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Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, foosball, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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La Salle, IL
  • Popular LocationLock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat7 min walk
  • AirportPeru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatthiessen State Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationStarved Rock State Park11 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The Joliet provided a great home case for our leaf peeping visits. Easy access to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state par...
Katherine F.
Oct 23, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!

Conveniently located right off Rt. 6 for quick and easy access to the parks.
Enjoy this cool Starved Rock Country Bungalow.
Only 10 minutes to Starved Rock, Matthiessen or Buffalo Rock State Parks.
Walk to downtown for great local dining, wine and spirits tasting, boutique and antique shopping plus tons of other fun outdoor activities like horseback riding, bike rentals and trails and the I & M Canal.

This spacious two bedroom home has everything you need for a great getaway: fast Wi-fi, large Smart TV, roomy living room with separate dining area for six, fully stocked kitchen, game room with pub table, darts, foosball table and patio deck with gas grill and table/chairs.

If you have a dog, a pet fee is required: $25.00 / per stay. Maximum two dogs. NO CATS ARE ALLOWED. Simply let me know in your introductory email that you are bringing your dog and I will send the fee request. Thanks!

The home sleeps 6 guests.
Relax in beds with memory hybrid mattresses.
Both bedrooms have a queen bed and convenient USB chargers.
There is also a new, queen size sleeper sofa in the living room.

Get your chef on in the fully stocked kitchen with cookware and dinnerware for six. A multi-unit USB outlet is conveniently located at the large counter/workstation.

The bathrooms are stocked with fresh towels and all the basic amenities.

This home is full of bright graffiti artwork and retro touches.

(Major Holiday Weekends can only be booked for a minimum of Friday-Monday.)

Property manager

Elaine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One-time cleaning fee: USD 25

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: NO CATS 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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

La Salle

This vacation home is located in La Salle. Starved Rock State Park and Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dickinson House and Mix's Trading Post. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat - 7 min walk
  • Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail - 13 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park - 8 min drive
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 11 min drive
  • Starved Rock State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Dugout - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of USD 25 also applies.

What time is check-in at Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! located?

This family-friendly La Salle vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat, Hegeler Carus Mansion, and Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. Peru Mall and Baker Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
May trip
Great place! Will use again if available!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accommodations near Starved Rock
Nice, roomy old house - great for two couples with plenty of room to spread out and relax after hiking with comfortable beds. Loved all the little touches - handwritten welcome note, toiletries in case you forget any and lots of seasonings and condiments in a fully stocked kitchen. Super close to Starved Rock and nice winery and breweries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Base
The Joliet provided a great home case for our leaf peeping visits. Easy access to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks. Also to pleasant restaurants in LaSalle and Peru. Elaine was great and helped us get access quickly. Property is very nice. It is on a busy street. Parking was easy. A very nice home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hiking base
Comfortable, clean and well appointed. Owner communicated very well. Dog friendly with thoughtful welcome package. The outside space is limited and unfenced. The property is on a main road near an intersection and hence there is traffic noise which could disturb a light sleeper. Well placed to walk to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Once again we’ve enjoyed this property! The location to Starved Rock and local eateries and shopping can’t be beat ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Such a lovely little cottage close to Starved Rock State Park. Elaine was very communicative and made us feel welcomed. She even thought to welcome our pups too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean, Close to Starved Rock
Our family of 6 stopped here on our way home from Michigan. The house was very clean and provided everything we needed. I am surprised no one has mentioned how loud the house was, as it sits right on a very busy street. I would advise ear plugs if you are a light sleeper! The house was as described, the beds were comfortable and the location was fabulous. The neighborhood was a little bit of a concern but everything ended up being fine in the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Browntown, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place to Lay Your Head
Place was amazing. Super immaculate. Newly remodeled. Very comfortable. Walkable to downtown restaurants and shops. Host was immediately available if needed. Highly recommended. Will stay there again when visiting the area. Only suggestion…the living room needs better lighting. Would be nice to have end tables with brighter table lamps with shades (for better reading) rather than bare bulbs that blind you and don’t give off the right kind of light. The ceiling fan lights don’t give off enough light to read anything comfortably either. The lighting in the bathroom was amazing though. Other than that one suggestion, everything else was great. Thank you for sharing your house with us…we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Jumping Off Point for Starved Rock Explorations!
My daughter and I came to explore Starved Rock State Park. This place was a short drive to the hiking and kayaking we had planned and just a few blocks walk into downtown LaSalle. The house was spotless, the kitchen well stocked, and the beds comfy. More room than the two of us needed, but would be a great place for families with teenagers who would enjoy the fooseball table, dart board, and the variety of board games. We opted for the comfy couch and the TV after our busy days. Communications from Elaine were clear and prompt. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G., Loveland, CO. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Joliet
The house was great. Excellent communication with the house manager. Good location with family and friends near by. Hiking at the parks were wonderful. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023