Cabin in Illinois
6 guests · 1 bedroom · 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
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this cabin rental
Situated along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi just a short drive from Nauvoo, IL, this cute cabin is just the place for you if your ideal day consists of exploring outdoors during the day and resting your weary head at night. Nestled in the middle of nature, this cozy, non-smoking cabin is small, but it has everything you will need including a fully equipped kitchen and full-sized bathroom. You will feel like you are camping, but with more amenities including a new window air conditioning unit. The cabin can comfortably sleep four people, but it will accommodate up to six on the new mattresses and couches. If the steep driveway is a problem, you are welcome to park at the bottom of the hill.
Because there is no TV or internet, you will have plenty of time to explore the grounds. As long as the Mississippi River is not too high, you can spend the day on the beach. Be sure to look for eagles because there is a bald eagle's nest nearby. If you simply want to relax with a good book while the kids play and explore, you will be able to do that on the new deck. With Nauvoo being so close, you could also explore the many attractions in town before heading back to the peaceful riverfront setting. At night, enjoy building a bonfire on the beach using the occasional driftwood that washes up when the river is high.
This is an uninsulated cabin in the woods. More like camping than a hotel. Please look through all the pictures before booking. If you have dust, mold, or pollen allergies and would not camp outside because of them this will not work for you.
Because there is no TV or internet, you will have plenty of time to explore the grounds. As long as the Mississippi River is not too high, you can spend the day on the beach. Be sure to look for eagles because there is a bald eagle's nest nearby. If you simply want to relax with a good book while the kids play and explore, you will be able to do that on the new deck. With Nauvoo being so close, you could also explore the many attractions in town before heading back to the peaceful riverfront setting. At night, enjoy building a bonfire on the beach using the occasional driftwood that washes up when the river is high.
This is an uninsulated cabin in the woods. More like camping than a hotel. Please look through all the pictures before booking. If you have dust, mold, or pollen allergies and would not camp outside because of them this will not work for you.
Amenities at Riverfront Cabin With Small Beach Short Drive From Nauvoo
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Illinois
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
This was such a great getaway spot! We needed peace and we got it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
This is a beautiful little cabin, right on the river with a nice little beach. The views were wonderful. Don't let the two bad reviews scare you off, I found it to be very clean inside and the deck was nice. Would be great for a family to stay for a few days. I enjoyed having a bonfire by the river and looking at the stars. The host's communication was kind and quick.Coffee was provided and the pots, pans and dishes were nice.I do want to mention one thing you might want to know. I had to sleep at an angle on the bed because I couldn't stretch my legs out all the way. I'm 6'4 so this happens to me often. It won't be an issue for most people! I will stay here again if I can when I'm working in the area.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Cozy feel!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
This cabin is a 1940s cabin and that's what it is. Don't expect luxury. Dogs and kids will love it -- bunk beds, a loft bed and a not-heavily-traveled road to walk dogs. The wall of west-facing windows gives a beautiful view across the Mississippi River for stunning sunsets. There's a small beach where you can sit. But beware -- GPS has NO idea where the cabin is. After being lost twice, I went to the app to message the host and realized there were driving instructions. But those weren't sent with my reservation and the VRBO app makes it difficult to find them. Every time I left I had to keep clicking on links to find them again. Spring/summer stays -- The cabin has a small window air conditioner and a "swamp cooler" on the floor. There were no instructions on the cooler -- I just took it to its lowest setting. That beautiful view comes with a price -- afternoon sun beating in those windows. It was an oven when I arrived (neither unit was on). I finally opened the windows about midnight because it was cooler outside. Wish the units had been on during the day! They struggled to keep up both subsequent days -- and this was in June. AND if you don't know about Mayflies, they are also Juneflies. There had just been a hatch. They don't sting or bite but there were clouds of them. The cabin could use a few upgrades -- tape across the carpet to hold it together, really bad paint jobs, scrapes on the walls, etc. But it has a nice functioning kitchen and nice tub/shower.
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Top rated by guests
8.4Excellent
(55 Ratings)
"This was such a great getaway spot! We needed peace and we got it."
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