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River Life at it's Best

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master

1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Second

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Third

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Down Stairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

River Life at it's Best

Great house directly on the Illinois River. Amazing view with a large deck to sit and enjoy all day long. The home is fully and newly furnished with everything that you will need to feel right at home. Whether you are looking for a weekend away to sit and relax or if you are coming to the area for the numerous River and wildlife activities, you are sure to fall in love with this home. A 1000 pictures cannot capture the beauty that await.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

No smoking in the house or garage.

Please do not wear shoes inside the house.

Please do not wander off the property into neighbor's yard or take any items from neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1905778vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rome

Located in Rome, this holiday home is on the beach. Galena Marina and Louisville Slugger Sports Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Robert Rutherford Wildlife Sanctuary and Singing Woods Nature Preserve. Wheels O' Time Museum and Peoria Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Chillicothe, IL

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caterpillar AC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Castaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does River Life at it's Best have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at River Life at it's Best?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Life at it's Best on 7 Jun, 2026 start from S$266, 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.

Is River Life at it's Best pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Life at it's Best?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Life at it's Best?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Life at it's Best?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Life at it's Best located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wellie Jackson Park and Walnut Dog Park. Nellie Jackson Park is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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. 88 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Awesome river views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host communication! Beautiful river views. Everything we needed for a quiet family retreat. Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here now four times for our girls getaway weekend and it’s always comfortable peaceful and quiet. Jason is very friendly and accessible if anything is ever needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!! Beautiful layout. Great for 2 families to kick their shoes off and relax and enjoy the slower life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

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

Great stay!!

We were in town for my son’s baseball tournament. This home was beautiful, clean, comfortable and had everything to accommodate our family. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing. The house was very clean and neat everything we needed. Was there no complaints here the owner was wonderful to work with. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all we hoped for anymore. Very roomy, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic week staying here with our party of 6. Plenty of room for everyone to get comfy and a fantastic game area in the garage/first floor. Each evening we were able to relax out on the wrap around patio overlooking the river. The property was well equipped to make our stay comfortable and the communication with the host was excellent. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in/out was easy. Lovely clean home. Well supplied. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting on Illinois river. Underestimated natural beauty. Sunrises, moon rises. Amazing bird habitat. White pelicans abound right now. Barges slowly cruising by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Great stay

Great place for a getaway and the view on the river is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Amazing Trip

We had an amazing stay here!! The house was peaceful and relaxing and the beach and river views were incredible. We will be booking this home every time we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin & Monica N.

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

2nd trip here

We will come back for a 3rd at some point.. Beautiful house and easy access to different locations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Peaceful weekend getaway

This is our second time staying and we are already planning our spring getaway here as well. Clean, spacious, and comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful peaceful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norae R.

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

Great House

Loved the house. It was very clean and well kept. Owner was great. My kids loved playing darts and the billiard table. Loved the views of the river and big deck. Only regret was the weather wasn’t a little warmer to enjoy the deck more. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our time in between softball
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Nelson Christmas

We had a great stay. The house was perfect. The pictures on the APP were spot on. It was very clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the views of the river and seeing bald eagles fly by every morning. It was spectacular. We will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin & Monica N.

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

Beautiful house

Everything you would absolutely need is there. The view is amazing. The next time we are in the area its a definite stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great Stay on the River

Beautiful home and great scenery. We were in town for the Brad Wallin Memorial tournament, so we didn't get to enjoy the home as much as we wanted. If we are ever in the area again we will definately try and rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy P.

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

Extended holiday stay

Enjoyed the river views and barge traffic while staying warm and cozy indoors. Perfect size for a family of four. Close to grocery but remote enough to have a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Jason was a good communicator and responsive when needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
We are very disappointed that our home didn't earn a 5 star review from you. We never received any concerns during your stay. We will strive harder to ensure the best experience we can for our guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

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

Love the view!

Loved the view. The home was very spacious. Communication was great. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

River Respite

The photos in the listing do not do this property justice. It is very clean, comfortable and has all you would need to feel right at home! You can tell the family who owns it takes pride in caring for others. The river offers a unique mix of soothing water sounds, friendly little wildlife and the occasional traveling barge. Whatever you might need is a short distance away, but you are far enough away in a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Excellent property

The property was just as advertised. Upon arrival we were very appreciative of the garage, as it was raining that evening, and it was great to be able to unpack the vehicles inside. The view of the river from the deck was great. We did not spend a lot of time at the house, as we were visiting relatives in the area, but that would have been a very nice place to relax and unwind at the end of the day for anyone that would be spending more of their time at the home. This would definitely be my first choice to check out again for a stay in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a good VRBO.Pros: 1. Great location on the river. 2. Beautiful views. 3.Excellent host communication. 4. Easy check in.Cons: 1. Unit was a bit dirty -- lots of spider webs and dead bugs. 2. Main suite does not have central air / heat. Portable cooling unit that took many hours to cool the room. 3. Host does not want you to wear shoes in unit. Not a problem for us since that is what we do at home but should be clearer in description.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
Ken we certainly wish if you had any concerns that you would have reached out to us and we would have bent over backwards to address anything that you needed. We received no communication from you during or after your stay. We will strive harder and continue to offer the best experience possible for all of our guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi R.

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

Great house!

We loved staying there! It doesn’t feel like you’re in the Illinois River, more like a lake. Beautiful scenery and views from the decks. Even saw a river otter from the deck. Kids loved watching the barges go by.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2021
We are very disappointed that Jodi did not find our home to be a 5 star stay. We will strive harder to meet their expectations.

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