Holiday rentals with a kayak in Illinois

We had a great time celebrating our daughters graduation from college! It was nice to have a space large enough for our entire family together, to relax and enjoy the outdoor outdoors! George was a very responsive host and we thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit a couple of nights just sitting around and enjoying our time together!

Indoor pool was great! Travel size shampoo and conditioner were provided in all bathrooms, as well as plenty of towels. Nice house right on the lake!

me and my family had an amazing time felt super comfortable and cozy. pet friendly everything I needed was at hand and host was kind answered everything I needed instantly. Susan was clean and worth every penny.

Derek was an amazing host, very helpful with all of his tips and communication. The place is great, our family loved it, and we can’t wait to stay here again!

This house is simply wonderful. It has the best beachy cottage summer vibes! The location is also great very private for being somewhat close to the city, and very close to Six Flags. We especially loved mornings on the deck and taking the kayaks out on the lake. Can't wait to stay again!

Amazing place, stunning views, and incredible amenities. We’d give it 6 stars if we could. The early morning hot tub over looking the lake was so peaceful and relaxing. From billiards, to fishing, driving golf balls into the lake, and games galore, this place is fun for the whole family! The friendly and knowledgeable host provides a river themed stay and adventure that we will never forget.

Amazing host with amazing property. Extremely helpful and accommodating.

Lucy was a great host. She offered an early check in which helped and communicated with us which I appreciated. Would stay with her again. Thank you!!

Kimberly's place is beautiful! The lake setting is peaceful and welcoming. The home has been wonderfully remodeled. All the furniture is comfortable and fits the beauty of the home! The kitchen has everything you need from spices to pots and pans as well as a few items for leftovers too! Beds were comfy. The deck was perfect to sit and have coffee on and watch the sunrise or a glass of wine and watch the sunset over the lake! We highly recommend Kim's place!

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.

Me and my friends loved our stay, the place was exactly what we were looking for in terms of our getaway. Steve was a great and friendly host he was very responsive and put together when it came to communication with us. Would definitely recommend and even come again.

Beautiful little lakefront home, even when getting rained in the extension on the home installed on the basement made inside only days exceptionally fun

Absolute perfect stay! Host even showed concern for us during stormy weather. The location is ideal - private, away from hustle and bustle yet still not far from food and essentials. Beds were very comfortable and the home had all the amenities you need for a successful airbnb stay. Will definitely stay again!

I’d love to recommend it to anyone who is just looking for a nice nature getaway. Peaceful nice area, and amazing staff.

Beautiful home. Nice and private, but close enough to everything we needed. The kayaks and lake were the best part for our kids!

My husband and I enjoyed our long, relaxing weekend at the cozy cabin. Everything was set up beautifully, from the abundance of fluffy towels, coffee pods, microwave popcorn and lake side decor. We felt like we were a home away from home. We will definitely be back and recommend to friends.

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Lynda's cabin. It's right on Matanzas Beach, minutes from Havana. The pictures don't do it justice! The cabin felt much larger than expected. Lynda has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a fully stocked kitchen and BBQ grill. The views are gorgeous, and sitting on the deck or by the firepit during sunset is not to be missed. There are some great restaurants / bars in Havana, including Babe's, Stag Tap, Lulu's, and Riverside Grill. And of course Peaches for ice cream. Lynda was very helpful & checked on us to make sure we got in & had everything we needed. I would love to stay at the cabin again!

Inviting! Cute! Accommodating! Spotless! Husband, two puggles, and I visited for a long weekend, and we actually stayed an extra day because we loved it so much. Each morning we enjoyed our coffee on the deck. We spent the day hiking, visiting Ferne Clyffe, Bell Smith Springs, and Giant City. Lake access was just what we needed after a day of hiking. We jumped in the water from the dock, took out the paddle boat, and fished. Yes, the lake access is shared with host's other properties, but not only is everyone there to also chill, but we actually didn't overlap with anyone. In the evenings we sat on the deck again, sipping the local wines and observing nature. The deck sparkled with fairy lights. Hosts are so kind and friendly! A few "clutch" items: the silicon wine glasses for the lake; washer/dryer & detergent; firewood & firestarter; gas grill; coffee! Bluetooth speaker. The hosts thought of everything & are phenomenal. Thank you so much for an awesome getaway--we'll be back!

Amazing get away to spend time with our grown kids and their families. Lots to do with the game room, fire pit, kayaks, fishing, etc… this location is pet friendly and had a very large fenced in porch with the dogs loved. We took walks on the winding country roads and met minimal cars. But those that did drive by met us with a wave and a smile. One car stopped to admire our pets and welcome us to the area and said how thankful they were to have guests in the area. We will definitely make this an annual stay.

The cabin was awesome, and the setting was beautiful. Caught four bass within the first five minutes of fishing right off the shore behind the cabin. The basement and Deck space were great aswell.

We found this Lake Paradise cabin to be the perfect place to celebrate our 56th anniversary! Upscale, exceptionally clean, well furnished, quiet, comfortable, splendid nature viewing, especially views from the deck, robust wildlife, particularly the herons and turkey vultures. Loved the knotty pine! Idyllic location. We hope to be able to stay again.

We had a peaceful couple of days. Loved the paddleboards for exploring the lake(s).

Me and my family of 12 spent 4 nights in this beautiful home! There were two lakes, one out front and one in back. We did most of our fishing at the lake in the back on the pontoon. All together we caught a total of probably 40-50 fish a day. 1-2lbs bluegills and some pretty good sized bass. The power went out but the generator immediately kicked on. The house had everything my family needed and more! Tom, our host was very interactive and was able to help us with anything we needed. The sleeping in the loft, for the most part is completely open so not a whole lot of privacy with our big family. But the beds were comfortable and everything was pretty clean! For the house being in the middle of the woods the bugs weren’t too bad. There was always something to do! So many games, kayaks, paddle boats, and more. Take the time to eat at Skillet Fork Grill nearby!!! It was the best breakfast out i’ve ever had. My family LOVED this place and we’ll definitely be back for a longer stay!

Me and my friends had a wonderful time staying here. Loved the location and atmosphere. When going into town the locals were very friendly.