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Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 269.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment

10/28/2023
Hello we are Justin and Elena, welcome to our home! We bought this property in 2012 and have been working on it ever since. Located in Historic Westside Springfield, IL. Near downtown, Washington Park, historic sites and shopping. Close to everything without being too close to anything.
Hermit's Hideaway is located in the back of our charming(quirky), mostly renovated, 1859 house. There are mosaic tile floors and tile mosaic in the kitchen. Lots of custom touches throughout. Very quiet, cozy and secluded. Sunset views from the living room.
Gorgeous tiered koi pond off the private back deck. In spring and summer endless flowers. We do not use any poisons in the yard, and have created a large butterfly garden and every year we get more and more butterflies! Monarchs are Swallowtails are the most plentiful, but we get a wide variety. In the back yard is our chicken coop, we currently have 10 semi-free ranging chickens in the backyard. 2 cats: Zoro, Mr Z Kitty and Sir Oliver Butterscotch, the Belligerent. We also have 2 65 pound dogs; EmmaJane NaughtyPants and Link Underfoot. They are friendly in your face kind of dogs. We do our best to keep them away from guests, but they are around. This place is an opportunity to stay in a truly unique home, on an acre lot in the middle of the Historic West side. We also own a duplex on the property and have that set up as short term rentals as well. When the weather cooperates the backyard is irresistible. We put in a giant vegetable garden every year. We have pear, peach, cherry and apple trees, as well as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries growing.

Property manager

Elena Houghtaling

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Exterior

Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (77)
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Hermit's Hideaway Springfield
The Hermit's Hideaway Private vacation home
The Hermit's Hideaway Private vacation home Springfield

About the area

Map
Springfield, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Memorial Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. John's Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 4 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bernie & Betty's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Head West - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

As of 26 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$234.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment located?

Situated in Springfield, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum and Pasfield House. Illinois State Museum and Illinois State Capitol are also within 1 mile (2 km). Springfield Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hideaway
Another quiet and peaceful stay at this special property. Elana and Justin are the best hosts and the dogs are super sweet and friendly. Very special and highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting and enjoyable setting
We came to find Abraham Lincoln. We also found a very interesting property with fountains and many unique constructions and more history than we realized. (Ulysses Grant lived nearby.) We recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our new favorite Springfield stay!
My husband and I come to Springfield each summer for the Route 66 festival. This was our first time using VRBO and our first time staying here. WOW. Instant favorite! Everything about this place was absolutely perfect for us. I knew it would be great based on previous reviews, but it still exceeded my expectations! It's much more spacious than I had anticipated. It's so cozy and comfortable, and the decor is so well-curated and cohesive throughout the whole space! Such a vibe. We had everything we needed. The patio out back was great for relaxing. We met Justin and Elena and they are fantastic people. You can tell they put a LOT of thought and *love* into their home. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax here
A quiet and restful space in busy Springfield. Close to the Lincoln sites. Unwind and relax here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key West Vibes
Extremely easy check in process, and owners were very responsive ahead of check in. As soon as you pull in the driveway, this place has total Key West vibes, from the gorgeous lily pad and koi pond, to the free range chickens milling around. Once you walk inside the unit, it totally felt like I was in a cute Florida Keys home. It has an eclectic vibe, and vibrant colors! The bed was the most comfortable VRBO rental bed we’ve ever slept in!! We hope to rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay there again
House was exactly as picture shows. It was a very quiet neighborhood. We had great weather & it was wonderful sitting on the back deck & listening to the waterfall koi pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Passing through for personal business
The apartment was really clean, cozy and had everything I could have wanted. I loved the interesting decor, and the outdoor flower gardens and koi pond were so beautiful— I wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hideaway
Perfect spot for one or two for a weekend. Lovely gardens and patio with flowing water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurrel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very beautiful!! Loved all the artwork and the details of the place. The outside is stunning!! I found 15 little ducks in the place,don’t know how many more there were but being a Jeep family is was a great touch. I would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, eclectic, beautiful property
The front yard is filled with flowers, then when you walk to the back yard there are more flowers, a koi pond, chicken coop and a sitting area. Inside was colorful and filled with beautiful decorations on the walls. The tile work in the bathroom is fun and leads to a deep bathtub for relaxing. Bed was comfortable. The only bad thing was that we only stayed one night, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
economical stay with a Tropical island theme
Very Pleasant overall. Has a tropical island theme. Unique Could not find the toaster
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy!
This property was a great place for a quick work trip! It had everything I needed and was a beautiful and relaxing spot between activities. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Springfield
Our stay was amazing! Our hosts were fabulous and the property was so unique and quaint. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Houston, Tx/Eureka, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Wish I could rate this property higher than a 5 star! Very relaxing, private and clean. We loved our stay here and hope to return in the future. There is also a great coffee shop less than a block away. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The coolest place we’ve ever stayed!
This place was like an arboretum in the city. We had coffee with koi! The art and decor and craftsmanship was superb; we kept finding new fun things that we hadn’t seen. The hosts were very nice and pleasant to talk to. It was clear that a lot of love and care went into this space. We are looking for a reason to go to Springfield again just to go back. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Character and Hidden Gem
This quaint mystical getaway is filled with charm and character! Air works great, very quiet, all amenities provided, clean, excellent accommodations, and overall impressed with everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy C.

Review
The unit itself was very very nice and clean. The property itself was awful. Yard full of junk and not well kept at all. Our unit had a small open porch outside our door that you used to walk in to the unit and it was awful. Junk, ashtray with used cigarettes, old tools and anything u could think of and looked like had been like that a long time. The backyard “paradise” was the same way. Unfortunately this rental is not in a nice neighborhood. I’m sad to report this as they appear to be nice people
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartment and hosts
The apartment was wonderful. Great neighborhood and convenient location. It was big and spacious and had everything you need. Bed and pillows were very comfortable and quiet. Parking was available. Justin and Elena were so nice and gracious. I give them my highest recommendation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Our hosts were absolutely the best!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Springfield Experience
We were pleasantly surprised with our accommodations. Very clean and well supplied with everything we needed. Great location to visiting all things Lincoln as well as other sites. Enjoyable tropical theme in the mid-west, who would have thought?
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Very cute and eclectic. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was spacious and clean. Great communication with host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and funky!
The property was cute and a nice getaway. I loved the little ducks I found all over the place. It was clean and had everything we needed. Close to downtown, which was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Wonderful to weekend at this adorable apartment! We were celebrating our anniversary, and picked a great place! Close to everything, and yet felt private and peaceful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special time with my Grandson
We felt like we were in the Caribbean. Everything was cheery and nicely furnished. There was every thing we needed for our stay. I had arranged this trip to spend quality time with my Grandson to talk about life with Jesus and had very successful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
I love all of this hosts units however this is my fav. It has a deck overlooking the peaceful koi pond. Also great kitchen, lovely bedroom and bath. Next time I will stay longer for r & r.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023