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Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
The price is $119
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

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Map
Marseilles, IL
  • Popular LocationDayton Ridge Golf Club12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkydive Chicago13 min drive
  • Popular LocationStarved Rock State Park25 min drive
  • AirportPeru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)30 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

If you're a dog person the back yard is enormous and all fenced-in. Plenty of room for your pet to run and play. The low...
Darrin
Jul 2, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!!

This floor of my home is all yours! It is a private, non-smoking walkout studio to a patio, full size kitchen & appliances, 1 full size bed w/topper, basic tv, fireplace, laundry unit & full bath. Pet friendly with a FULLY FENCED 1.5 acre back yard & free parking. It’s country living-comfortable, quiet & what I call home. WiFi is limited, so no streaming. Weekly & monthly discounts. Approx 5 rural miles to I80, 9 miles to downtown Ottawa & 21 miles to Starved Rock. LOOK AT A MAP, I can’t change my location.

Property manager

Lisa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not in the house & not in the yard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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: There is a $5 per pet, per day fee

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: low lying outlets, chemicals in closets, other

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: There is no outdoor grill.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Lower Level Apartment Marseilles
Private Lower Level Marseilles
Private Lower Level seilles
Private Lower Level Apt. Pet Friendly!!
Private Lower Apartment, Pet Friendly!! Apartment
Private Lower Apartment, Pet Friendly!! Marseilles
Private Lower Apartment, Pet Friendly!! Apartment Marseilles

About the neighborhood

Marseilles

Located in Marseilles, this apartment is in a rural area. Starved Rock State Park and Illini State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skydive Chicago or Grundy County Speedway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Dayton Ridge Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Skydive Chicago - 13 min drive
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 15 min drive
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 22 min drive
  • Starved Rock State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Plano Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wedron Office - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Serena Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Francesca Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Karma Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!!?

As of Jun 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!! on Jun 23, 2024 start from $119.0, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lower Apt & Short Term Stay-Dog Friendly!! located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Skydive Chicago, Dayton Ridge Golf Club, and The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial. OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Illini State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

amy h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overwhelming smell of dog urine
Attempted to spend one night with my dogs. Unfortunately due to the overwhelming smell of dog urine had to leave. Did not even stay an hour. Did not sit down or bring in clothing. Requested a refund. Owner directed me to contact vrbo.com. Please review all of the prior reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Test T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
We enjoyed our stay. The large fence back yard was the highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're a dog person the back yard is enormous and all fenced-in. Plenty of room for your pet to run and play. The lower apartment is quiet. We briefly meet the owner of the property. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was great from the business trip such a nice owner !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN V., CRETE

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect overnight stay
I needed somewhere to stay overnight that was not obscenely over priced, this was absolutely perfect for my needs. The location is close to I80, easy to find and spacious. My only wish is that the basement rental had a lock on the door at the top of the stairs. Lisa's communication was outstanding from parking instructions to in unit info. Appreciated her understanding that I would be late arriving. The unit is very spacious, a walk out basement. I was only there to sleep so I did not check out anything else on the property. Thank you for the water and Nutragrain bar, it was very welcomed as I headed out at 5:15 am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
Delightful. Excellent nights sleep. Everything you need is here. Definitely you can live here for long vacations. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay in a great location
My dog and I stayed at this property so we could do some hiking at starved rock. The location was great and the scenery was fantastic. I loved the outdoor patio and the farm feel in the atmosphere. Inside we had plenty of space to relax. The kitchen was also beautiful and well stocked! The best part was that my dog was welcomed and she had everything she needed, two dog beds, a ball, food bowls, and a cage if she needed it. Next time we visit the area we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vickie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for dogs, good for people
If you have a dog this space is perfect. The owner has thought of everything to make your 4 legged friend comfortable. For people, it was just good. The first thing we noticed was the smell. Because this was a basement, it did smell like a basement. And on top of that was a strong dog smell. There was a dehumidifier and we immediately turned it on. The place had everything we needed. It was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Country Retreat
I spent 10 days here, and the property not only met but exceeded my expectations. The location is easy to access from I-80, but once there all you hear are the sounds of nature, and all you see are beautiful trees and landscaping. I enjoyed a well-designed efficiency apartment. The kitchen was equipped with everything I needed to make snacks, or even a full gourmet meal were I so inclined. However there are also excellent restaurants in the area (I highly recommend both the food and the wineries in Utica), as well as local specialties in the crossroads village of Norway. I am hoping to return again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Host was so pleasant
I will definitely book this again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Affordably Sweet
This place is a great getaway that’s affordable with all the amenities you will need. Close to Starve Rock and Ottawa. We enjoyed our stay no distractions just tons of quiet and solitude. Nice to get away from the big city to a small nook that will certainly refr
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Getaway in the Country
This was a wonderful getaway with my pup. The property is very dog friendly and the host is extremely attentive as well as accommodating. Quiet, cozy, and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly Basement Apartment
Pros - easy communication with host, very pet friendly with a big yard, full kitchen. Cons - this is a basement apartment as the listing stays, and it has a bit of a musty smell as basement apartments will have. You do have to walk through a part of the house to get to the apartment door. I would have preferred if this door had a lock or latch. There is a bit of clutter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Has everything!
Property was just like advertised. It was quiet and comfortable with all the furnishings, kitchen gear and even a washer/dryer. Perfect for a short or long term stay. Hostess was an excellent communicator and extremely flexible when my plans changed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alberto C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
It was a nice pleasant and cozy place. Everything was fine except for the smell in the water. It didn't stop us from showering or washing dishes, but we are just not used to water having a smell of sulfur. We know it isn't bad, it was just weird for us. Overall the property manager was great, while we didn't see them in person, we kept communication through the app. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Away
We had a lovely stay. Everything we needed was there for us and we even got to enjoy some patio time in the sun! The bed is kinda small if you have two larger adults like my husband and I (he is 6'3" and I am 5'9" ane pregnant so taking up mpre room) but we made it work. Wifi seemed spotty too but we weren't there to be on the internet so that wasn't a huge issue. Close to Ottawa and State Parks which was great! Thanks for everything! We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing stay
Lisa clearly took great care in preparing the space; we appreciated the little notes around on certain items telling us how to operate the TV, fireplace, etc. As some reviewers pointed out, yes it’s a studio in her basement, but I would like to add/clarify that while you do enter through her front door, your own doorway to the stairs leading down to the studio is all but 3’ from the doorway straight ahead, so it’s not as if you’re working your way awkwardly through the living room to get to your private space. Lisa also kept her distance due to COVID/privacy which we appreciated. Your own doorway (can’t enter by key but can exit) leads to the gazebo in the backyard and is a great little space. It was perfect to let our dog out. Overall was as advertised, clean, and Lisa as the owner was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cottage Feel, modern conveniences.
We really enjoyed the rural setting and quiet nature of the property. Our host was gracious and funny and had provided many little things that made our stay enjoyable. We hope to book again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space!
My spouse and I needed to get out of our house for a bit and this space was just perfect for us.

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our quiet getaway
The owner of the property was very welcoming, gracious, available, communicative (but in no way invasive - just available if needed) and accommodating. The rental was no frills (our preference), had everything we needed, and was quiet and lovely. The price was extremely reasonable, the property and owner were very dog friendly, and check in and check out was organized and simple. This was the perfect place to stay for a few days for us to get away from Chicago and visit Starved Rock and Mattheissen state parks and canoe down the Fox river.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
22nd Anniversery Adventure
Lisa's LL studio apt. is clean, cozy + adorable w/an enormous yard + enchanting porch ! Stayed here so we could explore the waterfalls @ Mattheison State Park w/our dog. She gives you a property tour upon arrival + is friendly + helpful. She also has an aquarium we enjoyed watching + feeding the fish 😃 wish we could have stayed longer + hope to return in the future to view the various seasons

10/10 Excellent

laura n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent

8/10 Good

Ruth P., Chicago

Nice place
Lisa was a great host. I believe she went above and beyond to try and make us comfortable. It was an awesome place for my two dogs with plenty of room to run and play outside. Lisa even provided extra dog beds, towels, linens, and treats for the dogs. Location is close to Ottawa. Unfortunately, the listing of this property is not accurate. This is not a lower level apartment, this is the basement. It did not have its own separate entrance. You had to enter the owners house and then go down the basement stairs to enter the property. The door heading to the apartment (basement), had no lock on it. Although we felt completely safe, and our privacy was respected, it did not leave us with the separation we desired. The property was occupied by other people, albeit in a different section of the house. It felt more like renting a room in someone’s house than a true Vrbo rental. Also, the basement have a high moisture problem. That, combined with the carpet contributed to a musty odor. On a positive note, the dehumidifier that was provided help to dry the air decreased the odor considerably. We believe with fixing the humidity issue (or perhaps a larger dehumidifier) and removing the carpet, that may well help with the odor. To be a true apartment, there should a true separate entrance unrelated to the main house. This would make this listing go from good to great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leann G.

A very comfortable place to stay
Very friendly and accommodating owner. Unfortunately rained most of the time we were there, otherwise would have really enjoyed the patio area and the dog run. Pet friendly was also very appreciated. Great place to stay, hope we get to come back someday.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Chantel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 week stay
We stayed for a week with out 2 dogs. It is quite and lots of room for the dogs to run. The owner is knowledgeable about the area and takes care of any questions with the property very quickly. It is a short drive to multiple state parks with hiking. Will stay here again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019