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Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12418 sq m

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Berwick, IL
  • AirportBurlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)49 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois

This large timberframe home is an ideal country getaway in a private peaceful location (surrounded by 120 acres of woods, valley, grass, and farm ground). Enjoy beautiful views from the spacious kitchen, large living areas, deck, or screened-in porch. Spend time outdoors with walking trails, large playground, basketball hoop, large grass areas for sports, and hills for sledding. Located: 20 minutes from Monmouth, IL; 25 minutes from Galesburg, IL; and 35 minutes from Macomb, IL.

You will have the entire house to yourself. This timberframe home is 4,500 sq ft and was built on the top of a hill overlooking a valley and woods. It was built with reclaimed barn beams from one of my great Grandpa's barns and insulated concrete walls surrounding most of the house. The home has a whole house audio system with speakers in different locations on the upper level and main level. You can connect your own mp3 player or phone to play music in several rooms or use our CD player to play CDs from a large classical music collection.

The main level has 1800 sq ft of living space. The master bedroom is located on this level and has a king size bed, walk-in closet, and master bathroom with a shower and a whirlpool tub. There is also a small bedroom with 2 toddler beds and a large pack 'n play that can be used as a crib. Besides the bedrooms, there is also a large modern kitchen, mudroom, laundry room, 1/2 bathroom, and large living/dining area with wood burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling that is 30 ft to the peak of the roof. From the open living/dining area, you can walk out to a screened-in porch that overlooks the valley. This entire main level is accessible from the garage with no steps required.

On the upper level, there is 900 sq ft of living space. There is a bathroom with a shower. Next to the bathroom are two different bedrooms. Both bedrooms are enclosed with a door and walls, but two of the walls do not go completely to the vaulted ceiling. Please see pictures. One bedroom has a queen size bed, desk and dresser. The other bedroom has a queen size bed, chair, and dresser. There is also a loft reading area with a large selection of books and another open room on the east side of the house with a table and older TV with a dvd player.

The lower level is a partially finished 1800 sq ft walk-out basement with a large bedroom with 4 twin beds, walk-in closet, bathroom with tub/shower, large play room with toys and mini basketball hoops, and large room with couches, TV, music keyboard, and games/puzzles. The storage room is locked and not available for use. From the walk-out basement, you can access a concrete patio which is underneath the screened-in porch. There is an outdoor fire pit near the patio.

Our property has a variety of things to do outside: deck with Traeger wood pellet grill, screened-in porch, outdoor fire pit, trails through the woods, large playground equipment, large grass areas to play soccer/kickball/football/baseball, large concrete area with basketball hoop, and hills for sledding.

It is quite common to see wildlife on our property, including deer or turkey. The house and property are very peaceful and quiet due to its remote location. It is between 15 - 30 miles to Monmouth, Galesburg, or Macomb. Please note that the property is located on a county maintained gravel road. We also have an outdoor security camera to monitor the front door area.

Property manager

Jen Podhajsky

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video game console
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property
Note from host: We have a variety of toys, baby items, and gates.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private Peaceful Country Getaway Family Friendly

About the area

North America

Getting around

  • Galesburg Station - 33 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • B & C's Hometown Cafe - 20 min drive
  • Roseville Lanes & Diner - 20 min drive
  • Country Rose Cafe - 20 min drive
  • The Lunch Box - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Monmouth College, Gibson Woods Golf Course and OSF Holy Family Medical Center. Discovery Depot Children's Museum and Galesburg Railroad Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This house has everything you could possibly need (but didn’t realize you needed) especially for families with kids from pack and play and tons of toys to best stocked kitchen we’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
seclusion
very clean, and nice just as described in listing. property owners are extremely nice and responsive if needed! excellent experience at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, quiet lots of space
Loved the walking trail through the woods and the playground as well as all the space in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for families
We are so thankful to have been able to stay in this beautiful home. Everything was very clean, up-to-date and well stocked. The children enjoyed lots of toys and books and playing with cousins in the playroom. Everyone enjoyed gathering around the cozy fireplace and the lovely country view. Jen was so responsive to every question and request, she is a terrific host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

paul b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Overall, a nice property. It provided the soace we needed to celebrate Christmas with our family. The large kitchen and great room were a huge plus. The downside was that sound travels VERY easily through out the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cammie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!!
Absolutely love this property!!! House was absolutely amazing!!!! It felt like home. Cant wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
Jen was very warm and welcoming us into her home. She was very quick to answer any questions or concerns we had. Thank you again Jen for your hospitality and letting us stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Weekend
Beautiful property and house. Plentiful with stocking. Very spacious. Peaceful relaxing time had by all. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
In a word - Wonderful
If you like quiet, peaceful and comfortable, you will like your stay. Great place for conversation, reflection, and sharing stories. The home is remote but, our GPS took us right to it, and that remoteness is part of the charm and beauty of the experience. We are golfers so finding two very nice AFFORDABLE courses nearby, one in Monmouth and one in Galesburg, was a bonus. The home is so well designed and beautiful. I am a home designer and construction mgr by trade and was impressed. I could go on and on about the unique and energy efficient construction, but not now. God willing, we all want to try and get together there again. Big Thank You to Jen and Jeff for being so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again! Our biggest complaint was the slowest brewing coffee pot ever and the upstairs bedroom walls not going up to the ceiling allowing additional noise to travel in from the rest of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023