Title: Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park - 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 # Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park Vacation home in Oglesby with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park ![Interior - Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/0aa833c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils - Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/57bb87bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils - Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/67face95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms - Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/ebe8c022.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74787500/74787415/2677d1c9.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 - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119441800/119441748/dd4addb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin 2: Discover our good nature at The Wildflower Princeton - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $355 CA $531 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=119441748&PinnedHotelID=119441748&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19200600/19200535/0b68099c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks! Utica - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 79 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=19200535&PinnedHotelID=19200535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90680000/90672600/90672530/5303cbc2.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 $196 CA $400 total includes taxes & fees Jan 29 - Jan 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=90672530&PinnedHotelID=90672530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113423100/113423031/192c35ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! North Utica - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=113423031&PinnedHotelID=113423031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 1,001 reviews CA $153 CA $175 total includes taxes & fees Feb 2 - Feb 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=1500830&PinnedHotelID=1500830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=74787415&PinnedHotelID=74787415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=74787415,119441748,19200535,90672530,113423031) ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Oglesby is home to this vacation home. Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat and Hegeler Carus Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. [Visit our Oglesby travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oglesby.dx9242) [View more Vacation homes in Oglesby](https://www.expedia.ca/Oglesby-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9242-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658436/9a547c0f-128c-48af-a9fd-13df4bc10ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matthiessen State Park 2 min drive \- 2.4 km - ![Starved Rock State Park showing forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658430/74a43e50-632a-40eb-8b13-2226619f442d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Starved Rock State Park 7 min drive \- 8.7 km - ![Buffalo Rock State Park which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186954/a253d30a-cbbd-4f29-8803-1196bcc97b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Buffalo Rock State Park 14 min drive \- 18.1 km - Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park 7 min drive \- 8.7 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 - Cortileno’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? ### What time is check-in at Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park? ### What time is check-out at Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park? ### Where is Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country home on Vermillion River inlet just minutes from Starved Rock State Park Reviews ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Romeoville Bollingbrook](https://www.expedia.ca/Romeoville-Hotels-Extended-Stay-America-Suites-Chicago-Romeoville-Bollingbrook.h126727.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Hotel Quincy](https://www.expedia.ca/Quincy-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel-Quincy.h110496029.Hotel-Information) > > [Baymont by Wyndham O'Fallon St. Louis Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-Baymont-By-Wyndham-OFallon-St-Louis-Area.h60642.Hotel-Information) > > [Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment](https://www.expedia.ca/Girard-Hotels-Home-Is-On-The-Original-1926-1930-Route-66.h42564987.Hotel-Information) > > [Rustic Spacious Studio/Aurora area/Sleeps 2/Pet Friendly/FREE WI-FI & Parking](https://www.expedia.ca/Aurora-Hotels-Rustic-Spacious-Studio-In-Aurora.h78457521.Hotel-Information) > > [First Western Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-First-Western-Inn.h8068118.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Mt. Vernon](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Vernon-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Mt-Vernon.h103112.Hotel-Information) > > [Canton Inn By OYO](https://www.expedia.ca/Peoria-Hotels-Canton-Inn.h6417358.Hotel-Information) > > [Our Happy Place On The River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Our-Happy-Place-On-The-River-1-Bed.h46948399.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn O'Fallon](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-OFallon.h45481421.Hotel-Information) > > [Ottawa Farm House](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Ottawa-Farm-House.h83140171.Hotel-Information) > > [Suite Dreams Motel Mattoon I 57](https://www.expedia.ca/Effingham-Hotels-Suite-Dreams-Hotel.h15340340.Hotel-Information) > > [White Oak Tree House by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest](https://www.expedia.ca/White-Oak-Tree-House-By-Garden-Of-The-Gods.h88731082.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57](https://www.expedia.ca/Carbondale-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Suites-Marion-I-57.h5156103.Hotel-Information) > > [Bel Air Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-BEL-AIR-MOTEL.h41376730.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Grand-Bear-Resort-At-Starved-Rock.h1500830.Hotel-Information) > > [Spillway Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Effingham-Hotels-Spillway-Motel.h16387191.Hotel-Information) > > [Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Peoria-Hotels-Stoney-Creek-Hotel-Peoria.h1139932.Hotel-Information) > > [Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ](https://www.expedia.ca/Springfield-Hotels-Very-Cozy-And-Secluded-Completely-Remodeled-Beautiful-Back-Apartment.h45473924.Hotel-Information) > > [Spacious Family Glenwood Estates Home w/ Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-NEW-Spacious-Family-Glenwood-Estates-Home-W-Pool.h70914527.Hotel-Information) > > [Walking Distance To Marina in Historic Golconda](https://www.expedia.ca/Golconda-Hotels-Walking-Distance-To-Marina-In-Historic-Golconda.h76550094.Hotel-Information) > > [Relax Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Relax-Inn.h8115498.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Nauvoo](https://www.expedia.ca/Nauvoo-Hotels-Hotel-Nauvoo.h30633598.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fairview Heights, IL](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h19224.Hotel-Information) > > [Cornerstone Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Peoria-Hotels-Cornerstone-Inn.h6058036.Hotel-Information) > > [Cloran Mansion Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Galena-Hotels-Cloran-Mansion-Bed-Breakfast.h1153926.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln](https://www.expedia.ca/Springfield-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Lincoln.h2088402.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockford](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockford-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Rockford.h284439.Hotel-Information) > > [Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Springfield-Hotels-Blessings-On-State-Bed-Breakfast.h19824847.Hotel-Information)