Cabin By The Pond

We stayed in the larger cabin and it looked like it hadn't had a good cleaning in a while. The vegetation was overgrown and there was a trashcan on the beach that was overflowing. It worked for our group for the weekend but it was not in the best shape. The worst part was the fact there was no way to lock it up when we left...no key, no keypad etc. This just felt uncomfortable. The pool table was in rough shape, the foosball table was in rough shape and only 2 out of the four pinball machines worked. It was not so bad that we didn't stay but I would not recommend or go back. Tom was fine a little tough to get a hold of but still answered.

Nice place with a solid vibe and friendly staff. The location is clean and well-kept, and the amenities are exactly what you'd hope for. I'd definitely go back.

Cabin 3 was great to stay in. Its a one bedroom, very spacious and felt like home away from home. Refrigerator was very clean and bathroom was nicely kept. Loved the hot hot water for great showers. Having washer and dryer in cabin was a nice addition in the bedroom. We were surrounded by many trees, and other cabin neighbors were nearby but not too close. The drive to cabin was further from the road. The cabin had nice big windows that made for great sunlight in the mornings. Tom was a great host. Very friendly, and responsive and gave us tips for how to spend the rest of Sunday our afternoon before we got on the road. We decided to check out Giant City State Park which was so close. We will definitely come back to check out the other cabins! Thanks Tom!

Stayed in the tiny house on the lake a couple summers ago, while we were touring apartments in Carbondale preparing to move here. It was a really great experience. The owner was extremely kind, the price was super reasonable, the tiny house was lovely, with a deck overlooking the water, a loft bed, and more. It’s close to city events while also providing a rural escape. Totally recommend, and would stay again if we didn’t live nearby now!

We stayed in cabin 1 for a small Christmas getaway. Tom is an excellent host. The scenery is so beautiful and the cabins are so cozy! Lots of great hiking in the area too. We woke up to six deer passing through in front of our pond. Cabin 1 has an awesome wrap around porch and a deck. I loved sitting on it and enjoying the local soundscape. There are train tracks really close by, which I personally enjoyed as I grew up around trains. Over all we had a great stay and would come here again.