Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Marseilles, IL

Skydive Chicago
13 min drive
Washington Square Park
16 min drive
Starved Rock State Park
25 min drive
Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
31 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pool

Hot tub

Parking included

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

This floor of my home is all yours! Non-shared, non-smoking studio, fully fenced back yard. Please choose my home for yourself, not just your dog; enjoy a full kitchen & appliances, 1 full size futon bed, basic tv, laundry & bath w/free parking. It’s peaceful living with septic & well water. Welcome to the country! Clean yes, pristine no, but lived in & loved. Limited WiFi-no streaming. Long term stays are popular and very welcome! Weekly & monthly discounts. Approx 5 mi to I80 & 21 mi to Starved Rock. LOOK AT A MAP I can’t change my location.

During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Skydive Chicago. A water park and an arcade/games room are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.

Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
12 minutes by car from Dayton Ridge Golf Club and 12 minutes from The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial

Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!! offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!! also features an arcade/games room and a garden.

This Marseilles apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Lisa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Games
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Fully-fenced
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Yard

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Not in the house & not in the yard

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)

General

Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

Note from host: low lying outlets, chemicals in closets, other

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: There is no outdoor grill.

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

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lower Level Studio

Perfect lower level studio stay for someone seeking a nice quiet location to stay about an hour outside of the Chicago area. Very clean and exactly as described. Very convenient to Skydive Chicago.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

amy h.

1 May 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Overwhelming smell of dog urine

Attempted to spend one night with my dogs. Unfortunately due to the overwhelming smell of dog urine had to leave. Did not even stay an hour. Did not sit down or bring in clothing. Requested a refund. Owner directed me to contact vrbo.com. Please review all of the prior reviews.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Travelled with partner

2 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you're a dog person the back yard is enormous and all fenced-in. Plenty of room for your pet to run and play. The lower apartment is quiet. We briefly meet the owner of the property. Very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Test T.

20 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

We enjoyed our stay. The large fence back yard was the highlight.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystle K.

9 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This was great from the business trip such a nice owner !!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN V., CRETE

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect overnight stay

I needed somewhere to stay overnight that was not obscenely over priced, this was absolutely perfect for my needs. The location is close to I80, easy to find and spacious. My only wish is that the basement rental had a lock on the door at the top of the stairs. Lisa's communication was outstanding from parking instructions to in unit info. Appreciated her understanding that I would be late arriving. The unit is very spacious, a walk out basement. I was only there to sleep so I did not check out anything else on the property. Thank you for the water and Nutragrain bar, it was very welcomed as I headed out at 5:15 am.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

20 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

Delightful. Excellent nights sleep. Everything you need is here. Definitely you can live here for long vacations. Will visit again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay in a great location

My dog and I stayed at this property so we could do some hiking at starved rock. The location was great and the scenery was fantastic. I loved the outdoor patio and the farm feel in the atmosphere. Inside we had plenty of space to relax. The kitchen was also beautiful and well stocked! The best part was that my dog was welcomed and she had everything she needed, two dog beds, a ball, food bowls, and a cage if she needed it. Next time we visit the area we will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vickie O.

8 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for dogs, good for people

If you have a dog this space is perfect. The owner has thought of everything to make your 4 legged friend comfortable. For people, it was just good. The first thing we noticed was the smell. Because this was a basement, it did smell like a basement. And on top of that was a strong dog smell. There was a dehumidifier and we immediately turned it on. The place had everything we needed. It was clean and quiet.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

9 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Country Retreat

I spent 10 days here, and the property not only met but exceeded my expectations. The location is easy to access from I-80, but once there all you hear are the sounds of nature, and all you see are beautiful trees and landscaping. I enjoyed a well-designed efficiency apartment. The kitchen was equipped with everything I needed to make snacks, or even a full gourmet meal were I so inclined. However there are also excellent restaurants in the area (I highly recommend both the food and the wineries in Utica), as well as local specialties in the crossroads village of Norway. I am hoping to return again.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The Host was so pleasant

I will definitely book this again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

26 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Affordably Sweet

This place is a great getaway that’s affordable with all the amenities you will need. Close to Starve Rock and Ottawa. We enjoyed our stay no distractions just tons of quiet and solitude. Nice to get away from the big city to a small nook that will certainly refr

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

13 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Getaway in the Country

This was a wonderful getaway with my pup. The property is very dog friendly and the host is extremely attentive as well as accommodating. Quiet, cozy, and relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Nancy F.

10 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Pet Friendly Basement Apartment

Pros - easy communication with host, very pet friendly with a big yard, full kitchen. Cons - this is a basement apartment as the listing stays, and it has a bit of a musty smell as basement apartments will have. You do have to walk through a part of the house to get to the apartment door. I would have preferred if this door had a lock or latch. There is a bit of clutter.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

4 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay! Has everything!

Property was just like advertised. It was quiet and comfortable with all the furnishings, kitchen gear and even a washer/dryer. Perfect for a short or long term stay. Hostess was an excellent communicator and extremely flexible when my plans changed. Highly recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alberto C.

12 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

It was a nice pleasant and cozy place. Everything was fine except for the smell in the water. It didn't stop us from showering or washing dishes, but we are just not used to water having a smell of sulfur. We know it isn't bad, it was just weird for us. Overall the property manager was great, while we didn't see them in person, we kept communication through the app. Very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

15 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend Away

We had a lovely stay. Everything we needed was there for us and we even got to enjoy some patio time in the sun! The bed is kinda small if you have two larger adults like my husband and I (he is 6'3" and I am 5'9" ane pregnant so taking up mpre room) but we made it work. Wifi seemed spotty too but we weren't there to be on the internet so that wasn't a huge issue. Close to Ottawa and State Parks which was great! Thanks for everything! We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julianna P.

18 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing stay

Lisa clearly took great care in preparing the space; we appreciated the little notes around on certain items telling us how to operate the TV, fireplace, etc. As some reviewers pointed out, yes it’s a studio in her basement, but I would like to add/clarify that while you do enter through her front door, your own doorway to the stairs leading down to the studio is all but 3’ from the doorway straight ahead, so it’s not as if you’re working your way awkwardly through the living room to get to your private space. Lisa also kept her distance due to COVID/privacy which we appreciated. Your own doorway (can’t enter by key but can exit) leads to the gazebo in the backyard and is a great little space. It was perfect to let our dog out. Overall was as advertised, clean, and Lisa as the owner was great to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

12 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Cottage Feel, modern conveniences.

We really enjoyed the rural setting and quiet nature of the property. Our host was gracious and funny and had provided many little things that made our stay enjoyable. We hope to book again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

7 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space!

My spouse and I needed to get out of our house for a bit and this space was just perfect for us.

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., Chicago, Illinois

24 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our quiet getaway

The owner of the property was very welcoming, gracious, available, communicative (but in no way invasive - just available if needed) and accommodating. The rental was no frills (our preference), had everything we needed, and was quiet and lovely. The price was extremely reasonable, the property and owner were very dog friendly, and check in and check out was organized and simple. This was the perfect place to stay for a few days for us to get away from Chicago and visit Starved Rock and Mattheissen state parks and canoe down the Fox river.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

26 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

22nd Anniversery Adventure

Lisa's LL studio apt. is clean, cozy + adorable w/an enormous yard + enchanting porch ! Stayed here so we could explore the waterfalls @ Mattheison State Park w/our dog. She gives you a property tour upon arrival + is friendly + helpful. She also has an aquarium we enjoyed watching + feeding the fish 😃 wish we could have stayed longer + hope to return in the future to view the various seasons

10/10 Excellent

laura n.

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

8/10 Good

Ruth P., Chicago

13 Jun 2019

Nice place

Lisa was a great host. I believe she went above and beyond to try and make us comfortable. It was an awesome place for my two dogs with plenty of room to run and play outside. Lisa even provided extra dog beds, towels, linens, and treats for the dogs. Location is close to Ottawa. Unfortunately, the listing of this property is not accurate. This is not a lower level apartment, this is the basement. It did not have its own separate entrance. You had to enter the owners house and then go down the basement stairs to enter the property. The door heading to the apartment (basement), had no lock on it. Although we felt completely safe, and our privacy was respected, it did not leave us with the separation we desired. The property was occupied by other people, albeit in a different section of the house. It felt more like renting a room in someone’s house than a true Vrbo rental. Also, the basement have a high moisture problem. That, combined with the carpet contributed to a musty odor. On a positive note, the dehumidifier that was provided help to dry the air decreased the odor considerably. We believe with fixing the humidity issue (or perhaps a larger dehumidifier) and removing the carpet, that may well help with the odor. To be a true apartment, there should a true separate entrance unrelated to the main house. This would make this listing go from good to great!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leann G.

2 Jun 2019

A very comfortable place to stay

Very friendly and accommodating owner. Unfortunately rained most of the time we were there, otherwise would have really enjoyed the patio area and the dog run. Pet friendly was also very appreciated. Great place to stay, hope we get to come back someday.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019