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Peaceful studio retreat surrounded by prairie, wildlife, and open skies.
Apartment in Murrayville with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 644.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Murrayville, IL
- Place, Lake Jacksonville25 min drive
- Place, Illinois College33 min drive
- Place, Morgan County Fairgrounds36 min drive
- Airport, Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)75 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful studio retreat surrounded by prairie, wildlife, and open skies.
Escape to this inviting studio apartment, attached to our garage and across the lane from our house, on 23 acres of beautifully restored prairie. The space includes a full kitchen, bath, free WiFi, laundry, and a 50” smart TV with local channels and Netflix. you can also access your own programming through the smart TV. A queen bed and queen futon comfortably sleep up to four guests.
Relax with a peaceful country walk through a restored prairie, listen and watch over 100 species of birds through out the year, and frogs by the pond, or enjoy stargazing without city lights. Deer are frequent visitors, adding to the natural charm.
Conveniently located:
20 minutes to Jacksonville for dining and shopping
50 minutes to Springfield for Abraham Lincoln sites and the State Fairgrounds
2 hours to St. Louis
3–4 hours to Chicago
Perfect for a weekend getaway, midweek retreat, or overnight stop while traveling, this stand-alone apartment offers both comfort and tranquility away from the city.
Relax with a peaceful country walk through a restored prairie, listen and watch over 100 species of birds through out the year, and frogs by the pond, or enjoy stargazing without city lights. Deer are frequent visitors, adding to the natural charm.
Conveniently located:
20 minutes to Jacksonville for dining and shopping
50 minutes to Springfield for Abraham Lincoln sites and the State Fairgrounds
2 hours to St. Louis
3–4 hours to Chicago
Perfect for a weekend getaway, midweek retreat, or overnight stop while traveling, this stand-alone apartment offers both comfort and tranquility away from the city.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
A great place for children to run and have fun.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
We welcome pets and their humans.
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
Above all, we hope you had a great a relaxing time. If so, then we have accomplished our primary goal.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Murrayville
Located in Murrayville, this apartment is in a rural area. Lake Jacksonville and Jacksonville Community Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Small Eli Ferris Wheel and Morgan County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Murrayville, IL
What's nearby
- Lake Jacksonville - 25 min drive - 18.0 km
- Jacksonville Community Park - 29 min drive - 24.2 km
- Illinois College - 33 min drive - 27.0 km
- Morgan County Fairgrounds - 36 min drive - 29.4 km
- Future Champions Sport Complex - 37 min drive - 29.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Triangle Bar and Grill - 14 min drive
- The Pisgah Pub - 27 min drive
- ponderosa - 24 min drive
- The Green Wall Bar & Grill - 20 min drive
- Point 9 - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kevin Klein
Kevin and Jaime are retired college professors at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois. Kevin is an economist and Jaime teaches future teachers.
Why they chose this property
Love nature? Peace on the Prairie is named to reflect the experience. Walking the paths of this native prairie restoration, absent the sounds and smells of the city, helps you spend time in mindful meditation reconnecting you with you.
What makes this property unique
This property is located in a rural setting nestled in 23 acres of native Illinois prairie restoration. This is an ideal property to reconnect with nature while keeping the modern conveniences of today's life. Listen to the frogs, crickets, birds and view the millions of stars viewable on clear nights.
Languages:
English
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