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Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!

Relax in style and explore nature's beauty. Savor local flavors, discover unique shops and rejuvenate at one of the many spas.

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lasalle, IL

What's nearby

  • Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat - 6 min walk
  • Hegeler Carus Mansion - 13 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park - 9 min drive
  • Starved Rock State Park - 11 min drive
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 11 min drive

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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in La Salle, this vacation 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 mi (5 km).

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Walk to Downtown - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Great place to stay and close to some great hikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim O., Palatine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Everything was clean and nice. House provides all your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L., Fox Point, Wi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Loved that this is close to all the cute river towns and hiking. The place was very clean and comfortable! It was fun hanging in the back fenced in yard and grilling some steaks with a fire going in the fire pit! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Debra B., MOUNT ZION

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Tricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Josephine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Diann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
The house was very clean, decorated very nicely, well-stocked, great location to shop/eat in LaSalle and central to Starved Rock & Matthiesson State Parks as well as other hiking areas. Backyard was fully fenced, a fire pit was on the patio, quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jaclyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home for our family!
What a beautiful home with plenty of thoughtful touches and amenities. Short drive to beautiful state parks for hiking and exploring. We loved the roomy accommodations, stocked kitchen, fun toys and games, comfortable beds, and personal recommendations by the host! Her insider tips and tricks to the state parks and town were perfect and made our stay even more enjoyable. We were able to enjoy family time together while creating new memories. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home and our wonderful host to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brenda J., Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

paula g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home next to Catholic churches
We loved being next to two Catholic Churches. Could go to mass each morning. Adoration etc right next door. Loved home but needs a new couch. Could not use it. Upstairs was cold. Thank you. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family!
Our family had a great little getaway! We have 2 kids, ages 10 and 7, and a dog. Our kids loved the upstairs area and had it all to themselves (except when the adults needed to shower). The fenced in yard was good for our dog and the host left goodies for him. Our main goal while visiting was going to all the state parks nearby. It was about a 10-15 min drive to get to them so it was a good location for what we needed. The host answered any of my questions very quickly prior to our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb B., Schaumburg

Wonderful stay! Cute, Cozy, Comfortable, Clean and Close to the Parks!
My two adult children and I visited Marq 2 over the weekend. The home is everything we could've wanted including a great table for meals and games. Elaine has very thoughtfully stocked and decorated this home. She also provided information on local eateries and other attractions. Marq2 is located close to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. We also enjoyed Autumn Hill Winery in Utica, Tangled Root Brewery in Ottawa, Social Kitchen and Lock 16 in LaSalle. If you're hiking in the winter be sure to bring Yak Trax or other grips for ice otherwise hiking is a challenge. The ice structures are stunning in the winter and the eagles are easily spotted. Thank you, Elaine, for a wonderful get away! Deb
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Bonny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024