Makanda Inn

The Makanda Inn is situated on an 18-acre wooded site with a small creek winding through it, directly next door to Giant City State Park. The Inn was carefully planned and built to fit in to the natural environment. Upon arrival you will be captured by the buildings’ architectural beauty. Stone steps lead you to the large wrap around porch with cedar log posts and a unique hand-crafted door. Once inside, your eyes are drawn to the grand stone fireplace rising 32 feet to the knotty-pine ceiling. In addition to its beauty, The Makanda Inn is Southern Illinois most energy efficient small retreats of its kind, featuring both high and low-tech methods for minimizing its impact on the environment.