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Dog-Friendly Log Home On Fox River IL Near Starved Rock, Porch, Deck, Firepit

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Outdoor dining
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1682 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sheridan, IL
  • Place, Norway Motorsports Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Springs State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sheridan

When you stay at this cabin in Sheridan, you'll be on a river and 11 minutes by car from Norway Motorsports Park. .This cabin is 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from Starved Rock State Park and 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Silver Springs State Park.

What's nearby

  • Norway Motorsports Park - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Silver Springs State Park - 19 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital - 20 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Farnsworth House - 21 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Raging Waves Waterpark - 31 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

  • Plano Station - 27 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Last Chance Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Calico Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Last Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪John and Tara's Corner Tap - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-Friendly Log Home On Fox River IL Near Starved Rock, Porch, Deck, Firepit

Woodhaven Cabin is a charming, newly upgraded log cabin getaway in the woods overlooking the Fox River in historic Glen Park, Sheridan IL. Open kitchen, dining, living room area with stone fireplace. Up to 4 adults and 2 children will sleep comfortably in two upstairs bedrooms plus downstairs den with double sleeper sofa, two full bathrooms.

Front porch with rocking chairs and views of the Fox River, rear deck with grill and fire pit area surrounded by woods. Dogs welcome, wheelchair accessible (call for limitations). Serene location just 65 miles SW of Chicago. 25-35 minute drive to Starved Rock/Matthieson, Dayton Bluffs, Sky Dive Chicago, Norway indoor waterpark, downtown Ottawa and Illinois River.

We are following CDC guidelines and Vrbo best practices for cleaning and sanitizing, including allowing at least 24 hours between reservations.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
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

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: only on front porch or deck

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,682 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet time outside is 11pm-7am Friday/Saturday/holidays; 10pm-7am Sunday-Thursdays. Large groups expressly prohibited, closely monitored. No fireworks
Speed limit in Glen Park is 10mph. Parking is provided for 3 vehicles, 1 in garage & 2 in driveway. Please do not block gravel lane in front of cabin
Please place all garbage &inside sealed garbage bags) into garage bins. Please use pooper scooper & waste bags provided

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Breed restrictions, no more than 2 dogs, pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: constant supervision on staircase needed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on front porch or deck

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
This property uses solar energy
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 and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Dog-Friendly Log Home On Fox River IL Near Starved Rock, Porch, Deck, Firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

joe h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience. Tranquil. Lots of deer watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful area. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Texas, United States

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherr L.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with perfect living area to spend time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and serene location just off the Fox River toward the end of a dead end lane and surrounded by trees. Just what we needed at the end of our busy days. The cabin is quaint and cozy with plenty of room for the entire group to both be together or find a place to cozy up with a book. We didn’t need for anything as the hosts supplied adequate essentials. Cleanliness is a top priority for our family and this home sparkled.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joav S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views from windows and beautiful outdoor scenery surrounding the property. The property is spacious and comes with a lot of Tvs' in each room to stay entertained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway from the city! Super dog friendly, spacious bedrooms for their crates. Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Walking distance from Fox Hollow River Tubing! The host was easy to contact and very welcoming. We even found an N64! Overall an incredible birthday weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication with owner was great from start to finish. Cabin was clean and perfect for staying in and grilling. Clean throughout! Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli F.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dash D., Freehold, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t be more perfect

The cabin is everything you want in a quiet, clean, peaceful getaway. The hosts were amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. We look forward to returning someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible cabin with drivable access to lovely places! We will be staying again! Brilliant hosts who are more than happy to answer questions and send along suggestions on their favourite places to go. Only thing we didn’t realize from the listing was that it wasn’t on the river- but that ended up not really mattering because it was such a lovely and comfy place to stay. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam N., Sugar Grove

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was outfitted with everything you would need. It was spotless and decorated very nice. The front porch was covered so we could even sit out there in the rain. We enjoyed the hummingbirds and wrens. The back port was smaller but still big enough for 4 chairs. The firepit was great. It was situated on brick pavers so bugs were at a minimun. We did expect more outside privacy but no one bothered us. In fact, the neighbor across the street helped us get in the cabin.In out opinion, the only downside was the inside stairs to the bedrooms. The stairs were steep and made from split logs. Since we were all seniors they were a challenge but we took them slow and made full advantage of each trip up or down.Overall, the cabin was great and the owners were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene and Peaceful

Outstanding log cabin overlooking the Fox River. Very peaceful and serene setting! Lovely to be able to bring our family dogs with us while we were having our hardwood floors refinished. Owners are simply marvelous and helpful!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin weekend

Cabin was clean and it had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

Beautiful place. Loved every second
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Missing this cabin already!

This is our second time staying at this cabin and each time we have now left wishing we had been able to stay longer! The cabin is charming and oh so comfortable! We can’t wait to stay here again and highly recommend this location! Thank you to the owners for being so accommodating and easy to reach when ever we had a question.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheli W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin in the woods

We had such a nice stay at this cabin. The fireplace was cozy and easy to work! The kitchen had everything we needed to make a romantic dinner. Truly a lovely space to spend a cozy weekend with someone you love!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy dog friendly cabin near Chicago

Great cabin as pictured and only 2 hours from Chicago and 30 minutes to Starved Rock. In a quiet rental property community on Fox River. Would definitely stay again! Only minor issues were slow wifi and dvd player not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

Just the most peaceful cabin. So quiet and so warm and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

Our trip back to our roots to be with family over the Thanksgiving holiday was just what we hoped for! The cabin was spacious, tidy and cozy. Our pups loved watching out the back door at the family of deer that welcomed us one morning. Morning coffee and checkers by a fire each morning with our adult son’s was special. The neighborhood was quiet and private. It was a bit cold to sit outside, but look forward to that next time. Thank you for letting us stay! The Holt’s
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

woodsy get away

This large but cozy cabin is made for get aways - where one wants to in the woods but near lots of things to do! Plenty of sitting areas for entertainment, wifi works perfectly and the fireplace is ready to go! The water temp and pressure is great (which is a big deal for me). The house sits a bit on a hill, so was very private even though there are a few other homes on the dead on road. Cannot express enough how much we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great weekend away

Another great stay at this amazing cabin! Great weather and enjoyed a fire both inside and out. Perfect relaxing weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024