Baite a Carterville

“Pretty nice stay overall. Location's clean and quiet. Deer and peacocks around if you like those. Hard to get lost. Only 5 miles off from stores if you need to pick something up. Negatives: I'm short and had a hard time reaching things, so I had to buy a stool (that's a me problem, I realize). The wi-fi never worked so I had to rely on mobile data (TV streamed through satellite so that was fine). Dealt with a lot of spiders and flies. Didn't try the hot tub because two wasps were hanging around...

“We LOVED this cute little cabin!!”

“Nice, small, cozy place to stay in! Really worked well with two people! The appliances were up to date and easy to use. The property is within around 20 minutes of multiple towns, so it's super easy to travel around! Highly recommend and I would stay here again!”

“The cabin was amazingly clean despite being in the woods. It was very quiet. The property was beautiful. A simple way to get away from town for a relaxing vacation. The host was very helpful.”

“The house was perfect for a family gathering. Loved the front porch with all the rockers. The area is peaceful and the scenery beautiful. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with everything needed.”

“We stayed a week in the Shagbark Cabin April 18-25, 2026 and the VRBO listing descriptions and photos do not do the property justice. This lodging exceeded our expectations. The cabin is situated on 30-40 acres of older growth forest, similar to the Shawnee National Forest area. There are well marked hiking trails right there on the property. The cabin was equipped with everything you would need and more, including a washer/dryer ensemble. Everything was spotless clean and the beds are super...

“My 6 year old and I loved this place so much. We will be back!”