Doc's Lakeside Cabin is a great ADULT ONLY vacation destination to just getaway and relax.
We are located near the Shawnee National Forest along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in Southern Illinois. Doc's getaway cabin is approximately 30 minutes south of Carbondale Illinois and 25 minutes East of Cape Girardeau Missouri, Historic Downtown Cape.
The Cabin overlooks a 6 acre lake where you will enjoy the spectacular lake view from our front screened in porch or Hot Tub. We also have built a stone patio with fire pit and seating.
Our cabin sits next to the Shawnee National Forest, Trail of Tears State Forest and LaRue Pine Hills which has thousands of acres for exploring.
You will find our personal cabin is beautifully decorated for any taste.
Cabin Includes spacious Living Room with electric fireplace with vaulted ceiling and Full kitchen with cooking utensils. A Full Bath and 2 Bedrooms Master Bedroom King Size Bed and Guest Bedroom Queen size bed.
Favorite spot - screened in front porch that runs the width of the cabin.
Doc's Cabin was built in 2012 and is located in beautiful southern Illinois, and has Starlink WiFi. Our personal cabin is designed as a romantic getaway for adults over the age of 25.
To access Doc's Lakeside Cabin you will come up the blacktop driveway, steep hill, you will pass our home, follow the driveway down around the lake to the cabin. This is the only way in, and the only way out, no thru traffic. If you need something you will know right where to find us. My family lives on the other side of the lake. We consider our guests part of the family.
Prospective guests must review and accept our Rental Policy complete and return it to us providing names of all guests who will be at the cabin. We must have an official signed Rental Policy send via email in order to confirm your reservation.
I like speak to every guest at the time they reserve our cabin to ensure our personal cabin is just the right fit.
It has been brought to my attention that the house rules and policy are not provided until after payment is submitted thru vrbo, so I am including overview of our rental policy. Most are just good ole common sense...
Doc’s Lakeside Cabin
• We require you read All Policies.
• By reserving your stay at Doc’s Lakeside Cabin, you are accepting our policy
• It is the responsibly of credit card holder to inform the others in their reservation about Doc’s Lakeside Cabin policy.
Names of All guests must be provided to be on property of Doc’s Lakeside Cabin.
At check out guest are required to leave the cabin/Hot Tub and property in the same general condition it was upon arrival. I know some of these are common sense but…
1. Wash/Dry and put away dishes, utensils etc.
2. Clean the stove/microwave from any grease of food residue left from cooking
3. Do NOT dispose of hot/used cooking grease in landscaping/grass/rocks or trash bag
4. Wipe off counter tops.
5. Wipe up any spills
6. Do Not remove linens from the beds, I will take care of that.
7. Clean out all food and beverage brought to the cabin.
8. Place all used towels and washcloths in bathtub.
9. Close all windows and outside doors
10. Please bag all trash and place in outside trash receptacle provided.
If you Do Not leave the Cabin/Hot Tub and it’s surroundings as it was upon arrival, or if you abuse the cabin or violate any of our policies, you will not be allowed to rent from us in the future.
• You must be 25 years or older to reserve a cabin.
• You must be at least 21 years or older to stay at Doc’s Cabin, this is an Adult only location.
• Only the specified number of guests is allowed at the cabin.
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• Reservations are required to be on the property.
• If it is found that you have more that the number of specified guests at any time at the cabin, you will be charged an extra $100 per Hour per person and you will be asked to leave for breaking policy. No refunds.**
• We pride ourselves with our clean peaceful environment at Doc's Lakeside Cabin; Doc’s “is not a party place.”
• You are responsible for any damages to the cabin/Hot Tub or its contents during your stay
• In the event of a dispute prevailing party may ask for attorney fee cost.
• Doc's Lakeside Cabin is not responsible for any "Acts of God" or "Mother Nature"
• Please Do Not Cook Seafood of any kind in the cabin, also the use of Curry seasoning is NOT Allowed, the smell will absorb into the walls, a gas grill is provided for such strong smelling cuisines. $500 Fee No Exceptions!
• We do not allow you to bring your own electronics such as gaming systems, amplifiers or Apple TV to hook into our TV.
• Wax Candles, open flames are not permitted in the cabin;
Doc’s cabin provides battery-operated candles, and automatic aromatherapy.
• Please do not drive on the grass; we have an irrigation system installed just below the surface.
Free Wi-Fi:
• Doc’s Cabin realized that some guests must have internet access for their careers, so as a courtesy we started providing Free Wi-Fi for our guests
• Doc’s cabin does not offer refunds for “courtesy” Free Wi-Fi.
Smoking:
• Smoking and/or Vaping is Not allowed in the cabin, on the Screened in Balcony or in the Hot Tub.
• The person making the reservation will be responsible for a $500 cleaning fee, if a scent of smoking is detected in the cabin, on the Screened in Balcony or in the Hot Tub.
Pets:
• NO PETS ALLOWED.
With respect to other guest with allergies and health related issues our policy is NO pets. No exceptions.
• The person making the reservation is responsible for a $500 cleaning fee if pets are taken into the cabin
Hot Tub: IMPORTANT:
Doc's Lakeside Cabin is designed as an Adult relaxing romantic getaway with a Hot Tub.
We want our guests to be aware of what will contaminate the water in which they are responsible.
Here are a few things that will contaminate the water
• Swimwear only!!! Anything other than a swimsuit will still have detergent and fabric softener in them
which will leach out into the hot tub causing the water to either turn cloudy or foam or both.
• Shoes of any kind are not allowed in hot tub as this will scratch the tub and contaminate water.
• Makeup, body lotion, sun tan lotion, sunless tanning lotion, oils, hair gel or any other body
products will come off in the water turning the water cloudy and foam or both. You must take a shower with soap before entering the hot tub.
• If you have been down at the lake fishing the hot tub is not a place to wash off, you must take a shower and wash your hands before getting into the hot tub.
• NO Drinking, Smoking or eating in hot tub anyone of theses if dropped in will contaminate the water AND WILL cause it to cloud up and foam.
• Hot Tub use is Not permitted while it is sprinkling, raining, hailing or sleeting, the precipitation will change the balance of chemicals causing the water to be cloudy.
• Leaving the Hot Tub cover off of the hot tub while not in use will let bugs and flying particles get into the water.
• Lowering the Hot tub temperature below 99 degrees will cause the pump not to circulate, resulting in cloudy water.
• If you have had diarrhea/Vomiting in the last 24 hours or a open wound, DO NOT get in the Hot Tub!
• I recommend if 99 degree water is too hot, stay out of Hot Tub (this is Not a swimming pool)
Absolutely, NO GLASS containers near the hot tub; around the hot tub or even on the deck in which the hot tub is located.
There will be a Minimum $150 charge for misuse/Abuse of the hot tub during your stay such as a low water level, contamination, unusually dirty/cloudy/foamy water or foreign objects in hot tub. (i.e. grass, mud, residue from self tanning products, Make-Up, sprays and or Oils, ashes, food, beverages, gum etc)
• We ask that you bring robes or beach towels for the hot tub.
• Doc's Lakeside Cabin is not responsible for any injuries due to misuse/abuse of the hot tub or any other items located on the premises.
• CBC recommends 15min of soaking in a hot tub
• You must shower with soap before/after soaking in the hot tub
Hot tub cover must remain on the tub and latched while not in use.
Turn Off the lights in the hot tub, Close and Latch after getting out of the Hot Tub.
**DO NOT Leave Hot Tub Un-Covered
Fishing Policies:
• Guests are welcome to enjoy a leisure time of fishing in our lake.
• We ask that when you catch, you release back into the lake, so others may enjoy the same.
• Do NOT bring fish into the cabin.
• Absolutely, No cleaning of fish on/in or around our property.
Outdoor Activities and Policies:
• Please do not move outdoor furniture
• We encourage you to wear appropriate attire and use insect repellant while enjoying the outdoor environment.
• As wooded areas are prevalent to having chiggers, ticks, oak mites, etc.: we encourage you to shower after your outdoor activities for your comfort.
• Doc's Lakeside Cabin is not responsible for mosquitoes or any other type of insect.
• NO Swimming or Boating Permitted
Doc's Lakeside Cabin reserves the right to vacate the premises at any time.
Relevant penalties apply for violating policy.
Reservations:
Rates are based on reservations for 2 people.
Additional guest are per night are $100 each up to a maximum of 4 people total.
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