Country Retreat - Forest stroll, pond + wildlife

Top rated by guests
Lovely outside view
Kitchen with all you need
New dock over pond - perfect for a cocktail and conversation
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10.0Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"It was a great place to stay. Dog friendly and very accommodating for my family."
Shawn S.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(7 Ratings)

House in Indiana

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Breathe in the country air! Fall asleep to the murmur of crickets + wake up to birdsong at the historic Tile Mill Place. Your private oasis awaits only 80 minutes from downtown Chicago, straight south on I-57. Find a cozy country home with a private pond, perfect for intimate gatherings. Stroll our forest paths, toss a fishing line in the water or contemplate life under a 150-year-old tree. Relax in a hammock, sip wine by the water, or head out to explore! Escape the city for a country respite! Monthly discounts available - please write me to inquire!

LOCATION: Located on 50+ acres of stunning woodlands, the Tile Mill Place offers a cozy, quaint escape to rejuvenate in nature.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: By day, roam the beautiful forest, sighting wildlife, such as turkey, white-tail deer and myriad bird species. Throw a line in the pond or rock the worries away on the patio. The newly built deck offers prime opportunities for sunbathing or finally whittling down your book list. Kids will love the sprawling outdoor spaces and your "fur-kids" can run to their heart's content and play in the water! For rainy days and quiet evenings, we have a bevy of board games and books. Low key country living at its best!

OUTDOORS: When you're not enjoying the forest trails or picking wildflowers, there is much to do in the great outdoors. The expansive yards offer plenty of space for yard games and running around, with a fire-pit ready for roasting s'mores and a tire swing that beckons for hours of fun. The backyard is perfect for relaxation, frisbee, or a game of catch, and the star of the show, a brand new deck for entertaining and soaking up the wonder that is country living. A charcoal grill is available (bring your own charcoal).

BED/BATHS: The upstairs of our house offers three bedrooms: two with queen-sized beds and an expansive 3rd bedroom with two single-sized beds and one full-sized bed (perfect for all the kids or extra friends/family!) One newly remodeled, full bathroom awaits upstairs while another 1/2 bath sits off the kitchen. We also have a pack n' play for guest use.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you need to cook an amazing dinner. From dishes, cups, wine glasses, silverware, bakeware, cookware, basic appliances, olive oil, salt and pepper, and spices, you will be ready to start cooking from the moment you arrive. The kitchen has a small breakfast table to enjoy a nice morning gathering or grab your coffee and head to the deck to sip in the great outdoors.

LIVING SPACES: The dining room offers comfortable seating for 6-7 guests. The attached living room has spacious seating, rocking chairs, reading material and picture windows that showcase the beautiful outdoors. And our delightful sunroom, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors is the cozy equivalent to a warm hug. You may choose to watch tv or curl up with a good book here, but we think you'll be enjoying the outdoors!

KID'S ROOM: Of course, we can't forget the kid's room, a haven for the little ones who want to color, play games, do puzzles and more! A special room just for them (and you, too, if you want to play pool, ping pong or table hockey!)

FUR-KIDS WELCOME: As dog lovers ourselves (we have two), we understand the need to travel as a WHOLE family, with our furry babes in tow. Your sweet puppers are welcome. We simply ask that you clean up after them in the yard and do the small things to keep our place clean (like wipe their feet when they come inside). We have some communal toys and a few dog beds in the house... plus the lake and timberlands, which they will LOVE! ($50 from every pet fee is donated to local animal shelters.)

LITTLE EXTRAS: Want a picnic in the timber? Perfect, we've got you covered! A metal "beer tub" for afternoons on the patio? No problem! Some yard games to spend time with the family? How's cornhole? (We'll keep the other games as a surprise!)
ONARGA, IL: The small towns of Onarga and Gilman are just a few minutes drive and offer a movie theater, grocery shopping, family-owned restaurants, a brewery and plenty of antique and curiosity shopping. Further abroad is Kankakee State Park for bike riding, kayaking and horseback riding! Take a day and head to Turkey Run or Champaign (shopping and wineries).

WIFI: We do have WiFi, but service can be limited at times (typical in the country!)

Amenities at Country Retreat - Forest stroll, pond + wildlife

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    10.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(7 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    It was a great place to stay. Dog friendly and very accommodating for my family.
    10.0 / 10.0
    They have really thought of everything! Anything you could possibly need is at the house. Beautiful property, lovely home, great host.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We really enjoyed being able to host a cookout with family we hadn’t seen in 5 years!
    10.0 / 10.0
    This was the second time my wife and I and our 2 dogs stayed at this property. The owner left so many surprises for our dogs including treats and toys and she also left homemade banana bread for us! We saw deers twice on our forest walk with our dogs. Our dogs enjoyed off leash walks and chasing the ball in the yard. We enjoyed playing backyard games and the overall quiet, relaxing environment and seeing the stars at night. It was the perfect weekend getaway. Owner’s house is so well stocked. Just bring yourself, some food and the rest is taken care for you. We can’t wait to get back there again soon!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a wonderful time, and our dogs absolutely loved being with us.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our stay at Tile Mill Place was wonderful! The property is perfect and the house is great size!! We loved that we had enough space for all 5 of us plus our dogs!! We loved all the small touches left by the owner for us to feel at home and feel cared for!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We took a chance on a property that had no prior reviews and boy was I glad we did. If I could give this property a review of 10 out of 10 I would. Ashley was easy to work with, responded to my questions quickly. We had one minor issue, and it was resolved the same day. Ashley has tons of games, puzzles, outdoor games as well as everything you will need for your stay. Best stocked rental we have ever stayed at. She even left our dog a gift of frisbees, tennis balls and a bone as well as water bowels both inside and outside as well as toys for him to play with in the yard. The property location is perfect for a weekend getaway. Do not pass up an opportunity for a forest walk. I promise you that you won't regret it . I wish we did more. We will be staying here again in the future. Keri & Dan

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Country Retreat - Forest stroll, pond + wildlife. 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 Country Retreat - Forest stroll, pond + wildlife pet friendly?

    Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Country Retreat - Forest stroll, pond + wildlife?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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