Illinois with no smoke detectors. Asked for a refund and got a partial.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

All you need

Quiet, perfect location to finish your day off the wine trails.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Walked into spider webs all throughout the house. Coffee pot had old coffee with mold in it, Ice box had expired items in it. But my overall stay was very good it’s secluded and was peaceful I did enjoy my stay. It just needed a little attention before our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Tiffany B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice once we found it.

The GPS attached to the site takes you to a different location when you have arrived. I drove around for an hour and called and messaged the property owners with no response. I finally had to stop at a locals home and luckily got directions. There were not flags at the entrance as suggested and there also was very not visible numbers from the road. When I turned in the drive I had to get out twice to move huge tree limbs out of the road. When I arrived, the cabin itself has everything you would need. Very comfortable and peaceful. I was just very disappointed in the communication with the owner. I almost drove home out of frustration! But it was a calming stay and the cabin was as I had hoped. Now that I know where it is, I would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Blake M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

I think it was an okay stay the owner was nice but the fact it’s in someone’s front yard…….

I felt that I was in someone’s home and they just packed up and left for the weekend I was shocked to see we were 20 feet from the front door of a neighbor.. besides that the cabin was good bugs and spiders are what you get in the woods the “mifi” wasn’t great but it was a retreat from the city overall not very bad but not very good you can tell they’re good ole folks though I did enjoy that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

David S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet stay.

Wasnt very clean, a lot of bugs. I want going anywhere so I took all the food I needed along for the stay but the freezer was full of items and had no room in there for my items.

8/10 Good

Shirlene T.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Just like grandma’s house

It was a nice cabin off the beaten path but there was a house right next door. It had a washer & dryer with laundry detergent but there was no hot water when showering.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Terryl W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Wifi was a little weak. But the point was to disconnect for a few days. Enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

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

Great weekend!

We had a great time at Tamm’s Cabin! It was a perfect location for hiking and visiting wineries! We enjoyed both! The cabin was cozy, comfortable, and well stocked! Thanks for the hospitality! We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M., Staunton il

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed the cabin was more than expected very homey and had that weekend home get away great place to go and relax will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lauralynn W., Chicago, IL and Mohnton, PA

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

Convenient Cabin for Hiking Shawnee National Forest

This cabin was convenient and inexpensive way to be close to the trails at Shawnee National Forest. It was like staying at a friendly Uncles guest house. Our host was personable and helpful, although the place was not as clean and orderly as it could have been.. it felt a little like someone was living there and just quickly relocated so we could stay the night. It was isolated and quiet and served our purpose - so we were happy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Barb C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was relaxing. Loved watching all the birds and deer!

Good.

10/10 Excellent

Mollie P.

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

Loved it!

Loved this cabin. The deer and turkey were so cool to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Awesome Place to Stay - Definitely Worth it

The property manager was very accommodating. The cabin was beyond my expectations. Its was clean, spacious, and secluded. It would be my first choice for when I stay in that area again.

10/10 Excellent

Missy C.

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

Just what I needed

I needed a quiet getaway and that's what I got. Cozy and comfortable cottage feel. I would definitely come stay again! When GPS says you have arrived, dont panic just keep traveling down the highway and you'll see the mailbox is labeled brightly so you can find it!!

4/10 Poor

Tim S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Unfortunate

Listing, I felt, was an exaggeration. Did not mention there is another dwelling within 30 yards of this property. Left after one evening, not what we had in mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Jessi R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok for the price.

The setting was beautiful. Directions were ok to get there, except the mailbox is no longer black, it's bright green. It doed have ac- a 110v window unit for the whole cabin and 3 filthy floor fans. The floors and walls were dirty and the drawers in the bedroom were so gross we left our clothes in our suitcase. I also had a cold shower the first night bc the breaker was flipped for the water heater. There weren't any notes to tell us to turn it on- my husband just figured it out. The placement of the TV isn't quite right and would be better on the east wall opposite the couch, instead of at the foot of the couch. The shower still had an old rusty razor and there was a bunch of food in the fridge. Cute place- needs a deep cleaning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jan V., Indianapolis

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

Quiet location

There are many outdoor recreation locations in this area. The cabin was a nice place to rest up. It has a DVD player and local digital tv. The kitchen was well equipped with all the staples available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great location

Very nice place to stay. Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020