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Peace & Simplicity in a Little Red Cabin on the Farm

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fire pit and chairs on the east side of the cabin
Double rocker on the front porch is a perfect place to relax
porch view looking east toward the orchard
dining room, kitchenette
master bedroom has a queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Peace & Simplicity in a Little Red Cabin on the Farm

Our sweet little red cabin at Four Bucket Farms LLC is ready for guests!  Located on the front corner of our 16 acre hobby farm in Lena, IL, this 400 sq ft cabin was built by our family with help from friends.  It has a welcoming front porch, master bedroom with queen bed, sleeping loft with two twin XL mattresses, pull-out couch, a small kitchenette and 3/4 bath.  Our farm is home to a small herd of Highland cows, chickens, cats, dogs and occasionally a flock of turkeys. We are surrounded by farmland and 1/4 mile down the dirt road from the back access of Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park.  We welcome friendly dogs (2 dog maximum, please check the box when booking to indicate that you will be bringing pets), they must be on leash at all times and there is a $25 pet fee.
We are very proud of this project and hope you'll consider it the next time you're looking for a cozy, comfortable, peaceful place to relax in the country.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash, dry and restock dishes and utensils.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4657073vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Lena

Located in Lena, this cabin is in a rural area. Stagecoach Golf Course and Famous Fossil Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SplashLand Family Water Park and Krape Park Carousel. Little Cubs Field and Monroe Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Lena, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Le Aqua Na State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Apple Canyon Lake - 46 min drive - 49.2 km
  • New Glarus Brewing Company - 46 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 48 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Mississippi Palisades State Park - 54 min drive - 70.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coach's Golf & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 217 Espresso & Bakery Shoppe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lena Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lena Drive Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peace & Simplicity in a Little Red Cabin on the Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Peace & Simplicity in a Little Red Cabin on the Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peace & Simplicity in a Little Red Cabin on the Farm?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peace & Simplicity in a Little Red Cabin on the Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peace & Simplicity in a Little Red Cabin on the Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Le Aqua Na State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stagecoach Golf Course and SplashLand Family Water Park. Apple River Canyon State Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 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. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little red cabin is so adorable-looks better inside than the photos do it justice. It was clean and secluded and the bed was very comfortable. We loved the electric fireplace inside as it made the room even cozier!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose A. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to relax and disconnect from your every day world. Very attentive hosts; they brought us extra firewood, just in case we run out, and even took the kids to feed the chickens. Thank you.!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2026
Thanks for being such wonderful guests! We hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this for a personal spring reading retreat and it was exactly what I wanted. The house is adorable and thoughtfully designed - I had everything I needed. The farm is so peaceful and I spent a good amount of time just sitting on the porch, listening to the birds and watching the chickens. I’m already thinking ahead to a visit in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2026
We are so happy to hear that the cabin worked out for you and your retreat! And we may be biased but we think fall is the best out here - we hope to have you out again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I took my twins here for their tenth birthday for some father son time and they loved it. They wanted to move there. The cabin is very cozy and the host were wonderful. We hung out around the fire pit a lot. We went fishing at Lake Le-Aqua-Na, and just drove around in the country. My twins want to visit there again, i think booking in the Fall would be great . I highly recommend if you are looking for a chill and cozy get a way .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
We love hearing that you all had such a great visit to Lena! Thanks for the kind words, we hope to have you out again to the little red cabin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean and absolutely lovely cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and set-up! Out in the country, but still the convenience of being near town. The electric fireplace makes the whole space feel very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and adorable cabin/tiny house! Hosts were so friendly! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words. You know where to find us in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts, a neat and clean little space, and surrounded by beautiful old, trees. This is a peaceful oasis (and it has a couple of breweries within a short drive)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and visit to our little town!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the cutest little place, and it served as the perfect NYE getaway from the city noise and lights for me & my dog. They have everything you could need on hand and the close proximity to Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park was just the cherry on top. The hosts were also very responsive when I had questions, which was very appreciated! I would absolutely rebook in the future.
Just arrived!
Inspecting the place.
He's a new years baby.
Keeping warm by the fire while opening presents.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2026
We are so glad you found us! We’d love to have you back out whenever you need another slow, rural reset.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordan e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners are so accommodating and personable. The property and cabin were absolutely gorgeous and perfect for our little family, pups and all. We’re so happy to have a place we can stay on our trips back to Lena & cant wait to stay at the little red cabin again! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the cabin. We look forward to hosting you all again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and clean rural cabin. Very responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway location on private site. Super clean and nicely decorated, this cabin was perfect for multi-day visits of the surrounding area. Quiet, with a shaded porch and seating area this site is easy to find. Planning to include on future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again in the future! Thank you for the kind words, we very much appreciate ir!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property. Excellent value
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fall leaves bursting with red and yellow glowing against the clear blue sky - our stay in the Little Red Cabin was a perfect retreat. Close enough to the small town of Lena to be useful but far enough away to be secluded. Explore Lake Le-Aqua-na only 3 minutes away. The turkeys were a surprise!We will definately be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming! Clean and peaceful,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a very simple building but still easy to get warm despite it being cold enough to snow overnight. The property was clean and tidy, and the choice of furniture and fittings was well thought out. It was easy to find and located at the front of the farm just off a quiet dirt track, it's like having the place to yourself, which is exactly what I wanted. I spent one of the days in the Cabin and walking to the state forest preserve without driving, but there are plenty of restaurants and grocery stores in the nearby towns. I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the kind words! Keep us in mind if you’re ever this way again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest little cabin. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! It was perfect to celebrate our sons birthday - he loved the loft!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suyeun B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by James Baxter

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We moved our family from the Chicago suburbs to the small town of Lena in fall 2020. Since then, we’ve added animals to the hobby farm, expanded the garden and completed this small cabin so that family, friends and guests can also enjoy this quiet corner of the world.

Why they chose this property

One look down the tree-lined drive and we fell in love with the property. It also has rolling hills, tons of mature trees, beautiful views and it’s on a quiet, gravel road.

What makes this property unique

The little red cabin sits in the southwest corner of our working hobby farm that has Highland cows, turkeys, chickens, our cats and dogs. We are also 1/4 mile down the gravel road from a gorgeous state park.

Languages:

English

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