Great home to unwind 15 minutes from Champaign Urbana and University of Illinois

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A backyard with a hot tub, deck chairs, and a table.
A cozy living room with a decorated Christmas tree, a fireplace, and a 'Merry Christmas' sign above it.
A porch with wicker furniture and a fire pit.
A porch with wicker furniture, a welcome sign, and decorative pumpkins.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sidney, IL
  • Place, Homer Lake Forest Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Marketplace
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sidney

Located in Sidney, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Homer Lake Forest Preserve and AMBUCS Park, while Japan House and The Station Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Memorial Stadium or State Farm Center.
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Sidney, IL

What's nearby

  • Homer Lake Forest Preserve - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Marketplace - 21 min drive - 36.6 km
  • State Farm Center - 23 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 23 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Champaign-Urbana Station - 27 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Philo Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sidney saloon - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Great home to unwind 15 minutes from Champaign Urbana and University of Illinois have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Great home to unwind 15 minutes from Champaign Urbana and University of Illinois pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great home to unwind 15 minutes from Champaign Urbana and University of Illinois?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great home to unwind 15 minutes from Champaign Urbana and University of Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great home to unwind 15 minutes from Champaign Urbana and University of Illinois?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great home to unwind 15 minutes from Champaign Urbana and University of Illinois located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Homer Lake Forest Preserve and within 12 miles (20 km) of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Stone Creek Golf Club. Carle Clinic and University of Illinois Arboretum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
This is a well loved home with lots of personal items in the rooms you will be staying in. It was a good price. Large home, lots of stuff in the home. Not a lot of room for your items.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was about 20 minutes from the UIUC campus and easy to get to. The host was great about communicating and following up on our stay. The house was very big with lots and lots of room to unwind. Both the front and back porch were awesome for unwinding and just hanging out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

The house was amazing and Ryan was a great host. We used the backyard and the pool and It was a great hangout for our family as we celebrated a graduation. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Wonderful location. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient, plenty of space and parking, 8 vehicles fit easily, big tv’s for games
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to U of I

Great location and a wonderful host! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2022
Thanks for sharing your experience with myself and others! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family friendly stay!

We loved our stay in Sidney! Great location/layout for families in a quiet neighborhood. Our daughter absolutely loved the playset, pool and s’mores making in the fire pit. Our go-to place for future visits. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house! Stayed for a weekend for a U of I football game. Ryan was an excellent host. Thanks again for sharing your home with us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GO BLUE!

Fantastic home to relax and share time with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet place away from it all

We enjoyed the stay in Sydney it was well equipped home with many entertainment options we had stayed for graduation weekend and it was just the oasis we needed after the chaos on campus. Thank you to Ryan and his family for making us so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
I appreciate the feedback, and glad it was a great stay for you and your group!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Father’s Day weekend gathering!

Great location to our family there! The place was clean and the host was more than welcoming! He had muffins for our breakfast, s’mores for night time and plenty of supplies for the weekend! Thank for allowing us to come and stay and spend time with our kids and grandkids! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thanks for staying with us and glad it worked well for your group! You and your guests are welcome back anytime. Thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Drive to UIUC

Nice home for a quick stay for Homecoming game. Enjoyed the extra treats the owner offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great area. It was just a few minutes from U of I and in a nice quiet neighborhood. We visited in Nov so we did not use the pool, but the firepit was exactly what we wanted. Ryan was a great host, explained everything well, and even left some snacks for us. The house was clean and perfect for a few friends to enjoy the game.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun weekend away

We were using this weekend away to relax with extended family and really enjoyed our stay. All of the furniture was comfortable, and house had everything we needed. There were toys that entertained our two-year-old, large TV's with sound systems that the teenagers loved and a pool that was clean and everyone enjoyed. Ryan was a great host and checked with us on a few different times to make sure everything was going well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for our family

Great communication, amazing host. 15 mins to Champaign. Quiet location. House was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
Thanks and glad it worked well for your group! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay for Ind. State Wrestling

Hospitality and communication were great. Everything we needed was available. It was nice having family together and room to spread out a bit when not at the IHSA Ind. State Wrestling Championship. Comments were already made about hopefully returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our Homecoming stay at Ryan’s. The size of the house is as-described and we appreciated the goodies provided by the host - s’more supplies, grilling utensils, and plenty of firewood. The house is clearly a primary residence, so it is well lived in. It was close enough to Champaign-Urbana for us and we were able to rideshare back at the end of the evening. Yet, it’s far enough away from town to spread out and have fun. Thanks again, Ryan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home away from home

This house was a perfect place for our family when visited extended family in the area. The cozy house had plenty of indoor and outdoor space to spread out. We enjoyed the back deck, pool, playground and yard especially. The 2 living areas and big screen tvs with Roku in every room were nice. The goodie basket with breakfast and snacks as well as cookies/milk in the fridge were very thoughtful! We didn’t make a fire in the fire pit, but hopefully next time! The kitchen was well stocked and a nice laundry room was a bonus. The house is a primary residence, so the closets, drawers, cabinets, etc were filled with personal belongings, but the owner provided portable storage drawers for guest. This wasn’t a problem, we just weren’t aware before renting. The owner provided a detailed welcome pack upon arrival explaining this. Thank you again for opening your home to our family! We would love to stay again on our next visit to Illinois!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
Thanks for taking time to review my property. I am glad it worked well for you and your group. Thanks for staying and you and your group are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was easy to communicate with and answered any and all questions, we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Went to see my son and a game at U of I

We really enjoyed being all together at the same place. It was a bit far from campus, but not bad. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home and Fun Place to Visit!

We recently stayed in the home for a weekend and it was perfect! From the cookie dough in the fridge for us to enjoy, detailed instructions greeting us by name and even heaters in the bathroom, this property was perfect. We enjoyed all the gathering spaces, played in the pool and even watched a storm roll in from the front porch around the fire. Ryan really thought about every detail to make our stay enjoyable. Highly recommend, we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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