Margie B's Lake Lodge

10/23/2026

Take a walk through our property a stones throw away from Shawnee National Forest. Gorgeous outdoors & super vibe inside. Check out our new fountains in the lake next to the fire pit!
Two night minimum. Call/text/email with questions
📍Www.margiebslakelodge.com
💌[email protected]
Base price includes 2 people.
💐Amenities
🛌*3 bedrooms with king sized beds (1 is a sleep number)
📺*2 55inch smart tvs
🫧*Washer & dryer
💨*Ceiling fans in every bedroom
🥵😎*Central heat & air conditioning
🌊* Covered Hot tub
🪵🔥* Fire pit w wood provided
🛜* WiFi
🥩* Outdoor Gas Grill w gas provided
👀* Lake views
🐟* Catch & Release fishing
🛋️* Living/Great Room w/ comfortable leather sectional
🎲* Lower level game room
🎼* Record player w vintage records
💤* Bed Linens
🚿* 2 Full Bath with Tub/Shower & Stand up shower
💦* Towels
👨‍🍳* Microwave, Toaster, Crock Pot
🍳* Gas Stove, Air fryer
☕️* Traditional Coffee Maker & Keurig
🧺* washer/dryer/Iron/ Ironing Board
💈* Blow dryer
🌾* Porches, patio
💧* Dock on the lake w fountain ⛲️
🦅* Bird watchers recommend
🌲* Close to Shawnee National Forest / Trail of Tears
🥰* Attentive Hosts
🐿️🦫🐇🦨🦃🐝🐝🦋🦆🐟🫏🦜🌲🌳

10/13/2026

We have a deer in our meadow below the lodge that is trying to push down newly planted trees. The trail cam caught a bald eagle and missed the deer! 🦅🦌

10/12/2026

For our guests…. 🚐 The Shawnee Shuttle can get you there.

I know it’s only Monday, but we’re gearing up for our BUSIEST week of the year, and I can’t help but get a little excited!

This week’s event calendar on the Shawnee Hills W**e Trail is PACKED with fun!

🎤 Thursday: Open Mic at Feather Hills
🎤 Friday: Open Mic at Alto Vineyards
🎸 Saturday & Sunday: Live music all over the trail!

Great w**e, local talent, and fall fun! What’s not to love?

09/01/2026

Come see the 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

Forest Service Road No. 345, Snake Road, is temporarily closed now through October 30 to ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during their bi-annual migration.

The gravel road is temporarily closed to vehicles, but it is open to people traveling on foot.

LaRue-Pine Hills/Otter Pond is a federally designated Research Natural Area and the following should be kept in mind during visits:
❌ Do not collect or handle any snakes and amphibians, it is against the law and can lead to personal injury.
✅ For your safety, stay on the gravel road. This also reduces stress on animals during their critical movement.
🐍Snake movements occur in random individual pulses, at any point in the day. They do not form groups or cross the road in large masses.

For more information about the snake migration and LaRue-Pine Hills Research National Area visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/shawnee/safety-ethics/respect-wildlife

(Forest Service photo by Mycah Scoggins)

08/31/2026

Margie B’s Lake Lodge Vacation Rental in beautiful Southern Illinois
Two night minimum. Call/text/email with questions
📍Www.margiebslakelodge.com
💌[email protected]
Base price includes 2 people.
💐Amenities
🛌*3 bedrooms with king sized beds (1 is a sleep number)
📺*2 55inch smart tvs
🫧*Washer & dryer
💨*Ceiling fans in every bedroom
🥵😎*Central heat & air conditioning
🌊* Covered Hot tub
🪵🔥* Fire pit w wood provided
🛜* WiFi
🥩* Outdoor Gas Grill w gas provided
👀* Lake views
🐟* Catch & Release fishing
🛋️* Living/Great Room w/ comfortable leather sectional
🎲* Lower level game room
🎼* Record player w vintage records
💤* Bed Linens 
🚿* 2 Full Bath with Tub/Shower & Stand up shower
💦* Towels
👨‍🍳* Microwave, Toaster, Crock Pot
🍳* Gas Stove, Air fryer
☕️* Traditional Coffee Maker & Keurig
🧺* washer/dryer/Iron/ Ironing Board
💈* Blow dryer
🌾* Porches, patio
💧* Dock on the lake w fountain ⛲️
🦅* Bird watchers recommend
🌲* Close to Shawnee National Forest / Trail of Tears
🥰* Attentive Hosts
🐿️🦫🐇🦨🦃🐝🐝🦋🦆🐟🫏🦜🌲🌳

08/30/2026

What’s new… or should we say “what’s retro?” ✨Take a peek inside our Mid Century Modern Lodge in Beautiful Southern Illinois!
Two night minimum. Call/text/email with questions
📍Www.margiebslakelodge.com
💌[email protected]
Base price includes 2 people.
💐Amenities
🛌*3 bedrooms with king sized beds (1 is a sleep number)
📺*2 55inch smart tvs
🫧*Washer & dryer
💨*Ceiling fans in every bedroom
🥵😎*Central heat & air conditioning
🌊* Covered Hot tub
🪵🔥* Fire pit w wood provided
🛜* WiFi
🥩* Outdoor Gas Grill w gas provided
👀* Lake views w Fountain ⛲️
🐟* Catch & Release fishing
🛋️* Living/Great Room w/ comfortable leather sectional
🎲* Lower level game room
🎼* Record player w vintage records
💤* Bed Linens
🚿* 2 Full Bath with Tub/Shower & Stand up shower
💦* Towels
👨‍🍳* Microwave, Toaster, Crock Pot
🍳* Gas Stove, Air fryer
☕️* Traditional Coffee Maker & Keurig
🧺* washer/dryer/Iron/ Ironing Board
💈* Blow dryer
🌾* Porches, patio
💧* Dock on the lake
🦅* Bird watchers recommend
🌲* Close to Shawnee National Forest / Trail of Tears
🥰* Attentive Hosts
🐿️🦫🐇🦨🦃🐝🐝🦋🦆🐟🫏🦜🌲🌳

08/26/2026

Margie B’s Lake Lodge
Vacation Rental
Jonesboro, Il

05/22/2026

🛶 This is always a fun day trip when you stay at Margie’s!

Take a tour with us! we can accommodate groups of 2-20 people.

05/11/2026

Should you plan a trip to Southern Illinois?! Yep.