Private, gated entrance, firepit, large soaking tub, bar, dining room table for 10, fireplace, large screened in patio, water views, 21ft ceilings, open floor plan, queen size bunks for kids or adults! Centrally located within the best spots of the Illinois Valley.
5 minutes from Starved Rock! Easy access to:
---1 mile to Buffalo Rock State Park.
---1 mile to a I&M Canal Trail entrance.
---4.9 miles to Downtown Utica.
---5.3 miles to Downtown Ottawa.
---5.9 miles to Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center.
---7.4 miles to Matthiessen State Park.
Perfect as an escape for 2, for a family with children, or for large groups. Large windows with beautiful views of nature.
You will have privacy. The entrance is gated and the house is surrounded by many acres of our own land. Our hope is that you can not only unplug and unwind but also make memories that will last a lifetime.
Guests always comment on and love the 21 ft. ceilings, open floor plan, and cleanliness. The sunsets are beautiful and can be seen directly from the sunroom behind the house. They are one of our favorite things about the property.
We are happy to be as involved or uninvolved in your stay as you wish. We pride ourselves in quick response times. Our goal is to make your stay a 5 STAR experience. We can meet you for check-in if desired.
*** We have multiple places to park large campers, motor homes, or trailers.
Guests have access to the entire house and surrounding area including the fire pit and small lakes behind the house. Feel free to take a peaceful walk down the drive that stretches behind the house. Fishing is great!! You can bring fishing gear or canoes. You can swim. We require anyone in the water to wear a life jacket. We do not supply life jackets, please bring your own.
Fun facts:
---Our property used to be owned by a mining company. The lakes and ponds at Starved Rock Retreat used to be mines. They filled in with natural spring water and are still spring fed to this day. The fishing is great!
---The tall wooden front doors are from a church in Brazil. They were picked out and flown in by the original owner who built this home.
---The blue ceiling in the sunroom is a specific color called haint blue. The original owner picked this color as it is said to protect the home.
