Cottage holiday 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.

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❣️

malinda’s place was just what we needed! quiet and peaceful. the views and hot tub were perfect. the only things to be conscious of is the drive in. it has greats views as well but once you get to the lake, it is one way in and out and all gravel so be mindful. no complaints and definitely would stay again :)

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.

Everything was as advertised, no surprises. Beautiful area and house in a quite setting.

Great stay! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was friendly and responsive. Would definitely recommend and stay again

This is a dream house. Such a great environment for a fun getaway with friends. The proximity to Galena's shopping activities is just right, while being in a calm, private setting. There are neighboring homes but we never saw anyone. Josiah provided all the necessary information and was responsive to all questions. Would definitely stay here 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! 😊

The cottage was such a great find! Joan sent detailed directions on getting to the cottage that were perfect (being the house is on a country road you might not be sure the GPS is taking you the right way, so Joan’s details really helped.) The area is quiet and beautiful and the cottage is exactly as it is pictured! We came to the area to run a marathon on the Tunnel Hill Trail and staying at the cottage was just perfect for us. The bed and bedding were so comfortable! Even though the cottage is located behind the main residence, we never heard or saw anyone. It was quiet and private. If we ever make it back to Vienna we will definitely stay at the cottage again.

Beautiful little cottage, perfect for a quick getaway. Great instructions and details. Located close to the river. We were able to take a walk to the river and enjoy the sunny day. Would definitely stay again!

This was the 2nd time we stayed at her house. We feel very welcome and safe here. Love the house and the neighborhood. Beth is very responsive and sweet! As long as we keep coming to Illinois, we will continue to stay at her house!

Love this sweet little cabin! Have stayed here before, and will stay here again on my next stay to the area. Homey and comfortable. Very accommodating for furbabies too!

Carla’s cozy cottage was exactly what we were looking for! We were in the Quad cities for a wedding and needing a place near the venue that would accommodate us. Carla was a wonderful host and has such an adorable cottage! The area was great, with lots to do. We will definitely stay again when we are in the area!

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!

Mark is a wonderful host- he has made lots of little touches to make sure the cottage feels cozy and homey. As previous reviews mentioned, there were a few fresh groceries supplied for our stay (which was a touching surprise, even though I read about it in the reviews!) and the bathroom linen closet was also stocked with a few essentials- which came in handy when we forgot something. The space was very clean and comfortable. It’s clear that Mark takes a lot of pride in the upkeep of the cottage! He was also very communicative and responsive. We’re hoping for an opportunity to come back.

Tony’s place was great. The place was comfortable and I loved that the shower was a step in shower. Tony was there to greet us and made us feel very welcome for our long weekend. The amenities in the place were wonderful.

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!

We were in the area for a wedding and to visit family. Nina was a great host. Decor is old with new. Our 17 year old loved the little kids nook even though she's 17.. lol Everything was perfect. We have stayed at many airbnb and this is one of our favorites. As an airbnb owner ourselves we know what needs to be in a rental and Nina did not disappoint us. I had to show it off to our family so they would tell other family members when they are in the area. We give Nina a A+++

This was one of the best Airbnb stays I’ve ever experienced. We were here for a huge family reunion and our first time on the area. We wish we would have had more free time to enjoy the house. The view from the porch with a cup of coffee listening to the birds chirp and the fish splash was heaven. The decor was beautiful and the house was comfortable. Everything went well…we had no issues. Great stay!

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!

JJ and Sherri are fantastic hosts! We look forward to staying with them again!