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River Life at it's Best

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
Property grounds
On the beach
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

River Life at it's Best

Great house directly on the Illinois River. Amazing view with a large deck to sit and enjoy all day long. The home is fully and newly furnished with everything that you will need to feel right at home. Whether you are looking for a weekend away to sit and relax or if you are coming to the area for the numerous River and wildlife activities, you are sure to fall in love with this home. A 1000 pictures cannot capture the beauty that await.

Property manager

Jason Briscoe

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

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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 - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Life At It's Chillicothe
River Life at It's Best Chillicothe
River Life at It's Best Private vacation home
River Life at It's Best Private vacation home Chillicothe

About the area

Map
Chillicothe, IL

What's nearby

  • Shoppes at Grand Prairie - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Northwoods Mall - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Bradley University - 24 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grecian Garden Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Life at it's Best pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Life at it's Best?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Life at it's Best?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Life at it's Best located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wellie Jackson Park and Walnut Dog Park. Nellie Jackson Park is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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River Life at it's Best Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Great Stay on the River
Beautiful home and great scenery. We were in town for the Brad Wallin Memorial tournament, so we didn't get to enjoy the home as much as we wanted. If we are ever in the area again we will definately try and rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Great stay
Great place for a getaway and the view on the river is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

A+ stay!
This house was perfect for our girls getaway weekend. The house was clean and comfortable. Right on the water and great for barge and bird watching. Great communication with the owners prior to our stay. Easy check in and out. Will definitely come back and stay again! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin & Monica N., Henderson

Beautiful house
Everything you would absolutely need is there. The view is amazing. The next time we are in the area its a definite stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sage H.

Dale Pirates
This property is beautiful. It has everything you need along with a beautiful view. The owners are easy to communicate with. It is the cleanest place I have ever stayed. It was a perfect Thanksgiving get away. We were down for a basketball tournament and the location was great. If we ever come back to Illinois we will stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Wonderful time!
Beautiful view! Communication with the host was great! My son enjoyed fishing and even caught a catfish. We enjoyed the deck and the fire pit. If we come back to Peoria we will definitely try to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

“What you see is what you get”
Exactly as pictured. Great place to stay. Beautiful view of the river . Super clean home. Jason is a great host !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Illinios River
My husband and I rented this beautiful river house to visit with our dear friends from Eurika Il on our road trip from Williamsburg Virginia to Mt Rushmore in South Dakota. It was clean, in a nice neighborhood, and it had a fantastic veiw of the Illinois River! The beds were very comfortable, it was easy to check in, and the host was very nice. I would definitely stay here again. It was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi R.

Great house!
We loved staying there! It doesn’t feel like you’re in the Illinois River, more like a lake. Beautiful scenery and views from the decks. Even saw a river otter from the deck. Kids loved watching the barges go by.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Perfect
For three friends getting together for a golf holiday this was the perfect stay. The layout made it easy to relax as a group in the open family area or to retreat to the quiet of a bedroom. The kitchen had all that we needed. It is a bright, clean, and airy, home and the view from the decks is fabulous. Jason is a terrific host, quickly responsive and helpful. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Very nice home directly on the river
Very clean and tastefully decorated. VERY well stocked, everything you could need or want. View was very nice. Master bedroom was private and quite large with it's own balcony. We love fishing and unfortunately didn't have much luck, but that's not the host's fault (LOL). Might want to consider a TV in the master bedroom, as our family and my husband and I have different viewing tastes. Would definitely recommend this home for any occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey W.

Fun girls weekend at the lake
We planned a girl's weekend for all the women in my family. This house looked perfect because the location was a mid-point for everyone, the view looked amazing & everyone could have their own bed. This is only my second time using VRBO but several of my family members use it regularly. The house was very nice. The host was very friendly & helpful. Amazingly, the hot water lasted for all 7 of us to shower. A huge plus! The home is right on the water so we had a wonderful view. Unfortunately, we didn't get to use any of the outdoor amenities like the fire pit, patio or grill because the whole time we were there the wind was incredibly strong. It seemed to only be that way at the house. Any time we left it was only moderately windy or not windy at all. Everything in the house appears to be new. This is nice except for the two twin beds. They are obviously brand new & so loud when you move in them that you wake yourself & the other person up. I'm not sure how you could fix this. I recommend using a white noise app to try to help drown it out. It may not even be an issue for kids. We made all the meals but one at the house. The kitchen is a great size & situated perfectly so no one is excluded. My aunt's who are more experience VRBO'ers said the cooking supplies were good but they usually have more in such large kitchens. Because it looks new, I assume this will get better with time. The only thing I needed & couldn't find was a rubber spatula & liquid measuring cup. The living room has a large sectional that fit all of us & there was plenty of room for games & puzzles at the kitchen table. Overall I would recommend this house to anyone, especially a large group, unless you wanted to do outside stuff. We came in April. Maybe the wind dies down later in the year?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Nelson Christmas
We had a great stay. The house was perfect. The pictures on the APP were spot on. It was very clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the views of the river and seeing bald eagles fly by every morning. It was spectacular. We will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Peaceful weekend getaway
This is our second time staying and we are already planning our spring getaway here as well. Clean, spacious, and comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful peaceful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

Love the view!
Loved the view. The home was very spacious. Communication was great. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Enjoyed our time in between softball
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Perfect for Family
For my first time renting a vacation home, words cannot express how amazing this place was. The house was beautiful and provided a very relaxing environment for my family and me. It was clean and tidy when we arrived, beautifully decorated and provided all of the basic amenities that we needed for a family of seven. The house was very spacious compared to being cramped into two hotel rooms for 7 days and enjoyed by all. It provided a very cozy and welcoming atmosphere on the Illinois River. My granddaughters loved watching the barges going up and down the river. Mr. Jason was an awesome host. He was easy to contact when needed and provided excellent customer service. Overall, the stay was very memorable, and we had an absolutely fantastic time staying at the house. We would definitely rent again when returning to Illinois.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Girls getaway
We so enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the morning and the evening. We even watched the carp jump the first night. Wish they would have jumped again. The home was well kept and just like advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Grandchildren in Rome
Wonderful location with beautiful views of the Illinois river. The barge traffic was fascinating for our grandchildren and us. Nice having a garage to park in and the bumper pool table, ping pong, and darts got a good workout. Lots of great activities a short drive away. We also enjoyed the large great room for dining, playing games, and chilling on the couch with a good movie. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Amazing Trip
We had an amazing stay here!! The house was peaceful and relaxing and the beach and river views were incredible. We will be booking this home every time we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa H.

Booking Again
This the second time me and my friends have stayed here and plan on coming back again. Very comfortable home with very comfortable beds! Plenty room for 6 of us to enjoy a weekend of scrapbooking and just relaxing. Thanks again for a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Even Better Than Expected
My brother and our friends go on an annual trip for a few days to a different town/state to get in several rounds of disc golf. This year we decided to keep it in state and look for something close around the greater Peoria area. We saw the listing for this place and went for it and we couldn't be happier with our choice. The place is better than expected and the views outside on the Illinois River were spectacular. Jason had great communication throughout the process and was very accommodating to our group. If I ever need to spend a few nights back in the area, I would definitely look to book this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Great view of the Illinois River
Great property rental. Very up-to-date. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Great River View
House has a great view…..enjoyed the barges and other boat traffic! Very comfortable beds and bathrooms well-stocked with towels…..closets had an abundance of nice wooden coat hangers, also. Overall, a great place 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022