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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and two lanterns.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a brick facade, and a wooden deck.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, wooden flooring, ceiling fans, and a large window with a view.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, hanging pots, a dishwasher, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Chillicothe, IL
  • Place, Wellie Jackson Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Walnut Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Peoria Civic Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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  • Breakfast included
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$92 nightly
The price is $102
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Rome

Located in Rome, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Wellie Jackson Park and Nellie Jackson Park. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Walnut Dog Park and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Robert Rutherford Wildlife Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Wellie Jackson Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Walnut Dog Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Shoppes at Grand Prairie - 17 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Bradley University - 23 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Peoria Civic Center - 23 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caterpillar AC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grecian Gardens - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trust Me Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 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.

River Life at it's Best

Great house directly on the Illinois River. Amazing view with a large deck to sit and enjoy all day long. The home is fully and newly furnished with everything that you will need to feel right at home. Whether you are looking for a weekend away to sit and relax or if you are coming to the area for the numerous River and wildlife activities, you are sure to fall in love with this home. A 1000 pictures cannot capture the beauty that await.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

No smoking in the house or garage.
Please do not wear shoes inside the house.
Please do not wander off the property into neighbor's yard or take any items from neighbors.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, 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

Vrbo Property
River Life At It's Chillicothe
River Life at It's Best Chillicothe
River Life at It's Best Private vacation home
River Life at It's Best Private vacation home Chillicothe

River Life at it's Best Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Awesome river views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Great stay

Great place for a getaway and the view on the river is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

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

Great stay!!

We were in town for my son’s baseball tournament. This home was beautiful, clean, comfortable and had everything to accommodate our family. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host communication! Beautiful river views. Everything we needed for a quiet family retreat. Clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!! Beautiful layout. Great for 2 families to kick their shoes off and relax and enjoy the slower life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Amazing Trip

We had an amazing stay here!! The house was peaceful and relaxing and the beach and river views were incredible. We will be booking this home every time we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here now four times for our girls getaway weekend and it’s always comfortable peaceful and quiet. Jason is very friendly and accessible if anything is ever needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing. The house was very clean and neat everything we needed. Was there no complaints here the owner was wonderful to work with. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Peaceful weekend getaway

This is our second time staying and we are already planning our spring getaway here as well. Clean, spacious, and comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful peaceful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in/out was easy. Lovely clean home. Well supplied. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pam a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all we hoped for anymore. Very roomy, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic week staying here with our party of 6. Plenty of room for everyone to get comfy and a fantastic game area in the garage/first floor. Each evening we were able to relax out on the wrap around patio overlooking the river. The property was well equipped to make our stay comfortable and the communication with the host was excellent. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrin & Monica N.

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

Beautiful house

Everything you would absolutely need is there. The view is amazing. The next time we are in the area its a definite stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our time in between softball
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great Stay on the River

Beautiful home and great scenery. We were in town for the Brad Wallin Memorial tournament, so we didn't get to enjoy the home as much as we wanted. If we are ever in the area again we will definately try and rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrin & Monica N.

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

2nd trip here

We will come back for a 3rd at some point.. Beautiful house and easy access to different locations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting on Illinois river. Underestimated natural beauty. Sunrises, moon rises. Amazing bird habitat. White pelicans abound right now. Barges slowly cruising by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Nelson Christmas

We had a great stay. The house was perfect. The pictures on the APP were spot on. It was very clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the views of the river and seeing bald eagles fly by every morning. It was spectacular. We will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norae R.

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

Great House

Loved the house. It was very clean and well kept. Owner was great. My kids loved playing darts and the billiard table. Loved the views of the river and big deck. Only regret was the weather wasn’t a little warmer to enjoy the deck more. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jodi R.

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

Great house!

We loved staying there! It doesn’t feel like you’re in the Illinois River, more like a lake. Beautiful scenery and views from the decks. Even saw a river otter from the deck. Kids loved watching the barges go by.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

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

Love the view!

Loved the view. The home was very spacious. Communication was great. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

A+ stay!

This house was perfect for our girls getaway weekend. The house was clean and comfortable. Right on the water and great for barge and bird watching. Great communication with the owners prior to our stay. Easy check in and out. Will definitely come back and stay again! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy P.

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

Extended holiday stay

Enjoyed the river views and barge traffic while staying warm and cozy indoors. Perfect size for a family of four. Close to grocery but remote enough to have a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Jason was a good communicator and responsive when needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

“What you see is what you get”

Exactly as pictured. Great place to stay. Beautiful view of the river . Super clean home. Jason is a great host !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Wonderful time!

Beautiful view! Communication with the host was great! My son enjoyed fishing and even caught a catfish. We enjoyed the deck and the fire pit. If we come back to Peoria we will definitely try to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023