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Blue Steel Lustron - Rare - Near Starved Rock Country

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TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom98 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Steel Lustron - Rare - Near Starved Rock Country

Historic Lustron home on a half acre, only 12 miles from Starved Rock. You'll have exclusive access to the thoughtfully curated, prefabricated home and backyard. This 1950's all-steel home has new carpet, new bathroom, and new furnishings, Roku with Netflix to provide a comfortable, homey and unique getaway. The half acre backyard backs up to a field where millions of summertime fireflies play. Out the front yard, the most beautiful country sunsets are a nightly occurrence. Located in a quiet, small town, located near four state parks - Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, Illini State Park and Buffalo Rock - just south of Ottawa.

Property manager

Karen Meagher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (98 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in 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 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
Onsite 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 indicated 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Ridge, IL

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 18 min drive
  • Starved Rock State Park - 20 min drive
  • Matthiessen State Park - 21 min drive
  • Skydive Chicago - 24 min drive
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jr's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pines Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dig Dougs BBQ - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Steel Lustron - Rare - Near Starved Rock Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Steel Lustron - Rare - Near Starved Rock Country?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Steel Lustron - Rare - Near Starved Rock Country?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Steel Lustron - Rare - Near Starved Rock Country located?

Situated in Grand Ridge, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Anderson Fields Golf Course, Weber House and Garden, and Washington Square Park. Appellate Court and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Blue Steel Lustron - Rare - Near Starved Rock Country Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the home, had a few problems locking the door when exiting the property.
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house convenient to state parks
Very clean nice house less than 20 minutes to Starved Rock State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

GLEN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Lasalle County
Amazing throwback in time to the 50's at this property. We were there only a couple of nights but the accommodations were great! We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little throw-back house!
Very unique place. The 40s-50s decor is great. Clean as a whistle. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Blue Steel was very clean, nicely decorated, and comfortable. Karen was very responsive and quite helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd Stay at this property
Just as described, clean and comfortable home in a quiet area. Close to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park for outdoor activities. We spent our evenings at restaurants/bars in Ottawa. Perfect place for us, we will return often.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at State Parks
Cool retro house and the decor was a clever nod to the period the home was built. Very clean and well-appointed. Close to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED IT!!
Cute and cozy!! We felt so at home in this little house that is in a nice and quiet neighborhood. It was close to everything we needed. Hope to get back soon! 💕
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
My husband and I recently stayed at this fabulous house for a quick getaway from Chicago. My mouth literally dropped when we walked in the door! Perfectly furnished and decorated. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. My husband and I often stay at hotels in the area while we visit the neighboring towns. I now want to stay at this lovely home for all our future visits! If you are a fan of midcentury modern homes, this is definetly a house you want to rent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This a cute, comfortable home. You want for nothing staying here, all you need is your suitcases. You will be amazed by the size of the rooms. I wish Lustron homes, were still being built. Karen is a wonderful host, and answered all my questions immediately. This is such a hidden gem, you would like to keep it a secret, so others don’t know about it, so you can rent it when you need it. Grand Ridge is a great family community, and everyone is friendly. We will definitely stay here again when we return.It is your home away from home.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina F., Palatine, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly unique experience
This was a fun stay given the history of the house. It was tastefully decorated in period pieces making it a very comfortable stay. Not overly decorated like some VRBOs. While a few of the original fixtures are worn from many years of use, that just adds to the authenticity of this nicely preserved, historic place. This VRBO also had the most food supplied to guests that we've ever seen. Very nice. Thank you for an enjoyable place to use as our home base as we explored the nearby parks and towns! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little House and Perfect Pandemic Get Away!
As an architect I loved the opportunity to live in a Lustron house for a few days. Its adorable and all the mid century modern decor is very well done. Because of the pandemic we wanted to be able to cook our own meals and this was one of the best equipped kitchens I have had in a rental including condiments like butter! I had actually brought some as I wasn’t expecting that. We enjoyed both Starved Rock that we had visited in the past and discovered Matthiessen which is amazing. Both parks are about 15 - 20 minutes away. Hope to be back again and I can’t imagine staying at the Lodge if Blue Steel is available!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lustron Home Grand Ridge IL
My husband and I really enjoyed this home. It has a unique charm with its period furniture and decor. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. It has everything we needed for an extended stay including a full sized washer and dryer. We were worried that a metal home would be cold, it was not. It was very warm and cosy. It is located across the street from the grade school and I enjoyed hearing the kids when they were out for recess. I went for many walks around the village and enjoyed seeing some of the old victorian homes. Thank you Karen for opening your home to us. We especially loved learning about the history of a Lustron home. We would definitely stay in this home again.
Stayed 76 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50's Era touchstone
This is a beautiful and unique vintage house inside and out. Architecture and 50's enthusiasts will really get a vibe from this gem of a place. It has lots of history that the host has lovingly pictured around the space. You will have all you need to cook, work and rest. The house has updates to the bathroom and HVAC. This home away from home has a low key location in the little quite historic town of Grand Ridge and corn fields. There is a lovely long back lawn with a romantic fire pit that backs right onto a cornfield. This home is a very short drive to all the hiking in the Starved rock and neighboring parks. There are grocery stores and restaurants near by in the historic town of Ottawa. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy!
This home was stocked with all the supplies you could need for a weekend get away. It was decorated so uniquely and it was super clean. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little home
Host was quick to respond when we had an issue (that ended up being more user error 😅) Great place to stay for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
This was a great setting for our girls’ weekend. The house was so well-equipped and close to downtown Ottawa and the state parks. This was actually our second time here, and I don’t expect it’ll be the last!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cool Stay at a Lustron
It was so much fun to stay at Karen's Luston house! We'd never seen the inside of one before. Super cool and beautiful, with well-appointed period details. Karen was incredibly fast to respond (and resolve) when we had issues with the tv. Our one minor complaint was that the tub/shower ran out of hot water very quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home away from home
Super nice property, with everything you need. Grand Ridge is a wonderful quiet town, close enough to everything, but far enough to give you some time to enjoy yourself. This vintage home was way ahead of its time, when it was built
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lustron-mazing
The lustron house is absolutely amazing! Very clean inside and out.We loved how Karen had the history of the house (newspaper article) included so we could learn more about it! Definitely would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early July stay
We were very happy with the house! Some minor concerns - however some of the dishes (frying pans) were dirty with leftover food. There was very little toilet paper.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quaint getaway
the property is just as it is described. Beautiful, charming, clean, and has absolutely everything you could need for a fun stay in a small town. JR's down the street was awesome, great burgers and wonderful friendly service!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in Grand Ridge
Great location for visiting State Parks. Exceptionally clean and well provisioned with all kinds of nice touches. We enjoyed the historical significance as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Steel” lovin’ it!
Home was clean and spacious. Karen was a great host. Made us feel comfortable and welcomed. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house close to Starved Rock State Park
We loved this retro chic little house. It was immaculately clean and the host was very quick to answer any questions we had. There is a nice back patio area to sit outside and enjoy visiting with friends. I would highly recommend this house to my friends and family looking far a place to stay near the Starved Rock park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022