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Rustic Luxury Along the Illinois River

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A two-story house with a stone foundation, a porch with wooden railings, and a 'Friends' sign.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a blue patterned rug, and a large fur piece on the wall.
A bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a wooden vanity.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and wooden cabinets.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable chair, a patterned rug, and a wooden ceiling beam.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 91750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Tahlequah, OK
  • Place, Illinois River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Northeastern State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherokee Casino Tahlequah
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tahlequah

Located in Tahlequah, this vacation home is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Illinois River and 6 minutes from Northeastern Health System. .This vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Tsa La Gi Ancient Village - Cherokee Heritage Center and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Illinois River - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Northeastern State University - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Cherokee Casino Tahlequah - 13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Tenkiller Ferry Lake - 16 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Natural Falls State Park - 55 min drive - 41.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tulsa International Airport (TUL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Moon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Las Maracas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic Luxury Along the Illinois River

Our first renovation at Serenidad Ranch, the Colorado House is a completely refurbished rustic country home minutes from Tahlequah. From our king size beds with luxury linens, to our outdoor, screened patio with big screen TV; every space has been designed for your comfort and enjoyment.

Located East of Tahlequah; the Colorado House is 10 minutes from town. We are10-15 minutes from all the Illinois River float rentals and public access areas. The entrance to the new Tahlequah Trails biking/hiking park is also minutes away. The Colorado House is within driving distance to multiple area lakes.

The Colorado House welcomes people of all ages to enjoy our rustic luxury. It is ideal for all sorts of occasions from a couple's retreat to a place to meet and watch the big game. Child friendly, the Colorado House is a great place for get togethers of all kinds. We have two bedrooms with king beds; 1 bedroom also has a twin sleeper chair. Our large living room features two Queen sleeper sofas. There are two bathrooms; one with a tub/shower combo, and the other has a large shower. Our kitchen has all new appliances, along with a new stackable washer/dryer combo. We also have an outdoor grill.

Serenidad Ranch is adding on the amenities in 2022. The historical Tahlequah Gun Club has been refurbished, and we have open shooting dates scheduled. Our most recent project is the renovation of Serenidad Cottage. The original home on the property, we have completed renovations of the cottage, and it is also available for rental. The Colorado House sits across the way from Serenidad Cottage #2981064.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. 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: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Property is also known as

Rustic Luxury Along the Illinois River Tahlequah

Rustic Luxury Along the Illinois River Private vacation home

Rustic Luxury Along the Illinois River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brady J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, awesome outdoor cabana and great cabin. Lots of fun stuff to do with floating the river, fishing, golfing and going to the bars. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bailea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

The outside seating was so nice! Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!! We stay here every year and its always the perfect spot by the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Instructions were simple to follow to get in. The place was very clean and cozy. Will be back if we have another tournament in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Float trip weekend

This is a great place to stay for floating the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brant B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

I can’t begin to express what a wonderful pleasure our stay was. From the beautiful setting, to the ample room, only eclipsed by the amazing hospitality this is a property I’d recommend highly to someone looking to get away while still being minutes from convenient options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Was a great place to relax and enjoy nature while still enjoying all the amenities such as a/c and soft beds when you wanted to. Would stay again any time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tresta F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was the perfect house for our stay.

This is a great property. We loved the house and enjoyed the separate screened in patio. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of space! Booked for a weekend float trip with friends and it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in the country

Accommodations were over the expectations we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult vacation

We stayed here and took a floating trip. It was a wonderful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHARA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very clean property nice location short drive to river.

Convenient to town but still semi private. Loved the screened in patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stormy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Property was far enough out felt secluded but not far enough felt like had to drive a long ways. House and property were well kept and really nice with everything need to stay comfortably. Would recommend to anybody and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Weekend oasis

My friends and I had great time staying there. The ranch house had wonderful amenities and was perfect for what we need proximity wise to the river. We would definitely rent it out again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cortney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and peaceful!! Love all the outdoor seating!

Very nice. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual float trip

The cabin was perfect! From checking in to checking out-flawless! The perfect size for our group! So close to the river and other places! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for float trips

We had an amazing time at this little property in the outside of tahlequah! Though we had some issues with the hot water, the host was able to assist us and communicated efficiently. This is a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Adventures

Booked to stay the weekend to float the river for my birthday. There was so much space to hang out with friends. The overall stay was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous river mist in the morning

The property was great! The river runs along side so u can see the beautiful mist collecting in the river valley come morning! We saw some critters and had a peaceful cozy stay Thanks a bunch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Property was very clean and just right for our family outing. The large screened in area with large screen TV was a nice addition. Nice and secluded in a country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation place.

The property and decor was magazine worthy . Great for a family trip. Everyone really enjoyed our stay, beds were wonderful. Would have liked a gas grill instead of charcoal and a fire pit would make this rental hard to beat! We may go back in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stormy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just so you are aware; Bathroom door didn’t lock, and grill didn’t work, found that side door didn’t lock when time to leave But everything else was GREAT! and we definitely enjoyed our stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Luxury!

We will definitely book this rental again! The house and property are beautiful and well maintained. The owners are very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheli T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

We were pleasantly surprised at the beauty and tranquility of the location we stayed in. It was just what we were looking for. The home was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. Everyone enjoyed the proximity to town and activities. I would definitely rent here again! Thank you for making ours an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023