Front of property – evening/night

Reviews of Makanda Inn

3.5 out of 5
Makanda Inn
855 Old Lower Cobden Road, Makanda, IL

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The actual Inn, not the cabins, is a cute rustic lodge. The couple is super sweet and the surrounding area is amazing. They were great and everything was clean. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay - wonderful hosts and yummy breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fortunato

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and close to nice activities like hiking and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Jackie on 30 Mar 2022
Thank you for your kind words Fortunato! We are so glad you had a nice time and enjoyed your time here. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing experience. The owners are wonderful, the room was great, and the town is an experience all in of its own. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Jackie on 7 Mar 2022
Thank you for staying with us Kim! We are so glad that you came for a visit and had a wonderful, relaxing time here. You will have to come back soon and explore more of Makanda with all it has to offer. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint cottage in the forest!
Quaint little cottage in the forest! We really enjoyed our stay! We loved the unique look of the cottage from the living plants on the roof and adorable front door to the unique backsplash of found glass in the kitchenette The location was right in or next to Giant City State Park and we were not near many people. The shower room was nice. Things to help you prepare for your stay: you have to walk a little bit from the car to the door so just fyi, I did not have cell coverage (AT&T) but my partner did (T-Mobile), the stairs going from the bedroom to the living area/kitchen are very narrow (however, you can get there from a door to the downstairs), and there is an air conditioner in the bedroom but we brought a fan for the living/eating area. There isn't a dishwasher. I don't know if they wash the dishes in a dishwasher between guests, we just washed them with soap and a sponge but it would make me feel better if I knew they washed them in a dishwasher in between. Overall it was a great experience, and we would probably stay there again if it was less expensive (we did book last minute, so that may have made a difference).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from GRW on 20 Aug 2021
Thanks for the nice review. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly Recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from GRW on 28 Jun 2021
Thank you for the high marks. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Off-the-beaten-path place for a getaway
Stumbled across this place by browsing on Hotels.com and we were pleasantly surprised about our stay. Such a quaint, off-the-beaten-path place. If you are looking for peace and quiet nestled in the heart of the forest you will find it. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. You do need to plan ahead for food or snacks as it's not a regular hotel and there isn't much nearby. If you request in advance you can have breakfast - Greg made us a delicious breakfast both mornings of our stay. There is no wifi in the cottages but they do have it in the main house and the owner mentioned they are trying to get it soon. We also had no cell service so be prepared to unplug - which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It was a perfect place for a short getaway. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from GRW on 10 Jun 2021
Thanks Julie for the nice review. It was great to meet you and John. Glad you had a nice stay and we look forward to hosting your visit again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Kind reception, environment friendly and respectful..relaxing..best night's sleep in a long time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from GRW on 9 Jun 2021
Thank you for your nice review. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from GRW on 30 Apr 2021
Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from GRW on 10 Jan 2021
We greatly appreciate your 5 of 5 review - that's what we strive for here at Makanda Inn & Cottages. Look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

BertShurt, Aurora, Il

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at the Wakanda Inn with our very gracious hosts. Deep in the woods this lovely lodge which had all the amenities we could ask for. Took a walk to the town of Wakanda and the people there I appreciate for being a wonderful example of southern Illinois hospitality. The inn itself is in a quiet and calm area with a beautiful wooden charm that highlights the forests around. Thanks again for having us there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from LL on 8 Sept 2020
Thanks so much for your great review! 5* is always what we strive for here at Makanda Inn & Cottages. A perfect adult retreat getaway in the southern Illinois woodlands! come see us again!

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solid Stay at the Makanda Inn
Lorraine was easy to communicate with to set up my check in time. She was entertaining another guests family who lived locally in the house for dinner when I arrived. The house was immaculate, built with natural building materials and sustainable building practices. The house was very clean and the room was adequate. I enjoyed sitting on the porch reading my book. The house is immersed in a nature setting with butterflies and wildlife all around. The breakfast in the morning was good and the hosts were nice. Overall I would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from LL on 7 Aug 2020
We appreciate you taking the time to write a review so soon after checking out and hope you enjoy the rest of your time exploring southern Illinois, it is full of so much natural beauty! Come stay with us again sometime!

10/10 Excellent

David, Evanston, IL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Makanda Inn was wonderful. We were visiting SIU on a reminiscing vacation, and the Inn was our home away from home. The surrounding woods were very peaceful. And the Inn, beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from LL on 7 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for your 5* review of your B & B Suite stay. It was great having you here for 4-days to visit your old stomping grounds! We hope to see you again it was a pleasure to meet you both!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was really beautiful. The host Lorraine is very kind & hospitable. There is a breakfast served in the morning and I had a nice balcony. Be warned, u are truly in the middle of nowhere. WiFi is almost non existent. Take a pic of the directions for wherever ur headed before u leave the room. At some point u will find urself driving w/out WiFi, therefore having no navigation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from P. Mgr. on 5 Jul 2020
We really appreciate your B&B Suite review of 5. We are indeed in the middle of the woods :-) Perfect for disconnecting from your everyday life. Your Wi-fi advice to others about traveling around our area is good. We do have a lot of maps here for our guests to use on the Wine Trail, Giant City State Park, The Shawnee National Forest and a Carbondale map too! We hope you'll come see us again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from LL on 12 Jun 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We love scoring 10 out of 10 with our guests!

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Treat yourself
Wonderful place. Nice bar, great drinks, engaging hosts. Cottage had super comfy bed and pillows, very nice shower, high end linens, and fresh coffee beans from a local roaster for the in-room grinder. Just superb service all around -- we enjoyed our stay immensely. So relaxing and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Property Managers on 11 Mar 2020
Thank you Carol for your wonderful review and the #10 rating. It's what we strive to receive from all of our guests. So happy you enjoyed your cottage stay and more with us. Come back again when you need some R & R and serenity!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet get-away
This unique inn and cottages deep in the quiet woods offer many pleasant surprises, from ecologically sound construction to delicious home-cooked breakfasts. The innkeepers are marvelous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Property Mgr. on 30 Dec 2019
We appreciate receiving your review so promptly after your stay! It was our pleasure to meet you both and we hope to see you back again when you are in need of another quiet getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The inn is in a beautiful, quiet setting and has many unique features, including river stone showers and fresh-ground coffee for your suite upon check-in. Hosts Lorraine and Malcolm are very charming and make you feel at home, but provide plenty of space and privacy. They also cook a delicious breakfast with locally-sourced food. While the location is serene, it’s very close to all of the wineries on the Shawnee Wine Trail, state parks and the Shawnee National Forest, and delicious dining. A restaurant will be opening on the lower level of the inn within a few months - excited to try it!
Back yard at the inn.
The front porch welcomes coffee and contemplation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from General Manager on 19 Oct 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely B&B Suite stay review! It was a pleasure to meet you both and chat with you and other guests at breakfast each morning. We hope you'll return again to continue your exploration of amazing southern Illinois!

10/10 Excellent

D.May, Mount Vernon, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so fortunate to book last minute here, they were so warm and inviting, the food was great and they had a nice beer list too, which was a great respite from the day of wine tasting. 😁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Property Managers on 8 Oct 2019
It was great to meet you both and we are happy we had an opening for you last minute :-) We hope to see you back again sometime for a longer stay!

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely great!
Celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary here... what a charming place! Ate dinner on site and food was outstanding, local, and so fresh. Room was clean and cozy. Appreciate the eco-friendliness of this spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was unique and is designed to be..but not “odd or awkwardly “ unique...it’s a wonderful place that seems out of the way but is just minutes from major highways. Hosts are welcoming and engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from PM on 12 Aug 2019
We are delighted to receive your 5* Review. We are indeed a uniquely constructed lodging property. Sustainably built out of strawbales with luxury amenities. It was great to meet you both the conversations were really enjoyable! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Sherri, Decatur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to stay! We were not there long enough to enjoy it all. We stayed in the Indigo Cabin. It was very cozy and had all the amenities one would need. The area around the cabin was beautiful and we would have enjoyed walking around more, but it was rainy. The owners were very friendly and accommodated us needing to get the key at an earlier time than the normal check in time. The lodge was beautiful and very inviting. We will definitely stay again when back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Property Managers on 19 May 2019
Thank you, Sherri, for your review we are very happy you enjoyed everything about your short stay with us. We are glad circumstances worked out with regard to the keys for your busy graduation day schedule. We hope you make it back to enjoy the area with more time to explore all there is to see here in amazing Southern, IL!

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love love loved this place!
Amazed from the moment we pulled in the drive! This inn is everything. Beautiful. Comfortable. Accommodating. Relaxing. Affordable. The owners thought of everything. We felt so welcome and cozy. Our room (one of four in the inn) was so quaint and interesting. I loved the layout, the walls, the decor, the bathroom, the little owl soap. It was fantastic. The location was amazing. So close to Giant City, the cute little town of Makanda, and several wineries. And Carbondale as well. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast made and served by the owners was delicious. The common area downstairs is wonderful. My husband and I weren’t there 15 minutes and we were already planning our return with 3 other couples to rent out the entire inn. I did not get to see the cabins, but I bet they are amazing as well. I have ZERO complaints! We will def return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from mmm on 2 May 2019
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are very appreciative of all your compliments. We just love managing this property located in beautiful Southern Illinois and all the area has to offer visitors. Looking forward to your return alone or with friends! It is a great location for friends to reunite. Until next time :-)

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wine trail and great hiking location!
We absolutely loved our stay and want to go back!! The suite was comfortable and hospitality awesome. The gourmet breakfast got our day started off perfectly...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Property Managers on 25 Apr 2019
We appreciate you taking the time to write a review about your stay with us, you are the first to do so for us on Expedia, so thank you! Looking forward to having you back!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Property Mgr. on 26 Aug 2019
Thank you so much for your Rating of 10! It was great to meet you both!