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Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!

Conveniently located right off Rt. 6 for quick and easy access to the parks.
Enjoy this cool Starved Rock Country Bungalow.
Only 10 minutes to Starved Rock, Matthiessen or Buffalo Rock State Parks.
Walk to downtown for great local dining, wine and spirits tasting, boutique and antique shopping plus tons of other fun outdoor activities like horseback riding, bike rentals and trails and the I & M Canal.

This spacious two bedroom home has everything you need for a great getaway: fast Wi-fi, large Smart TV, roomy living room with separate dining area for six, fully stocked kitchen, game room with pub table, darts, foosball table and patio deck with gas grill and table/chairs.

If you have a dog, a pet fee is required: $25.00 / per stay. Maximum two dogs. NO CATS ARE ALLOWED. Simply let me know in your introductory email that you are bringing your dog and I will send the fee request. Thanks!

The home sleeps 6 guests.
Relax in beds with memory hybrid mattresses.
Both bedrooms have a queen bed and convenient USB chargers.
There is also a new, queen size sleeper sofa in the living room.

Get your chef on in the fully stocked kitchen with cookware and dinnerware for six. A multi-unit USB outlet is conveniently located at the large counter/workstation.

The bathrooms are stocked with fresh towels and all the basic amenities.

This home is full of bright graffiti artwork and retro touches.

(Major Holiday Weekends can only be booked for a minimum of Friday-Monday.)

Property manager

Elaine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: NO CATS ALLOWED

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
La Salle, IL

What's nearby

  • Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat - 7 min walk
  • Hegeler Carus Mansion - 12 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park - 8 min drive
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 11 min drive
  • Starved Rock State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bean Box Espre - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Liquor Store - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! located?

This family-friendly La Salle vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat, Hegeler Carus Mansion, and Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. Peru Mall and Baker Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house
Great location, not noisy at night for being on a main road. House is far more spacious than i thought it would be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
May trip
Great place! Will use again if available!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Once again we’ve enjoyed this property! The location to Starved Rock and local eateries and shopping can’t be beat ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host
Great host, great house, great vacation. Thank you for letting us stay in your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice accommodations near Starved Rock
Nice, roomy old house - great for two couples with plenty of room to spread out and relax after hiking with comfortable beds. Loved all the little touches - handwritten welcome note, toiletries in case you forget any and lots of seasonings and condiments in a fully stocked kitchen. Super close to Starved Rock and nice winery and breweries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O., Dubuque, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary stay
Great place to relax after full days of hiking Very nice kitchen. Bed was comfortable. Lots of nice little touches
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starved Rock
This house was perfect. We needed a place to stay near Starved Rock & this cute little house was leaps and bounds above staying in a hotel room for pretty much the same price honestly. Would stay again if we find ourselves in the area in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Such a lovely little cottage close to Starved Rock State Park. Elaine was very communicative and made us feel welcomed. She even thought to welcome our pups too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., CARPENTERSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July family vacation.
Property was as listed, very nice and we had a great time with no issues with it. And Elaine was good enough to provide us with a listing of things to do during our holiday stay. Much thanks and if we decide to go to the same area again we will definitely stay at the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rylen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay for Weekend Getaway
Myself and my two brothers stayed at the Joliet for a weekend spring break fishing trip. The house was perfect as it was only ten minutes away from Starved Rock and very close to a lot of good restaurants. The house was very clean and comfortable as well. We had a great stay and created many great memories. Thanks so much for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home, comfortable stay
We stayed two nights. The home was clean and had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable, and we appreciated all the extra touches. We all said we would stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and cute place!
This house is adorable. Our 5 year old daughter loved the “game room.” We felt right at home and enjoyed the charming town of La Salle. It was a comfortable place to relax after full days hiking at Matthiessen and Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G., Loveland, CO. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Joliet
The house was great. Excellent communication with the house manager. Good location with family and friends near by. Hiking at the parks were wonderful. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Base
The Joliet provided a great home case for our leaf peeping visits. Easy access to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks. Also to pleasant restaurants in LaSalle and Peru. Elaine was great and helped us get access quickly. Property is very nice. It is on a busy street. Parking was easy. A very nice home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely LaSalle Bungalow Stay !!!
Loved, loved, loved this short but relaxing Easter weekend sleepover. Extremely clean and everything has been restored within the last year or so. Host went out of her way to address the smallest details like extra poop bags for our beloved dog, Bandie. Would buy it and move in except it isn't for sale !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good hiking base
Comfortable, clean and well appointed. Owner communicated very well. Dog friendly with thoughtful welcome package. The outside space is limited and unfenced. The property is on a main road near an intersection and hence there is traffic noise which could disturb a light sleeper. Well placed to walk to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamera lee m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekday getaway
This property was perfect for our family of three. Two adults, our 15 year old son and our Frenchie. Everyone had personal space and there was also space for family games and movie watching. We loved making mock-tails at the bar. I especially loved playing darts with my son! The kitchen was the best we have ever had at a Vrbo! Oh and the “ record player” was a major bonus! Would totally recommend and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Jumping Off Point for Starved Rock Explorations!
My daughter and I came to explore Starved Rock State Park. This place was a short drive to the hiking and kayaking we had planned and just a few blocks walk into downtown LaSalle. The house was spotless, the kitchen well stocked, and the beds comfy. More room than the two of us needed, but would be a great place for families with teenagers who would enjoy the fooseball table, dart board, and the variety of board games. We opted for the comfy couch and the TV after our busy days. Communications from Elaine were clear and prompt. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Very Clean, Close to Starved Rock
Our family of 6 stopped here on our way home from Michigan. The house was very clean and provided everything we needed. I am surprised no one has mentioned how loud the house was, as it sits right on a very busy street. I would advise ear plugs if you are a light sleeper! The house was as described, the beds were comfortable and the location was fabulous. The neighborhood was a little bit of a concern but everything ended up being fine in the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheron K., Chicago, IL, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a 5 star experience
This home is larger in person vs photos with very tall ceilings and nice finishes. Elaine is a thoughtful host who truly provides everything: very comfy beds, nice linens and towels, extra garbage bags, extra toilet paper, dishwasher tabs, well stocked kitchen for cooking, charging port with extra outlets, smart TV. There are also fun 'extras' like the record player and records (the kids got a HUGE kick out of that), games, foosball and a dart-board. Plus the doggie extras! I have stayed in many good VRBOs and this was my best experience so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Browntown, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Lay Your Head
Place was amazing. Super immaculate. Newly remodeled. Very comfortable. Walkable to downtown restaurants and shops. Host was immediately available if needed. Highly recommended. Will stay there again when visiting the area. Only suggestion…the living room needs better lighting. Would be nice to have end tables with brighter table lamps with shades (for better reading) rather than bare bulbs that blind you and don’t give off the right kind of light. The ceiling fan lights don’t give off enough light to read anything comfortably either. The lighting in the bathroom was amazing though. Other than that one suggestion, everything else was great. Thank you for sharing your house with us…we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice place but right on the road and the floor was warped.
We had a problem with the television working. We called the host about the problem. She did not answer so I left a message. She never got back to me. I tried texting her but again got no response. We used the phone number that she left for us. Communication with the host ended after we booked the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property
The property was as listed. Excellent cleanliness. We stayed with our dogs and there were bowls, treats and toys left for them. Property is on a busy street but noise was not a concern inside the home. Would gladly stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Bungalow in LaSalle
Charming, Cozy bungalow in LaSalle close to state parks. Very clean and well-appointed . The owner provided dog treats, dishes and a toy as we were traveling with our dog. There is a small game room with foosball, darts, games, books and toys for children as well. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAYLE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean
Place was clean and comfortable. Nice location. Well stocked. Had little extras for our pet that was nice. Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024