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Cozy two bedroom home by historic Rt. 66, pet friendy too!

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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Wilmington, IL
  • Place, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kankakee River State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Forest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Seaside Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

American Bath Room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cozy two bedroom home by historic Rt. 66, pet friendy too!

You won't be living in a van down on the river with this cozy cottage. This 2 bedroom home has everything you'll need for a short or long term stay. Close to Rt. 66 attractions, shopping, antiques, recreation, sightseeing, and views of the beautiful Kankakee River. Whether it's for business or pleasure, your stay will remind you of the days of old with small town charm and memories of yesteryear.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child locks are installed on cabinet below sink.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Failure to pick up after your dog(s) is a $75 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time begins at 10pm.
No smoking inside or near the doorways of the home. If it appears the smell of smoke is evident, you will be fined $350.
Our home has exterior security cameras for yours and our protection. One is located above the front door, the other is on the shed of the back door.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3762546vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wilmington

Wilmington is home to this cottage. Perry Farm Park and Kankakee Railroad Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Northfield Square Mall and Westfield Louis Joliet Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Route 66 Raceway or Chicagoland Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Wilmington, IL

What's nearby

  • Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Trailhead - 6 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area - 8 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Kankakee River State Park - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Route 66 Raceway - 13 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Manhattan Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Petro Shopping Centers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New China Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy two bedroom home by historic Rt. 66, pet friendy too! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cozy two bedroom home by historic Rt. 66, pet friendy too! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy two bedroom home by historic Rt. 66, pet friendy too! ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy two bedroom home by historic Rt. 66, pet friendy too! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy two bedroom home by historic Rt. 66, pet friendy too! located?

Situated in Wilmington, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Kankakee River State Park and Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area. Route 66 Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house, easy to walk to places in Wilmington, well stocked with items for travelers!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage with comfy beds. Very clean. Host responded to messages promptly and variety of snacks and necessities were provided. Definitely will stay here again. One of the few pet friendly places available and loved the locale!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you so very much for your kind words. We strive to make everyone's visit an enjoyable and relaxing one! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toney N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The house was nice and cozy, very clean, and in a great location. The host was easy to communicate with and very responsive throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you for your great review! We are truly thankful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dj Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cozy house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you so very much for your great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!! Place was really nice, the town was so cute, and Gina went above and beyond in making sure our stay was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Therese P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean home, comfortable beds, easy to find. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a base during the holidays.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
So delighted to hear!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great place to stay. And accommodated us last minute!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing stay. Host super accommodating. Needed power bars in bedrooms. But it was amazing overall. Didnt like the bed, but to be honest... I only like my bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Cute house

Very short stay in this adorable house. We hope to come back again while visiting family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Fantastic

Great stay would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review Linda!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

A great stay!

Simple to access, perfect spot right in town, went perfectly! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta J.

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

Perfect location!

We had a wonderful stay in Wilmington! Check in was smooth and the house was even ready a little bit early for us! The host was kind and communicative! The location was in perfect walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed. Comfortable.
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy little home in a nice little Illinois town - what more could you want? Nice amenities, nice bedrooms. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and wouldn't hesitate to book again the next time we find ourselves in the south burbs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jase p.

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

Nice

Nice place close to fishing as thats what we were there for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Cute little house!

Cute, clean and comfortable. Walking distance to the local creamery!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thank you for your kind review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great stay!

Located in a nice, safe neighborhood. The home was very clean, beds comfortable, shower pressure and water temperature perfect. Plenty of towels, washcloths and blankets. Gina was a pleasure to deal with! Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Julie! We hope you'll be back this way again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host left cooking pans when i mentioned fixing a turkey
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Return guest

We enjoy using this property when we're back in town to visit family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
So glad you were able to return! Thanks for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

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

My first rental - great host, great property

Very pleased with the experience overall. Sure, it was the only property in Wilmington, but she did a great job at everything. A few snacks waited for us, instructions were clear and accommodating, house was in good shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Cute and convenient

The house was very nice. Exactly as described. Right off route 66. Very conveniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thank you for your great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Cozy and clean

The owners have so many thoughtful things tucked throughout the home to make your stay pleasant. From plug in scents to fluffy bathrobes, we were impressed with their attention to details. We were happy to find this rental in small town Wilmington and will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed our home and visit to our little town. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Darlene A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not so nice

A few code violations back steps need to be brought up to even steps last step is 12in makes it a dangerous trip hazard. Concrete pad under carport cracks need ground down and repaired trip hazard.weeds in back cleaned. Garbage can moved flys over wellming nasty.up date all furniture old and nasty.beds gross.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Philip, we're sorry you didn't approve of our home. The carport cracks and steps are something we're looking into. The weeds are not on our property, unfortunately. The garbage will draw flies as bugs like any outdoor containers sometimes do in hotter months and is something we cannot control. The bed frames are antique and mattresses are clean and only two years old. All used linens are washed after each guest, so why you stated the beds were gross, is not validated by proof of stains, rips, or tears. Still questioning your 1 Star rating.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay and went to visit the Gemini Giant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

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