Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois
House in Iowa
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
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.
Various wildlife, such as deer and turkey, have been seen while on the property. 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.
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.
Various wildlife, such as deer and turkey, have been seen while on the property. 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Iowa
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Reviews
10.0
We traveled to the area for a family get together and memorial service. The home was spacious, comfortable, well-stocked, and had everything we needed for a group aged 2-59. The location is rural and stunning.
10.0
Was a neat house with lots of reading nooks and places to hang out. We especially enjoyed the screened porch at night and in the morning (we saw deer in the distance). Many acres to run around in, and a thick forest between us and the (hardly traversed) dirt/gravel roads. Ex as curly as advertised!
10.0
The house was perfect for our needs as we got together with family!
10.0
Only one problem. The small bedroom with infant beds would not accommodate our 10 and 7 year-olds. A bunkbed would have been helpful.
10.0
Great house, plenty of room inside and out. Would definitely stay again.
10.0
Hands down one of the best! large group, family fun and atmosphere, if seclusion is what you want this is it. The host are great! 2nd stay definitely be back.
10.0
Even though we all live very close near each other, (flat land and hot) we still wanted to vacation as a family, as we were going to visit family. We could’ve stayed at a hotel but decided against it and I’m sure glad we did. We were together yet we all had our own space. This place was perfect quiet, peaceful, relaxing, the breeze on the deck, the view of deers, birds, rabbits and yes the rolling fields. This place is amazing. Definitely would stay again.
10.0
Beautiful property in peaceful location. House very nice with plenty of room. Would definitely recommend.
10.0
Quiet, peaceful stay in a beautiful large home. Very enjoyable stay.
10.0
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.
10.0
Loved the walking trail through the woods and the playground as well as all the space in the house.
10.0
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.
8.0
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.
10.0
Absolutely love this property!!! House was absolutely amazing!!!! It felt like home. Cant wait to go back.
10.0
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.
10.0
Beautiful property and house. Plentiful with stocking. Very spacious. Peaceful relaxing time had by all. Would definitely recommend.
10.0
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.
8.0
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.
10.0
Very relaxing atmosphere. It's a lovely rural setting—a large spacious house with plenty of room inside and on outside decks.
10.0
This was our 4th time staying here, and it never disappoints. It is always very clean, and there were several great updates. The house is perfect for families. There is plenty to do both in and outside the house. Highly recommend!
10.0
We loved staying at this house! Our whole family along with married siblings and children stayed for a couple nights!
The house has a cozy feel that makes you feel right at home. The kitchen is large and well stocked.
Neat interior with the vaulted barn style beams and ceiling. The upstairs bedrooms don’t have a ceiling so you can see the peaked roof which is neat but it’s also harder to lay down the young children at night if people are still talking on the main floor as the sound carries right up to the bedrooms. We used a sound machine that helped a lot!
Jen was did a super job accommodating our large family!
We’d love to stay here again some time!
10.0
This was the perfect retreat for our family of eight looking for a break from the city. The home is comfortable and beautiful and the landscape was exactly what we needed. A wonderful stay!
10.0
We had a great stay at Jen's house. We had 6 adults and 4 kids ages 4-9. The kids loved the basement and playset and the adults enjoyed the peaceful environment. The house was well stocked for everything we needed. If we are ever in need of a place to stay in this area in the future we would definitely book this home again.
10.0
Pleasant and peaceful place to stay which was close to our family we came to visit. Outside perfect for children to play and inside perfect when weather dictated inside play. Living spaces adequate for our large group. Kitchen adequately supplied, some of my preferences not available but was advertised. Only complaint, compliment of hot water not present
10.0
Quiet, secluded, clean and overall great place to relax and reset!
10.0
The property was great to accommodate 6 adults.
10.0
Beautiful, roomy home with plenty of space, inside and out. Screened in porch was wonderful! Huge kitchen with two sinks, plenty of space to cook and eat. Large outdoor play area. Able to star gaze at night. Quiet, peaceful, and very relaxing stay.
10.0
very clean, and nice just as described in listing. property owners are extremely nice and responsive if needed! excellent experience at this property!
8.0
We had 3 families staying in town for a funeral and needed a large space for all of us. This house fit our needs perfectly. Lots of room to spread out and we enjoyed the quiet location.
10.0
This place is amazing in size and features. The owners worked very well with us and really provided a great experience!
10.0
This property is incredibly well stocked for babies to seniors. We had four generations staying in the house and it suited everyone’s needs. Incredible amenities you barely need to bring anything. Beautiful home.
10.0
Our group had a great time here! Tons of land to explore, wonderful atmosphere, and spacious house! The three floors were more than enough space for our group of 10 and had no problems finding a place to sleep or relax the whole time. Great features throughout the house and the communication with the hosts was amazing if we ever needed anything. Check in/ check out plan was very clearly laid out as well. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0
We stayed here to celebrate Christmas with our whole family. The home is unique and beautiful, and well stocked for a nice getaway. We would consider staying here again during spring or summer. Jen was very responsive when I had questions, and we could not have had a nicer time.
10.0
Nice, clean & remote. A nice place to stay, thanks Jen
10.0
An excellent get away from it all stay!
10.0
This is a really great place for a family gathering. Very large house with a lot of seating, sleeping, and playing space. We had a few friends getting together for a little weekend. The location is beautiful, and the accommodation is very nice. Kids would especially love this place, as there's a playground and also indoor play space. We enjoyed our stay here!
10.0
Great place to get away.
10.0
Peaceful, country setting. Immaculate property. Everything you need is supplied. Precise instructions provided. Plethora of child activities! Great for families with children.
10.0
10/10 experience everything was clean stocked up the property is beautiful and the owner very nice
10.0
Great.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Iowa?
The average price for a rental in Iowa is $131 per night. This rental is $221 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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