Peaceful Multi-family Lodge

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Princeton, IL

Matthiessen State Park
‪32 min drive‬
Starved Rock State Park
‪32 min drive‬
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
‪34 min drive‬
Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

room 1

2 Single Beds

room 2

1 Single Bed

room 3

2 Single Beds

room 4

2 Single Beds

room 5

2 Single Beds

room 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

1

Toilet · Shower only

2

Toilet · Shower only

3

Toilet · Shower only

4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Higgins lodge is located just 20 minutes south of interstate 80 in a secluded valley. The lodge offers a peaceful and relaxing get-away for single and multi-family outings and is just a short drive from Starved Rock State Park.

The lodge sleeps up to 11 people in 5 bedrooms with 2 twin-sized beds each and 1 bedroom with 1 twin-sized bed. There are four full bathrooms each with a step in shower, sink, mirror and toilet. The living room includes several couches, TV/DVD player, 3/4 size refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, large toaster oven and a dining area with table and chairs to seat up to 11. Guests staying in Higgins have access to a charcoal grill
, a fire ring with benches and an outdoor sink. Each booking includes one small load of fire wood and fire starting supplies free of charge, additional loads can be purchased on site for a small fee.

All of our rental properties are located at Pilgrim Park Camp and Conference Center. The camp is on 150 acres of mostly forested land with two creeks and a fair sized pond which both provide ample oppertunities for fishing. We are alsonjust a short drive from the Hennepin Canal State Parkway which has a family friendly bike path and even more areas for fishing.

Property manager

Matthew Martinkus

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Groups are asked to refrain from entering other rental spaces that they have not booked

Guests must respect our quiet hour rules when on site (10pm to 6am)

Pets are not allowed anywhere on the grounds

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Princeton

Located in Princeton, this holiday home is in a rural area. LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Mendota Museum and Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spring Creek Golf Course and Deer Park Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Bureau County Fairgrounds and Dickinson House. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Princeton, IL

What's nearby

Bureau County Fairgrounds - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
Peru Mall - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
Matthiessen State Park - 32 min drive - 31.1 km
Starved Rock State Park - 32 min drive - 38.1 km
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 34 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

Princeton Station - 18 min drive
Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Spratt's Tap - ‬16 min drive
‪The Feed Store & Watering Hole - ‬21 min drive
‪Ye Olde Underground Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪Tony's Butt Shack BBQ - ‬12 min drive
‪Rolando's Supper Club - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Multi-family Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Multi-family Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Multi-family Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Multi-family Lodge located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, Bureau County Fairgrounds and St. Margaret's Hospital. Spring Creek Golf Course and St. Margaret's Center for Family Health are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

18 February 2024

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

Bonspiel weekend

There was 3 curling teams that stayed. Everything was as advertised. Matt was on site at check in and made sure we had everything we needed. Very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia M., Morton, Illinois, USA

11 February 2024

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

Great Place for a Peaceful Retreat

We had a small group of church ladies together for the weekend and couldn’t have been happier. The quiet and solitude was wonderful and we could get outside (even in February) and walk some trails and get fresh air and enjoy the wildlife. Highly recommend for a quiet peaceful place to get away to.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

2 November 2023

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

Great for outdoor time

Nice hike, but I wish I could have done more of the trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

26 September 2023

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

Girls' trip

Enjoyed a wonderful girls' trip with friends. The location was close enough to some towns for supplies (about 15 min) but far enough away for privacy. The grounds/trails were great! Enough places to walk and explore. Cute bridges and outdoor games. The area gets very dark at night, so be aware if you are arriving after dark. Great fire pit that the owner even supplied wood for and set it up for us. And speaking of the owner, Matt was amazing! Super attentive and helpful. A couple of things to note, there is no real kitchen. There is a farmhouse sink in one of the bathrooms and no stove/oven. However, there was a large toaster oven, coffee pot, and 2-burner hotplate to use along with some basic supplies. We brought crockpots and other supplies we needed, so that was enough for us. Just be prepared. The grounds are on a church camp, which made for the perfect spot to have single adults. It could sleep up to 11 and also had 4 bathrooms. Nice for everyone to have their own spot to sleep. Overall, this was a great find for us! Will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G. R.

15 August 2023

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

Little vacations!

Great service Nobody bothers you. The kids had a blast in the pool!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

12 February 2023

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

Weekend friend hangout

Friendly hosts & nice property, we enjoyed hiking & stargazing on site. The dorm-style setup was perfect for folks being able to stay up late / get up early while others slept, and although the kitchen was minimal it had everything we needed for a weekend's worth of meals.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin M.

31 October 2022

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

Great Get away!

Location is far enough away that you can unplug and enjoy nature, but anything you might need is 15-20 mins maximum including a Walmart. Great communication and check in from the hosts as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

3 July 2022

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

Exelente lugar para estar en familia

Un muy buen lugar para pasar en familia, muy grande para recorrer y relajarse, solo un poco inconforme con el agua que no está tan limpia como desearía pero nada considerable, en general una buena experiencia con buenos anfitriones que tenían todo preparado para pasar un buen tiempo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

20 June 2022

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

Family

There were 10 family members getting together for the weekend and the facility was terrific for this. We loved the grounds, very peaceful and relaxing. Made good use of the fire pit. The host even provided some firewood and kindling. We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

29 September 2021

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

Nice and quiet

Very spacious with plenty of room.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Petra M.

6 September 2021

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

Long weekend with friends

This was exactly what we were looking for. Space for everyone (group of 10) and everyone was happy, from the 2-yearold, to the teenagers and parents. Very peaceful surrounding, and the absence of a proper kitchen did not prevent us in the least from putting great meals onto the table. Matt was very helpful and friendly. Overall this was a great stay and we will likely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Riyanti B.

10 August 2021

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

Family vacation

Our family enjoyed the spacious wooded property, and our kids loved the pool. It was quiet and rustic. Matt was welcoming and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

5 July 2021

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

Great family get away

This was a wonderful property for a family reunion. Plenty of sleeping arrangements and bathrooms /showers. The grounds were just gorgeous. Staff was friendly, attentive, and easy to communicate with. Loved this place and will be looking to return in the future!

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

20 June 2021

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

Family weekend

We had a great stay at the Higgins Lodge. Matt was an excellent host and made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed. We met up with family as it was a halfway point for us all. Thanks for a cool place to stay. Kids fished, swam, played basketball, corn hole, and had great family time for a weekend!! Awesome air condition, comfy beds and better than tent camping with a large group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josue G.

3 June 2021

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

Cabins

It was a agood experience the communication was good. I will come back again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

24 May 2021

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

Great space for a family reunion!

After a long pandemic kept three siblings and their partners apart, we enjoyed time together around the big table and reviewing old family photos in front of the TV. With the many windows providing views of the wooded grounds we felt like we were outside even when in the air conditioned lodge. Those who wanted to hike could use the short paths near the lodge or drive to nearby state parks for real workouts. With 11 twin beds in 6 separate rooms and four full bathrooms there was privacy and quiet when sleeping and grooming. We brought foods already composed, needing only heating,, but we did find online sources for caterers and dining nearby should we have preferred it. Staff at the facility offered extra resources for cooking when needed. Perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

1 April 2021

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

Golf Getaway

We booked this cabin for our golf trip because we wanted our own space, big enough for all of us to be together. The cabin was perfect for us, having plenty of bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Matt, the property manager, was so great to work with and very accommodating. We will look to book here again on future trips to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

11 November 2020

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

Fantastic getaway and great host!

We had the best weekend here! The host was very helpful and incredibly accommodating, making sure we had everything we need. The property was beautiful and we loved walking around the paths, playing basketball and other games, making bonfires, and having so much quiet space outdoors. We had 4 young kids and would highly recommend this to other families looking for a quiet getaway! Would be great for adult groups too! We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

kiara a.

26 October 2020

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

cabin getaway!

we went to the cabin to have a getaway from our jobs and to have some halloween time with each other! we were greeted by the owners, and they were very kind. we really enjoyed the lodge and had no issues! we want to come every year!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

20 October 2020

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

Beautiful nature retreat

We couldn't have been happier with our stay. It was the perfect balance between rustic nature and comfort. We would have been perfectly fine staying in a cabin with less amenities so having access to several bathrooms/bedrooms was incredible. Plus the dining/living area was huge and gave us plenty of room to spread out. The kids had a blast exploring the property. We spent one morning at Starved Rock but quickly left due to the crowds. To have so much acreage basically to ourselves was incredible. We spent the rest of our time at the property. The host Matt was super accommodating and very helpful. We will definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim A., Elmwood Park, IL

16 October 2020

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

Great place

The place was great for our guys weekend. Very clean and spacious with plenty of bedrooms for our group. We loved the large fire pit and we took full advantage of the outdoor area to relax in. Matt was very friendly, knowledgeable about the areas, and great to communicate with. We would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

12 October 2020

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

Matt is an excellent host!

Matt is an excellent host. The river and trails are fun to explore. We enjoyed the fire pit and the autumn fall colors of the camp.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

5 August 2020

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

Relaxing, peaceful, beautiful

We had an absolutely amazing time!! The property was very well maintained with so much to do! We loved everything about it - the firepit & the trails were our favorites. The cabin was very clean, comfortable beds & the 4 bathrooms where a huge blessing!! The owners were easy to reach, friendly & very helpful. We spent one day at Starved Rock but we had more fun just around the property! So glad we found this & we hope to go back again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

28 July 2020

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

Great get away!!!

Very peaceful, lots of room to spread out. Kids had a great time. Will come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

13 July 2020

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

Perfect Getaway Spot!

This rustic lodge was perfect for our extended family weekend away. Due to the setup of the building we each had our own rooms and bathroom. The living room is comfortable and had a homey feel. The property itself is beautiful and we enjoyed hiking and exploring. Cell service is not strong which we didn't mind as it meant for an even more relaxing getaway. Another review suggested bringing drinking water, which we did, but we found the faucet water was fine as well and access to an outdoor sink for washing dishes during our stay was super convenient. The owners are friendly and accommodating; their communication was great and we felt both safe and welcome. We are looking forward to coming back for an extended stay and checking out the other properties this site has to offer.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

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4 bathrooms

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