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Peace on the Prairie Too - Tiny House, Pets Allowed, No cleaning fee.
Murrayville, IL

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
The place is really comfortable, and the trails and nature around are perfect for exploring, especially with my dog. It was so easy to relax and just enjoy the quiet. Great spot if you want a break from it all and don’t want to worry about leaving your pet behind. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marji D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool European, hippie vibes
We heard 36 different birds in 10 minutes during breakfast. The hosts’ respect of nature and all people oozes from all the little extras. The humans, dogs, and birds echo that sentiment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
A great place for time away.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chester (Tray) A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay!
We have stayed here on multible occasions! Always clean and has everything we need! Amazing host!!! Thanks for everything! Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chester (Tray) A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Great place to stay! Awesome host! Second time staying here and already booked another stay in two weeks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful night away
It was the night away from the kids, animals and work we needed. Very peaceful and relaxing. Now we want our own tiny home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your time here. You're always welcome here. Kevin

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The name says it all
Though bigger than my home in Key West, the name Peace on the Prairie Too - Tiny House describes it perfectly. Just a little off the beaten path with no homes too nearby, it was exactly what I had hoped for. The communication from the hosts was spot on, and the chocolate chip cookies were a real treat! Next time I visit family in the area, I will return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
I enjoyed our all-too-brief visit and hope to talk about your site in Key West during your next visit. Although very different ecosystems I'll bet there are many things in common.

10/10 Excellent

Corey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything about this property and the hosts made this stay perfect. We are already planning to come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
We appreciate your stay. You are always welcome here.

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house was in a very quiet coutry setting with several trails,lots of flowers,modern appliances,airconditioning on bottom and top leval,with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The host Kevin even helped us to guide us by phone how to get to this well kept up, remote house.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away and relax
Me and my girlfriend needed a weekend away from home but decided to bring our dogs with us! This property is very clean, secluded, and has many walking paths attached to it. The only thing is, bring tick repellent and make sure any pets have flea and tick prevention. Ticks are prevalent but not a trip ruiner. The stars are bright, the birds are prevalent, and the pollinators are pollinating. Great getaway spot for any nature lover or pet owner. Kevin was very kind and very helpful throughout the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chester (Tray) A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Very cozy and quiet! Cute little place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly peaceful!
What a lovely tiny house! We had a great stay! Bed was very comfortable, all the amenities we needed were available, loved the deck and trails. So quiet we slept great! Beautiful location for some peace and quiet. The cookies when we checked it were delicious too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
The house was amazing, and the property was gorgeous! The owner thought of everything that we may need, it was a well though out floor plan, clean, faced away from the road for privacy, we watched the sun rise and sun set on the top balcony every day that we stayed, and it was peaceful! He welcomes dogs, which we communicated that we had 3 larger breeds, and even asked us as we departed if they enjoyed their stay to. That was sweet! Hes a friendly guy, and the best part was that his wife made homemade cookies for us on our arrival! Delicious! One thing I would highly suggest that the owner does as well is tick medicine for animals, and spray for yourself! Ticks were bad for sure but we were prepared for it thank god.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thanks for the great review. We appreciated your stay. Also thanks for the suggestion for a topic spray for pets. Although we leave a deet-based product for humans in the apartment, I'll look and see what is available to leave in the rentals for pets. Unfortunately, most products simply kill the ticks if they attach rather than stop them from hitching a ride. One wonders what mother nature was thinking when she thought of ticks. Kevin

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Nice easy getaway
We enjoyed our stay; that is once the grass was cut. We contacted owner and they took care of it promptly but our first nights stay we could not walk the trails and property due to grass being overgrown; our second night was great. We enjoyed bird watching here and walking the trails at nearby Jacksonville Lake as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Glad we could help with the grass. We had cut it 3 days before you arrived but the heat and high moisture resulted in the grass popping up expectedly quickly.

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Beautiful property, clean, courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny home to get away from it all.
This tiny house was perfect to get away from it all. Quite relaxing. Surrounded by a field and a trail that wraps around the property perfect for dog walking and sitting out during the day or night. Kevin was excellent at communicating, and very sweet. Totally would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Maddie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Get Away
Spent a weekend here and the name was true to my trip; had such a good time. Very thankful to have somewhere I was able to bring my dog with, he loved being outside in all the space. Also, the host was so very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mackenzie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near tranquility in a beautiful location
This was a lovely location that almost checked all of my boxes. I stayed at Peace on the Prairie Too for a seven day solo silent retreat. I’ve been searching for a location that is remote with no “extra” noises other than nature while having the creature comforts of ac (end of July in the Midwest is hot) and running water. I’ll start with the great parts. The property itself was lovely. It was cute, comfortable, and provided most of all I needed. The homemade cookies were fantastic. There were nicely mowed and well kept paths throughout the property. It was great for bird watching (I had a blue bunting and hummingbird that kept a close eye on me every day)! There were no other people that came into my area so it was nice and private. The host Kevin was kind and prompt in his communications with me. Now the less great parts. When I contacted Kevin about the property I asked about noise level (since I was looking for silence). He guaranteed me it would be quiet, however construction was being completed on his home. Unfortunately it was quite loud and occurred every week day. A couple of rain storms came through and shortened the work a couple of the days which helped. I would have liked to know that there was going to be construction work. I would have chosen a different location. The only other thing was the cleanliness of the home. It was picked up and fine, but there was a decent amount of dust on the blinds, fans, less used tables, etc., cobwebs in high corners, and the windows needed some attention. I may be pickier than others though. They had a electric kettle- which was fantastic since I drank a lot of tea. I am glad I looked inside it before use however. There was mold inside the kettle and it needed a good soaking/cleaning. All and all, I had a lovely and spiritually rich retreat and would stay there again in the future. Thank you for having this space available for people to get away from the hubbub of life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace On The Prairie, Indeed
Peace on the Prairie Too is an adorable tiny cottage off the beaten path, but not so far off the beaten path that I couldn’t stay there for just one night on my way from Ohio to Nebraska. Appropriately named, the cottage was very peaceful with lots of nature to appreciate. The check in procedure was not without problems, but that wasn’t the fault of the host. Interface issues with VRBO seemed to be the culprit. I hope to return, with my camera equipment, and stay a little longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Tracy P., PEORIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Get-Away in Nature Stay
We so enjoyed staying at Peace on the Prairie Too. The small house is delightfully well-appointed and had all needed amenities and then some! The upstairs king bedroom was comfortable with second-story porch space to enjoy views of the prairie. The trails were bird-watching heaven, and our golden retriever enjoyed being able to run through the grass. Our favorite moments were seeing an indigo bunting and red-headed woodpecker while we drank coffee on the porch, and enjoying the fabulous night sky next to a bonfire in the firepit. The gas grill worked perfectly for yummy grilling. The hosts thoughtfully provided homemade cookies, which were delicious; and Kevin, the owner, was available for any questions we had. The location is in the country, but it is only a 20 minute drive to Jacksonville, which we enjoyed exploring as well because of its history. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Our family of 4 completely enjoyed our several-day stay! There is so much to love about this property! We hope to stay here again on future trips!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
What a great family. We look forward to their return.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet getaway!
Great location to get away from it all! Easy hiking trails on the property and nearby making the weekend enjoyable. The host, Kevin, was fantastic and easy to reach. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a great little house to get away in.
They had everything I could have needed. Only stayed one night, but could easily stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

robin b., mpls ,mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace on the Pairie
The property was clean ,and pleasant . Very welcoming to our 4 dogs ! Had a very nice stay . Appreciate the coffee ! Thanks Kevin for your phone # and prompt return calls !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful wildlife
We very much enjoyed our stay in Murrayville. Convenient for us and our dogs loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William S., Lisle, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Peace
I loved this place and will be back as soon as I can. It is out in the middle of nowhere, perhaps a drawback for some but absolutely a dream for me. The property was clean and well equipped, the hosts were a joy, and it was so good to hear nothing but nature, watch the birds and a few deer, and simply be. This will be my "go to" recharge place in the state of Illinois.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2021
We definately enjoyed your visit and you are welcome back any time.

10/10 Excellent

Lynette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
My husband and I along with our two dogs stopped here on our way home to Ohio from visiting friends in Kansas. We were welcomed with a yummy plate of cookies and a nice cool house as the heat and humidity was terrible. We thoroughly enjoyed walking the trails throughout the property. It was a great break to our long drive home and you can see the hard work, effort, and love Kevin and Jaime put into their property. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
What a great family. They are welcome here any time.

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful.
Every year we get away for a few days. Just to decompress and recharge. This was a great place to do this.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
We enjoyed Joe as a guest. They are always welcome here.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Really cute and quiet property. The cookies were a lovely touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
The view of the prairie is amazing. All you hear is birds. This is perfect getaway for people who want to be alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
The property manager was very nice and so was the property itself! We walked on the trails and enjoyed the tiny house vibe. The fresh cookies were delicious too! Very nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private, Peaceful, Perfect
This was just the place for a short writnig retreat. Privacy but great area to take walks too. The place was clean, comfy, with new appliance and all the amenities. Welcoming my cats was an added plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Very caring owner—came and shoveled our steps after snow. Property is as advertised—in a very remote location. My biggest issue was the amount of dust (dust bunnies on floor, on blinds) and the amount of clutter, which leaves little room for guests to put their own belongings. However, very enjoyable stay and there were dusters and vacuum present so 30 minutes of cleaning took care of the issue! Would recommend less stuff everywhere to free up space. This owner obviously cares about the guest experience so I’m sure he’ll take care of these issues. If so, 10/10 rating!!! Overall good rental and experience. 👍🏻
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need and more
This is a wonderful place. There is everything you could need or want from a hair dryer and three types of body wash to coffee "to go" cups and well stocked kitchen. The trails on the property were also perfect for exploring with no fear of getting lost. Definitely a wonderful getaway spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We're ecstatic that you enjoyed your time at Peace on the Prairie. We work hard to provide an experience that is relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your review. Doing so helps others understand why we have named the place Peace...... on the Prairie. Your family is always welcome here. Kevin and Jaime

10/10 Excellent

Dan P., Stockbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect couples retreat
Wonderful peaceful home. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We enjoyed having you as guests and hope you'll make it back our way. Kevin and Jaime

8/10 Good

Maynard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet
Was great to have A cabin that is so fully equipped!! With everything someone needs . Welcome sign is cute !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We enjoyed hosting your family and wish you safe journeys in life.

10/10 Excellent

Janis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it!
If you are looking for peace and quiet, lots of wildlife, this is the place! Brand new King sized bed to boot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
It was our honor to meet you. We love providing a location where people can find a retreat from the hectic pace of the world. Glad you enjoyed it. Kevin

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This tiny place packs a lot of character. Great little getaway from city life and back into more quiet peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

BRANDY R., FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace on the Prairie
Loved this little house. Very aptly named Peace on the Prairie. We would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Chicago, il

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place to get away. Very cozy and lots of wildlife around. Owners were great and provided great communication. Will stay again soon
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019