This place is a true hidden gem. There is so much I can say about the Makanda Inn. I found this bed…read moreand breakfast last minute a while ago and the prices were very reasonable for what they were. I really got the best bang for my buck and is a true all inclusive experience that I will never forget. The owners here are also very friendly and their mission about starting this place years ago shows their dedication to the hospitality market. This place is clean and it feels like I'm staying at a four-star hotel. They do have a lot of terms and conditions when it comes to booking so be aware before booking please don't make any changes. The lobby itself is beautiful , the rooms itself are incredible. They have a beautiful balcony if you stay in the main part of the hotel. The outdoor area is also really good and has great views. you even have a bonfire. The guests here are really down to earth and friendly. This place hosts weddings and other Gatherings as well. Since there wasn't a lot of guests here, I really wish there was an opportunity to actually have the bar open during our visit. The Innkeeper also does a great job taking care of the hotel. Even though it's a bit far even though it's a bit far from a grocery store I recommend buying your stuff in advance. If you're making your way to the winery Trail or to the hiking trails you're in the absolute heart of it all and that's why this whole house and the prime location that it is! Highly recommend staying here . You will not regret your stay

This place is fantastic! Highly recommend. Cute, quiet, eco-friendly and a breakfast to die for…read more This was an awesome home base for a four-day hiking trip. Friendly staff, would 100% stay again!

Always nice to drop in and have a meal. We stayed nearby and wish we'd stayed at GC. We spent…read moreSunday in park carving and enjoying nature. Needed a bag of ice and checked lodge they sell 10pound bag for $2.75 and super friendly while helping. Look forward to visiting again.

The Lodge has hosted many family events for us over the years ranging from bridal and baby showers…read moreto most recently my grandma's Celebration of Life. The Kelley Family and all of the staff at The Lodge have provided us with top notch service and care at every event for many years. They offer great Southern hospitality and charm right here in Illinois. First off, the water and soda at The Lodge tastes the best. I don't even drink soda, but I absolutely order one here. It's a nice treat after an afternoon of hiking. Second, be sure to try the fried chicken and fish served family style with all the sides. Their chicken and dumplings remind me of my grandma's homemade recipe. Lastly, don't forget to order a Dirty Martini or an Old Fashion at the bar behind the hostess station while you wait for a table.

We used Stone Creek for our wedding and reception and they did an amazing job. Even though we chose…read moreto have a buffet style reception, we got many compliments on how good the food was. Garden salad was tasty and light, garlic mashed potatoes were to die for, green beans were good, and the steak and salmon was very nicely done. They even brought out two special pasta dishes specifically for the vegetarians in our group for no extra cost! The cabins on site were modern, clean, and had all the amenities our wedding party needed. It was also great to have places to sleep on site for our whole wedding party. Some cabins even have full kitchens, and the air conditioning worked great! There are even grills on site, which we utilized to feed everyone one night. Overall the people from Stone Creek were attentive, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our special day was great and worry free. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

We spent a few days here at one of their cabins. Cabin was roomy with a separate bedroom, and a…read morekitchen seating area with a huge fireplace. There was a deck with a couple of chairs. Very relaxing. So 5 stars for the cabin. The golf course was another issue. It was in terrible shape. We had planned on golfing a couple of times but once was enough. The only nice thing was there were no other groups so we had the course to ourselves. So 1 star for the golf. Management was good and we had a great time as the location was convenient to the state park and the wine trail. There was a market just north of the resort where we bought a couple of steaks and grilled out on the grills that were located between cabins. Had a bottle of local wine and life was good.

If you are ever in the Carbondale, Illinois area, the Barton House Bed & Breakfast is a great place…read moreto stay. The hosts, Linda and Jerry are extremely hospitable. The breakfast was delicious. The hosts know the area inside and out. They were very helpful with suggestions for visiting the sights to restaurants to eat at. We can't wait to have another opportunity to stay there. The rooms were very clean and spacious. There is WiFi, beautiful grounds, close to town and all in all, just a lovely experience.

the staff was friendly and helpful. the room was clean. the bed was comfortable. check in was…read morevery easy.

This is not my first time staying at this hotel. Normally, my stay is good, with my last stay…read moreOctober 2024. Who set this room up? How do they expect one to reach toilet paper while using the toilet. Totally unacceptable. I don't know if it was just this room, however logistically it's not set up. Other than this, the room was clean.

Hello, If you are…read moreplanning a visit to the Carbondale/Makanda/Marion area of Southern Illinois, this is a great place to stay! If youre not already aware, this area is fast become the Napa Valley of the Midwest. If you love fresh air,good food and wine, and genuinely nice people, this is a great destination. Regarding The Alto Wine Trail Loft: This is a really beautifully restored building in the old, historic downtown Makanda, Illinois area, literally in the heart of the Wine Trail area. The actual street looks like youve stepped back in time to the late 1800s...It looks like youre on a movie set! Very nice amenities, very comfortable beds, beautiful appointments, full kitchen, and wi-fi provided. We definitely noticed and appreciated how meticulously the place was taken care of, its nice and CLEAN! Also, very courteous staff. Brian, the owner, is a great guy...he is very helpful, and knowledgeable about the area: its history, and all the best places to see and visit. The location couldn't be better, close to all the vineyards and restaurants....minutes to downtown Carbondale,and very close to all the great shopping and restaurants in Marion,and Benton,Ill. Close to Giant City, and so much sightseeing. We had a great stay there, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, comfortable place to stay on the Wine Trail!

Can't say enough about this place and the manager. My friend and I were supposed to stay here a…read moreyear ago, but due to a death in the family had to xcel. He let us reschedule at our convenience with no fees... we were in such need to getaway to a quiet spot with no muss, no fuss, and this was it. Owner has taken time to give attention to things, nice showerhead (hey, they matter!), comfy beds, cozy beautiful pine inside, nice patio area, kitchen cooking spot where you just feel like home. We couldn't be more delighted and would love to come back someday. And the biggest perk - he made himself very available on phone should we ever have questions - even to the point of helping us get there when the GPS wasn't cooperating! Thank you so much :)

This is our second time staying at this Holliday Inn. The first time was great! The staff were…read morefriendly and the rooms were clean. We planed to make this our hotel of choice when we visited family. This time we had a problem. We got here at 1:30 pm and called to see if a room would be ready early. We were told that no rooms would be ready until 3 pm check in time. We understood and visited with family while we waited. We got to the hotel at 3:15 pm and my husband went in to get the rooms. He was waited on by Jayci. She told him that they just checked in a baseball team and there were no other rooms ready. When he asked when would they be ready, she told him she didn't know, and picked up the phone that was ringing. He came out to the car and told me. I immediately went back into the hotel because that was unacceptable. I was greeted by Jeff because Jayci was still on a call. I told him what my husband said and he asked me to wait while he finished with someone and then helped us. The rooms were still very clean and the breakfast and coffee are good. We are asking for someone to do something about one employee please.

I came here because of the good reviews and it did not disappoint! Stayed for three nights. The…read morestaff is very friendly. The room was clean and was very spacious. There were a few minor issues with the room that didn't impact our stay (the bathroom door didn't lock and the vent didn't seem to turn on?). Hot breakfast had a good selection: pancake machine, those little mini omlette, bacon and sausage, biscuits and gravy (along with the pastries and other cold breakfast items). They have coffee available 24/7, and it's actually pretty good coffee. The pool was really nice too. It's conveniently located but not so close to the main road you can hear cars at night. Don't forget to visit Big Muddy!