Family-friendly vacation rentals in Marion

If you’re looking for a peaceful, family and dog friendly, design focused place to stay, this is your spot. The garden was incredible with spring ephemerals and flowering cherry blossoms blowing in the wind. This was the perfect home base for exploring wineries and the Shawnee National Forest. The loft was the perfect spot to set up our young toddler’s pack-n-play, though fair warning that there is little sound insulation from the kitchen and main living to the upstairs while your little one is sleeping. We wouldn’t hesitate to book this glorious pool house again with our babe in tow! 10/10

We had a great time! My kids and our dog enjoyed the large, open yard. The fire pit was great for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows for s’mores. We would like to go back at some point and would definitely stay here again if we get the opportunity.

Our visit to this Airbnb was fantastic! House had a great view! Beautiful home inside and out. Hottub was great and the fire pit was perfect. This was exactly what we were hoping to have during our visit to southern Illinois.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the beautiful backyard, hot tub, and wonderful hosts. Their are alot of nearby places to hike.

Amy‘s place was just what we were looking for, a short getaway weekend. It was quite peaceful and Amy was very responsive anytime we had any questions. The hot tub was a big plus and we got to enjoy it many times. The cabin was just far away from everything to feel you are out of the chaos of everyday yet close enough to some smaller towns when we wanted to venture out and try something new. Amy’s place is very close to some really nice parks and other nature area for hiking fishing and exploring. The private dock was also nice for sitting in the sun and fishing. Amy was a great host and her place was just what we were looking for.

Beautiful home and property! The home was so much bigger than the pictures. They don’t do justice to how nice everything was. They had a full kitchen which came in handy for our family and friends. I will definitely be booking again for the next time we come down.

Loved camping here. The owner is very nice and even offered to let me use his kayak on the lake. Beautiful scenery, couldnt ask for more from a primitive campsite.

This place serves very well as a home base for hikers visiting the Shawnee National Forest

Really enjoyed our stay! Great for being active or just relaxing! We will definitely be back!

The cabin was clean, secluded and very peaceful. We will stay there again when visiting family. Thank you Tom for a nice stay!

We had a great time at the Jaybird Treehouse! The weather unfortunately kept us inside most of it, but if we had to be stuck inside, we were happy it was at Kris’ property. We can’t wait to come back in the future!

This was our second visit to the lodge with our extended family for Easter. It is perfect for a family gathering. Lots of bedrooms with multiple beds and plenty of bathrooms as well as a saloon and living room for everyone to gather in. The deer came right up to the lodge on many occasions. Everyone enjoyed fishing and kayaking. Very quiet and peaceful place to enjoy campfires and s’mores.

this is a beautiful, quiet, peaceful place with very friendly host! would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing getaway

Unit looks just like the pics. Way better to stay here vs any of the local hotels. Jim could not have been any more responsive and was a pleasure to deal with..

Allison was very communicative and understanding that we had to check in early.

We had another great stay with Tom and Kelley at Mulberry Farms in Carbondale, IL. The big farm house is fantastic as are the grounds and scenery. The house is wonderfully furnished and equipped with everything we needed. We spend every evening sitting around the campfire. The best part of our stay was the friendliness of our hosts. Tom and Kelley treated us like family, and made us feel very welcome. We have stayed there before, and we always look forward to seeing them. They are genuinely good people.

My family and I had a wonderful time at the Mansion! Tony and his wife were very attentive to our needs and we were very comfortable during our stay. The mansion and interior decor are fascinating and create a unique and timeless environment; I really felt I had gone back in time many decades; this was such a welcome respite from my life in California. We will certainly always try and book the Mansion for our annual trips to Southern Illinois. I highly recommend the property.

Super stylish, everything was new, nice touches, super comfy bed! Within 5-10 minutes of Rend Lake!

If your idea of Heaven includes a beautiful lake view in a tranquil setting where you can relax, I have good news. This location is it. Joanna Beth responded to questions quickly and I felt confident that our stay would be a perfect getaway, which was correct. The space was clean, comfortable, roomy, and had everything we needed. The recommendations for restaurants in town were really helpful, and we enjoyed some of the nearby hiking opportunities as well. We will definitely stay here again in the near future!

Jessica's place is exactly as advertised. The house is clean and the surroundings are beautiful and peaceful. I have stayed with Jessica many times and will continue to do so. Jessica's place is a must stay and ranked at top of my list.

Central location in CDL, walk from train station. Can walk to all services, grocery, laundry, etc.. Nice cafes, PK's bar (much character!), Harbaugh's, Italian Village with its terrace. Varsity Center theater always something on. Kitchen well fixtured. Shower works great. Bed very comfortable. Apartment is in the back of the building. Very satisfactory stay for work in the town.

Great space! Loved the bourbon bar that was steps away! Could not have asked for a better place to stay while in Southern IL!