Gail made everything great! We got there super late.. so she communicated us everything we needed to know ... when we arrived she made signs to point us where the bedrooms were. She had little snacks and water for us in the room. In the morning she had breakfast out for us .. ( juice, coffee, cereal, bagels) it was great and felt like home! We would definitely stay again and recommend this is a great place to stay when coming to Ottawa or Chicago.. it was in a great location 4mins away from Ottawa downtown!! Couldn't ask for anything better !!:)

Very lovely home with a HUGE finished basement all to ourselves. The hosts took the time to write out instructions for everything you could need, taking the guesswork out of figuring out how to get things to work such as the TV/satellite box. Very quiet neighborhood despite being right off the highway, as well as a short drive to the downtown scene.

This is one of the best places to stay. Such a great pair n the house feelings live a home for you. 5 stars for sure and willv be staying there alot more.

Great hosts!! Made the weekend that much better. 10/10 would recommend.

The location was very good. We stayed Saturday night for an early hike the next morning at Starved Rock State Park and it made our commute to the Park short and easy. Gail and Russ were very nice. They provided water, apples, snacks and everything we needed for breakfast so we had a good start for our hike.

The Ganders are some super sweet people. They were very accommodating to our check-in needs and their place surpassed expectations. It's super close to the highway and lots of good restaurants. Thanks Gail and Russ! :)

This was a great stay! Very close to downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park. Gail was fantastic. The downstairs apartment was very roomy and clean. Bed was very comfortable, there was a TV with Netflix for bedtime television. Overall one of the best Airbnb stays I've had. Thanks Gail!

Wow! Picture this: you're on a cycling tour across America and after a night camping on the damp and barge-busy Illinois River, you're looking for a comfortable place to spend the night to catch up on sleep. You book an Airbnb because you want to meet locals. You get to the Airbnb, and find out you've arrived a wonderful place beyond expectations. The house borders a cornfield, the porch you could relax on all day, and the hosts know all the folks in town. Welcome to Gail's! I'll let you find out the rest of the details when you arrive. Highly recommend staying here if your passing through Ottawa or spending an extended stay there.

We had a great time during our stay. The place is really comfortable with everything we needed for a good time. Great kitchen, nice couch and main area, very comfortable bed. Great location a close drive to Starved Rock and walkable into the town of Ottawa where many restaurants are located. I would highly recommend this place.

Had to add extra time to out stay Taneva made it simple. Would stay here again.

Wonderful person to work with. I would recommend this space to anyone!

awesome stay!

My family and our dog stayed at Taneva's place while we hiked at Starved Rock and visited the surrounding area. We couldn't have found a better place! Taneva's place was just as described and close to everything we wanted to do. Taneva was easily available and was an amazing host as she went out of her way to accommodate the dates we planned to visit. She also had her computer room set up with two single mattresses so our entire family could sleep comfortably. I definitely would recommend staying at Taneva's if you are visiting the area!

my wife and our 2 dogs wanted to spend a few days hiking in the ottawa area. taneva's place was perfect! we had all the comforts of home with easy access to several great state parks in the area. tanevas place is an easy walk to downtown ottawa shopping and dining and has a grocery store just 2 blocks away.

Taneva's place was in a great location for what we needed and everyone around seemed very friendly. The house was also very clean. My only problem during the stay is that is got very warm downstairs. The central AC struggles a little with it's age. Each room upstairs has it's own window unit though so they were very comfortable.

A very quiet street and easy to find. Easy check in, beautiful home with the right amenities! If we ever get the chance to be back in the area we will most Definitely look to Brian for our accommodations!

Amazing time! Can't wait to come back. Thank you for everything! Your information on the area was really helpful and allowed us to get the most on our trip. The home was cute, clean, in a nice area and central to all of our activities. Will definitely be back!

Brian has done a good job organizing and having everything laid out so a guest should have no issues. The house has been newly refreshed and he keeps it clean. I was there with my adult son and the house had plenty of space so we could have privacy if we wanted. It has potential to handle a couple more folks as long as sharing beds works or you bring sleeping bags for the living room. You do need to be prepared for clean up if you use the kitchen as there is a fee if you leave it messed up, which is only fair.

Check in was easy. Communication was responsive, and Brian even gave us some hiking advice that worked out for out small group. A grocery store just down the road was great. The place was clean and inviting. We immeadiatley felt at home. I could not have been happier with our booking. This sets a standard for Airbnb. Thanks Brian-

Very quiet and clean place close to the park and downtown. Beds could be better but everything else is great.

This was easily one of the nicest, cleanest places I've ever stayed. The price was very reasonable. The house is even nicer and more spacious than in the photos. Very close to downtown with plenty of great places to eat and drink. Brian is an awesome host and was in constant contact with me, making sure I had plenty of information about the area. My wife and I had a wonderful stay and will absolutely be back. You will love this place. Way better than staying in a hotel and right around the same cost if not cheaper.

This was our second time staying in one of Brian's home and our first time specifically in this one! This was perfect for what we were looking for! Plenty of space, very clean! We were also very impressed with the appliances, towels, sheets, etc. These are not things we seek out when looking to rent but it was impressive that the quality of all of these things were very nice and that there were so many provided! We will be back again for sure!

Brian's place is exactly as described. It's centrally located and he is so hospitable and communicative. My husband and I had a relaxing stay in this cute little house.

Gentry's apartment in Ottawa was exactly what we needed for a quick one-night stop. It was clean, convenient, and he was most accommodating in meeting us on short notice, and later than planned due to traffic. We enjoyed our short stay. Note that if you are planning to cook, or eaat in, the kitchen is stocked with dishes and flatware, but there are no basic condiments or supplies - like slt and pepper, sugar, etc. But that was not an issue for us and everything was more than satisfactory.

This is a great place for a quick, quiet stay. Very convenient and no complications.

A really great value. Ideal for a small family getaway, especially seeing Starved Rock is just minutes away. There's also a grocery store one block away with great hours. Thanks again.

We chose this location so we could do the Parkrun at heritage harbour and in that regard it was perfect. While there we had a great walk round starving rock state park and also ate at the lone buffalo, both of which where great. The apartment was clean and tidy with good kitchen equipment. Gentry was great in regard to meeting us there and answering any questions we had. He was also flexible with the checkout time as we had a flight to catch later in the day. Thank-you so much.

Absolutely perfect place. Great location, quiet, clean.

Great stay for the price and host is very receptive to any questions. Would definitely stay here next time I visit Starved Rock.

Nice clean place close to Starved Rock! We had 4 guests stay so one person did sleep on the couch. It was 90 out that day so we did have to use the air conditioning which was not central, it was one unit in the living room, the guest that slept on the couch froze and us in the rooms were so hot! The air conditioning went off pretty frequently so it did wake us each time. Same situation if you stay in hotels though, a lot have AC units rather than vents. We stayed one night and got in late and Gentry was very accommodating!

The unit we stayed in was a little older but was clean and comfortable. It met our needs perfectly. Gentry was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We would stay at one of his properties again.

Nice big house. Lots of room. Beautiful kitchen. We enjoyed our stay.

fabulous house.. Great location. Highly recommended.

Pat was great to work with. Our plans were changing up to the last minute and she accommodated us and made sure that we had enough supplies.

We thoroughly loved our stay at Selah House! It was a very relaxing stay. It was pouring rain while we were there, but there is so much room in the house that we all could hang out together (7 of us), or drift off to another area to read a book or play a game. The beautiful kitchen/sunporch/family room area became the big "hang out" space. Some of us could be playing games on the sun porch, while those that wanted to read instead could be in the family room, and yet the proximity of the spaces made us all still feel like we were a part of what the other was doing. Because of our bad knees, we had some difficulty with stairs that didn't have railings at the side entrance, so we used the garage entrance or the front entrance, which were much easier. The gorgeous front stairs off of the living room, inside the house, made that staircase easy to use, too. The two other inside staircases (basement and 1st floor to 2nd floor) have no railings but there are solid walls to use if you need a bit of support going up. We all found something that suited us just fine! The house is gorgeous. The older rooms have so many pretty details. Look at the door knobs, the lock panels, the tile around the fireplace, and the woodwork on the main staircase. The stained glass window in the entry is pretty, too. We loved eating in the formal dining room! And making meals in the kitchen was super easy, even with 7 of us all helping out at the same time. The bedrooms are comfortable - again, look at the details in the older wing. The master bedroom in the newer part of the house opens up to a balcony that surrounds and overlooks the entire living area below. It is large enough that we walked around on it for exercise when the rain kept us indoors! The master bedroom is huge and has plenty of space and the bed was very comfortable. The master bath is large, too, which was really nice. Pat was a close as a quick telephone call if we needed anything, and she was fun to talk to. This house is a gem if you want peace and quiet, a large place to roam around in but feel comfortable in at the same time, and somewhere a group of you can just "get away." We will definitely be back!

Wonderful house for comfortable stay for 3.5 couples. The ooen floor plan was perfect for dinner and playing games. Very spacious. Ottawa is a nice little town with a cool pub, great yoga and unique salt cave. August hill winery a short 29 min drive in utica was very well appointed. The owner is a pleasure to work with.

The house is increidble! Built in 1901, it has much of the original woodwork and decorative lighting, windows, etc. We stayed there for a girls' weekend away and found the house to be utterly charming and beautiful. The rooms were clean and all four of us found a bed that we loved. We spent much of our time in the living room, but made use of the kitchen and enjoyed exploring this turn of the century home. We were within walking distance of downtown and only a short drive to Starved Rock where we did some hiking. The value for the size and accommodations was incredible and we are already talking about when we can come back. The only negative was that it rained most of the weekend, but that had nothing to do with the lovely stay. We hope to be able to come back and enjoy it when the weather is a little nicer!

What a charming house! My husband and I stayed here for the weekend alone and it was just as enjoyable as it would be having a group here. Don't let the size of the house fool you! It's a massive house with a ton of space and this was such a nicer option than staying at a hotel. The location is great, just 2-3 blocks from downtown Ottawa. 15 minute drive from Starved Rock. Pat was super communicative and everything was clean. I slept like a rock both nights (and I'm an insomniac most of the time). It's very peaceful and quiet. Can't wait to come back!!

Wonderful old mansion that has all the modern features you need (Quality AC, upgraded kitchen, modern bathrooms) Ideal for large families or groups. We had 3 couples join us. Would have cost 4 times more in a hotel plus we were able to share meals together, games in the massive living room and evenings on the balcony. An added plus is the short walk into town to visit Illinois's best micro brewery restaurant Tangled Roots / Lone Buffalo. Add in a short drive to Starved Rock State Park and it's a perfect weekend.

Private, cozy backyard guesthouse retreat in a quiet neighborhood. Perfect place to crash after our day of hiking at Starved Rock. And just 5 minutes from fun restaurants and brew pubs in downtown Ottawa. Bob was a great host. Great communication, easy check in/out. Looking forward to coming back!

Great place to stay, lots of kitchen supplies and clean and well-stocked bathroom. Tons of movies, close to parks for walks, and Robert and Hans were easy to communicate with. You do have to sleep on a pull-out, but it worked!

This place was so cute and accommodating! My boyfriend and I did a day trip hiking and came here to crash. We went B.A.S.H. Burgers which is super close and awesome! Loved the place

Bob's guesthouse feels like home. He took care of every detail, from the custom blanket to the vast DVD collection and toiletries. Both the bed and the sofa bed were very comfortable. Bob was also very accommodating and let us leave our bags there on the day we checked out until we were done with our hiking.

Place is as show on pictures. Very comfortable and has everything you need for a good quick stay. Walking distance from restaurants and tangled roots brewery! Would recommend.

What a beautiful space to stay! The pictures don't convey enough how cozy and lovely it is. Every amenity is taken care of for you. Quiet, tucked away, in a beautiful historic neighborhood great for walking, near everything we wanted to go to and more. Our host was very communicative before we arrived and greeted us on arrival. He made suggests for dining and hiking in the area, but otherwise we didn't even see him. You have the place to yourself and it's the perfect size for two. We would definitely stay again.

The pool house was great! It had all the necessary accommodations and more. The location was great, close to downtown (15 minute walk) and on a quite street. We were able to store our bikes in the garage during our stay which was great! It was clean, comfortable and a great place for a couple to relax while in Ottawa. We will be back anytime we are in the area!

This is the second time we have stayed here and it was awesome both times! The owner was very flexible with our check-in and check-out times, the place is always clean, and since it was the first snow of the year we got to use the fireplace! This is one of my favorite getaways!

This place was really amazing.....cozy, romantic and comfortable....exactly what my fiance and I needed. We were able to walk to dinner and come back and relax with dessert in the comforts of a "home" which how Joy and Michael's place made us feel. The roof top deck was great to enjoy the late afternoon sun with a drink and coffee in the morning....loved the whole experience!

We felt very welcome right away by the host. The loft is just as wonderful as the pictures show - maybe even more! The roof top deck is a great option for some quiet time watching the boats cruise by. There are many nice pubs and restaurant options within walking distance, as well as plenty of nice shops to explore.

The RiverLoft was the perfect place to stay on in Ottawa. Right downtown close to all the restaurants, shops, and bars. Great views - including the awesome rooftop! Michael provided plenty of details ahead of time to make it a hassle-free stay. Would highly recommend!

Riverloft is a lovely open, airy space, beautifully decorated and really fun to be in, very comfortable! The kitchen is well stocked as is the bathroom. The deck is a fun plus! The only caution I have is the noise from traffic, which we solved with a fan for "white noise" during the night, or you could try ear plugs as others have mentioned. It is a natural trade off for being right in town which was wonderful. Every meal we had was delicious and everything within walking distance. The large windows were wonderful. All in all a great place! The stairs would be an issue for anyone that cannot handle a large flight of stairs.

Beautiful loft. Great location. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Mike did a great job of welcoming us and recommending local eateries.

The pictures don't do the space justice. It's a nice, big open loft (with a separate bedroom and bathroom). Well-stocked kitchen, comfy couch, soft towels and sheets, and good views. The location is great, too. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and parks. A 20-minute drive to Starved Rock. Other reviewers have mentioned the noise. The place sides to a busy street. Bring earplugs unless you are a heavy sleeper. But a great, sunny space, and the host was communicative and helpful.

My wife and I have stayed at the River Loft before and it is one of the loveliest, most charming getaways if you're looking to get out of the city and into a small town for a trip. Highly recommend!

My girlfriend and I decided a weekday retreat from the city and a trip to Starved Rock was in the cards. Our experience with Dana and The B&B was nothing short of exceptional. The house has great vintage charm, is very clean and offers an excellent way to get some peace and quiet for a few days. We stayed in the River View bedroom, which was large, light-filled and fit our needs perfectly. Nights were spent in the saloon having cocktails, wine and chatting with our wonderful host. Having read the reviews prior to coming, we had some pretty lofty expectations of the breakfast. Dana knocked them out of the park! We even left with a few recipes. Thanks Dana. Location is convenient to Ottawa (a short walk across the bridge), 15 minutes to Starved Rock and a short car ride to the grocery store.

Dana was the ideal host, friendly, helpful with the area, and prepared a spectacular breakfast (the best meal we had in Ottawa/Starved Rock area. The room was great and the B&B delightful.

Gorgeous Victorian Mansion overlooking downtown Ottawa and the confluence of the Illinois and Fox River. Perfectly located to explore Starved Rock State Park and surrounding area. Dana made us feel at home and her great breakfast, prepared from scratch using organic ingredients, allowed us to skip lunch and spend the day exploring the trails. Looking forward to return for fall colors.

Besides being a great value, staying at Julie's house was a great experience. She was communicative and responsive, she gave us dining tips, and her home is lovely. We had a whole floor to ourselves with our own bathroom, a TV, and even an air hockey table! Her home is just a short drive to the shopping and dining district in downtown Ottowa, and about a 20 minute drive from Starved Rock. I'd definitely recommend this property to others, and would come back again.

Julie and her Family made the stay easy. A friend and I needed a place to stay for work. It was nice to have 2 rooms. Julie and her Family were willing to go above and beyond to help with our needs.

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Enjoyed hospitality and Julie and family are great hosts.

Julie's place is extremely spacious. It would be great and very comfortable for four people to stay in. Room and bathroom were very clean and well maintained. Julie is great, she was super flexible about our arrival time and provided good suggestions on where to bike, hike, and eat!

Julie and her family were very helpful and accommodating during our visit to their beautiful home. The rooms were spacious and clean.

Everything was great except that the basement ceiling isn't really soundproof. So suggest to bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper

Julie was a wonderful host. The entire family welcomed us into their beautiful home. They made sure we had everything we could possibly need. She was flexible with our dates as we did not know how long our competition would run. The location was perfect for us. Short drive to Skydive Chicago and restaurants downtown. I would be happy to stay here again.

I booked with Taneva for a week after starting a new job in the area and looking for a place to live. Taneva proved to be a great and hospitable host and was able to assist with my special requests. Everything was exactly as nice as the photos, the home was in a convenient location to walk to restaurants and bars, and Taneva pointed me in the right direction with all my questions about Ottawa. I ended up closing a deal on a place of my own while I was there, otherwise I would have extended my stay with Taneva for sure.

Great location for walking to downtown and coffee shops, shopping, and restaurants. Great neighborhood for walking the dog and sightseeing. Convenient to Starved Rock and Matthesion Park. House is clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay there again when in the area. She made it very easy to check in and was very hospitable.

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Taneva's place!! Our Husky is on a dog sledding team, so my fiancé and I were in town for one of his events at Starved Rock. We had made plans last minute to make a weekend out of it, so we were having trouble finding availability at the lodge on the park grounds, let alone a place that would allow pets. I spoke with a few other Airbnb hosts in the area and no one would allow you to bring your dog until I stumbled across Taneva - she answered quickly & was happy to have him in her home! She was even sad she wouldn't be there to meet him!! Such a nice change from all the negativity we were getting :) Her house is adorable - very cute, cozy and welcoming. We were a few blocks from the downtown area and spent one of the day's walking around seeing the shops. It was a wonderful little country getaway, parts of the town are like taking a step back in time - we loved it! And across the street from the house was the cutest little glass blowing shop and gallery. The next door neighbors were even very friendly and gave us some pointers on the area. We had a nice, laid back, quiet dinner at the Row House. Taneva had everything we needed - including the biggest basket of toiletries I have ever seen! We felt right at home and would definitely stay again!!

Our stay at Taneva's apartment was fantastic. Very clean, comfortable bed, check-in was simple, and centrally located a few blocks from fun shops and a great brewery. Thanks again!

Stayed with taneva for 2 days and honestly didn't want to leave. Beautiful house, clean and tidy, with everything you need provided. Very comfortable bed, large living space. Couldn't have asked for better. The house is very conveniently located. With lot of restaurants and market within walking distance and abundant parking space. And now the real star... Our host, couldn't have imagined someone being so friendly. Taneva is one of the nicest and most generous person i have met. She went out her way to make us feel at home. Great place. Definitely my stop whenever i visit ottawa.

Taneva has been an excellent host. Providing all the necessary for us to enjoy our stay at Ottawa, IL.

Very nice, clean and reliable (URL HIDDEN) is very organized space, highly recomend to anybody.

Thank you, Taneva, for providing such a great bed! I slept well and was very close to town.

We could not have asked for a better place to stay! Very close to the bike ride we were going to and marvelous options for dinner and food and coffee and the apartment was everything it appeared to be on Airbnb and clean and very comfortable. It was all very easy and when the smoke detector started chirping, Gentry offered to run out and get a new battery even though it was later at night. Pressed the button and got it to stop for a while and when it started up in the middle of the night we just secluded it to a different part of the apartment and had a very peaceful restful evening. We will be back! I should mention that the coffee was a special touch as it was from the local roaster.

The house was amazing and exactly as described. Fully furnished and very beautiful. Right on the river with a great view. Amazing kitchen and deck. Would definitely rent again!

Our host was wonderful. Great communication. The neighborhood is quiet and the river view is beautiful.

Detail-oriented hosts, excellent location and a beautiful home. I didn't even know the Heritage Harbor neighborhood existed in Ottawa IL, so right away you can't help but be impressed with the Cape Cod beach home feel of the neighborhood—especially if you know what the typical home in LaSalle county looks like. The house itself was well-built, spacious and clearly cared for. Kevin was the ideal host, answering questions promptly and setting up the home with numerous amenities and supplies. Our one week stay in Ottawa through the 4th of July was pleasant and relaxing, thanks in no small part to our great stay at The Illinois River House.

We rented this house for ourselves and our wedding party for our wedding in nearby Streator, IL. It was a dream! It was a fantastic place to unwind and relax after all the craziness and it made a great basecamp for the wedding party. We even hosted our small rehearsal dinner there, using the grill on the deck. I think all of us being able to stay together was a big part of what made the wedding week so fantastic. We couldn't figure out the keypad lock on the front door when we arrived, but Kevin answered his phone immediately when I called and helped us sort things out to get inside. Super helpful! Other than that, he pretty much left us to ourselves (which was a big relief, given how busy we were). There were even more beds than what was listed when we originally booked the property, so the entire wedding party (and their plus ones) had places to sleep. The neighborhood was very quiet all week. I imagine it would be busier during the height of summer. This property has 5 porches! So there were plenty of places to sit and watch the barges on the river or relax and chat with friends. We even did yoga on one screened in porch on the mornings leading up to the wedding. There is also an adorable reading nook at the very top of the house where you can sit in a rocking chair and watch the river. So perfect. The house is charming. A great place for a big family or group of friends. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

We came from Chicago for a wedding and all the local hotels were booked, so when we found the cabins at Skydive Chicago we were relieved to have a place close to the wedding to stay but having never been to the Ottawa area, we weren't expecting a lot. When we arrived the check-in process was quick and easy (potentially because the wind advisory didn't allow for skydiving that day), we were provided a map of the grounds and told of the dinner special at the Tiki Hut that night and that we could watch the skydivers the next morning if we liked. When we got to our cabin, it was clean and the AC had been turned on already! It was ~90 degrees, so we were thankful. The cabin has a great back porch with a view over a meadow and the Fox River. There is a mini-fridge and microwave if you bring your own food and beverages (which we did since we weren't sure of the availability of food on site), but there are plenty of options inside the hangar or at the Tiki Hut if you don't. Overall the stay was extremely pleasant and we will definitely be back for a longer stay in the near future...maybe even to jump out of a plane!

This place has a great view and makes you feel close to nature. The fire pit is a huge bonus.

The cabins are fun, with nice porches, and the Tiki Bar a must. Real nice staff, and the other guests were friendly fun people.

Skydive is a wonderful place to unwind and unplug. Hidden from busy traffic and the bussyness of everyday life. Located along the Fox River in the Illinois Valley. Great hospitality and beautiful view.

After three tries at a room we settled for the room that did not have dead roaches, fill trash cans, and dirty linens. The third room only had a dirty floor, so after the roaches and trash, we were feeling pretty lucky. Over priced, and no concern over cleaning the units before renting again. Huge disappointment.

We had a wonderful stay at Curt's home. We were on a road trip, and the location was just a couple minutes from the I-80, perfect for an overnight stop over. Curt left us a personal welcome note complete with neighborhood tips and recommendations, as well as some great coffee, juice, and snacks. The home was meticulously clean and presentable, ready to be featured in a magazine. The bed was beyond comfortable and the towels were plush. We had a very comfortable stay in this quiet neighborhood and can highly recommend it to others. Thanks for your warm hospitality, Curt!

Great place to stay for the weekend, barb is easy to contact and makes your stay feel very comfortable.

Perfect for our family of four. Very clean. Barbara was very quick to respond to our questions which was great We would absolutely come back to stay here.

Barbara's villa was perfect for our weekend away! Barbara was friendly, responsive, and helpful. Her directions were perfect for finding the villa, as well as for check-in and check-out. We were a group of four and had plenty of space in the villa. The bar next to the mini golf was definitely a plus on the resort. The biggest perk for out group was the location - you're right next to Starved Rock (you can even walk to one of the trails to start your hike if you wanted), a quick drive to Matthiessen State Park, just south of August Hill Winery (don't skip this place!), and a 20 minute drive from downtown Ottawa. Would definitely recommend to a friend, or visit again!

Barbara is a great host, she is very easy to get in contact with and offers great suggestions on excursions for the park. The cabin has a secluded and cozy feel and is only minutes away from Starved Rock making it the idea location.

This townhouse is an awesome value. Tons of space. I would say you could sleep 10-11 people confortably and even more if bringing air mattresses. All towels, soaps, conditioners, etc were great. Kitchen had everything you could need. We spent one day at the Grizzly Jacks Waterpark. Decent waterpark but enjoyed more by the younger crowd. After the waterpark we played some yard games in front of the townhouse. Great flat grassy area. The second day we spend hiking around Starved Rock State Park. The St. Louis Trail starts directly across the highway from Grand Bear Resort and had the best scenery of the trails we visited. All in all we would defiantly recommend this place and we will defiantly consider returning in the future.

Had a weekend visit with my parents. The unit suited our needs perfectly, and Barbara was great. She answered all of my questions and helped make our stay very comfortable. We plan to visit again in the future.

A must have Cabin at starved rock. The amount of space for the budget was simply outstanding. The amount of fancy amenities included hot tub, balconies, tv, internet, huge bathrooms. A must stay.

We loved staying at Barbara's place! It was new, spotless, and very comfortable accommodating five adults. The location was right across from beautiful Starved Rock State Park. It was a perfect fit for us. Barbara was super helpful and answered our questions very promptly. Definitely a wonderful place to stay!