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Cottage Charm, 3 Bedrooms - 10 Minutes to Starved Rock!

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Charming 1940's Tudor Bungalow
All the kitchen essentials for nice meals "at home."
Queen Bedroom (Upstairs)
Queen Bedroom Downstairs
Twin Bedroom Upstairs

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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LaSalle, IL
  • Hegeler Carus Mansion
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Matthiessen State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Starved Rock State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cottage Charm, 3 Bedrooms - 10 Minutes to Starved Rock!

Escape the city for the weekend and stay in this entire, private home, located just minutes from Starved Rock State Park and tons of other fun outdoor activities!

This stylish and bright 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home has everything you need for your getaway! So, pack a weekender bag and head down to Starved Rock Country.

Relax in the platform beds with memory foam mattresses and crisp, white linens and feather duvets.

Get your chef on in the fully stocked kitchen with cookware and dinnerware for eight. All you need to bring is your imagination and a good bottle of wine.

The bathrooms are stocked with fresh towels and all the basic amenities- just pack a toothbrush.

This home is full of light, vibrant colors and designer touches.

If you have a dog, a pet fee is required: $25.00 / per stay. Maximum two dogs. NO CATS ARE ALLOWED. Simply let me know in your introductory email that you are bringing your dog and I will send the fee request. Thanks!

The home sleeps 8 guests.
The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed. There are two upstairs bedrooms- one has a queen bed (and available twin air mattress for a child) and the other has two twin beds. There is also a full size sleeper sofa in the living room downstairs.

(Major Holiday Weekends can only be booked for a minimum of Friday-Monday.)

THINGS TO DO

Walk to the Twisty Freeze and the park just 2 blocks away.

STARVED ROCK STATE PARK is only 10 minutes away (The Lodge is a stand-out and the entertainment on the patio / bar is fantastic.)
SKYDIVE CHICAGO
I & M CANAL BOAT it’s pulled by a mule!
MATTHIESSEN STATE PARK
BUFFALO ROCK PARK
HEGELER CARUS MANSION
LASALLE SPEEDWAY
GRAND BEAR FALLS INDOOR WATER PARK
CEDAR CREEK RANCH has horseback riding
HEGELER PARK is only two blocks away. There’s a HUGE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL, open in the summertime and the TWISTY FREEZE is right across the street.
UNWIND SPA
ARIVA SPA
Indulge in facials, massages and various other treatments at a fraction of the cost of Chicago spas.

Lots of fantastic area restaurants-everything from hot dogs to fine dining.
Check out my favorite drink spot: the CAMDEN LOUNGE, in downtown LaSalle.

With hiking, golfing, biking, antique shopping, wineries, horseback riding and spas- there’s something for everyone!

Property manager

Elaine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gates provided, pack-n-play,not childproofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$25 fee per stay for up to 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a smoking area outside.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1313978

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Salle

La Salle is home to this holiday home. Hegeler Carus Mansion and Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Starved Rock State Park and Deer Park Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Dickinson House and Mix's Trading Post. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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LaSalle, IL

What's nearby

  • Hegeler Carus Mansion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bean Box Espre - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Liquor Store - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Charm, 3 Bedrooms - 10 Minutes to Starved Rock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage Charm, 3 Bedrooms - 10 Minutes to Starved Rock! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Charm, 3 Bedrooms - 10 Minutes to Starved Rock! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Charm, 3 Bedrooms - 10 Minutes to Starved Rock! located?

This family-friendly La Salle holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Baker Park, Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail and Hegeler Carus Mansion. Peru Mall and Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 126 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend

Great place to stay a weekend of family hiking in the State Parks. House was very enjoyable to relax in the evenings, read books, play games, and watch a family movie.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We had a great spring break stay and loved the house! The kids had so much fun playing air hockey and ping pong, there were treats for our pup, and we had plenty of room to spread out and relax after a long day of hiking. Also a great location- we had ice cream every day! Our kiddos insist we only stay here when we visit going forward- so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2025

Very cozy comfortable stay that we felt so at home in. Nice location close to many varied things to do. It was lovely to be able to enjoy home cooked meals and conversation around the sinner table, yet enjoy a nice meal out with the choices in the area. Would definitely enjoy coming back to this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Starved Rock

Nice house in Lasalle IL that served as a base for our hiking expeditions in the park. Thoughtful owner... greeted us with dog treats/toy for the furry member of our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home

We love this place :) this was our second stay. Very Quiet and peaceful and the beds are so comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

This home was very cozy and inviting. So many amenities in the home. One of the best I have stayed in. We will be booking this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cozy house stay

Charming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and convenient

The house was clean, very well supplied and convenient. The host left extra nice touches like dog treats.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

What a convenient stay for my son’s wedding. Very clean and adequately stocked for our needs. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend your rental. Thank you the Wells
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

Was perfect for what we were looking for. Great for family and close to Starved Rock!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We usually stay here and it never disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

The property did not dissapoint! Very clean, everything was provided. My boys loved the toys and games that were provided, as well as the air hockey and ping pong in the basement! The host responded quickly and was very helpful. We would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brie n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!

We had a short three night four day Stay that we very much enjoyed. We really love the old and the updates matched well. The neighborhood was also really nice and easy to get around. And having the game room in the basement really made everything enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun spot for Starved Rock

Quick 15 min to the hiking - quiet and easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A sweet house in a lovely location

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage. Everything was thoughtfully arranged and the location made it easy to travel to Starved Rock and Ottawa while enjoying the best of LaSalle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Getaway

A perfect, cozy stay to getaway for a few days with all the comforts of home. Such a quaint home where we all had our own private rooms to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time staying

This was our 2nd time staying at this house. Property is great and our stay was hassle free.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Clean

We had a lovely stay in Elaine's home. This house was head to toe charm and incredibly clean. The bathrooms and kitchen were fantastically stocked. We used the charming cottage for a girls reading getaway and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Fantastic home base for exploring the state parks. Very clean, well maintained, comfortable beds and thoughtful touches. Loved being able to bring our dog and really appreciated the sweet welcome for us and our pet left by the owner. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for travel with kids!

Location is perfect to Starved rock trails and perfect when traveling with kids. We enjoyed Twisty Freeze one block away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay!

We felt welcome and had fun visiting Starved Rock. It’s about a 15 minute drive to the lodge so not bad! The kids enjoyed the ice cream place down the street and our senior dog enjoyed the treats that were left for us. Thank you for a lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Really enjoyed our stay while visiting family in La Salle. The host was very responsive and kind which made the entire process so easy. The house was clean and well equipped. We all felt very comfortable there and will definitely be staying there again next time we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little place

This little house it so sweet and comfy and really not all that little! Plenty of room to breathe and enjoy yourself. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna K., Schaumburg, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lindberg Cottage near Starved Rock

Location convenient to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks with great, scenic trails; close to great restaurants (Verrucchi's, Uptown Grill, Country House); nice amenities in the house (games, books, air hockey, darts); inside is bigger than it looks from the front--plenty of room and comfort for this family of 6! Great place to stay when in this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LaSalle

Everything was very nice. Clean house, comfy and good meals in town. Great recommendation on the massage! Glad we booked it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elaine

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests