Cozy Cottage w/ Hot Tub, 75" TV, Games, Kitchen

Escape to Heritage Hideaway, where modern comfort meets history in the heart of Starved Rock Country. Discover scenic trails, historic landmarks, and endless outdoor adventures just minutes away. After a day of exploring, unwind in the hot tub or sip cocktails in cozy, stylish spaces designed for ultimate relaxation. Perfect for group trips, romantic escapes, or family gatherings, our home is equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable getaway.

Nestled in Starved Rock Country, our hideaway invites you to relax and recharge in style. Inside, you'll find beautifully designed spaces and luxurious touches, creating a perfect retreat for those seeking both comfort and adventure.

This lovely house boasts three cozy bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a plush king-size bed, while the second and third bedrooms are furnished with comfortable queen-size beds. All bedrooms are outfitted with blackout blinds, extra pillows and blankets, and USB ports for your devices. Our property can comfortably accommodate up to 6 adults (there is a sleeper sofa for 2 additional littles if needed, be sure to note this when booking!).

The fully supplied kitchen is perfect for cooking delicious meals, and the dining room has ample space to seat everyone.

You'll love spending time in the lower level living room, complete with a large 75" flat screen perfect for movie nights.
A cocktail bar with wine cooler to mix up a drink & retro microwave for popping some popcorn!
Games and toys are provided for entertainment for everyone.
There is also a small washer/dryer combo under the stairs in the lower level room for small loads of laundry.
(PLEASE NOTE: The fireplace is only for decoration at this time)

The back deck features a soothing hot tub and an electric grill, all nestled under a pergola with cafe lights, making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day.

All designed by an exceptional Interior Design team out of Michigan (Savvy Design Co.), with the history of the area in mind.

In case you aren't the cooking type, DoorDash is also available in the area!

Please note: depending on the season there may be some differences with the outdoor amenities. For instance, the outdoor rug on the back deck is removed during the winter to prevent damage to the deck. Thanks for your understanding!


DID YOU KNOW this area is known as the FIRST National Heritage Area (Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area) in the nation and is a part of the U.S. National Park System as of 2022??
Come visit the nation's first Heritage Corridor and see what makes it so significant!


THINGS TO DO
The downtowns of La Salle and Peru have fantastic restaurants, great pizza & BBQ, locally-owned boutiques, antique shopping and wine tasting at the wineries. Be sure to check out: Star Union Spirits Distillery and Fire on Fifth Pizzeria in the historic Westclox Building in Peru.

STARVED ROCK STATE PARK is only 15 minutes away (The Lodge is a must-see, and the entertainment on the patio / bar is fantastic.) Lots of hiking, waterfalls and views!

UNWIND SPA- try a sensory deprivation FLOAT TANK and Salt Cave
ARIVA SPA- Indulge in facials, massages and various other wellness treatments
SKYDIVE CHICAGO- for adrenaline junkies looking to skydive

Starved Rock Country offers hiking, golfing, biking, antique shopping, wineries, horseback riding, movie theaters and more- there’s something for everyone!

Info on the I&M Canal: Opened in 1848 to connect the Illinois River to Lake Michigan, the Illinois & Michigan Canal, better known as the I&M Canal, was the final link needed for the all-water route running from the East Coast through the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Travel and transportation boomed thanks to the canal communities along the way, like Chicago, becoming major hubs.

In 1984, Congress designated it the I&M Canal National Heritage Area – a first of its kind – to promote economic development, culture, heritage and stories about the region and community. Now, visitors can enjoy the flowing history of this area with a 1-mile canal boat tour featuring period attire and skits detailing the history of the canal, bike and walking trails, a junior ranger program and a steel silhouettes tour with odes to those who shaped the area.

The entire house and yard it sits on is yours to enjoy. There is no garage, but there is room for 2-3 vehicles in the driveway.

There is a strict capacity limit of 8 total people allowed on the premises at any given time due to local fire codes.

NO guest access to the following:
-red shed in backyard
-locked part of basement
-cleaner closets that are locked with padlocks
-attic space

Please message hosts through the app.

We won't be immediately around the area, however, if there is ever something needed we can be reached quickly and we can typically get to the property in less than an hour, barring we are around the area.

The neighborhood is quiet and full of families who you may see walking around on any given day. Hegeler park is just a block away with tons of outdoor activities for kids and families.

The house is also 15 minutes away from Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park for all the adventure and nature seekers. And just a short drive from an array of attractions such as wineries, bars, restaurants, and opportunities for horseback riding.

Driving is the preferred method, but there are some attractions close enough to walk to such as Hegeler Park (public swimming pool!) and Twistee Freeze. Bring your bikes as the I&M Canal bike path isn't far away. In the warmer months the I&M Canal Visitor center has bike rentals right out front.

Please note the indoor fireplace is for decoration only at this time.

Please be mindful and cautious of personal vehicles in the driveway. Guests are responsible for all personal belongings, including vehicles. We are not liable for damage to cars in driveway or anywhere else on property. We are not liable for damage to personal property.

Our property is in the Midwest and very near to farmland. This area is known for certain seasonal pests such as Asian beetles (look like ladybugs), Pill bugs (aka rollie pollie) and Brown marmorated stink bugs. We do our best to spray for and guard against pests, however the Midwest bugs are built different and there is inevitably some intruders from time to time. We do not offer any refunds of any kind due to pests as we do everything we can to keep them out and it is inevitable some still sneak in.

Since we are in a seasonal market the scenery changes during all 4 seasons. We do our best to keep our pictures current, however, scenery may look different from pictures even on a day to day basis. We will not offer any refunds due to differences in scenery from listing photos to current day photos. The same goes for the interior design as things tend to get moved or broken, and at times we update with newer items. We will not offer any refunds due to differences in interior design from the listing photos to current day.

- Minimum age to rent is 25 and primary booking guest MUST stay for the duration of the booking.
- A photo ID to verify age at the time of booking is required to finalize your reservation.
- Stays longer than 2 weeks, we require a light cleaning every 2 weeks in addition to the checkout cleaning. (prices TBD)
- Please note: There is absolutely NO SMOKING OR VAPING OF ANY KIND allowed in the house. You will be charged a $250 fine. There are Wynd Sentry smoke detection devices inside the property.
- Any damage to any devices or appliances on the property is the responsibility of the guest as we take care to maintenance after every booking and we take photos of every room and device before a new booking.

The booking guest represents, warrants, and acknowledges that they and all accompanying guests within their group will use and stay at the property named Heritage Hideaway (otherwise as it's full street address) and its facilities at their own risk and indemnify and save the owners and/or its agents harmless from any personal injury, sickness, death, loss or damage however caused, to person or property, his/her family or guests, during or after the time of occupancy. Further, the Guest accepts full responsibility for the use of any kitchen equipment and recreational equipment, such as hot tub, fireplace, games, etc.
Using the property includes driving on to the property and entering on to the property both inside and outside.
Booking a reservation allows Heritage Hideaway LLC to use guest's text messaging and email for marketing purposes.
Booking a reservation shall act as acknowledgment and agreement to the above statement.

RENTAL AGREEMENT, DAMAGE WAIVER/HOLD, ID VERIFICATION AND CHECK-IN STEPS

We're so excited for your trip! PLEASE NOTE: Our listing description and house rules mention that you will be required to complete a Guest Rental Agreement, ID verification, and Security Hold (which is not a security deposit) in order to receive Arrival Instructions to the home. Details of the Guest Rental Agreement can be found in the House Rules.

Important: When cancelling your reservation, the credit card processing fees of 3.9% + 30c will not be refunded.
If booking with a credit card that doesn't match the guest name, you'll be required to provide a written authorization, photo of the ID, selfie, and card showing the last 4 digits of the credit card holder, or reservation will be cancelled.
**HOUSE RULES & GUEST RENTAL AGREEMENT**

Hi! We’re your welcoming hosts and can’t wait to host you. We created the following rules and guidelines to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

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**PRE-ARRIVAL CHECK-IN (Happy Guest Platform)**

This property requires completion of a brief pre-arrival check-in through a secure third-party platform called **Happy Guest**. This includes:

- Agreement to the Guest Rental Agreement