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The Cottage at Locavore Farm 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Stay

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Grant Park, IL
  • Place, Balmoral Woods Country Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Midwest Training & Ice Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Shrine of the Christ's Passion
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage at Locavore Farm 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Stay

The Cottage at Locavore Farm | Restored Historic Farm Stay on a 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Destination

Welcome to The Cottage at Locavore Farm, a fully restored, 100-year-old cottage set within a peaceful 32-acre working farm with prairie, pasture, gardens, woods, and a one-acre pond.

Once a quiet countryside retreat for its original owners, The Cottage has been thoughtfully renovated with charm, simplicity, and respect for its historic beginnings. Tastefully decorated and designed for rest, it sleeps up to six guests with two queen bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa, making it a comfortable stay for couples, small families, or friends looking for a peaceful farm getaway.

Locavore Farm is internationally recognized by Frommer’s as one of 100 destinations featured in Comfort in the Wild and nationally known for its signature Dine on the Land farm-to-table dinners featuring chefs from around the country. Guests may book The Cottage simply as a quiet farm stay, or purchase tickets separately to one of Locavore’s seasonal experiences, including Dine on the Land dinners and weekly Thursday farm events from May through October.

This is an authentic, running family farm where guests can connect with nature, walk the prairie, relax by the pond, visit the farm shop, fish, watch the sunrise, and observe the restoration of land once conventionally farmed into a place of beauty, abundance, rest, and life.

The Cottage includes the essentials for a comfortable stay, including a kitchen and dining area, mini-fridge, coffee pot, tea kettle, convection/air-fryer oven combo, pots and pans, bottled water, coffee, cream, tea, sugar, and other items available upon request. The bathroom includes a shower and bath with a double sink.

During your stay, guests may participate in Locavore Farm experiences and events, including weekly Thursday farm gatherings and select Saturday Dine on the Land dinners. All farm experiences, dining events, special events, drinks, and tickets are sold separately. Please visit our website for current dates, details, availability, and reservations.

For larger groups or additional accommodations, Locavore Farm also offers a separate restored Farmhouse that sleeps eight, available through another listing.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2782892vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

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Grant Park, IL

What's nearby

  • Balmoral Woods Country Club - 17 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Midwest Training & Ice Center - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Shrine of the Christ's Passion - 25 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Ceadar Lake Beach - 28 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Olivet Nazarene University - 32 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Dyer Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pa-Chan-Ga Beecher - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at Locavore Farm 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage at Locavore Farm 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Stay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at Locavore Farm 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Stay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at Locavore Farm 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Stay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage at Locavore Farm 32-Acre Prairie, Pond & Farm-to-Table Stay located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Midwest Training & Ice Center, Shrine of the Christ's Passion and Ceadar Lake Beach. South Shore Arts- Crown Point Branch and Centennial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rachael Jones

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We are Mr. and Mrs. Farmer Jones, the family behind Locavore Farm. We are farmers, hosts, storytellers, land stewards, and firm believers that beautiful hospitality can help people slow down, reconnect, and remember what matters.

Locavore Farm began as a working family farm and has grown into a nationally recognized farm-to-table destination known for our Dine on the Land dinners, weekly Thursday farm gatherings, farm stays, and seasonal experiences. We love welcoming guests into the rhythm of the farm — whether they come for quiet rest, a walk through the prairie, a meal around the table, or a weekend away with people they love.

Hosting is personal to us. This is not a hotel or a staged rental property. It is part of a real, working farm where land is being restored, food is grown, chickens are raised on pasture, prairie is returning, and guests are invited to witness beauty, stewardship, and renewal up close.

Why they chose this property

Locavore Farm is located in the peaceful countryside of Grant Park, Illinois — close enough to Chicagoland for an easy getaway, but far enough to feel like you have truly stepped away.

We love this area because it holds the best of rural Illinois: open skies, quiet roads, prairie grasses, working farms, sunrises over the fields, and the slower pace that comes with being surrounded by land. Our farm sits on 32 acres with pasture, gardens, a one-acre pond, walking areas, and wide-open views that change beautifully with the seasons.

For many guests, this place feels like a hidden oasis — simple, quiet, and deeply restorative. You can come here to rest, fish, walk the prairie, sit on the patio, attend a farm-to-table dinner, or simply watch the sun move across the land.

What makes this property unique

Locavore Farm is more than a place to stay — it is an authentic farm destination.

The Farmhouse is fully restored, over 100 years old, tastefully decorated, and set within a 32-acre working farm recognized internationally by Frommer’s in Comfort in the Wild as one of 100 destinations to visit. Guests can also book our separate restored Farm Cottage, which sleeps six, through another listing.

What makes the property truly special is the experience surrounding it. Guests may come simply for a peaceful farm stay, or they may purchase tickets separately to one of Locavore’s seasonal experiences, including our nationally recognized Dine on the Land farm-to-table dinners featuring chefs from around the country, or our weekly Thursday farm events from May through October.

This is a place where guests can see stewardship in action — land once conventionally farmed being transformed into prairie, pasture, gardens, pond life, and a place of abundance and rest. It is modern and comfortable, yet timeless. Close to the city, but it feels far away. Quiet, peaceful, alive, and unlike a typical short-term rental.

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