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Historic Hideaway*King Bed*Remodeled* fast Wi-Fi

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Hideaway*King Bed*Remodeled* fast Wi-Fi

Summary:
Our Spacious apartment is located on Plainfield Road, minutes away from 1-80 & 1-55.
Near: Rialto Theatre, Haley Mansion, Jacob Henry Mansion, Joliet Union Station, College of St. Francis, Joliet Junior College, Slammers Minor League Baseball and St. Joe's Hospital.
Minutes away from: Chicagoland Speedway, Hollywood Casino, Lewis University and Silver Cross Hospital.
30 minutes SW of Chicago.
3 bedroom (1 King, 2 Queens. 1 queen sleeper sofa)
Rooms are tastefully decorated with unique artwork.

The Space:
Bright and beautiful, this could be your home away from home.
Our apartment is completely remodeled, and tastefully decorated.
Perfect for vacationers, families, business travelers.
The Space
Large 1400 Sq. ft. of living space
3 bedroom apartment. Comfortable for families. If you have children we have a pack n' play and a bin of children's toys (ages 3+), also children's dishes and a high chair. Overall we have 1 large King bed and 2 queen beds, a queen sleeper sofa in the living room and even a deluxe queen size inflatable mattress. Blackout curtains and 4KHD tv's in each of the 3 bedrooms and the living room. The new Kitchen is fully equipped for longer stays, including a dish washer, and clothes washer and dryer! New bathroom with ceramic tile flooring with a marble look finish, shower and bathtub. Access to backyard deck. Free private parking for 2 cars. (Use only spaces marked 717 in front of our garage). Enjoy walking distance to many great restaurants. Near the Metra train station, 30 mins to Chicago. Also near the Rialto Theatre, Louis-Joliet Shopping Mall, Joliet Slammers Baseball, Harrah's Casino, Haley Mansion, Historic Joliet Prison where Blues Brothers movie was filmed, New Lenox sports complex and more.

House Rules:
The maximum house capacity is 10 people so please respect our home and do not exceed this number. Unauthorized parties, guests, events and smoking of any kind are house rule violations and will result in fines / fees and immediate cancellation of booking without refund. Damage to items or the apartment, or excessive mess requiring extensive cleaning will be charged. In the summer months, the AC limit is 71 due to the older home lack of modern insulation. We have ceiling fans or portable fans to help circulate the cold air


PET FEES:
We have a modest pet fee.
If we have to clean up pet urine or droppings in the apartment or pet droppings outside we will charge additional.
We must be notified if you have animals, and the number of them, even if they are service animals. Animals must not be left unattended unless they are crated. They cannot be left loose alone in the house.

Note: You must be 21 or older to book. You must provide a photo of your D.L. or State ID upon request.

Guest Access:
Door code will be sent shortly before check-in

The Neighborhood:
This newly renovated beautiful brick building was built in the 1920s in the Historic Cathedral District of Joliet. We are two blocks from St. Francis University, and 5 minutes from Downtown night life such as Harrah's casino, the Rialto Theater, Joliet Slammers Baseball stadium and more! Almost everything you could need is walking distance. Restaurants, shops, entertainment, and public transportation.

Getting Around:
There is a bus route 1/4 block away, which will take you downtown to Union Station where you can take Metra trains to Chicago or take Amtrak to a much further destination. Uber, Lift, and taxis are also available.

Walking distance dining and / or drinks
- Thayer Bros Deli & Grille (favorite)
- Dunkin Donuts
- Joe's Hot Dog (popular)
- Thirty-Buck - bar
- El Primo - Mexican Restaurant
- Golden Dragon - (Best Chinese take out)
- Big Chill - Fast food
- Tortilleria y Taqueria - Mexican
- Hey Hot Dog - takeout
- Joliet Bakery Deli & Liquors


Recommended activities and places to visit:
- Joliet Jackhammers Baseball - Silver Cross Stadium
- Rialto Theater - live performances
- The Forge - live music, food and spirits
- Historic Joliet State Prison tours (Movie "Blues Brothers" was filmed here)
- Harrah's Casino
- Haley Mansion - tours available
- Hollywood Casino
- Take the Metra train at Union Station to downtown Chicago

Other Things to Note:
Please remember that you will be staying in privately owned apartment, not a hotel. Therefore, we ask that you treat our space with the same respect you would show your own. If there are any problems that arise, we will do our best to attend to these situations ASAP!
For the safety and security of our guests and neighbors, the exterior of the building is monitored 24/7 by recording security cameras covering the front building view of the street, the side parking area and the rear deck and parking lot.

We provide free parking for 2 cars (a 3rd space may be available upon request). Unauthorized cars will be towed at owner's expense

The maximum house capacity is 10 people. Unauthorized parties, guests, events and smoking of any kind are house rule violations and will result in fines / fees and immediate cancellation of booking without refund. If extra cleaning is required due to excessive mess or unauthorized activity such as smoking or parties inside the property, you may be charged up to $500 cleaning fee. We value the safety and security of all our guests.


PET FEES:
Standard pet fee is $100.
Stays over 1 week with multiple pets will be $200
If we have to clean up pet urine or droppings in the apartment or pet droppings outside we will charge additional.
We must be notified if you have animals, even if they are service animals. Animals must not be left unattended unless they are crated. They cannot be left loose alone in the house.

Note: You must be 21 or older to book. All adults must provide a photo of your D.L. or State ID upon request.

Interaction with Guests:
We're happy to assist with any questions you might have or provide tips and recommendations for the surrounding area. The apartment is all yours. So while you're here, you will not be disturbed unless you contact us.

Property manager

James

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking fine for smoking or vaping indoors is $250

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

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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

Rules

Tampering with our home security cameras, smoke detectors, or any other safety and security feature is a $250 fine and cancellation without refund.
Do not exceed the number of people on the booking reservation without permission (via VRBO) or your stay will be cancelled. The house capacity is 10.
Quiet hours after10pm. No parties, no smoking, no events. These are house rule violations and grounds for cancellation of reservation without refund.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets must be declared in booking. We have a fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
All guests must be on booking. 10 guest limit.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking fine for smoking or vaping indoors is $250

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: All guests must be on booking. 10 guest limit.
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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Joliet, this apartment is in the city center. Joliet Area Historical Museum and Rialto Square Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Louis Joliet Shopping Mall and Crossroads Plaza. Traveling with kids? Consider Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center, or check out an event or a game at Route 66 Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Joliet, IL

What's nearby

  • University of St. Francis - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harrah's Casino - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rialto Square Theater - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hollywood Casino Joliet - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Route 66 Raceway - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Joliet Gateway Center - 4 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Cut Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bishop’s Hill Winery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baci Ristorante & Pizzeria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is King Bed/Spacious/Family-Friendly/FREE Parking/Fast WiFi/Close to Everything! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hideaway*King Bed*Remodeled* fast Wi-Fi?

As of Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hideaway*King Bed*Remodeled* fast Wi-Fi on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $160.09, 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 King Bed/Spacious/Family-Friendly/FREE Parking/Fast WiFi/Close to Everything!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King Bed/Spacious/Family-Friendly/FREE Parking/Fast WiFi/Close to Everything!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is King Bed/Spacious/Family-Friendly/FREE Parking/Fast WiFi/Close to Everything! located?

This family-friendly Joliet apartment building is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of St. Francis and Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center and Joliet Area Historical Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Historic Hideaway*King Bed*Remodeled* fast Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Great location for us

We had a great few days close to all of our friends for Thanksgiving. Spent a lot of time in Joliet and Chicago. Best of both worlds
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Good Stay

Nice place in a good neighborhood. Well maintained property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talley B.

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

Great place

Thanks for a great stay. Everything was as promised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randal S.

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

Weekend Trip to Joliet

Very clean. Good location in the Cathedral area. Property owner was very responsive. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Clean!

Great space, had all that we needed. Very clean, modern and trendy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINZY L.

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

Nice place and as listed

This place was everything as listed. Nice rooms and plenty of room in the common areas. It is in the heart of the town and located on a busy street. You can hear the traffic, but we live on a highway, so that didnt bother us too much. Would definitely stay here again in the future if we go back to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Weekend Stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this beautiful apartment. The check in was easy. The host provided all the information needed to check in prior to arriving. The place was super clean which made my family and I extremely happy. I would definitely stay again if I am ever in this area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Excellent

The home was very clean and the owner was very easy to work with. I would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Two time winner

This is my family's 2nd stay in two years with James. The property is just as advertised and he is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Weekend Trip

Myself and my two teenage daughters took a weekend to go to a softball camp in Mokena. We found this place when looking and it looked so nice and James was so very quick and responsive to all messages. Minus all the road constructions and detours to get to the house location the place was great. It was nice and cozy, real warm feeling in the home. Would recommend James and this house again for our future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

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

Perfect for family stay

We were in town for a wedding and this was a great alternative to a hotel for 8 of us coming from 4 different states to get to hang out together in between wedding activities. Spacious, clean and cutely decorated. We just had to be planful with the shower schedule with one bathroom. Very doable. Thanks James!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Super accommodating last-minute stay

James was a lifesaver on this trip. We had a nightmare experience at another property and needed a clean, comfortable place to stay at the last minute for our family of five plus two dogs. It was a tall order to find a place but James was communicative, flexible, and so accommodating. The property is really comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. Parking was easy & convenient and we had some of the best Mexican food we've had in a long time from some of the local restaurants. Highly recommend James & this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

NIU Graduation

Check-in was easy. Enjoyed marked parking spaces. The unit was nicely decorated, spacious and comfortable. We didn't stay in the neighborhood because we were visiting family in Lockport. Very convenient for meeting up with them and going to DeKalb for graduation. I probably drank too much coffee, but hey, the Kuerig and pods were right there. We didn't need any of the baby equipment, but it looked well supplied if you have a baby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Frozen C.

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

Weekend stay in May

The communication with the host was excellent! The door-opening code was sent exactly when promised about an hour before check-in time. Everything in the house functioned well. Parking was extremely tight and I had a small car! Our first night was Friday and the neighbors were noisy, Barking dog woke me from 12:00 - 1:00 AM. Loud upstairs neighbors clomping around and laughing loudly until about 1:30 AM kept us up. Road noise was very loud until at least 2 AM. Saturday night was much quieter and calmer. Most things were very clean, but inside of bathroom door was very dirty. Living room furnishings seemed cheap and uncomfortable. Overall, it was probably a fair value for the money and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

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

Family family modern getaway

We recently stayed at this hidden gem because we are having work done on our home. We needed a space that was clean, quiet and spacious and allowed for some privacy for our children to continue their e-learning during the day. The apartment has beautiful natural light during the day, There are three spacious bedrooms that are decorated perfectly. No detail was overlooked. The kitchen is clean and spacious and has all the pots and pans needed to cook a family meal. The appliances are clean and new and work well. The high chair and toddler friendly dishes and utensils were a plus. Again it was the small details of the space that made it welcoming. The beds are comfortable and the bathroom with its high ceiling is nice, new and modern. Parking spaces were adequate. I was able to commute to work. Host was helpful with any questions we had. Highly recommended. There is a nice living room area with comfortable couch and a nice work desk. The wifi was perfect for the kids schooling and remote work.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

ANNETTE B.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Great stay

Came to joliet for work and it was nice to have a clean safe space where i could cook and not have to eat oyt the whole time i was there. Def would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

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

Great place for families

This was a great place to stay for us. We have a one year old and there was hardly anything that we had to move off the floor. He could crawl around without us worrying that he would mess something up. Also, there was a pack n play and high chair provided which was great! The host was communicative. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Pleasant stay

The property was as listed, very nice, clean, and good location. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

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

Apartment is newly renovated and well furnished, very comfortable and great access for dog walking.

Excellent communication with host
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Jewel in Joliet

We stayed for a week while visiting family in the surrounding areas. The house was clean and convenient. Owner was available and quick in responding to messages. Will definitely stay again when we visit IL!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Waynoka

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

Getaway quilt trip.

Wonderful property. Extremely clean. Great location. Excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay if you've got things planned in the area! Pretty much the perfect setup for my friends for the weekend. Upstairs neighbors can walk around kind of heavily, but as a light sleeper I already had some ear plugs ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Weekend Family stay!

This place was completely remodeled and looks brand New inside! Very roomy with 3 nice bedrooms! Loved the open floorplan. The house was beyond clean it was spotless!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

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

Excellent place to stay!!!!

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, place to stay, it could not have been better. Thank you, thank you, thank you James!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021