Wonderful Christmas Experience!

Guest: Rudy (South Chesterfield, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

My family (5) and I spent 5 nights and 6 days at this marvelous, working farm. The cottage is fully outfitted, with the personal touches of the listers, and the environment makes up for having only one bath (there were no fights with 2 teenagers!). We helped with chores (feeding the cows, chickens and horses) and had small groups of family over to do the same! We have great photos! This beat staying at a hotel by leaps and bounds, and was only 10 minutes from all the Peoria locations! Just do it!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Family time

Guest: Bill and Sharon (Chesterfield)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

The cottage was the perfect setting for our weekend to visit our daughter at Bradley University. The owners had the cottage ready for arrival with fresh linens and the special touches of home. Our family of six was very comfortable and left rested. We hit the malls, played frisbee, barbecued and roamed the farm. Our youngest daughter hung with the farm animals and can't wait to go back. We will be back again over the next 4 years in peoria.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Just what we needed

Guest: Phil (Tower Lakes, IL/Midwest)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/12/10

We came down from the Chicago area to view this year's High School Cross Country state finals in Detweiller Park in Peoria and used the cozy cottage as our mini reunion center for the weekend. It worked to perfection. The only negative was not having more time to explore the beautiful grounds! Set back in rolling hills and pastures, off the beaten track, with Peoria easily accessible by car. We'll be back next year!

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Home sweet home

Guest: Rachel (Morton)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

My stay at the cottage was great. The cottage is far enough back for privacy & close enough to town to make quick runs for groceries or run out for errands. I would recommend going to the town square to look at the nice shops or go to a nice lunch or dinner at Maria's or Granite City. The cottage was well-maintained & had everything you need for extra guests, which my husband & I did. The owners were so helpful & very personable. Overall the cottage was a great place to stay with plenty of activities to do & I woud recommend the cottage to a friend.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Nice Vacation Cottage

Guest: J & J (Largo, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/23/10

We are into our 4th week at the cottage (June, 2010) and enjoying every minute of it. Being natives of this area we are pleased to find such an accomodation within miles of our family and friends. And it is nice to be able to come back to our own little cottage at the end of the day. The owners have been very helpful in seeing to our needs and also allow you any level of privacy you might prefer. Would we visit again......most certainly and will tell friends and family about the vacation cottage in the countryside of Central Illinois.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Guest: Martha Borges (South Lake Tahoe Cal.)
Date of Stay: 02/17/10 Review Submitted: 02/17/10

We really enjoyed our stay here. Our family gathered here and enjoyed hiking, sledding and some great snowball fights.The cottage is roomy and comfortable. This place is truly a hidden treasure.

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Guest: Jenette Sanders (Ashe County, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/25/09

We enjoyed your cottage in such a beautiful, quiet setting. It is tastefully decorated and comfortable and was a perfect place to meet up with our friends from Iowa. We particularly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the outdoor table and chairs and your gourmet coffee around that great dining room table. Some of the highlights of our weekend were going to the Lincoln Museum in Springfield, shopping and dining in your quaint downtown, and a tour of your historic home. So glad we found you online…..it sure beat having to meet up with our friends in a boring hotel room!

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