$1,200,000
$75K PRICE DROP

295 Panthers Den Rd Makanda, IL 62958

Estimated payment $6,962/month

Total Views 47,987
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
$522 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Farm
  • 6.66 Acre Lot
  • French Provincial Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

Rocky Comfort Cabins: A Unique Turnkey Investment for Sale - Union County Property Highlights:
• Turnkey Lodging Business
• Established Since 2013
• Private Walking Trail to Blue Sky Vineyard
• Existing Reservations & Future Bookings Included
• Established Website, Social Media Presence & Guest Reviews
• Strong Occupancy History
• Loyal Repeat Clientele
• Storybook-Inspired & French-Inspired Cabins
• Room for Future Expansion
• Proven Operating History Welcome to Rocky Comfort Cabins, a highly rated, fully operational lodging business located in the heart of Southern Illinois wine country. Established in 2013, Rocky Comfort Cabins has built a strong reputation, loyal repeat clientele, and a proven history of guest satisfaction. Situated on more than 6 acres and connected to Blue Sky Vineyard by a private walking trail agreement, the property offers guests a unique combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to one of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail's premier destinations.
The property features three thoughtfully designed cabins, each offering a distinct guest experience. Two cabins showcase charming storybook-inspired architecture, while the third reflects a warm French-inspired design. Guests enjoy private hot tubs, fire pits, washers and dryers, and carefully curated amenities throughout the property. Over more than a decade of operation, Rocky Comfort Cabins has earned outstanding guest reviews, strong occupancy, and a reputation as one of the region's most distinctive lodging destinations. The sale includes the established business, future reservations and bookings, website, social media presence, operating systems, and the Rocky Comfort Cabins brand, allowing a new owner to step into an operating business from day one. Significant investments in the cabins, landscaping, and guest experience have already been completed, allowing a new owner to focus primarily on operations, guest experience, and future growth. With room for future expansion and an established operating history, Rocky Comfort Cabins presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey hospitality business in the heart of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Financial: Its produced $264,515 Gross Revenue (2025) with a 2025 Occupancy: 85.5% and
occupancy exceeded 98% of available inventory when owner-blocked nights for maintenance, upgrades, weather closures, and operational scheduling were excluded.

Listing Agent

Jesse Klingler

Trophy Properties & Auction License #2020034069 Listed on: 10/29/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,094

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 6.66 Acre Lot
  • Native Plants
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Garden Home
  • Cement Siding
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower

Schools

  • Lick Creek Ccsd 16 Elementary And Middle School
  • Anna-Jonesboro High School

Farming

  • Farm
  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Propane
  • Cistern
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Additional Residence on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-18-2000-011

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Kitchen

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,094

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

6.66 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Directions: Directions: From Carbondale take E Walnut street .9 miles to right on S Giant City Rd for 6.1 miles to left on Grassy Rd for 3 miles to right on North Rocky Comfort rd for 1.9 miles to slight right on North Rocky Comfort Rd for 3.1 miles to left on Panthers Den Rd for .3 miles to property on left.
  • Property Sub-Type: Cabin
  • ResoLotFeatures: Agricultural, Farm, Few Trees, Natural Foliage
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.66
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Phone: 636-527-5263
  • Outside Inclusions: Fixtures
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2300
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, French Provincial, Garden
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Structure Type: Cabin, Hotel/Motel
  • Financial Info Electric: Other
  • PreviousStatus: Expired
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Custom Cabinetry, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Shower
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 3
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: No Other Known Restrictions, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding, Concrete, Stucco
  • Other Structures: Additional Residence, Carport(s), Guest House, Second Residence
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Green Building Features: Bathrooms, Hot Tub, Kitchen Facilities
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Available
  • Water Source: Cistern, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lick Creek CCSD 16
  • Junior High Dist: Lick Creek CCSD 16
  • High School: Anna-Jonesboro
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lick Creek CCSD 16

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 290109.6
  • Parcel Number: 10-18-2000-011

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4094

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,095 $53,380 $5,050 $48,330
2024 $3,052 $50,100 $4,740 $45,360
2023 $2,689 $46,390 $4,390 $42,000
2022 $2,675 $42,953 $4,061 $38,892
2021 $2,611 $41,045 $3,881 $37,164
2020 $2,621 $41,045 $3,881 $37,164
2019 $2,627 $41,045 $3,881 $37,164
2018 $2,578 $41,045 $3,881 $37,164
2016 $2,538 $39,240 $3,710 $35,530
2015 -- $21,080 $3,710 $17,370
2014 -- $21,080 $3,710 $17,370
2013 -- $590 $590 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2026 05/27/26 Price Changed $1,200,000 -4.0% $522 / Sq Ft
03/13/2026 03/13/26 For Sale $1,250,000 0.0% $543 / Sq Ft
03/12/2026 03/12/26 Off Market $1,250,000 -- --
01/06/2026 01/06/26 Price Changed $1,250,000 -2.0% $543 / Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $554 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $15,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $20,500 Unknown
Open $188,000 Unknown
Closed $171,610 Unknown
Closed $13,319 No Value Available
Closed $75,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25072146

MARIS MLS

APN: 01-09-00-052-E

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