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Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!

Welcome to Starved Rock Country in this cozy 2 bedroom with bonus room, 1 ½ bath home has everything you need for your getaway! *Sleeps 7*

There is hiking just 10 minutes away at the state parks.
The downtowns of LaSalle and Peru have specials at the day spas, great restaurants, fantastic pizza, locally-owned boutiques, antique shopping and wine tasting.
Plus, be sure to visit Star Union Spirits Distillery in the historic Westclox Building in Peru.

Enjoy the fully fenced in backyard with its propane grill, deck and fire pit! Bring the kids- bring your dog!

If you have a dog, a pet fee is required: $25.00 / per stay. Maximum two dogs. NO CATS ARE ALLOWED. Simply let me know in your introductory email that you are bringing your dog and I will send the fee request. Thanks!

Pack a weekender bag and head down for a little escape in Starved Rock Country.

Relax in the modern, platform beds with crisp, white linens and down-alternative feather duvets.

Get your chef on in the fully stocked kitchen with all the appliances, cookware and dinnerware you'll need for seven. Coffee and tea are available for the morning.

The bathrooms are stocked with fresh towels and all basic amenities. The full bathroom is located on the second floor. The home does have a dormer roof so the upstairs rooms have slanted ceilings. This is not a problem for most guests but if you are really tall, you may find the shower to be less than ideal.

This home is full of light, vibrant colors and designer touches.

The home sleeps 7 guests.
The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and the upstairs bedroom has a queen bed. There is also a brand new, full size sleeper sofa in the living room and double futon in the upstairs common room- which is best suited for children.

THINGS TO DO
The home is located just blocks from downtown LaSalle and within walking distance of bars, restaurants and shopping and antiques .

The home is also right off the main route (Rt. 6) so driving to all the area attractions, including Starved Rock State Park (10 minutes) is easy.

The downtowns of LaSalle and Peru have specials at the day spas, great restaurants, fantastic pizza, locally-owned boutiques, antique shopping and wine tasting at the wineries. Plus, NOW OPEN Star Union Spirits Distillery in the historic Westclox Building in Peru.

(Major Holiday Weekends can only be booked for a minimum of Friday-Monday.)

Area attractions:
STARVED ROCK STATE PARK (The Lodge is a must-see, and the entertainment on the patio / bar is fantastic.)
SKYDIVE CHICAGO
I & M CANAL BOAT it’s pulled by a mule!
MATTHIESSEN STATE PARK
BUFFALO ROCK PARK
HEGELER CARUS MANSION
LASALLE SPEEDWAY
GRIZZLY JACK'S GRAND BEAR FALLS INDOOR WATER PARK
CEDAR CREEK RANCH has horseback riding!
HEGELER PARK is just a few blocks away. There’s a HUGE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL, open in the summertime and the TWISTY FREEZE ice scream stand is right across the street.
BUTTERFLY LANDING MEDSPA
UNWIND SPA
ARIVA SPA
Indulge in facials, massages and various other treatments at a fraction of the cost of Chicago spas.

Lots of fantastic area restaurants-everything from hot dogs to fine dining.
Take a walk to my favorite drink spot: the CAMDEN LOUNGE, 2 blocks from the property.

Property manager

Elaine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: NO CATS ALLOWED

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Registration Number 1530659

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND! 10 Minutes to Starved Rock
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About the area

Map
Lasalle, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hegeler Carus Mansion - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bean Box Espre - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Liquor Store - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! located?

Situated in La Salle, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat, Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail and Hegeler Carus Mansion. Baker Park and Illinois Valley Community College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Bonny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and convenience when hiking Starved Rock and Matthiesson State Parks
This well-appointed, clean, comfortable house was perfect for our week in LaSalle, IL...And less than 15 min. drive to both parks! Elaine has provided many amenities and it was a treat to return from long hiking days to a home with plenty of task lighting, good water pressure, plenty of hot water, and comfy furniture. We cooked two meals and had every kitchen item we needed. We also enjoyed spending time in the town of LaSalle which has a lot of history. I would definitely stay at this home again when we return to explore the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home
We enjoyed our nephews wedding weekend and stayed at Elaine’s home. It was comfortable for family to gather , loved the back yard ! My husband and son are tall , so the shower and upstairs poses a few problems for them. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable, especially for our grand daughter and grand dog . We could walk to many restaurants and to the wedding venue easily
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, safe and family friendly!
This property was absolutely perfect for my husband and I and our three-year-old daughter and our dog. The backyard is perfect for pets and we really enjoyed the patio set up, where we had fires and ate most of our meals. The house literally has everything you need and was incredibly clean. Elaine left great communication for us and made traveling to the state parks even easier than planned. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and it’s very easy to get to the state parks, Utica and Ottawa. August Hill winery has some great wine and is nearby! I recommend this property and we would definitely stay again if we were in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly and excellent location!
The house is really cute and in a great location for walking to town for a bite! Elaine makes it so easy for you to bring your dogs…big yard, dog bowls to use, treats and even a toy to take home. We hiked at Starved Rock and ate in town at Uptown Grill (definitely recommended!) We all had a blast. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G., Lombard, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great time in this house. Very clean and well stocked with the essentials needed for a short weekend getaway. The property manager, Elaine, gave us plenty of area information to get acquainted with what’s around in the neighborhood. It was our first time using VRBO and everything ran smoothly. We will definitely be back soon. I would recommend this property for anyone looking for a short distance away from Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had a nice quiet stay everything within easy driving distance Would stay again or use the same rental people
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family of 4
Elaine was great and the place was very clean. We stayed with our two daughters both under 5, and they loved it. The played all over the house but really liked the play area and spent time coloring too. Fire pit was great for hot dogs and s‘ mores (good idea to stop at Casey’s before and get a couple bundles of firewood) after a long day of hiking at Starved Rock. Perfect location on a quiet street and easy to get to the park about 10 minutes away. We most definitely will stay again when we go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay and near starved rock!
Cozy home with a great backyard and deck. Very clean. Elaine thought of everything to make our stay more comfortable and fun for us and our dog. She responded quickly to our questions before and during our stay. Great recommendations for coffee and local restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B., MOUNT ZION

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little house
A friend and I stayed at this quaint little house for the weekend. The house is a quick easy drive to Starved Rock and Mathieson State Park. The neighborhood was quiet and close to some excellent restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy and content
Thank you for the great stay at this house. It was great to be able to bring our pups and they could just play and roam around in the back yard while we enjoyed the weather and family time together.. I also loved how well stocked the house was for the guests and puppies with the extra touch amenities. If we are ever back in the area we will definitely stay again. I would also recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim O., Palatine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location!
We stayed here for a few days to hike several trails in the area. The location was perfect and the place was terrific! The check in and out process was seamless. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house
House is cute and quirky with everything we needed for our too short trip to hike at Starved Rock. Outdoor space was our favorite and something we look for in a rental. Host supplied lots of great info on the area which was helpful. Would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J., Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend Getaway
The property was located perfectly in walking distance if you wanted to downtown Lasalle. Very close to all the hiking trails less then 10 minutes away. Elaine responds very quickly to questions or concerns. Clean and cozy. It was a quiet area. Us girls just wanted to relax and not have any schedules. We laughed and had a great time. I would stay again if in the area.. Elaine was a great hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great place to stay and close to some great hikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
We had a wonderful experience. The host was so friendly and responsive and the home was adorable with a great backyard area. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed.
We couldn’t be happier with our stay while our floors were getting installed/finished. It was perfect for our dogs and baby. Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Everything was clean and nice. House provides all your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recovery
My daughter and I stayed in your property while my grandson had shoulder surgery. My grandson is a student at IVCC and needed shoulder surgery. Your home gave us a place to stay so we could be close to him. It was nice to be in a home rather a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karon B., Winfield, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House & Location
Super cute house located close to all the Illinois Heritage Corridor attractions. The home was clean, nicely decorated, and had all the amenities needed for an extended weekend. Love that this property was dog friendly with a fenced yard so I was able to bring my girls for a hiking getaway at the state parks. Elaine even included some little doggy welcome gifts. The neighborhood was quiet even so close to downtown. We really enjoyed relaxing and being so close to everything we wanted to do/see. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for visiting parks
This was a last minute booking, and we were happy with our stay. I was worried about it being a rental that allowed dogs, but it was super clean, and convenient for visiting the parks. We would consider coming again with our dogs. A bathroom with a shower is needed downstairs, because for tall, or even tallish people, the upstairs shower just doesn’t work. We are 6’4” and 5’10, and we were constantly bumping our heads on the ceiling in the bathroom and bedroom, and had to bend at the knees to take a shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable.
The house is very clean and overall very well done. Great location within easy walking distance to great restaurants and shops. Also a short drive to the 3 parks. Excellent communication through the whole process. The only concern we had it is the ceiling height on the 2nd floor and in the shower. If you are over 6’ tall, you will have to duck a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kory T., Morrison

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Cute property close to starved rock state park. Close to restaurants for take out or sit down. Would recommend to families with kids and people looking for accommodations close to starved rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022