In Peru .You'll find Illinois & Michigan Canal and Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail within 2 miles (3 km) of this apartment. Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat and Baker Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
Starved Rock State Park - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
Getting around
Mendota Station - 23 min drive
Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Casey's - 2 min drive
Casey's - 3 min drive
Lou's La Grotto - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
3 Bedroom 2 bath. Living space and kitchen.
We have a 3 level building with the 1st floor being a | Sushi | Asian | Hibachi | Bar | restaurant. The 2nd floor has a bathroom and a beautiful kitchen and living space. And the 3rd floor has the 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom. You have a beautiful overlook of the river and a 15 min drive from the famous Illinois Starved Rock State Park. This is the perfect opportunity for families, friends and large groups to enjoy. Whether you are hiking at the local parks.
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
No pets 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
3 Bedroom 2 bath. Living space and kitchen. Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ted T.
May 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay
We found this place a few years ago and loved it. When we realized it was open for a last minute Mother’s Day weekend trip we jumped on it. What a great place. Unique, interesting, with plenty of room for everyone. We’ll be happy to stay again in the future.
The lack of adequate air conditioning made it so we could not stay there and had to find other lodging for the two nights we had planned to stay there.
If the owner refunds our payment as he said
He would and fixes the Air Conditioning I could recommend it.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
Aug 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect one-night stay!
Thank you Joe for your communication and hospitality, along with the great place! Of course I can’t forget the amazing dinner with surprise birthday extras and karaoke at Kou, we won’t soon forget it! Thanks again!
Jason S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Amy S., Marion, United States
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront VRBO
This VRBO was just what we needed when in town for a wedding weekend. Property manager quick to respond & very helpful. Overall very happy with our stay.
Amy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lucas H., Marshall, MN
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As described. Only complaint is bed.
Neat property. Very cool. Only complaint is the main bed is hard as a rock. We didn't sleep well, but overall a great place.
Lucas H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ashley N., Peoria IL
May 22, 2024
Nice stay near starved rock
We stayed here for my daughter’s birthday, as we were taking her to grand bear lodge. The place has a really cool feel and plenty of room for the family. Everything appeared very clean and organized. The only issue I came across were a few large bugs. I wasn’t too surprised considering it is directly next to the water, and I did let the owner know. Otherwise the stay was great, easy communication and access to the area. Wasn’t able to try to sushi restaurant since they were closed for a vacation but it sounds like it is a great place to eat.
Overall a good trip! Would recommend
We had a great time visiting the area and this apartment fit us perfectly. The owner was available and easy to contact, and the space was surprisingly quiet despite being located directly above a restaurant. (Side note, the sushi/hibachi restaurant was fantastic; We ate there twice and thoroughly enjoyed it!)
Pete G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
Aug 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and great spot
Easy specious place
Robert B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Donna D.
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Boat trip
Traveling down the Illinois River with friends this was a great place to spend the night. Enjoyed the bar next door also!
Donna D.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Daniel F.
Feb 26, 2023
We enjoyed our stay and would return again.
We enjoyed our stay, liked the property, overall, but feel it could be cleaner, and would benefit from some some updates.
Daniel F.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike G.
Feb 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
Nice place and host - the sushi restaurant is wonderful and we really loved the bar next-door.
Mike G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Andrew G.
Jan 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place, could use a few updates
The place overall is very cool. Its an older building but was clean and mostly updated. There are a few things in the bedrooms that are kind of weird like light switches that are cut wrong and overlap and windows that aren't completely finished out. Beds are okay but not the most comfortable I've experienced on a VRBO. The atmosphere of the place is cool overall and could be an awesome place to stay with just a few small updates to some of the cosmetic things in the less trafficed areas.
Andrew G.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Doud C.
Dec 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
River view
First time trying vrbo. Very nice and the owner is very helpful with request.
Doud C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Lisa A.
Oct 26, 2022
Great except showers
Great location and had everything we needed. It is a little noisy from the Riverfront grill's outdoor patio but we expected that. Joe is great. Will try Koi (restaurant below unit) in the future - hear it is very good. Only complaint is that the water pressure and temperature control in both showers leave much to be desired. Joe seems aware of this issue so hopefully it will be resolved for future travelers.
Lisa A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barry Y.
Jul 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, place was as advertised - host was fantastic!
Stayed here with 5 total guests. Three bedrooms and the couches were perfect for a group of bikers! There was also an inflatable mattress which was VERY comfortable.
Plenty of room. Lots of counter space. Modern amenities in the kitchen. Two ovens!
The place is above a the owner's Sushi restaurant. We ate there twice and it is pretty excellent.
There is a bar next door with live music and a HUGE patio. It has a full kitchen and the food was great there as well.
I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
Barry Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian K.
Jun 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Hip Place Near State Parks
This is a great place to stay above a tasty sushi/hibachi place. Its a short drive to Starved Rock, Mathiessen, and the IM Canal.
Brian K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christian A.
Jun 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Joe was a great host. The place was an incredible set up. I'll be back again.
Christian A.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Melissa N.
Jun 9, 2022
Cool place, but had a few deal-breakers
This was SUCH a cool space. We were enthralled when we got there and were in awe of the "cool" factor! But we ran into some snags...
1. The downstairs shower had no hot water...or so we thought. After much trial, error, and frustration, we figured out that if we ran hot water in the bathroom sink, we could get hot water in the shower. But only a light drizzle. Running the hot water in the sink took away from the water pressure in the shower.
2. Trying to get the ceiling fan on but the attached light off was a challenge in the back bedroom. We had to perform quite a balancing act to get to it. Longer cords would be much more convenient.
3. While cooking breakfast Sunday morning, we opened the microwave to discover a moldy, smelly container of queso. It smelled so bad we were afraid to use the microwave for fear our food would absorb the nasty smell.
4. Based on the microwave, the windowsills, room corners, closets, etc, the cleaning prior to our arrival had only been surface. We weren't comfortable using the couch covers or the blankets provided in the front room.
Melissa N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Seccoyah D.
May 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and Comfy
Pros:
Spacious 2 levels
Bathroom on each level
Nice kitchen area
Nice eating area w/ stools
Tasty restaurant downstairs
Provided toilets like soap, shampoo and towels
Fridge could store all our groceries
Couches were comfy
Nice lighting in the bathroom plus a make up mirror
Free parking available
Multiple restaurants in that street
Nice serene view of the river
Host was responsive to messages
Cons:
Shower turns cold after a short 7 minutes or so
Bathroom light went out and there was no quick fix for it.
No directions on how to work the lights or tv
Leather in the couches was peeling
No seasonings in the kitchen
No garbage in the bathrooms (ladies)
Sound of freight trains was distributed
The apparent was big, roomy, and clean. They had all necessary things you'd need in a kitchen, including little things you may forget like salt & pepper. The only things I did not like was the hot water only lasted about 10 mins and some pretty loud trains were passing from 1am - 3am
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alison D.
Apr 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fun time!
My girlfriends and I met in the middle (Peoria & Chicago) for a fun girls weekend; the place was so cool and there’s a fun bar next door. We ventured out to dinner at Thyme in Lasalle; would definitely meet there again.