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Home in East Peoria
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsRiverside Beach House
Oct 8 – 15
Home in Mattoon
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsCottage on Lake Paradise
Mar 6 – 13
Home in Peoria Heights
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 254 reviewsRenovated River View in the Heights!
Nov 16 – 23
Home in Round Lake Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsRound Lake Getaway Retreat
Apr 20 – 25
Home in Kewanee
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsLittle House in Kewanee
Sep 8 – 15
Home in Fults
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsQuiet country getaway w/ Hot tub
Jul 6 – 13
Home in Teutopolis
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviewsMack’s Birdhouse🕊 5 min to interstate 57/70. Cute!
Jun 30 – Jul 7
Home in Springfield
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviewsFarmhouse style with city living near the lake.
Dec 12 – 19
Other great vacation rentals in Illinois
Tiny home in LaSalle
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviewsSnug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area/dog friendly
Jan 5 – 12
Cabin in Du Quoin
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsH & B's...Come experience the magic of nature!
Jun 19 – 26
Cabin in East Dubuque
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviewsCustom Floating Suite-HOT TUB!
Sep 30 – Oct 7
Cottage in Urbana
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsSun-Splashed Private Cottage 10-min to U of I
Oct 22 – 29
Tiny home in Ozark
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 440 reviewsThe Potel Tiny Home 14x40
Aug 4 – 11
Cabin in Goreville
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviewsLake Of Egypt Cabin,Ferne Cliff State Park
Jan 27 – Feb 3
Place to stay in Makanda
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviewsMaple Ridge Cabin at Panther’s Rest
Nov 7 – 14
Townhouse in Ottawa
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsStarved Rock Retreat w/hot tub & full-fenced yard!
Nov 6 – 13
Your guide to Illinois
All About Illinois
Known as the Prairie State and once home to one of the United States’ most popular presidents, Illinois has a rich and complex history, from epic explorers to kingpins of the Prohibition-era. This is a state full of stories to tell. Chicago’s towering cityscape on the edge of Lake Michigan, sporting heritage, and plethora of museums draw the eye, but beyond the city limits lie huge canyons, rock climbing parks, and Amish communities.
Visitors head here to cruise world-famous Route 66, spend time at the ballpark with a classic baseball snack, and get out into the fresh air of Illinois’ swathes of fertile fields where corn grows as far as the eye can see in some areas. On the western side of the state, you’ll see steamboats meander past and charming river towns for miles along the Mississippi River, while the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site sits on the Missouri border preserving the largest prehistoric city in North America.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Illinois
The ideal time to travel through the state of Illinois is late April to late October when temperatures are moderate. Other times of the year can be more extreme and involve rain, snow, or humid heat. Visitors do come during the winter, but there tend to be fewer arrivals due to Chicago’s bitter temperatures in particular. If you’re heading here after the fall, be sure to pack plenty of warm layers and have travel plans in place for likely snowfall. Spring and summer months are popular times to explore scenic city parks and the state’s peaceful lake and river-studded scenery — Chicago alone boasts 29 miles of lakefront. Cabin rentals in Illinois are also the perfect jumping off point for grabbing a kayak and exploring the Lake Katherine Nature Center on sunny days.
Top things to do in Illinois
The Leaning Tower of Niles
Less than half an hour’s drive out of Chicago, discover a little piece of Italy hidden in the unassuming village of Niles. In 1991, Italy established a sister pact with this tower, a smaller homage to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Every day, the bells ring out traditional country tunes to enjoy in the surrounding streets.
Writers Theater
Founded in 1992, the Writers Theater in Chicago’s North Shore district has been putting on shows of all sizes and genres for guests from all over the world for decades. Adding a creative twist to classic works, this community theater welcomes over 65,000 guests every year for engaging entertainment.
Riding a riverboat in Peoria
Leave dry land for a while on a leisurely paddlewheel cruise along the riverside. Spend a few hours sightseeing and wildlife-spotting, or take an overnight trip to Starved Rock for the full experience with live banjo performances, indulgent buffets, and rushing waterfalls if you arrive at Starved Rock State Park in the spring.
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