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Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Ellsworth, IL
- Moraine View State Park1 min walk
- Illinois Wesleyan University40 min drive
- Illinois State University43 min drive
- Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
2 Queen Sofa Beds and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park
Gut rehabbed A-Frame Cabin located across the street from Moraine View State Park. Relax with nature around you in this peaceful getaway. Hang out on the front or back deck and watch the deer, wild turkeys, birds, and foxes who are your neighbors. Forest behind you, and Moraine State Park/Dawson Lake in front of you. Use the secret trail to walk to Dawson Lake-Moraine View State Park, for fishing or swimming at Black Locust beach in <5min. Kayak, canoeing, paddle boats, paddle boards for rent at Moraine View Restaurant in the Park.
Equestrian Horse Trail access right across the street. Hunting area access 1/2 mile away.
Property is located on a quiet country road across the street from Moraine View State Park which is located in between LeRoy, Downs, and Ellsworth, IL.
There are other residences on either side of the cabin on this country road, however it's very quiet and peaceful. The loudest thing you'll hear are birds! :)
There are many restaurants, shops, bars, grocery, coffeeshops located in LeRoy, IL and Downs, IL which are less than a 10 min drive from the cabin.
Sleeping Loft has a King size Memory Foam Bed, a Queen Sofa Sleeper on the first floor, and a twin air mattress and air pump in the side table next to sofa bed.
Kitchen has an Infrared Cooktop Stove+pots/pans that can be stowed in cabinet underneath for more counter space, as well as a toaster/convection oven combo, microwave, coffee maker, crockpot, dorm fridge, freezer, Pots/Pans, Large George Forman Grill, Outdoor Weber Charcoal Grill, and Dishware/Silverware/Utensils provided.
Flatscreen Smart TV with streaming and a DVD Player in Living room, movies provided. Wooden stairs to sleeping loft with 3 safety handles. Stairs can be stowed for more living room space, instructions in the PDF after booking and also in the Cabin Welcome Book on kitchen table.
A/C units on main floor and Loft. Baseboard heater next to the Kitchen table, which seats 5.
PET FRIENDLY property :)
Please bring a dog runner and leash for your furry friend, for everyone's safety they must be leashed while outside at all times.
Pet Water bowl on the back deck and scooper provided.
Large back deck with patio set and umbrellas, and Weber Charcoal Grill with utensils.
(Please keep pets away and out of the beautiful wildflowers that surround the back deck.)
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Thank you!
Equestrian Horse Trail access right across the street. Hunting area access 1/2 mile away.
Property is located on a quiet country road across the street from Moraine View State Park which is located in between LeRoy, Downs, and Ellsworth, IL.
There are other residences on either side of the cabin on this country road, however it's very quiet and peaceful. The loudest thing you'll hear are birds! :)
There are many restaurants, shops, bars, grocery, coffeeshops located in LeRoy, IL and Downs, IL which are less than a 10 min drive from the cabin.
Sleeping Loft has a King size Memory Foam Bed, a Queen Sofa Sleeper on the first floor, and a twin air mattress and air pump in the side table next to sofa bed.
Kitchen has an Infrared Cooktop Stove+pots/pans that can be stowed in cabinet underneath for more counter space, as well as a toaster/convection oven combo, microwave, coffee maker, crockpot, dorm fridge, freezer, Pots/Pans, Large George Forman Grill, Outdoor Weber Charcoal Grill, and Dishware/Silverware/Utensils provided.
Flatscreen Smart TV with streaming and a DVD Player in Living room, movies provided. Wooden stairs to sleeping loft with 3 safety handles. Stairs can be stowed for more living room space, instructions in the PDF after booking and also in the Cabin Welcome Book on kitchen table.
A/C units on main floor and Loft. Baseboard heater next to the Kitchen table, which seats 5.
PET FRIENDLY property :)
Please bring a dog runner and leash for your furry friend, for everyone's safety they must be leashed while outside at all times.
Pet Water bowl on the back deck and scooper provided.
Large back deck with patio set and umbrellas, and Weber Charcoal Grill with utensils.
(Please keep pets away and out of the beautiful wildflowers that surround the back deck.)
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Thank you!
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Check with owner first please regarding event type
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Dogs must be on leash at all times outside
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only- Ashtray on back deck
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Check with owner first please regarding event type
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
Ellsworth
Located in Ellsworth, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Bloomington Tennis Center and Prairie Vista Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Grady's Family Fun Park and Miller Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grossinger Motors Arena or Redbird Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ellsworth, IL
What's nearby
- Moraine View State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Grossinger Motors Arena - 39 min drive - 33.5 km
- Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 40 min drive - 33.8 km
- Illinois Wesleyan University - 40 min drive - 34.1 km
- Illinois State University - 43 min drive - 36.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Love's Travel Stop - 18 min drive
- McDonald's - 18 min drive
- Jack's Family restaraunt - 19 min drive
- Jack's Cafe - 18 min drive
- Arby's - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Abby S

Moraine View State Park & Dawson lake provide many things to do in the summer and winter. My favorite things about this area is hiking with my dog year round through the trails to the Lake for a swim, all the wildlife, kayaking on the lake, and cycling on through the park and surrounding areas.
Moraine View State Park is very relaxed and not busy, even at the beach in the summer.
Hablo Español- I am bilingual in Spanish.
Moraine View State Park is very relaxed and not busy, even at the beach in the summer.
Hablo Español- I am bilingual in Spanish.
Why they chose this property
Vacation year round! Campfires, grilling out, and even just hanging out with the nature that surrounds you is a relaxing getaway for everyone to enjoy. It has been a labor of love to gut rehab this property, and I am happy to be able to share it with people who enjoy the same things I do. I look forward to having you!
What makes this property unique
Hiking, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, boating, Kayaking, Campfires, Biking, Forest, wildlife on premise, 2 Decks, Grilling out, pet friendly, parking for numerous vehicles and a trailer or boat.
7 min to LeRoy IL, and 20 minutes to Bloomington, IL for any needs
7 min to LeRoy IL, and 20 minutes to Bloomington, IL for any needs
Languages:
English, Spanish
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