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Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis

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king bed
futon turns into double bed with linens provided
stocked kitchen with gas stove
everything you need in this large one room cabin
cozy, clean, comfortable & quiet

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waterloo, IL
  • Place, Historic Peterstown House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterloo Town Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterloo City Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis

This cozy one room log cabin was built in 1953 and is located in a friendly Illinois town that is part of St. Louis metro area. You can walk to town (restaurants, craft breweries, wine bar, shops, concerts, plays) and you're still close to St.Louis attractions. Why fight traffic and worry about parking or safety? Guests love our clean and tranquil cabin and the welcoming town of Waterloo.

A log framed king bed plus double log framed futon will sleep 3 guests. (Mostly used by couples looking for a getaway or a business person seeking a quiet, comfortable retreat.) The newly rennovated bathroom has a shower. Kitchen features granite counter top with 4 bar stools. Stocked with kitchen appliances, cooking & dining items, bed linens and towels. Free WiFi & premium cable TV, dvd player. Parking for 2 cars and driveway through property from main street to back alley/side street.

Across street from historic stage coach stop, Peterstown House. Summer Tuesday night band concerts and Sunday concert series at town square. Area public golf courses, parks, wineries. Grocery, & other stores and services nearby. Easy drive to downtown St. Louis and larger shopping centers. Close to 255, I-55, I-44, I-64 & I-70

Dog-friendly (with homeowner approval) Children over age 12.
** Our property is protected by external security cameras. We also have a security / automation system that works with the door locks, smoke detectors, thermostat, and other devices.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
13+ or talk with homeowner before booking..
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 dog allowed w/ PRIOR homeowner approval. $50 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 fine for smoking in home
Mid-stay cleaning refresh for stays 7+ days. $50 for 1 dog, must be approved in advance Children over 12 allowed No parties. No unregistered guests.

Important information

You need to know

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waterloo

Located in Waterloo, this cabin is in a rural area. Capitol Theater and Bellefontaine House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Annbriar Golf Course and Triple Lakes Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, hunting and cycling.
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Waterloo, IL

What's nearby

  • Historic Peterstown House - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterloo Town Square - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Capitol Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waterloo City Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Morrison-Talbott Library - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ramero's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis on 8 Mar, 2026 start from S$139, 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.

How much is parking at Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk To Town From Peaceful Countryside Log Cabin 25 Minutes To St. Louis located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Peterstown House, Koenigsmark Park and Waterloo Town Square. Waterloo City Hall and Capitol Theater are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful retreat. The cabin is rustic with many updates. Host provides many extras. My stay was peaceful, just what I was looking for. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and cozy. A great place to stay while visiting town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Great location for walking to downtown area.

Cozy, clean & comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Perfect Location

The cabin was clean and cozy and perfect location to all the breweries and restaurants we wanted to check out. And loved that it was pet friendly since we love bringing our dog with us everywhere! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved visiting the town of Waterloo! So many great restaurants and bars to visit. We also did a short drive to Salt Lick to do some hiking. The Timberwolf Cabin was perfect for the two of us. Easy to get to anywhere in Waterloo from this awesome little cabin!! We plan on coming back again soon!!Also our hostess (Rika) was super accommodating, helping us with a scheduling conflict. Thank you for letting us enjoy your cabin Rika!! We had a great time!
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and the room was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet little cabin in a very good location. It’s in the center of town but feels like you’re in the countryside. Once you drive off the property, all the convenience of retail stores are minutes up the road.Definitely a one or two person stay. We loved the phone-booth shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

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

Good weekend getaway

Great comfy cozy cabin for two!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica b.

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

Great place!

Very nice and relaxing stay. Property was exactly as listed and did not disappoint at all! Great location the downtown waterloo and about 30 mins away from STL. Accommodations were great and so was Rika! We even ran out of propane on the grill at 10 pm and it was replaced even before we woke up the next morning. Highly recommended, we will be staying there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Great stay close to everything

Enjoyed being close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Place

This was the perfect place to stay for our weekend family reunion. Absolutely no complaints!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Beautiful cabin

Perfect little cabin for our weekend away. Loved the history of the house. Owner was super sweet and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terre J.

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

Great Place

Only downside is the tiny shower, but otherwise great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Anniversary getaway

Just as advertised. Cute, quaint and comfortable. Many good dining options just a short drive. Simple check in, courteous and thoughtful owner. Very Happy with our choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

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

Warm and cozy

This cabin was a perfect getaway for our birthday vacation. It was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Wonderful!

We have stayed here before and absolutely love it. Very cozy. Convenient and good communication with owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Get away

We were albe to relax and getaway from the stress we had been under.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

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

Simply lovely!

The owner was lovely and quite helpful when we forgot the security code to get in. The cabin was charming, clean, and near many amenities. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Another great visit to Timberwolf Cabin

Excellent, as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Superb

Great stay. So close to St. Louis yet far enough away to not be caught up in the hustle and bustle. The cabin was clean, quaint, and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Anniversary getaway

Who knew you could have a cozy cabin experience inside a small town neighborhood! Just blocks from the Main street life was an unexpected bonus. My partner and I will definitely be booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Cozy

Well built log cottage is a reminder of days gone by. Thick square hewn log walls make for a cozy, quiet stay. Close to historic Waterloo. Very comfy bed, well equipped place to escape to. Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

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

Everything you could need

Excellent location. Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Lovely Cabin

We had a great time staying at the cabin. It's in a residential neighborhood, which was a surprise, but also very convenient. The cabin is cozy and nicely updated. Loved the king bed! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonia W.

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

Sweet Retreat

This was perfect all around. Convenient to all amenities and very clean and updated. I will stay again next time we're in town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rika Beckley

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I was bitten by the travel bug as a child and never recovered. I've visited all 50 states and so far have been to 42 countries on 4 continents. I LOVE meeting people from all over the world, and especially hosting them in the welcoming, charming town of Waterloo. My dad's side of the family has roots in this area

Why they chose this property

My dad, uncle and grandfather built this cabin in 1953 on the Wolf property. Across the yard is the timber frame chalet my dad added in 1997. I love this location!! Walk to town but close to the city. Our guests typically come to visit St. Louis and are pleasantly surprised by all Waterloo has to offer.

What makes this property unique

If you "like" our social media page (Timberwolf, Waterloo IL) you will see links to area attractions. Small town, country living while near the city provides the best of both worlds.

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