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Luxury Family Cabin Near Starved Rock - Grandma's Cabin - sleeps 14 maximum

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Outside front photo of Grandma's cabin with plenty of yard space
rented all year long. All of our cabins offer central air & are furnace heated.
Personal outdoor fire pit with outdoor seating
large charcoal grill outside Grandma's cabin
9 ft. Christmas tree in Grandma's cabin.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Tonica, IL
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

+2
6 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Family Cabin Near Starved Rock - Grandma's Cabin - sleeps 14 maximum

Kishauwau Cabins is a family run cabin rental property just a 10 minute drive from Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks. Friday & Saturday nights must be booked together here for weekend rental. You may not check in or out on Saturdays. Our cabins are set on 65 acres of wooded property above the Vermilion River. Grandma's cabin is our largest cabin with 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms each with a shower and accommodates up to 14 people. This cabin caters to large family reunions here which we see all year long. This cabin offers 4 bedrooms each with 1 queen bed, 2 full bathrooms each with a shower, a fully equipped kitchen with large french door refrigerator, 2 stoves both with ovens, microwave, Bunn coffee pot. The great room area in this cabin is almost 1,000 square feet and is open to 6 twin beds lining 1 of the walls, 3 very long dining tables, the kitchen and living space. This is our only cabin that offers satellite TV reception with a 55" TV and gas fireplace (for winter use only). All cabins have their own personal outdoor bonfire pit and this one keeps numerous picnic tables outside and a large charcoal grill. These are all 4 season cabins that all have central air/heat as well.
Guests absolutely LOVE this cabin and it is usually the hub for large family reunions that rent many other cabins here as well. You will love being so close to the state parks to go do all the hiking, if that is what you have come to the area to do, and then come back to our gorgeous 65 acre wooded property for peace and quiet. That is what we offer our guests here.

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About the area

Tonica

Located in Tonica, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park, while LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Streatorland Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Tonica, IL

What's nearby

  • Matthiessen State Park - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Deer Park Country Club - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬19 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Roomy and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family gathering

We had four families come together for a long weekend. Grandma’s cabin was perfect for us as there were four bedrooms and large living/sleeping/dining space in the middle. It was great for “cousin camp.“ The nearby parks and towns were easy to get to and explore. The host was very easy to communicate with, if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2024
Thanks so much Lisa, I'm thrilled the Grandma's cabin was a great fit for your family and that you enjoyed exploring the area. We hope you'll consider us for a future getaway whether it's for family, friends or just a romantic getaway for 2.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heatley Family

My family enjoys staying at Kishawau. All 20 family members stay at three different cabins. The ages are from three to seventy-one. We enjoyed wine tasting, football games, and night time fire with some more making. Great place for the whole family!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are thrilled that you always enjoy your stays with us, as we enjoy having your family and seeing them return. Until next time. Terisa King Kishauwau Country Cabins
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Nice, quiet place to stay

We stayed here due to the proximity to Starved Rock and Matthiessan State parks and enjoyed our stay. Big enough for 3 families and room for everyone to play outside. Would return without question. Thanks Teresa and Jamie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2021
We are thrilled you enjoyed what we offer here at Kishauwau Cabins Brett. It was a pleasure hosting your families. We hope you can come again soon. Terisa King Kishauwau Cabins
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Damien's graduation

The whole family enjoy this cabin so much. Plenty of room inside and out. Weather was great, we could walk, hike, play games on outside tables and inside, cook on grill.....Wonderful time and memories.....thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

New Years getaway

Our group was 3 couples we came to hang out and relax for a few days over New Years. The cabin worked out perfectly. Beds were very comfortable. Linens were provided. Kitchen was stocked with enough dishes and pots and pans. Water is super hard as they note. Wasn’t a problem for us other than made coffee taste horrible so bring your own bottled. Gas fireplace was not operational which was unfortunate so we sat around the fire pit instead. Cabin was plenty warm for winter, ceiling fans helped even the temp in the middle great room.. Oh and very little to no cell service at this location. Those that can’t live without their phone/internet may want to mentally prepare! They do have satalite dish with zillions of channels for watching TV. Would definitely stay here again for a group getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Grandma's Cabin a hit with Grandma and family!

We thoroughly enjoyed this quiet, roomy, comfortable cabin! It was the perfect size for Grandma and Grandpa, their 3 adult daughters and spouses, and 5 teenage grandkids. Because of the heavy rains, we weren't able to hike as much as planned at Starved Rock and Mathieson State Parks, but we didn't mind spending more time at our beautiful cabin. The owners were very helpful and welcoming. This is definitely the place we'll stay the next time we're in the area!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

Very nice escape from the City

this place is such a great place to spend time in the middle of the woods with your friends and kids gather around. Only 10 minutes from Starved rock state park where we went to hike and see the nice ice water falls. The cabins are just great, well equipped, very warm and so friendly. thanks to Terisa and her husband, who were very warm welcomed...
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the kind words. We are thrilled you all enjoyed your stay. My comment on the other review was meant for you. Spring months are a great time to come and see the waterfalls flowing in the parks. We hope to see you again some time. Terisa King and the Kishauwau Family
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tama P.

Amazingly quaint getaway!

We chose this cabin because it looked like the right size for our group of 5 couples for a retreat mid-winter. I was very impressed; being a cabin, I expected it to be a bit old. It wasn't at all - everything looked rustic but very new. Comfy couches, a great fireplace, and the perfect place to have the deep conversations we all were hoping to have. We will definitely be returning!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are very glad you enjoyed our cabin and your stay with friends and are thrilled you were happy with the amenities. We hope to see you again sometime. Spring months are a great time to come and see the waterfalls flowing in the parks. Terisa King and the Kishauwau Family
Archival

8/10 Good

FriendsGiving 2014

For the second straight year, we have celebrated "FriendsGiving". As the name implies, our close friends gather at Kishauwau to enjoy Thanksgiving, to reflect, and to have fun. The arrangements in the Grandma's Cabin allow us to accommodate the people, the food, and the laughter. It is an experience that is anticipated every year, with the exception of the much colder weather. We always reserve the Illini Cabin. This cabin is great for a family or two. Kishauwau is a permanent entry on our list of things to do and I get to relive old Boy Scout adventures. We, my family, always have a wonderful time. The staff at Kishauwau are generous and looking to make one's stay a bit better. Maybe one of these years they will come over and share some fun. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are really glad you enjoy what our cabins have to offer and thank you for the kind words. Here's to family traditions. Until next time... Terisa King and the Kishauwau staff
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