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In the Country a Beautiful 2-bedroom house with its own private lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

About this property

In the Country a Beautiful 2-bedroom house with its own private lake

Come and enjoy our beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom country home nestled in the woods in Rual Waterloo. The house has a full furnished kitchen with an unfinished basement, beautiful sitting area with a fireplace and wireless internet. If you like the peacefulness of nature, this is the place to visit. Come to relax and enjoy yourself on your front porch or back deck overlooking your own stocked privet lake. Enjoy watching wild turkey and whitetail deer each day from the comfort of the house. The property also has its own 30x50 pole barn. Guests will feel right at home here. Whether you're looking to relax indoor/outdoors or explore the city, this awesome property is the perfect base for your stay. Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest local spots to check out.
Hear are some attractions to visit during your stay. (We will have a binder at the house with many more you can visit)
Illinois Cavers -1 mile from the house
City of Waterloo - 15 mins
City of RedBud - 14 mins
St. Louis (Busch Stadium) - 46 mins
Annbriar Golf Course- 21 mins
The Coffee Girl (Alexander Kay) - 15 mins
The Pour Vineyard - 21 mins
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

For an additional fee tables &chairs are available

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4786289vb
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: For an additional fee tables &chairs are available
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

About the area

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Waterloo, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois Caverns State Natural Area - 6 min drive - 1.6 km
  • De Vinos Winery - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Bellefontaine House - 23 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Waterloo Town Square - 23 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Morrison-Talbott Library - 23 min drive - 16.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Bud Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Walshs Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern in Maeystown - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Route 3 Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rooster Hill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Country a Beautiful 2-bedroom house with its own private lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pretty pond and view from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

London S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was absolutely wonderful and super flexible! Very clean and highly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat minutes away from great coffeehouses and restaurants. Loved this serene lakeside location and the natural wooded beauty!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!! Definitely recommend for those that want to escape reality! Very clean and serene! Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time staying here and so looking forward to our 3rd later this year. Nothing beats the peace and quiet this property offers. Megan is a amazing host!! Making sure wife and I had everything we need to enjoy our stay. If your staying in or around this area, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving this home a try. Also stop by the lake and say Hi to Richard the turtle. Haha! " He the large one in the lake "
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was delightful, the house is a gem in the woods.There were so many birds in the morning along with the turkey and deer. We walked the property and it all was so peaceful and serene. The house was very nice and everything in it. Highly recommended for some quality sound with nature, rest and renewal. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, comfortable beds and host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan had the cabin decorated for Valentines Day, it was an unexpected touch. The cabin is very nice, secluded and beautiful scenery all around. I highly recommend it if you like nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Layne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was great—very clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated for Christmas, which made it feel extra special. The private lake was a highlight for us; fishing kept us entertained and relaxed throughout our stay. Everything was well maintained, and we truly enjoyed our time here. We would absolutely stay again and recommend this home to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and the property were beautiful. The peace and quiet of this countryside property amazing. Thanks for letting us stay it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We As a family have stayed at several vrbo. I can say this ome was on the top of our list as far as being equiped with everything you need! Linens, bedding, cooking supplies of all sorts, cleaning supplies. The Host was very quick to reply and answer any questions we had. You can tell they are in the process of continually improving on the property. The acces was great! We pulled a 20'pontoon in and had no problem turning around in the drive. And not to mention, having the availabilty of a outbuilding was fantastic for us to store our fishing poles and gear in the evening! Not to mention the wildlife was great! If your looking for a relaxing place in this area. This is your spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do yourself a favor and book this property. We have booked many properties all over Illinois and Missouri and this place just jumped to the top of our list. The property is so relaxing in countless ways. Very secluded, yet restaurants and everything you need are just 15 minutes away in Waterloo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan was great! When the weather was expected to be bad, she sent a message checking to see if we needed anything. I loved that we had full access to the location without the worry of disturbing others, or being disturbed. The property was beautiful and peaceful. Just what I needed. Cannot wait to book this location again maybe in the summer so that we can enjoy the outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay in the woods. From the minute we pulled into the secluded tree-lined driveway, we felt like we were truly in the woods. Megan, the host, was very kind and easy to communicate with. The house was well appointed and clean. The lake was AMAZING. The fall leaves made the place look magical. We fished, we hiked around the property and we played games in the shed that we brought from home. We will stay again. What a beautiful property!
Bright & cheery open concept.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised!! In the country a beautiful house with it's own private lake. The host Megan was awesome. She was very proactive in ensuring we had everything we needed for our lengthy stay. " Definitely a hidden gem in the historic town of Waterloo " Looking forward to booking this location again for our future stays while visiting family. Highly recommend if your looking for some serious R.R or just want to get away from your busy life for few days. This place won't disappoint!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely breathtaking for a regular stay or an event. I stayed for a few days and also my son's wedding and reception was on the property. From the moment I pulled into the driveway I was was ecstatic over the beautiful home, the lake, nature and the shed. The home was very clean, decorated beautiful and very cozy. The bed was very comfortable and the shower pressure was perfect. Communication with the owner was easy and they were both so accommodating with answers to all of our questions. We had almost 40 guests and parking was easy, we had almost 20 vehicles and there was still plenty of parking space available.The shed was immaculate and huge. Even with 8 tables there was plenty of room for a dance floor and for people to spread out. Space was not an issue at all. I also rented tables and chairs from the owner and delivery was great. All pieces were in great shape and clean. You will definitely see nature out there. The deer arrived every morning to drink out of the lake, listen for the owl hooting and see the squirrels playing in the trees. I'd also like to add, I appreciated the concrete from the house to the shed door. This made it so much easier for the older guests to walk from the shed and then take the 1 step up to the front deck and be able to step inside. We will definitely rent again for either stays or events.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was peaceful and enjoyable. It was easy to get to, off of a quiet road in a rural area. There are multiple porches for sitting outside and enjoying the beauty of the pond and the woods. It was a wonderful place to spend hours watching and listening to a variety of birds. And when you do want to go inside, there are comfortable amenities. We were able to park in the garage, which we were thankful for during a storm. The host was helpful and easy to communicate with. This is a great place to spend some time relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lindsay o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Private and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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