Tiny house holiday rentals in Illinois

We loved this beautifully designed and decorated timber-frame barn in hilly, Illinois farm country! Jilly and KenBob are warm hosts who welcomed us with convivial conversation and our pup with a canine chorus.

We had a lovely stay. it's super cute, private, and quiet. we will definitely book again. there are 13 other cabins to chose from. We also enjoyed the town and near by venues. Cool place❣️

It was the perfect tiny space for our get away

Overall great stay, may not be for everyone with some of the hunting decor but it very much gives off cozy cabin vibes which more than accommodated for our needs. A full kitchen of pots and pans made it very easy for a great homemade breakfast. Had a small issue getting into the cabin initially but this would be an oversight on my end as Mike had put the enter/check-in code in the initial message with me. Would definitely book again! 5/5

We love Bryan’s properties bc they r always exceptionally clean and always have everything we need. Highly recommend.

Stayed here a few times now. Love the space and the surroundings. Good spot to get to various preserves and trails. Will stay again as I love the farm fresh eggs too!

We only ended up staying one night as the weather was not cooperating with our plans. The place was cote and clean and close to the parks we were hoping to visit. Elaine gave lots of local recommendations. Hopefully we will be back sometime.

We loved this stay and can't wait to return. It's a older, clean, well loved & maintained home, in a beautiful, quiet and safe neighborhood. We're moving and this was a test for the style of home, community and train system. We drove in, but used CTA all week. The walk to the train was an easy 15 minute's or 20. The walk to the main street just 10. We were out late most nights, St. Patrick's Day week, but never felt unsafe walking back at 1am or so. So many good restaurants, we couldn't try them all! Fun little pubs on the corners. A comedy club with free shows during the week, and the friendliest people. This was the best holiday/ scouting trip I could have hoped for. Now, I could write a novella about how wonderful Elizabeth is. I've traveled all over the world, in many rentals, and she is hands down the best in service I've experienced. From email updates to a full call about restaurants on our drive in, she exceeds anything we expected and we will be renting here again.

The cabin was the perfect retreat for the weekend. It was close to some beautiful trails and offered some great views. The hot tub and sauna were perfect after a long hike. The cabin is secluded but not too far off the beaten path. It was beautifully decorated and immaculate. We enjoyed the books and games that were available, as well as the local wine and snacks provided. Kitchen fully equipped and bathroom was spotless. The hosts were responsive and provided excellent recommendations. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends.

Super responsive and accommodating. The house was exactly as described.

Great place in convenience location. So appreciate of the fenced yard and ability to bring our (old) doggies!

Super cozy and homey stay with a big backyard and everything you need to feel at home.

I stayed at the cottage for one month, as my home in town was being renovated and I needed somewhere to stay. The cottage provided a cozy, comfortable, and private space. The description was accurate. The view of the river was calming and the fox that visited during the winter storm was a highlight of the stay. That is certainly memorable! I would recommend this cottage. Thank you Derryn.

Beautiful oasis on the river- better than any hotel!! We really enjoyed the hot tub and thoughtful amenities like cozy robes and slippers, drinking water, and some really sweet extras that made us feel so at home. Hosts were also so welcoming and let us know we could ask for anything we needed. Waking up to see the gently flowing river was amazing!!

A very clean and comfortable stay with everything one could possibly need, including things you didn't know you needed. I'm a repeat visitor and each time I notice some new little convenience or extra.

My wife, friends, and I were in the area for the Tunnel Hill 100. The location of the house was great. Only about 25 minutes from Vienna City Park where the race started. There was plenty of room for all of us. The home was exceptionally clean, and the views of the lake were amazing. Megan was a great host. She quickly answered all of the questions I had and kept in good touch with us. I am considering returning to the race next year. Catching Rays is definitely a place I would return to.

We had a wonderful three nights here, thoroughly enjoying the cabin, pond, and birds. Sitting on the porch in the mornings was a true joy, watching the trees and flowers bud and listening to all the songbirds. We've heard the resident owl(s) every night along with the pond frogs; a little bit of heaven. We also like the area and have visited several towns. Years ago, I (Chris) did a lot of camping and hiking in Shawnee National Forest and it was great to be back in the area. The cabin and its amenities were perfect for us (love the shower!). We will be back, and highly recommend! Chris & Lisa

Me and my partner stayed here over the weekend and all I can say is this was the best weekend I have had in a long time. April was a great host always kept in contact with me and was there for me if I had any questions. The cabin was clean from top to bottom you're surrounded by nature and it is so peaceful. I was able to go fishing at anytime something I live to do so that was great you wasn't that far from stores like a Walmart or a Starbucks. But overall I rate the Lilypad 100/100. If you want to getaway for the weekend this is the place to be that's if you want peace and quiet and you love nature.

We had a lovely time at the cabin! The hosts were communicative and let us check in a bit early which was amazing. They also had great recommendations for us. We had a cozy time even when it rained all day after coming back from shopping in Galena - took a nap and watched movies. This was the relaxing weekend vacation we needed!

Iit was a wonderful little getaway spot! thank you so much!

This was my second time staying here. I really enjoy this place. When I walked in, I felt right at home. It is cozy, with a nice little kitchen and nice bathroom. The outstanding thing about this place is the hostesses. They are extremely responsive and helpful, yet stay completely out of your hair unless you contact them. My kids really loved the easy access to the lake. They had a good time fishing. All-in-all, great stay.

Amazing and beautiful place. Very cozy and quiet! The Inn was clean and had plenty of extra amenities provided by the host. I would stay here anytime I’m in the area for sure!

Highly recommended location and retreat for all to relax.

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at the cabin and it was the perfect getaway! Even though the weather wasn’t great we had the best time! The cabin was adorable, and the bathtub was amazing. We were able to bring our kayaks and fish but it wasn’t even necessary because the fishing was so good right at the bank! Any questions or concerns we had Tammy took the time to help or answer, she was a great host. We are already planning our next trip coming back!