Family-friendly vacation rentals in Central Illinois

Perfect location for me and my friends to walk to the shops and bars/restaurants.

Great spot to go with friends and family. They have a water park, arcade, mini golf, and an ice cream place. We had a fun time at this resort and would definitely do it again!

Stay was great was a good vibe and nice scenery. Love the trees and tranquility of the neighborhood. Stay wasn’t really luxury but more of regular home just situated in forestry area. Only great thing was scenery. Propane grill caught fire due to a bad propane leak on grill. I’m certified in fire safety. There was no fire extinguisher on site which is very dangerous. Really wanted to use grill. Was able to extinguish fire without extinguisher. This air bnb was missing crucial things. Dishwasher didn’t work , hand washed dishes whole time. Dryer didn’t work air dried clothes. Windows don’t have any privacy can see straight into room. Hot tub wasn’t the cleanest. WiFi and Tv were a joke (didn’t work). Overall property still had nice vibes and resort is amazing.

We had a lovely stay. it's super cute, private, and quiet. we will definitely book again. there are 13 other cabins to chose from. We also enjoyed the town and near by venues. Cool place❣️

Cat Nap inn was a great place for our Hermann trip. Very close to lots of restaurants and wineries. Great place!

We had a wonderful time enjoying innsbrook! The home was spacious and had tons of outdoor room. We did have some ants visit the kitchen, but as soon as we told the owners they brought over some ant spray. Will definitely stay here again!

My daughters and I celebrated Easter at Kim’s cottage It’s clean, beautifully furnished and she is extremely responsive (I mentioned I forgot OJ on the phone and she was in the area and she left two OJs at the door) The cottage is cozy and fun We grilled, dyed eggs, watched movies, played a board game and loved the hot tub It’s clean clean !!! Just book it It’s a jewel box

Nice place and location!

The Zoo Bungalow was exactly what we needed. I was in town for my 15th Class Reunion and to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a group of 5 and there was more than enough space for all of us to sleep and hang out. The half bathroom was CLUTCH for our group size! Plenty of bath towels, soap/shampoo dispensers in the shower, and other little things you may need in the bathroom and kitchen. My queen bed was so comfy and I really loved the space. Location wise, we were 2 minutes away from highways, 6 minutes to Wash U, walking distance to local bars/coffee shops/parks, and close to pretty much anything we needed. The neighborhood felt safe and quiet, with every person I came across greeting me with a smile and a wave. Lauren was wonderful! Two of my events got canceled my first day, due to weather. Although the space was not ready for check-in, Lauren let me drop off my luggage and text as soon as I could check-in. I would 100% recommend this home to everyone!

I loved my stay here! it was so peaceful and serene, loved walking down by the river and getting to meet the hosts pups! Kitchen stocked with every appliance you could need, and good hot water! would definitely stay again.

My family of 6 had a wonderful time staying at this house in Saint Louis. Standouts were: safe neighborhood, fairly quiet at night, close to parks. A few small touches were not quite right, and the interior has seen some aging, but these are not enough to lower my 5 star rating. This is a safe, functional, and budget-friendly home. Chris was very prompt in the questions I had, and he cares about his guests.

We had a lovely stay at the Tree of Life River Retreat! It was very peaceful and scenic. We loved the amount of movies there was to choose from.

We only ended up staying one night as the weather was not cooperating with our plans. The place was cote and clean and close to the parks we were hoping to visit. Elaine gave lots of local recommendations. Hopefully we will be back sometime.

We always stay at The Baldwin House when we visit family in Streator. We feel right at home and most everything is a short walk away. The park, Walgreens, a delicious bakery, coffee shops, fabulous restaurants, and unique shopping. I highly recommend Toni's Airbnb and the restaurants, Good Morning, Good Day and Gaetano's Vault. We sleep and eat well in Streator. 💛😊

This place was a quiet and relaxing retreat after two long days of driving. We got in late, but stayed until the last minute before checkout because we were so grateful to enjoy a peaceful morning at Joy's place. The property is private, quiet, and surrounded by nature. the cabin has everything you need and was very clean. We appreciated the dog-friendly touches, such as the doggy biscuits as well. If you are passing through the St. Louis area and want a quiet, safe place to rest, this is the place for you.

Great location - and great space. We were comfortable and would book again.

Beautiful views, great layout, and extremely dog friendly with nice touches make this place stand out! Very close to all the state parks in the area, but there’s plenty to do on site as well. Check in was seamless, we had clear instructions throughout, and the place was perfect!

The house was beautiful and perfectly clean. We had a great time enjoying the surroundings and going out to Ottawa and Starved Rock

We LOVE this place. Perfect for our girls weekends!!! We will be back!!

This property met all of our expectations. Dylan is a great host, and it is even lovelier than the listing photos! Super close to Main Street, Lindenwood, etc. It is so nicely appointed- from the kitchen to the linens to comfy beds and YouTube TV. On top of that, it was squeaky clean and well cared for. This was a really special weekend for our family, and this house made it even better. We all agreed that we would stay here again in a heartbeat if it was available. If you're looking for a place in St. Charles and this fits your size / bedroom / bathroom requirements, stop shopping and go for it.

Absolutely loved our visit! House was perfect for our family of 5. Kids loved the lofts. We loved the cozy home, view, and proximity to Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

We come from Chicago a couple times a year to hike at Starved Rock, Matthiesen, etc, so we thought we would try staying for a full weekend. This place was the perfect fit. It was pet friendly, so our dog could come along, and it had great amenities at the resort. The staff was very responsive and easy to communicate with.

Everything was very clean and comfortable! She was very generous, leaving water and ice for us. There was coffee and snacks that everyone appreciated. The house is beautiful and located on beautiful land. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and the back deck. Check in and check out waa a breeze. She checked in several times to see if things were going smoothly. She is a wonderful host and I highly reccomend her!