Title: Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View 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 cabin # Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31770000/31764200/31764189/5723d805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31770000/31764200/31764189/9aa87a94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31770000/31764200/31764189/9ddabf37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31770000/31764200/31764189/4fc171af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31770000/31764200/31764189/d49081e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a peaceful A-Frame Cabin retreat, nestled across the street from Moraine View State Park. Enjoy nature's splendor on the front or back deck, watching deer and wild turkeys roam freely. Take advantage of nearby kayak rentals and fishing at Dawson Lake-Moraine View State Park or hike with your furry friend using Equestrian Horse Trail access right across the street. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park Gut rehabbed A-Frame Cabin located across the street from Moraine View State Park. Relax with nature around you in this peaceful getaway. Hang out on the front or back deck and watch the deer, wild turkeys, birds, and foxes who are your neighbors. Forest behind you, and Moraine State Park/Dawson Lake in front of you. Use the secret trail to walk to Dawson Lake-Moraine View State Park, for fishing or swimming at Black Locust beach in <5min. Kayak, canoeing, paddle boats, paddle boards for rent at Moraine View Restaurant in the Park. Equestrian Horse Trail access right across the street. Hunting area access 1/2 mile away. Property is located on a quiet country road across the street from Moraine View State Park which is located in between LeRoy, Downs, and Ellsworth, IL. There are other residences on either side of the cabin on this country road, however it's very quiet and peaceful. The loudest thing you'll hear are birds! :) There are many restaurants, shops, bars, grocery, coffeeshops located in LeRoy, IL and Downs, IL which are less than a 10 min drive from the cabin. Sleeping Loft has a King size Memory Foam Bed, a Queen Sofa Sleeper on the first floor, and a twin air mattress and air pump in the side table next to sofa bed. Kitchen has an Infrared Cooktop Stove+pots/pans that can be stowed in cabinet underneath for more counter space, as well as a toaster/convection oven combo, microwave, coffee maker, crockpot, dorm fridge, freezer, Pots/Pans, Large George Forman Grill, Outdoor Weber Charcoal Grill, and Dishware/Silverware/Utensils provided. Flatscreen Smart TV with streaming and a DVD Player in Living room, movies provided. Wooden stairs to sleeping loft with 3 safety handles. Stairs can be stowed for more living room space, instructions in the PDF after booking and also in the Cabin Welcome Book on kitchen table. A/C units on main floor and Loft. Baseboard heater next to the Kitchen table, which seats 5. PET FRIENDLY property :) Please bring a dog runner and leash for your furry friend, for everyone's safety they must be leashed while outside at all times. Pet Water bowl on the back deck and scooper provided. Large back deck with patio set and umbrellas, and Weber Charcoal Grill with utensils. (Please keep pets away and out of the beautiful wildflowers that surround the back deck.) Please reach out if you have any questions! Thank you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside only- Ashtray on back deck ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93541400/93541333/c6cf392f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Epiphany Farms Estate Farmhouse Private Junior Suite Downs - Air conditioning - Game room - Laundry - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=93541333&PinnedHotelID=93541333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97270000/97265600/97265530/44bf4127.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bloomington Estate Bloomington - 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Pick up all dog waste daily. Keep pets out of flowers and bushes. No candles inside and outside. No Grilling on the decks, on the ground only. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Dogs must be on leash at all times outside ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed Check with owner first please regarding event type ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outside only- Ashtray on back 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 Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6 Note from host: Check with owner first please regarding event type 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as A-frame Cabin Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK A-frame Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK Ellsworth A-frame Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK A-frame Cabin Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK A-frame Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK Ellsworth A-frame Cabin Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK A-frame Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK Ellsworth A-frame Moraine View State Park-updated Kids Pets OK A frame Cabin at Moraine View State Park updated! Kids Pets OK! A frame Cabin at Moraine View State Park updated! Kids Pets OK! A frame Cabin at Moraine View State Park/ Nature Getaway ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.40806%2C-88.71625&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q0OziNFDCDINbGWhUkiuRpL9l8k=) Ellsworth, IL #### What's nearby - Moraine View State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Grossinger Motors Arena - 34 min drive - 33.5 km - Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 35 min drive - 33.8 km - Illinois Wesleyan University - 35 min drive - 34.1 km - Illinois State University - 38 min drive - 36.5 km #### Getting around - Uptown Station - 34 min drive - Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬18 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Jack's Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Jack's Family restaraunt - ‬19 min drive - ‪Tailgaters - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park located? > Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Moraine View State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dooley Park and Dooley Park West. McManus Park and Beecher Playland are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pet Friendly A-Frame Cabin @ Dawson Lake/Moraine View State Park Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 197 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel P. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cabin and Host The host is very responsive and the cabin is perfect for a nature getaway. Beautiful wildlife and hiking trails nearby. ##### Daniel P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### michelle g. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Dawson Lake Adequate ##### michelle g. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is the soft landing we needed. Thank you for your accommodations. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Avery C. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean glamping experience Lots of nice amenities: AC, fridge, grill, firepit, porch and porch chairs, shower. Located next to the state park where the stars are visible and the lake has nice docks and trails to explore. I do recommend taking the suggestion to bring water as the tap is metallic in taste. pull out sofa bed was a little uncomfortable, but the lofted bed was very nice. still beats sleeping on the ground camping! would recommend. Host was very friendly and answered any questions. She also offered to mail back a soap we forgot to pack and allowed us to stay a few hours after check out time since the next guests were not arriving till the following day. ##### Avery C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley F. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome cabin! We had a fantastic stay! Very comfortable and clean, with everything we needed!! Would definitely stay again when we are back in the area. Thank you, Abby!! ##### Lesley F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian R. Jun 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable and Cozy Very much enjoyed our stay at the cabin for a two night get-away. Cozy and quiet for the two of us and our dog! ##### Brian R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam G. Dec 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and cozy Made for a nice weekend away! ##### Adam G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. May 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little getaway from everything place. Nice place right next to the Moriane Veiw State Park. Dawson Lake has great fishing and a concessions the makes real great food. The sleeping situation may be a little challenging for older folks but it was a getaway house the our dog LOVED! ##### Michael S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn B. Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love This Place Perfect getaway if you don’t want to stay in Bloomington/Normal. Quiet, well maintained, comfortable, safe, beautiful surroundings, fun lake options. I will rent again soon!! ##### Lynn B. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip S. Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent cabin We had a wonderful time at the cabin. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We loved the entire grounds and loved sitting out by the fire pit. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone how would enjoy a nice quiet stay. Thank you ##### Phillip S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kate J. Oct 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### relaxing Nice little A-frame, small but well appointed, great back deck, gorgeous oaks all around. ##### Kate J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justi M., Bloomington IL May 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent woodsy cabin experience Great location and property owner is terrific to work with. Nice porches for watching birds and other nature. Super close to the Moraine View Park. Comfortable sleeping and DVDs for watching and relaxing. We will definitely return. ##### Justi M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth H. Jul 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Escape We had a lovely time! Our host was super helpful. My family enjoyed making memories in the loft. The local beach was peaceful and not crowded. Highly recommend. ##### Elizabeth H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia W. Nov 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall getaway Wonderful property, easy check in and check out. A small house, but big thought has gone into comfort and cleanliness. The location to the state park can't be beat. Our pooch was also very happy, and we love that he was able to travel with us. Abbey is a great host, and even took the time to mail back an item my son left behind. ##### Tonia W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Amber S. Oct 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful quite cabin Over all a wonderful place to stay! Very cute rustic quiet place to stay! Just as described and was open to me having my fur babies which was a huge bonus especially being 7 hours away from home! Only thing I would recommend is maybe some cable and better WiFi for the rainy days when stuck inside! But over all super awesome time! ##### Amber S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karon B., Winfield, Illinois Nov 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unexpected Find in Central IL Great little gem about a 2 hour drive from Chicagoland. I stayed with my 2 dogs for an extended weekend to decompress. The cabin was comfortable and had everything needed for a quick getaway. The street was very quiet and within walking distance of Moraine View State Rec Area. Dawson Lake was beautiful. Super easy check in and checkout...really enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back in the summer to do some kayaking. ##### Karon B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob S. Jan 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick weekend getaway We so enjoyed our stay in the A-Frame cabin. It was a perfect size for the two of us to connect and relax. The building stayed warm the whole time with very little effort. Our first experience with a cook top and we had no issues cooking all our meals there. Positive would be the one word description. We even took a side trip to the state park for a hike in the fresh snow. ##### Rob S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz H. Oct 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get Away My husband and I had the pleasure of spending 4 nights in the peace and tranquility of this quaint A frame. We spent every night around the fire in the backyard and nearly forgot that we were only a few miles away from civilization. We can't wait to go back next fall. Pro tip: it is a small A frame. If you are planning on an extended stay and cooking you will might need to bring additional cookware. ##### Liz H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Matthew A. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunk of urine Filthy, stink, stank, stunk. Host didn’t smell it of course because she didn’t want to refund and accept the situation. Saw that coming based on other negative reviews. Blamed me for leaving for some other reason. She will likely lie below! Stay away from this dumpy place! ##### Matthew A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jennifer J. May 29, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Deceiving and scammy There are houses surrounding this cabin. There is no privacy at all. The loft bed is really 2 twin beds so you end up with a gap in the middle everytime you sleep. I asked about the trail to the lake and received nasty text message snapping that the map was in the guest book however there was no clear path and it is not a short walk but a dangerous walk along a country Rd to even get to a "path". The water smelled like rotten eggs. The grill was disgusting. The shower was so small it was hard to use and then they put a wooden platform in the shower which made it hard to use because the wooden platform was about 1ft by 1 1/2ft and it was slimy, I felt like I was going to slip. The floors turned our feet and socks black they were so dirty. The door don't lock securely and the doorknob on the back completely fell off. On top of everything I received a nasty text message from the property owner using name calling and swearing saying my family trashed the cabin which of course wasn't true in anyway they just wanted to claim the cleaning cost to the trip insurance. I have never had such an unpleasant time. We were uncomfortable the whole time. Terrible 😞 ##### Jennifer J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### The cabin itself was lovely but everything else wasn’t what I expected The cabin inside is very nice, clean, and cute! The beds both loft and pull out where very comfortable which was very wonderful. Hanging out and sleeping was comfortable and fun. The cabin is less isolated than it looks in the pictures. It’s close to neighbors on both sides so it doesn’t really feel very private. The state park that it’s located by is less of a park and more of a blacktop road with camping amenities around it. The lake you can swim at is nice but “hiking” on a blacktop road that’s only a half mile loop was not what I anticipated. The property owner provided a map that we could use to cut through to the “trail” from the cabin which was nice, but I’m not sure if we were dumb or misunderstood the instructions but the “bump” markers on the map were no where to be found. We attempted to walk around to the main entrance of the park instead which was a mistake. We rented from a Sunday to Tuesday which was the only option I had so we got what we got, but the restaurants in town I wanted to try were all closed until after our check out time on Tuesday and the state park marina was closed when we tried to go “hike” at the park. Very unlucky and not at all on the property owner lol but There was also the start of a heat wave that day and the start of construction on the road we walked on to get to the state park on that Monday so that made for a very sour “hiking” experience lol. I enjoyed celebrating my anniversary with my partner but I had different expectations for this rental than what was described on the page. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas E. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice property and location great place to get away from everyday life ##### Thomas E. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom F. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location for nature and outdoor activities. Host was amazing and cabin was perfect. Definitely recommend and plan to visit again! ##### Tom F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### micah J. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful place ##### micah J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darth V. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing host and property I just love this host! She communicates well and resolves issues very quickly, I love the proximity of the property to the lake and park as well! Beautiful area! ##### Darth V. 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