In Oglesby .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Matthiessen State Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Starved Rock State Park with a stay here. Illinois Canyon Trailhead and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Deer Park Country Club - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
Restaurants
Garzanelli's - 16 min drive
The Rootbeer Stand - 17 min drive
Cortileno’s - 16 min drive
Back Door Lounge - 14 min drive
Starved Rock House Of Jerky - 13 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.
Starved rock area country ranch
Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this ranch place. Our pet friendly ($50 pet cleaning fee required when you take pet with you) a minute away from Matthiessen state and from starved rock State Park. We are right on a 2acre land. Bring your own tent for a camping night
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
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
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $50 pet cleaning fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 smoke detector in each accommodation.
Reviews
Starved rock area country ranch Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aciel C.
Sep 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and a nice kitchen.
Aciel C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back for more stays.The only thing missing was wash clothes and hand towels.I would add in the coffee is a kurig and not a actual coffee pot.I went to town and bought one for our stay.
Robert S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and had everything we needed, fresh towels.
Christopher B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mako G.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great reset from city life
The stay was amazing! We enjoyed the close proximity of the state parks and the privacy we had.
Mako G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Kelly D.
May 19, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We liked the country setting but the bed was bad, the oven broken, uncleaned grills, dirty microwave, the washer ruined our clothes, almost no seating inside. Wouldnt recommend especially ar a high price point.
Kelly D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
James B.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Off the beaten path and close to parks for hiking. More cookware and such would help but very nice kitchen. Liked the wrap around porch with barbecues handy
James B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ron H.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and perfect
Exact to the listing. Close to the state parks, but the weather went a little south on us, so we just stayed in and enjoyed the peace (we have 5 kids that didn’t come with :). We’ll be back!
Ron H.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Kris D.
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall weekend hiking getaway
The location was perfect, the house was clean with quiet location. Difficulty with keypad on door- probably set at single use versus multiple check ins. Oven was broke, but countertop oven was available. Unusual set up with huge bathroom and with bed in the great room area next to front door.
Kris D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Frances C.
Oct 13, 2024
Nice Quite
It was nice overall!! Clean better!! Fridge raider wasn’t very cold!!! Bonfires and stars were awesome!!🌻💃❤️🙏
Frances C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason H.
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vintage Illinois Wine Festival
Great property. Had a little trouble with the smart lock on the door, Joe unlocked remotely and was out shortly after with a regular key. Pleasure to work with and look forward to coming back
Jason H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca D.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This property was very easy to access and was very comfortable for relaxing.
Rebecca D.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jarietta B.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jarietta B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
GRACE D.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Cottage and a hidden Gem
First, I have to talk about the host. He was so nice and replied to all my messages right away. Very easy to deal with and very accommodating.
Second, the place was a hidden gem. I fell in love with the house and everything about the property as soon as we got there. The house was clean and fully stocked. Loved the lay out of the cottage. The land was huge which was perfect for our fur baby. It had a treehouse which my husband loved and visited often…lol. It was so relaxing there, I didn’t way to leave.
We will definitely visit again soon.
GRACE D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jim W.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
Perfect relaxing setting
Jim W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We came for the 3 area state parks and the rental was perfectly located. Also enjoyed all the nearby towns, too.
Amy W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff J.
May 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Country Home
Spacious and clean. Very quiet. Good place if you are hanging out at the state parks.
Jeff J.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
Apr 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Great property, as advertised. Our plans centered around hiking in the local state parks, and it's the perfect location for that. Our needs were simple and they were met here. We stayed super cozy amid the blustery winds and rains of late March, and we loved that we could have our dog with us.
Emily S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allie L., Chicago, IL
Apr 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway!
This was the perfect property for a weekend getaway. Simple place with ample room around the property for or dog to run. The big soaking tub was a major plus. Host was quick with communication & check in was easy. Would definitely book again!
I recommend bringing a white noise machine (or app) if you’re coming on a day that happens to be super windy (like it was for us!).
Allie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
Oct 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
property owner was easy to reach and communicate with. He went way out of his way to prepare some extra things that we requested last minute. Great property and a great location. Don't miss this little gem.
Joseph C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
joan m.
Oct 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute farmhouse in IL
Wonderful experience at this remodeled farmhouse in the country! Joe was great-if you like a clean, quiet, cozy place in the country-this is the place!
joan m.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neil S.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great place on mutiple acres. The owners house is right behind the property so we kept the blinds closed on that side and left the porch side open to view acres of beautiful farmland. Had an amazing time hiking starved rock with the changing leaves in fall.
Neil S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica V.
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
We are in town from NC for a wedding, and traveling with a 1yr pup. Booked a charming farmette in LaSalle County…3-5 miles from friends, family, and Grand Bear Lodge (the wedding venue). It should be called Hidden Gem…charming, quiet, clean, & lots of yard for pup to run. 1 bed so max guests 2…Bonus, need more room- there is another house on the property, just as cute and a bit bigger. Newly acquired in the past 2 mos, Joe (our VRBO host) just redid the house! It is so cute! Washer & dryer, dishwasher, blow dryer, all the amenities one would need! Close to Starved Rock State Park, Mathiessen Park, Utica- it is perfect for Fall Colors, Burgoo, etc. We will be back to this hidden gem!