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Family Friendly Home in Cowden

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A wooden deck with a view of a grassy field and trees in the background.
A single-story house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a clear sky.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with a brick fireplace, wooden flooring, a blue and white patterned rug, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a white shower curtain, wooden door, and a visible shower area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cowden, IL
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Sara
    ‪28 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Home in Cowden

Bring the whole family to this great place. We have a crib, high chair and changing table with a nursery off of the master bedroom. Plenty of games, toys and movies!! Everyday supplies in the kitchen and a huge deck out back with a fire pit and flat grill. Close to many towns and only an 1 1/2 hrs from St Louis.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3675299vb
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cowden

Cowden is home to this holiday home. Ballard Nature Center and Forest Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Effingham County Fairgrounds and Bliss Park.
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Cowden, IL

What's nearby

  • Shelby County Courthouse - 21 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 22 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Lake Shelbyville Beach - 24 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Lake Sara - 28 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 30 min drive - 41.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Bumpkin Concessions - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumberyard Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Home in Cowden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Home in Cowden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home in Cowden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home in Cowden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Home in Cowden located?

Set in Cowden, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Forest Park and Lake Shelbyville. Lake Shelbyville Beach and Lake Sara are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2025
Kade and his group were great guests. Good communication.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house for families to get together with lots of room & beds. It also had so many extras, condiments, spices, coffee, baggies & wrap. And we could bring our dog. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable house

Nice stay in this comfortable house. Great communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable

We were very pleased with our stay. Even though we did not have children or pets with us, we noticed that it wss very well stocked and suited for both.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway!

This house was huge! Perfect for a family of 6, or more. Very close to town, but also far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet. The host was very helpful and great to communicate with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pet food water bowl and food bowll by back sliding door, large yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great!

great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent amenities!

They have thought about everything! We had twin infants who took advantage of the nursery with crib and changing table. Older grandsons played in the play room. Plenty of space, comfortable beds, coffee bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

This is a great place for a family stay. They had lots of game, movies, toys, outside toys for kids. The house is large with lots of space for everyone to be together. Large deck was nice but hot In the afternoon. Very well stocked with the basics needed. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here and we love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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