Welcome to The Blue Heron Cabin!
Relax in the hot tub
Enjoy the night views
Cabin layout
Adirondack chairs around the fire pit. Grill on site
2 adult kayaks and 1 child kayak on site
Spiral staircase and living room
Cozy living room area
Hammock on site
Back view of the cabin
Pet Friendly- $50/pet, per stay
Efficient, fast WiFi
Fishing on site
Spiral staircase leading to bedroom
Dedicated work space
Modern kitchen
Kitchen seating for 4
Fully stocked kitchen for all your needs
Ample countertop space
Kitchen
Queen bedroom
Dedicated work space with WiFi
Queen bedroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spacious bathroom with amenities provided
Queen loft bedroom
Views from the loft bedroom window
Loft bedroom with TV
Cabin loft view
Ample seating in the living room
Breathtaking sunset views!
Night view
Adventure to nearby wineries
Family outdoor adventures await
Try zip lining through the Shawnee national forest!
Enjoy Blue Sky nearby
Bike trails, hiking, and much more
Local wine awards
Ample outdoor adventures
Cabin entrance hallway
Queen loft bedroom
Games in the cabin
Fire pit with Adirondack seating
Fire pit with lighting
Property Views from the cabin
Fire pit
Front view of the cabin
Hot tub on site
Hot tub overlooking the pond

The Blue Heron Cabin at Sunrise Hill - Makanda

4 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
700 Sqft
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About this place

Cozy 2BR A-Frame Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Lake Views

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
1 Queen bed in lower bedroom
1 Queen bed in the loft

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
Hot Tub
Full-sized, fully furnished kitchen (no oven, but has cooktop and convection microwave)
Smart TV
WIFI
Workspace at desk in Living Room
Charcoal Grill
Fire pit
Fully stocked pond
Walking distance to public land

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: This property is pet-friendly by approval only. A maximum of 2 pets are permitted with payment of a $50 pet fee per stay. All pets must be disclosed and approved prior to arrival. Pets must be house-trained and properly supervised at all times. Pets may not be left unattended inside the property unless securely crated. Pets are not permitted on furniture or bedding. Guests are fully responsible for any damages, additional cleaning, pest treatment, or violations resulting from pets.

Failure to comply with this policy may result in additional fees. You may request a crate at no charge in our enhancements page: /enhancements
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Firewood is available for purchase.
No washer/dryer in cabin
This property is in a meadow setting where Asian beetles are common seasonally. They’re harmless but do make their way indoors.

Sleeping configuration

Main Level Bedroom

1 queen bed

Loft Bedroom

1 queen bed

What this place offers

25 Amenities
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Paper Towels
Full Kitchen
Fridge
Hot Tub
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Desk chair
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
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Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Parking Included

Meet the Host

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Allison

Host

English
We built these cabins in 2017 after a great experience hosting guests on our 50 foot motor yacht on Kentucky Lake. We loved chartering, but decided to find a way to bring our love of our own experiences closer to home. Our goal is to finish with 5-6 cabins and a large pavilion for gathering space.
Member Since
February 2023

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Scenic views

Lake viewGarden view

Location

Waterfront

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
Flexible
Flexible timing
Check-Out
Flexible
Standard
Max Guests
4 People
Min Age
18
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties

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