Title: Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! Family-friendly vacation home in La Salle ## Photo gallery for Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! ![Exterior - Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! (La Salle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75182600/75182537/88f4fb5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, foosball, books - Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! (La Salle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75182600/75182537/2d3cd002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! (La Salle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75182600/75182537/efb7a624.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! (La Salle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75182600/75182537/d65110d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! (La Salle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75182600/75182537/37e39c46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the vibrant Starved Rock Country Bungalow, located near downtown and just 10 minutes from Starved Rock State Parks. Unwind in this spacious home with fast Wi-fi, a Smart TV, game room with darts and foosball table plus a patio deck for outdoor dining. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! Conveniently located right off Rt. 6 for quick and easy access to the parks. Enjoy this cool Starved Rock Country Bungalow. Only 10 minutes to Starved Rock, Matthiessen or Buffalo Rock State Parks. Walk to downtown for great local dining, wine and spirits tasting, boutique and antique shopping plus tons of other fun outdoor activities like horseback riding, bike rentals and trails and the I & M Canal. This spacious two bedroom home has everything you need for a great getaway: fast Wi-fi, large Smart TV, roomy living room with separate dining area for six, fully stocked kitchen, game room with pub table, darts, foosball table and patio deck with gas grill and table/chairs. If you have a dog, a pet fee is required: $25.00 / per stay. Maximum two dogs. NO CATS ARE ALLOWED. Simply let me know in your introductory email that you are bringing your dog and I will send the fee request. Thanks! The home sleeps 6 guests. Relax in beds with memory hybrid mattresses. Both bedrooms have a queen bed and convenient USB chargers. There is also a new, queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. Get your chef on in the fully stocked kitchen with cookware and dinnerware for six. A multi-unit USB outlet is conveniently located at the large counter/workstation. The bathrooms are stocked with fresh towels and all the basic amenities. This home is full of bright graffiti artwork and retro touches. (Major Holiday Weekends can only be booked for a minimum of Friday-Monday.) ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87890000/87887000/87886910/820cfd68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bathrooms - 10 Minutes to Starved Rock! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area La Salle is home to this vacation home. Starved Rock State Park and Deer Park Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dickinson House and Mix's Trading Post. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Homebase Bungalow - 10 Mins to Starved Rock! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy F. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Once again we’ve enjoyed this property! The location to Starved Rock and local eateries and shopping can’t be beat ❤️ ##### Nancy F. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small town cosy We loved the house and being able to walk into town. Enjoyed local restaurants, shopping, and most of all taking the 1800s canal boat ride. ##### Chris D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela V. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little house Great location, not noisy at night for being on a main road. House is far more spacious than i thought it would be. ##### Pamela V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer S. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice accommodations near Starved Rock Nice, roomy old house - great for two couples with plenty of room to spread out and relax after hiking with comfortable beds. Loved all the little touches - handwritten welcome note, toiletries in case you forget any and lots of seasonings and condiments in a fully stocked kitchen. Super close to Starved Rock and nice winery and breweries. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Starved Rock This house was perfect. We needed a place to stay near Starved Rock & this cute little house was leaps and bounds above staying in a hotel room for pretty much the same price honestly. Would stay again if we find ourselves in the area in the future. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GAYLE K. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean Place was clean and comfortable. Nice location. Well stocked. Had little extras for our pet that was nice. Would rent again ##### GAYLE K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cottage Such a lovely little cottage close to Starved Rock State Park. Elaine was very communicative and made us feel welcomed. She even thought to welcome our pups too!! ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia K. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Bungalow in LaSalle Charming, Cozy bungalow in LaSalle close to state parks. Very clean and well-appointed . The owner provided dog treats, dishes and a toy as we were traveling with our dog. There is a small game room with foosball, darts, games, books and toys for children as well. I wish we could have stayed longer! ##### Julia K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G., Loveland, CO. USA Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Joliet The house was great. Excellent communication with the house manager. Good location with family and friends near by. Hiking at the parks were wonderful. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you ##### Susan G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly S. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute property The property was as listed. Excellent cleanliness. We stayed with our dogs and there were bowls, treats and toys left for them. Property is on a busy street but noise was not a concern inside the home. Would gladly stay there again if we are in the area. ##### Kimberly S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine F. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home Base The Joliet provided a great home case for our leaf peeping visits. Easy access to Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks. Also to pleasant restaurants in LaSalle and Peru. Elaine was great and helped us get access quickly. Property is very nice. It is on a busy street. Parking was easy. A very nice home base. ##### Katherine F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian B. Oct 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Good hiking base Comfortable, clean and well appointed. Owner communicated very well. Dog friendly with thoughtful welcome package. The outside space is limited and unfenced. The property is on a main road near an intersection and hence there is traffic noise which could disturb a light sleeper. Well placed to walk to restaurants. ##### Brian B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula C. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Jumping Off Point for Starved Rock Explorations! My daughter and I came to explore Starved Rock State Park. This place was a short drive to the hiking and kayaking we had planned and just a few blocks walk into downtown LaSalle. The house was spotless, the kitchen well stocked, and the beds comfy. More room than the two of us needed, but would be a great place for families with teenagers who would enjoy the fooseball table, dart board, and the variety of board games. We opted for the comfy couch and the TV after our busy days. Communications from Elaine were clear and prompt. We'd definitely stay again! ##### Paula C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### sarah h. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Very Clean, Close to Starved Rock Our family of 6 stopped here on our way home from Michigan. The house was very clean and provided everything we needed. I am surprised no one has mentioned how loud the house was, as it sits right on a very busy street. I would advise ear plugs if you are a light sleeper! The house was as described, the beds were comfortable and the location was fabulous. The neighborhood was a little bit of a concern but everything ended up being fine in the end. ##### sarah h. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B., Browntown, Wisconsin Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place to Lay Your Head Place was amazing. Super immaculate. Newly remodeled. Very comfortable. Walkable to downtown restaurants and shops. Host was immediately available if needed. Highly recommended. Will stay there again when visiting the area. Only suggestion…the living room needs better lighting. Would be nice to have end tables with brighter table lamps with shades (for better reading) rather than bare bulbs that blind you and don’t give off the right kind of light. The ceiling fan lights don’t give off enough light to read anything comfortably either. The lighting in the bathroom was amazing though. Other than that one suggestion, everything else was great. Thank you for sharing your house with us…we’ll be back! ##### Laura B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndsay A. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We love staying at Elaine's properties. They are warm and homey. Everything you need is there for you and it's an added bonus we can bring our pups. ##### Lyndsay A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave N Dawn K. Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Joliet is a very well equipped and convenient location for visiting the Illinois Valley for whatever reason.Starved Rock State Park, LaSalle, Peru, Utica, Oglesby… all very nearby.Clean, Convenient, Cute Accommodation.I highly recommend. ##### Dave N Dawn K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a beautiful bungalow That had everything I needed And was also dog friendly. The location was on a busy street but it wasn't Off putting. It was a short drive to the state park and an easy walk into downtown for restaurants It was nice to have a garage to park in and there was a back deck to hang out on. The beds were comfortable And I appreciated The welcome note And the treats and supplies for my dog. ##### Susan H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha M. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Large garage to park in. Check in was very easy. Good amount of space for my husband and 2 dogs. Kitchen was spacious and had everything needed for cooking. The information book left was very helpful. Thank you we had a great stay, and the dogs loved the treats and toys! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9b27e6d2-6c70-4e01-b183-3b15246ed023-1753823651759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Samantha M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa S. Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host Great host, great house, great vacation. Thank you for letting us stay in your home! ##### Melissa S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. May 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### May trip Great place! Will use again if available! ##### Kathy S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy O., Dubuque, Iowa Jun 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary stay Great place to relax after full days of hiking Very nice kitchen. Bed was comfortable. Lots of nice little touches ##### Nancy O. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill J. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home delight This was the perfect location for our goal to unplug and get into nature for a long weekend with all the hiking and nature nearby. The house was roomy and had everything we needed to cook and relax and spend time together. Elaine was the perfect host. The property was spotlessly clean. All the little details were appreciated. ##### Jill J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rylen C. Mar 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay for Weekend Getaway Myself and my two brothers stayed at the Joliet for a weekend spring break fishing trip. The house was perfect as it was only ten minutes away from Starved Rock and very close to a lot of good restaurants. The house was very clean and comfortable as well. We had a great stay and created many great memories. Thanks so much for letting us stay. ##### Rylen C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel G., CARPENTERSVILLE Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July family vacation. Property was as listed, very nice and we had a great time with no issues with it. And Elaine was good enough to provide us with a listing of things to do during our holiday stay. Much thanks and if we decide to go to the same area again we will definitely stay at the property. ##### Daniel G. 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