Cottage vacation rentals in Illinois

great place and I loved being able to bring our dogs. they loved the gated yard to run around in while we chilled in the hot tub. we'd love to visit sometime in the summer to check out more of the lake activities.

This was our second visit to Amanda’s and just like the first time, it left my boys with fun memories. We will be back next summer.

Didn’t have to worry about the accommodations so we could enjoy getting together with family.

We had a lovely stay. it's super cute, private, and quiet. we will definitely book again. there are 13 other cabins to chose from. We also enjoyed the town and near by venues. Cool place❣️

A great place to get away! Was so peaceful and relaxing! A wonderful way to get away from everyday stresses. Got some of the best sleep of my life as well. The scenery was breathtaking!

great place! pristine clean. lovely surroundings and very beautiful cabin inside and out. we loved our stay.

The Cabin was super cute and just as described. Every time I reached out with a question or request, Amanda responded promptly and helpfully. Would definitely book again.

The place was beautiful. The house is a bit old but we didn’t mind it, it made it feel homey in a way. My friends and I loved the hot tub, would love to come back again.

Great home for a little getaway! It was clean, inviting, and cozy. We felt right at home and relaxed. Thanks again!

Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your house! 🏡 Everything was clean, cozy, and very comfortable. We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. A great place to relax — we were happy with our stay and would definitely recommend it! 😊

Great place to stay with a little family. Very clean and friendly people.

We loved this house! It was a great place for our family, with everything we needed, including a couple of baby gates to help us corral our three year old and little doggie. Such a charming home with a beautiful little fenced in yard in a peaceful, friendly neighborhood, close to Glen Oak Park and all its fun activities. The hostess was always friendly and responsive to our online questions and made check in and check out a breeze.

It was a very beautiful location with much to do like hiking and enjoying nature. There were deers everywhere around the Airbnb which made it much more relaxing to be able to see them graze around you. I am so happy with my stay and will be booking again hopefully sometime soon.

This was our 4th time staying at Kristen's lake house. We attend the Moccasin Creek Music Festival at Lake Sara each year and for us Kristen's lake house is the perfect place to stay for the festival. The lake house is always super clean and in perfect shape when we arrive. Firewood for the firepit out back is provided for free and they have kayaks there too. Lake Sara is a wonderful place to stay, a beautiful lake with a public beach, a disc golf course, a regular golf course, an amazing brand new public playground right by the beach and Pinky's restaurant that is right on the lake.

Carla was a fantastic host! Highly recommended this cottage for Augustana functions. I would definitely book again!

This was our second time staying at the Fuller House. We had a magical trip with highlights including getting cozy by the fireplace and listening to records, setting up our tent in the backyard and roasting marshmallows over the fire, reading and napping in the hammock, and spending hours running around the property with our toddler and finding wild flowers, walnut shells, bugs, and swinging on the tree swing. We love this home and Krista and Jeff are very thoughtful and responsive hosts. We had a minor plumbing issue and Jeff came over the fixed it right away. Love this place and will definitely come back!

We loved our stay here! quite little town, but close enough to the city! The host, Hailey, was super friendly and left super clear instructions. It was a great weekend spot!

Such a cute little place to stay. Incredibly clean and thoughtfully stocked. The bed was very comfortable and lots of extra pillows. It was the perfect little place for our anniversary getaway!

For being one of the smallest, most rural air bnbs we have ever stayed in- Though it really wasn't even small (3 bed, 2 rooms, 2 bath!) I have to say I was thoroughly impressed! This was honestly one of the nicest air bnbs weve ever stayed in! It was quiet, private, cozy and while I was initially disappointed having overlooked the no TV part i quickly grew to love the vibe this place brought over our two days here! The kids enjoyed having their own space upstairs while we got to be downstairs. There's an adorable little area that my husband and I quietly had our coffee in and the kitchen was adorned with brand new appliances that were squeaky clean. The owner clearly has great taste bc everything from the handsoap to the hand towels was amazing scents and good quality 😂 This was definitely worth the money and we cant wait to come back next summer!

Such a charming and unique place! This older cottage-style home was filled with antique character and decorated in a way that made it feel like stepping into a sweet little time capsule—or even a thoughtfully curated antique shop. The table was set with lovely dishware and napkins, and every detail felt intentional and welcoming. It was cozy, comfortable, and perfectly suited for my quick overnight stay.

Amber’s place is beautiful and great for a peaceful getaway. Enjoyed watching the sunset from the back deck. Plenty to do in Peoria. I would recommend this place to friends and would consider staying here again. Very clean and well decorated. Also recommend Sugar Fire-Wood Bistro for delicious pizza (Peoria) and Blue Margarita (Germantown Hills) for delicious authentic Mexican.

This is an excellent Airbnb at a truly special location, nestled between two valleys. It was serene and peaceful. We saw tons of birds that I would never see how I been in the middle of the city. They insured that the house was completely immaculate. The beds were very, very comfortable. I never made any contact with the neighbors, but they all seemed really nice! I spotted some wild turkey a few deer and of course the groundhog! The place has a lot of style and some really cool features. We really enjoyed our stay and we’re very grateful for the host!

Great little home on a quiet lake. Would recommend staying here!

10/10, one of the standout airbnbs I’ve stayed in. Definitely the most helpful hosts. Emma’s guidebook that was provided upon booking helped us plan our trip. Everything was clean and stocked with what we needed. Braxton and Emma went above and beyond and installed a firepit prior to our arrival after we inquired about one. If you’re going to Shawnee Forest, book this spot!