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Tiny houses in Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest fills the southern tip of Illinois between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, a landscape of sandstone bluffs, canyons and the Garden of the Gods that has nothing to do with the prairie up north. Tiny cabins, a tipi and small rentals sit in the hills around Makanda and Carbondale and out toward the Shawnee wine trail.

6 verified tiny houses · 9.9/10 · 7 reviews · Latest check: September 27, 2026 · see on the map →

Photo: Daniel Schwen / CC BY-SA 4.0

At a glance

€215median / night€199–€215 typical
2for 2 guests
2family-sized
3on wheels
9.9/10avg rating4 rated
Building types3 Tiny house2 Cabin1 Tipi

Landscape

Forest

Best time

April–June, October

Getting there

2 hrs south-east of St. Louis.

Climate

Humid continental; hot summers.

Weather & climate

Humid continental; hot summers.

Things to do nearby

Hiking Rock climbing Wineries

Parks, nature & sights near Shawnee National Forest

Garden of the Gods Giant City State Park Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

On the map

Verified tiny houses

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Purple Tiny Home With Fire Pit and NatureTiny house On wheels / movable

1. Purple Tiny Home With Fire Pit and Nature

10.0 3 reviews on Booking.com · 3 guests

In Cape Girardeau, about 43 km from Shawnee National Forest · Forest

Eco / off-grid
€183/ nightPrice checked September 25, 2026
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Euro Style Tiny Home with DeckTiny house On wheels / movable

2. Euro Style Tiny Home with Deck

9.5 2 reviews on Booking.com · 3 guests

In Cape Girardeau, about 43 km from Shawnee National Forest · Forest

€215/ nightPrice checked September 25, 2026
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Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, FirepitTiny house Verified On wheels / movable

3. Tiny Cabin, Private Pond, Firepit

4 guests

In Marion, about 26 km from Shawnee National Forest · Forest

Whole home, checked
€199/ nightPrice checked September 24, 2026
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Shawnee Dreams TIPITipi Verified

4. Shawnee Dreams TIPI

2 guests

In Simpson, about 52 km from Shawnee National Forest · Forest

Whole home, checked
€215/ nightPrice checked September 24, 2026
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Wooded Cabin Hot Tub, Firepit & Giant CityCabin Verified

5. Wooded Cabin Hot Tub, Firepit & Giant City

10.0 1 reviews on Booking.com · 4 guests

In Carbondale, about 6 km from Shawnee National Forest · Forest

Whole home, checked Hot tub / sauna
€268/ nightPrice checked September 27, 2026
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Most Secluded Cabin, Salt Hot TubCabin Verified

6. Most Secluded Cabin, Salt Hot Tub

10.0 1 reviews on Booking.com · 2 guests

In Carbondale, about 6 km from Shawnee National Forest · Forest

Whole home, checked Hot tub / sauna Secluded
€281/ nightPrice checked September 27, 2026
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Good to know

How much does a tiny house in Shawnee National Forest cost per night?

The 6 hand-checked tiny houses in Shawnee National Forest cost a median of about €215 per night (typically €199–215). Prices are snapshots, not live availability.

How many tiny houses are there in Shawnee National Forest?

Currently 6 hand-checked tiny houses in Shawnee National Forest — each confirmed as a whole, private stay, never a hotel room.

Can I book a tiny house in Shawnee National Forest for a weekend?

Yes. All 6 tiny houses in Shawnee National Forest are bookable directly with the host, including short 1–2 night stays when available.

Are the tiny houses in Shawnee National Forest suitable for couples?

Yes — 2 of the 6 stays in Shawnee National Forest sleep two, ideal for a couples’ getaway.

How we choose what counts as a tiny house

Booking sites don’t have a “tiny house” category — they file these stays under the generic “Accommodation” label. So we check every place by name and type and list only genuine free-standing small homes: tiny houses (on wheels or fixed), cabins, glamping pods, shepherd huts, yurts, domes and tree houses. No hotel rooms, no ordinary apartments.

The atlas currently lists 5517 hand-checked small stays across 485 destinations in 79 countries — 3731 of them additionally verified through independent research with a documented source.

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