The Remarkable Resort That Is Quintessentially Illinois

No matter the time of year, a good vacation is in order. There's a resort in Illinois that lets you get back to nature in all the best ways, and you need to visit ASAP.

Leave your crazy busy life behind for peace and tranquility in nature. Scroll on for all the details about these fantastic cabins.

Firefly Valley is a private resort in Makanda that is located in a portion of the Shawnee National Forest, taking up 75 acres of the Shawnee Wine Trail. Beauty and tranquility abound at this fabulous place.

Get more information about the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail here.

The cabin is surrounded by 140 acres of forestry with numerous trails to explore. There is so much to do in the area, such as visit Grant City State Park, Devil's Kitchen, and Little Grassy Lakes.

Guests get the whole two-story, 26,000 square-foot cabin to themselves. Amenities include a full kitchen, four bedrooms, a living room with pull-out couches, and a 47-inch flat screen TV.

Guests also enjoy heat and A/C, a coffee maker, and lovely hardwood floors.

Rates apply to the entire cabin, as you get the whole resort to yourself. The standard rate is $195 per night while weekends are $235 per night with an additional $30 per extra guest outside of the six allowed.

You can even stay in winter if snowy scenes are what inspire you.

Winter activities may include hikes to icy caves and frozen waterfalls, or you could try cross-country skiing.

Firefly Valley is also a great place to host weddings large and small. Additionally, it is popular for trophy hunting in the fall and small concerts throughout the year.

Firefly Valley is located in Makanda at 980 S Rocky Comfort Road. Get more information and make reservations on its website or Facebook page.

For a more romantic getaway, check out these eight Illinois resorts that are perfect for couples.

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