Title: Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park Vacation home in Oglesby with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/ea27b70f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/2677d1c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/3fbb617c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/57bb87bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/bb4e1172.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the edge of the Vermillion River, this country home offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful views from its upper and lower decks. Enjoy a sunset or stargaze while surrounded by nature, then explore nearby Starved Rock state parks or walk to the river banks right from your doorstep. Pet friendly with amenities for furry friends too. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park Cozy and peaceful country home on 1 acre property on the edge of the Vermillion River. Home is located 3 miles south of Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock state parks. Explore the beautiful canyons and hiking trails or rent a boat or kayak for a day of fun on the Illinois River. Pet friendly with a fenced in yard, dog bed, and treats for your furry friend. House has a lower and upper deck perfect for viewing sunsets, wildlife, and stargazing. We are right next door to the Vermillion River Rafting Company. Bring your own kayak or canoe to explore the Vermillion River or rent a raft from the rafting company for an afternoon of fun and sun. You can walk to the banks for the river right from the house. Explore beautiful downtown Utica and browse the shops, enjoy al fresco dining, have a drink at the local ale house, or visit the local museum. Lot has a fire pit and a gas grill for your use. Washer, dryer, microwave, stove, refrigerator, kitchen dishes and utensils, linens, towels, and paper products are all included. ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1500900/1500830/c6b13292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Utica - Pool - Hot tub - Kids pool - Waterslide 7.4 Good 1,006 reviews CA $137 CA $156 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=1500830&PinnedHotelID=1500830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98510600/98510520/eb82cfd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Starved rock area lovey home Oglesby - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 16 reviews CA $228 CA $380 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=98510520&PinnedHotelID=98510520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97084900/97084816/w1125h1605x0y811-e347c3aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Starved rock area country ranch Oglesby - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 22 reviews CA $228 CA $363 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=97084816&PinnedHotelID=97084816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90680000/90672600/90672530/w906h683x59y0-be3293e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica North Utica 9.8 Exceptional 31 reviews CA $222 CA $440 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=90672530&PinnedHotelID=90672530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.25722,-89.00892&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7CyzFvpg%7EO%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40S%40U%40SBU%40SBQBUBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDQDSDSFQDSDQFQFQDQHQFQFQFOHQFQHOHQHMFQJMHOHOHMJOJMHMJMJOJKJMJMJKLKJKLKJILMJILILKLGLILGLILGLGNILGLELGNENELENELCNELCNCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLDNFLDLFLHNFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLHLLJHLJJJJJLJJLJLJLJLJLHLJLHNJLHNHNHLHPHLHPFNHPHPFNFPFPFPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRDPBRDRDRBRBRBRBRBTBP%40R%40TBR%40T%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FTARARATARATCRARARCRCTCRCRCRCPERERCREREPERGPERGPERGPGPGPGNGRGNIPIPGNINININININILKNILKNILKLKLKLKJKLMJKLKJMJKHMJMJKHMFMJMFMHMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODODMDODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMEOEMCOGOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMIMGMIMIMIKKMKKIMKKKMMKKKMKKKMKMKMIMKOKMIMIOIOKOGOIOIOIOGQIQGOGSGOIQEQGQGSEQESGQESEQESCSESESCQCSCSCSCUCSASCSASAUASAUASAS%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XcOElVR10QblDC5v1pTJ-f1wG98=) Oglesby, IL #### What's nearby - Matthiessen State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km - Starved Rock State Park - 7 min drive - 8.7 km - Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 8.7 km - Buffalo Rock State Park - 14 min drive - 18.1 km - Skydive Chicago - 31 min drive - 40.8 km #### Getting around - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 105 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬15 min drive - ‪Casey's - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Garzanelli's - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park located? > Situated in Oglesby, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Matthiessen State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Starved Rock State Park. Deer Park Country Club and Mix's Trading Post are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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