Sleeps up to 12 | Outdoor Adventure | Pet Friendly | Peaceful Woodland Setting
Carbondale, Illinois
Nestled among the trees of Southern Illinois, Owl's Nest offers the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and relaxation. Whether you're hiking scenic trails, exploring local attractions, or gathering with loved ones after a day outdoors, you'll feel right at home in this welcoming cabin retreat.
Located near Devil's Kitchen Lake, Crab Orchard Lake, Giant City State Park, Ferne Clyffe, and Shawnee National Forest, Owl's Nest places some of Southern Illinois' most beloved outdoor destinations just minutes away.
Comfortably sleeping up to 10 guests and offering a pet-friendly atmosphere, it's the perfect home base for family vacations, hiking adventures, fishing trips, hunting excursions, and weekend getaways.
Need a little extra room? The finished basement offers additional recreation space, sleeping accommodations, a second bathroom, and laundry facilities for larger groups and extended stays.
Gather • Explore • Relax
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Kid-Friendly Activites
From playground adventures to splash-filled summer fun, Southern Illinois offers plenty of family-friendly attractions to keep kids entertained and active throughout your stay.
Hiking Trails
Explore scenic bluffs, peaceful forests, and hidden natural wonders along some of Southern Illinois' most beloved hiking trails, all just a short drive away.
Outdoor Adventures
Whether you're fishing, kayaking, swimming, boating, or hunting, the lakes, forests, and wildlife areas surrounding Owl's Nest offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
State Parks
Discover breathtaking waterfalls, towering sandstone bluffs, scenic overlooks, and miles of hiking trails at Southern Illinois' most iconic state parks.
Antiquing
Browse unique antique shops, vintage treasures, and local finds throughout the region, where every stop offers the possibility of discovering something special.
Wineries
Spend an afternoon enjoying award-winning wines, scenic vineyard views, and the relaxed charm of Southern Illinois wine country.






















