Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Perfect for a romantic getaway/staycation or for traveling workers coming to the area in need of a quiet homage for an extended stay. This cottage is conveniently located in the heart of Peoria Heights so it is close to tons of cute shops, restaurants, and bars. It is also only 8 mins away from OSF, Methodist, and DT Peoria fun and activities for the family!
Nearby: EDGE by Chef Dustin Allen The Twelve Bar Lounge Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Water`s Edge Winery & Bistro Cayenne Grandview Drive Peoria International Airport Civic Center OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Bradley University University of Illinois College of Medicine Riverfront Museum Caterpillar Visitors Center Dozer Park Peoria Zoo Wildlife Prairie Park Madison Golf Course Botanical Gardens
Uber Big Daddy Cab Peoria Charter City Link Rock Island Trail LIMO Service All guests have to follow these rules at all times. These rules are strongly enforced. This is an Airbnb community, not a hotel, and is also my home so please be respectful of the property and keep it clean before you leave. (Respect our property and our things) If you have a complaint about any aspect of the property upon addressing this complaint to Airbnb and/or to us you are authorizing us to enter the property and fix the stated issue to solve the problem. We don`t need permission to access the property if there is something that you deem unsuitable, that needs remedy. Smoking is a violation of our house rules and something you can’t do. This leaves the house in a condition not suitable for the next guest. Locals must contact the host upon booking. Our service includes linens, bath towels, as well as a starting supply of essentials such as toilet paper, paper towels, laundry pods and basic toiletries. Additional supplies can be provided for the guests for an additional charge. To provide the best quality service to our guests, we offer luxury hotel-quality towels/linens. Please be respectful of bed sheets and towels. Makeup/foundation, towels are to be used only for their intended purposes (Any makeup/foundation, face medications/creams, and tanning products that stain our towels/bedsheets will result in additional charges. Please avoid using regular hand/bath towels with all skin products. Check-in at 4PM / Check-out at 11AM Check out time is STRICTLY at 11 AM unless late check out is previously confirmed. Any unscheduled late check out is subjected to a late check out fee of $20/hr USD. If your unscheduled late checkout exceeds two hours we will charge your for an additional day. This does not award you possession of the property for an additional day, it is a penalty assessed for holding up our next guest and preventing our housekeeping team from doing their jobs. This additional day charge is the BASE RATE of the room without discounts that may have been applied. The occupancy limit for this property is 6 and any additional guest on the property will be automatically vacated for trespassing. Broken, damaged, or missing items may result in additional charges.
Other rules:
• No parties or events • Please be respectful of other tenants living on the property so NO loud noises between 11pm-8am • No unregistered guests • No pets, unless it is a service animal in which case documentation will need to be provided • No illegal activities and weapons of any kind • No smoking of any kind • Do not re-arrange indoor and outdoor furniture • Please let us know immediately if something is malfunctioning so it can be rectified. However, all damages or missing items will need to be paid for by you before departure. • If the house is damaged or dirty, in a condition beyond what a reasonable and courteous, guests will be charged an additional cleaning fee of $100.
Please acknowledge that occasionally, we may leave consumables such as condiments or snacks. These are free and please indulge yourself to your desire. HOWEVER, ultimately, it is up to the guests` discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility for the consumables or any allergies that the guest might have. Any house rules violation is ground for immediate termination of your stay
Supplies and Additional Items We provide an initial stock of essential supplies at the start of your stay, including cleaning materials, toilet paper, paper towels, and linens. If additional supplies are needed during your stay, a flat $10 convenience fee will apply per delivery request, plus the cost of the requested items.
Fees • $500 fee if you are found to have violated the smoking policy • $20/hr Early Check-in/Late Checkout Fee • For late checkouts that exceed 2 hours, guest will be charged for the price of the room for the day with no discounted rate (Base Rate) • $300 Smart Lock replacement if our smart lock equipment is damaged • $100 Lost key from lockbox
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All guests have to follow these rules at all times. These rules are strongly enforced.
Important information
You need to know
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 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 and a first aid kit
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.
About the area
Peoria Heights
Peoria Heights is home to this holiday home. Carver Arena and Peoria Riverfront Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Northwoods Mall and Northpoint Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Peoria Civic Center or Babcook Field.
Peoria Heights Observation Tower - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
Forest Park Nature Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
Bielfeldt Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Peoria Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Luthy Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Trefzger's Bakery - 16 min walk
Crusens - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Olivers - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bumble Bee Cottage - Quiet comfort for 2 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bumble Bee Cottage - Quiet comfort for 2?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bumble Bee Cottage - Quiet comfort for 2 on 9 Jun 2026 start from £72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bumble Bee Cottage - Quiet comfort for 2?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bumble Bee Cottage - Quiet comfort for 2?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bumble Bee Cottage - Quiet comfort for 2?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bumble Bee Cottage - Quiet comfort for 2 located?
Situated in Peoria Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Forest Park Nature Preserve and Peoria Heights Observation Tower. Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cute house in an older, but tidy neighborhood. The house was very clean and included everything we needed from shampoo/conditioner/bodywash/blow dryer to coffee pods & tea bags! The location is very central to everyone we wanted to see during our visit to town. We would definitely stay again.
Andrea R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a positive review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at our property!
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
First, I want to start off by saying this is an absolutely adorable cozy home! Not only did they decorate well, but they had privacy to a "T". I felt very safe traveling solo.The only downfall worth mentioning is 2 things:1 - the fans need some cleaning. The bedroom is warm with the door shut, so I had no choice but turn on the fan. When I did, some dust came down and I woke up with a stuffy nose - no bueno. 2 - the shower is small (I know they cant help this). Just keep this in mind if you are a bigger person and needing to shower. I am average size and even I stuggled cleaning my entire body. Overall, I was very happy with my stay. The property owners were very responsive, kind, and helpful.
Emily F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I’m glad the home’s decor, privacy, and feeling of safety worked well for your solo trip. I’m sorry about the dust from the ceiling fan and the tight shower — that’s not the experience we aim for. We arranged a deep clean of the fans, will inspect vents/filters, and will review the shower for any possible improvements. I also updated the listing to make shower size clearer for future guests. Appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness and happy you enjoyed your stay.
** RENTER BEWARE **I originally rented the Bumble Bee Cottage from 1/28/26 through 1/31/26 (spoiler: I left 1/30 because of the nastiness described below). The cottage looked decent at first glance.I was tired from a long travel day, so I prepared for bed after eating dinner. When I went to pull back the comforter from the bed, I discovered first that the white pillows had VARIOUS TYPES OF HAIRS on the pillowcases and sheets! One pillowcase had a red stain. I ended up having to go to Walmart to buy bedding at 10:00 PM so I had somewhere clean to sleep (the couch was stained). I recorded a video and took photos of the bedding. Removing the sheets revealed a blood-stained mattress (no mattress cover) and badly stained pillows.I wrote to the host, Xenia Living, to document this experience that very night. They essentially told me I was lying, saying I was wrong, and that they have pictures from their cleaners. I called them, and the woman speaking started to backtrack. She said to text the pictures and video (unable to update on Vrbo app) to their number, and they will get back to me. I have not received a response from them and have been ignored.I called Vrbo on 1/29/26 for any sort of recourse, but I was told I had to wait for the host company to reply. Xenia Living has ignored me. I ended up leaving a day early and drove the hours back to my home because I had no place to reside and did not want to stay another moment in that dirty home. RENT AT YOUR OWN RISK!