Places to stay in Carterville

THANK YOU AGAIN SO MUCH! We had a fantastic weekend. Ma's Cabin was the perfect "home-base" for our hiking adventures. Was so peaceful to relax after hiking all the trails. Everything we needed for our getaway. Sid and Patty were so friendly and of course Lillie stole the show ❤️. Thank you again!

Nice cottage - beautiful windows overlooking pasture. Kitchen well stocked including snacks - especially liked the electric tea kettle. Plenty of blankets, pillows and towels. Brought our horses - very accommodating. Had 2 paddocks and 4 stalls. The only thing missing was a cover for the stalls which would have been great for the nights with rain and storms. We used Sue’s horse guide services. She took us all around Shawnee. Saw amazing sites - rocks, bluffs, waterfalls and caves. While it was just 2 of us in cabin, all rides included other people - friends of Sue or other clients and Sue’s trail dogs. So much fun and hope to return soon!

This is our second stay at Little Texas and it certainly won’t be our last! It feels like our home in Shawnee. The house is clean and has everything we need for the week. It’s surrounded by beautiful land. We fished and had a fire. We really enjoyed our time on the property and of course exploring the forest!

This home exactly what we were hoping for! Great kitchen and plenty of space to gather with family. Comfy beds!!! Brenda was so nice and super helpful, and really went out of her way to make sure our family felt at home. We’ll stay here again on our next visit, for sure!

We absolutely loved this place from the moment we pulled in the driveway and walked in! They had a special made sign greeting us, and fresh bags of home grown lavender that one of the hosts grows herself which smelled absolutely amazing! This place was SPOTLESS clean and they even had water bottles in the fridge. Very quiet neighborhood with easy access to the main roads and lots of room for parking. The couch was extra comfy, and we all almost fell asleep on it before we even made it to the very comfortable bed! Having two different bathrooms was definitely accommodating when you have three different guys staying together in a place! Lol. Thank you for such a great experience and such a great day and we look forward to staying with you again sometime!

Host was quick to answer questions and check in was easy. Place was very clean, had a lot of space and well stocked for stay. Was ten minutes from Bald Knob Cross and about 25 minutes from Carbondale. Had breakfast at Iron Whisk in Cobden and was great.

We loved the included pond, paddle boards, and the cabin too. The kids loved the trip and we had the best time. The sweetest golden retriever (Kevin) made our time on the boards so fun and we have lots of memories to take home with us. Thanks for sharing your space and making it the best for guests to enjoy the area.

This was a great place. We'd like to try it again in the warmer months. We stayed during a storm and the home was very relaxing.

Adams Rock cabin was a great home base for our Shawnee trip! The place looks exactly as pictured/described. We appreciated the Native American decor as well as informative books in the cabin. The location is not super remote, but the large yard was perfect for our kids and dog to play and just enjoy being outside. We particularly enjoyed roasting marshmallows around the fire pit! For others traveling with kids, it is worth knowing that the loft bedroom is up a steep ladder without any particularly good way to block the ladder at the bottom or top. The kitchen was equipped with necessities but not a lot of extras. If you’re planning to pack picnic lunches for your hikes, make sure to bring storage containers! Overall, we had a wonderful stay, appreciated all of Mary’s helpful communication, and really enjoyed exploring a new-to-us part of the country!