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Charming dog-friendly bungalow near Starved Rock

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is $209
$197 nightly
$209 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 22 - May 23

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La Salle, IL
  • Place, I&M Canal Visitor Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hegeler Carus Mansion
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

La Salle

With a stay at this vacation home in La Salle, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Starved Rock State Park and I&M Canal Visitor Center. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Hegeler Carus Mansion.
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What's nearby

  • I&M Canal Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hegeler Carus Mansion - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Baker Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Illinois & Michigan Canal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Pourhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Machelles Backstreet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nina's Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Dugout - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rephils - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming dog-friendly bungalow near Starved Rock

This Starved Rock Country bungalow is dog friendly and less than 8 miles from spectacular hiking trails at Matthiessen State Park and Starved Rock, and less than 1 mile from the shops and restaurants of downtown LaSalle. The bungalow combines vintage 1920s charm with modern Wi-Fi and comfy memory foam beds. Your dog will enjoy time with the family around the fire pit in the fully fenced back yard after a day of hiking the parks.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Lock the doors

1. Please check around to make sure you aren’t forgetting any of your belongings and

2. Please leave the beds unmade and bed linens in place and used towels in the baskets or in the bathtub.

3. Please leave the key in the lockbox (8989) for the clean team.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

BASEMENT: The basement is off limits as it is unfinished 1920s basement and used for storage and maintenance purposes only.

Please supervise pets while outdoors. If pets are to stay home alone, please keep your furry friends crated until you return.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Pets must be crated if left alone inside

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Charming dog-friendly bungalow near Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

Liked: Cleanliness
It looked just like the photos. Loved the backyard. The beds were extremely comfortable as was the bedding. The living room was very comfy. The whole setup was very charming. And she had a lot of little extras. Very thoughtful extras. Like spices, olive oil etc in the kitchen. She also had dog food and water bowls. A specific dog towel, poop bags, a leash and also a chuck-it to play fetch. She was extremely accessible and responsive. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay. Conveniently located close to starved rock and plenty of shopping. Clean place with a full kitchen and fenced in yard for a dog. Would definitely stay here again - thank you Tania!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Host was lovely, offered to let me use washer because there was a snowstorm.Lovely home. Great stay
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a bit of a hiccup with the heating when we first arrived. It took contacting a VRBO agent to get in touch with the owner. However, it was settled quickly once the owners called. It is a VERY cozy stay and my husband loved it; it was his birthday. We will hopefully be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very cute and cozy It was also very dog friendly! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

cyntia u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean place. The host was accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was cozy, clean, and perfect for our needs. We made use of the kitchen and appreciated the range of cookware and utensils. My only negative comment is that the mattresses are small and uncomfortable and the bedrooms let in too much light for sleep. If the house was updated with larger, more comfortable mattresses and blackout curtains I’d give it 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had everything we needed in the home for a relaxing stay. The host was very responsive when we couldn’t access the home. She called immediately and helped us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appreciated the pretty lights at night that came on, tv had plenty of stations to preview. Beautiful home. Beds not as comfy as we like, but nice stay all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was responsive. Home was clean and quaintly decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was in a pleasant and quiet neighborhood. It was a charming old Sears model home that had been solidly updated. Easy to navigate central ac and heat, wood floors, gas oven/stove top, good lighting, ceiling fans throughout, good bathroom storage, huge closet space, comfortable furniture, easy parking right at the door, and a nice well fenced in yard, safe enough to keep small dogs in. Accommodation for dogs was well done - doggy door to the back yard, food and water bowls in kitchen, and a dog towel in the bathroom. The bathroom had everything you might need in case you forgot something, including a thermometer, hydrogen peroxide, pads and tampons, etc. It also has little bins that are part of the sink/cabinet for you to store things in. The kitchen had a lot of helpful things...basic edged baking sheets, a small non-stick pan, two sauce pans, and a pot large enough for boiling pasta or potatoes. Plus, there was cooking spray, salt and pepper, a pepper grinder, measuring spoons and cups, both a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as coffee and sugar, ice cubes already made, cutting board, knife set, wooden and plastic cooking tools, apron, square platter, service for 4, two wine glasses, 2 brandy glasses, cheese grater, wine opener, and a kitchen timer. I don't think we could have found better accommodations with a dog and kids. The place was relatively spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully put together. I would definitely stay here again. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean and pet friendly. Good location for hiking the parks. Could have used fire pit tools.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, wonderful bungalow. Communication with host was fantastic and very timely. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was beautiful Bungalow. Made for a very peaceful, relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and quaint

We were in the area with our dogs to explore the state parks, and this place worked out well for us. It was clean, charming, and met all our needs. The fenced backyard was a huge bonus for the pups! With the cooler temps and a nice evening breeze, we ended up spending our nights out on the front porch, and that was a perfect way to end each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great place to stay while visiting family who stayed in the park!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025