Rustic Valley Cottage

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Princeton, IL

Bureau County Fairgrounds18 min drive
Matthiessen State Park32 min drive
Starved Rock State Park32 min drive
Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

loft

1 Single Bed

main floor bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

second bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A cozy cottage located in a secluded valley just 20 minutes south of interstate 80 and just a short drive from Starved Rock State Park.

The house has a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, 2 burner hot plate, coffeepot, minimal cooking and eating utensils. A full bath with tub/shower and an additional powder room.

Three bedrooms with sleeping capacity of 6-8 people. Upstairs bedroom contains one double bed and two single beds, the lower bedroom contains one double bed and one single bed and the loft above the kitchen contains one single bed.

All of our rental properties are located at Pilgrim Park Camp and Conference Center. The camp is on 150 acres of mostly forested land with two creeks and a fair sized pond which both provide ample oppertunities for fishing. We are alsonjust a short drive from the Hennepin Canal State Parkway which has a family friendly bike path and even more areas for fishing.

Property manager

Matthew Martinkus

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests do not have access to spaces/buildings on site that they have not rented out and are asked to respect other groups on the grounds.

Guests are expected to respect the park's quiet hours.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Princeton

Located in Princeton, this cottage is in a rural area. Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat and Hegeler Carus Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matthiessen State Park and Baker Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Bureau County Fairgrounds and Dickinson House. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Princeton, IL

What's nearby

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial - 18 min drive
Bureau County Fairgrounds - 18 min drive
Matthiessen State Park - 32 min drive
Starved Rock State Park - 32 min drive
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 34 min drive

Getting around

Princeton Station - 18 min drive
Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

Spratt's Tap - 16 min drive
The Feed Store & Watering Hole - 21 min drive
Hollywood & Vine - 12 min drive
Ye Olde Underground Inn - 16 min drive
Casey's General Store - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Valley Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unexpected Awesomness

It was a really nice location, with a cabin vibe. Loved the communication with the hosts whenever we had a question. The only thing we were sad about was the pool not being open, but they had creek access near by, which was a blast.?

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

2 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin in the Woods

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend at the property. The cabin was spacious and well stocked. Enjoyed hiking the grounds.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

3 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Great place to unwind. Countless stars in the sky.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lee H.

9 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quite place to stay..

Overall it's a 8/10 only because the internet is barely usable( no fault of the Property) as they are out in BFE, the listing should make this clear. My wife had online video zoom College classes to attend and we had to travel for better internet to our Nephews House in Ohio,Illinois.. Updating the online photos would also help as the photos are obviously older..

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

2 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Quiet Country Getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay! The location is perfect. We had plenty of room to hike and enjoy the property. The hosts were wonderful and they assisted with any and all inquiries. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Martinkus

Why they chose this property

All our rental spaces are located at Pilgrim Park, a secluded and forested valley located just a few minutes off of Interstate 80. The park has over 100 acres of upland forest with a few hiking trails, two creeks running through the site and a small pound that provides ample fishing. Our location makes day trips to Starved Rock and Mattheissen state parks simple and easy. We are also close to the Hennepin Canal State Parkway which provides plenty of fishing oppotunities as well as a bike path appropriate for nearly all ages that extends for dozens of miles.

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