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Platypus Hills, Lake, Heated Pool, Hot tub,Firepit

Little Moon•Lake of Egypt•Tiny Lakefront Home•WIFI

Lakefront Woodland Wonderland—Shawnee NF—ILOzarks

Sanctuary Cabin- Hot Tub & Woods

The Depot B & B: A Peaceful Retreat

"Tiny House" Cabin at Spring Lake Campground

Beck's Hideaway at Dixon Springs

Beautiful Lakefront Cabin with Hot Tub!
Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Illinois

Eva’s Roost - Center For Lost Arts

Cozy Cabin on the Mississippi River

Bed and Breakfast with Horse Hotel at VRR

Audrey's Abode

Highview Country Escape - Cozy Log Home w/view

Captains Quarters Treehouse

Fun Escape 2 -Starved Rock- Game Rooms-Art Studio

Unique luxury cabin with fireplace and pond view
Illinois home rentals

Millpoint Cove a Serene Waterfront cottage

Galena Shores Boho Haven on the Water

Private Cabin w/Pool on Lake Centralia, sleeps 12.

TheGlassCabin @ HackmatackRetreat

Schoolhouse Canyon at Starved Rock, Modern Getaway

The Little Red Inn

Dawns Retreat

Riverside Beach House
Your guide to Illinois
All About Illinois
Known as the Prairie State and once home to one of the United States’ most popular presidents, Illinois has a rich and complex history, from epic explorers to kingpins of the Prohibition-era. This is a state full of stories to tell. Chicago’s towering cityscape on the edge of Lake Michigan, sporting heritage, and plethora of museums draw the eye, but beyond the city limits lie huge canyons, rock climbing parks, and Amish communities.
Visitors head here to cruise world-famous Route 66, spend time at the ballpark with a classic baseball snack, and get out into the fresh air of Illinois’ swathes of fertile fields where corn grows as far as the eye can see in some areas. On the western side of the state, you’ll see steamboats meander past and charming river towns for miles along the Mississippi River, while the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site sits on the Missouri border preserving the largest prehistoric city in North America.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Illinois
The ideal time to travel through the state of Illinois is late April to late October when temperatures are moderate. Other times of the year can be more extreme and involve rain, snow, or humid heat. Visitors do come during the winter, but there tend to be fewer arrivals due to Chicago’s bitter temperatures in particular. If you’re heading here after the fall, be sure to pack plenty of warm layers and have travel plans in place for likely snowfall. Spring and summer months are popular times to explore scenic city parks and the state’s peaceful lake and river-studded scenery — Chicago alone boasts 29 miles of lakefront. Cabin rentals in Illinois are also the perfect jumping off point for grabbing a kayak and exploring the Lake Katherine Nature Center on sunny days.
Top things to do in Illinois
The Leaning Tower of Niles
Less than half an hour’s drive out of Chicago, discover a little piece of Italy hidden in the unassuming village of Niles. In 1991, Italy established a sister pact with this tower, a smaller homage to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Every day, the bells ring out traditional country tunes to enjoy in the surrounding streets.
Writers Theater
Founded in 1992, the Writers Theater in Chicago’s North Shore district has been putting on shows of all sizes and genres for guests from all over the world for decades. Adding a creative twist to classic works, this community theater welcomes over 65,000 guests every year for engaging entertainment.
Riding a riverboat in Peoria
Leave dry land for a while on a leisurely paddlewheel cruise along the riverside. Spend a few hours sightseeing and wildlife-spotting, or take an overnight trip to Starved Rock for the full experience with live banjo performances, indulgent buffets, and rushing waterfalls if you arrive at Starved Rock State Park in the spring.
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