Vacation rentals with a kayak in Illinois

We had a wonderful stay! Everything was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your river home with us. We made some memories we won’t ever forget.

Third time staying. It has exactly what we need in the location we need. Julie responds to questions quickly and the updates to the screened in porch are great!

Tucked along the quiet northern edge of Antioch, this house doesn’t just offer a place to stay - it gives you something to feel. Vaulted ceilings, custom barnwood beds, and raw concrete countertops set the tone: warm, solid, and built with intent. The private beach isn’t flashy - it’s better. Soft sand, still water, and no reason to rush. Grill outside, gather at the big family-style table, then sweat it all out in the sauna that feels like it was made to erase stress. The beds hit the sweet spot between firm and forgiving. Every corner of the place feels curated without being pretentious. Jewel is just up the road if you need supplies, but you’ll quickly forget the outside world exists. And Waylon? The kind of host you rarely get - quick to respond, genuinely helpful, and fully dialed in without hovering. This isn’t just a weekend rental - it’s the kind of place that makes you rethink how you spend your time off. You’ll leave better than you arrived.

Lovely place, quiet, peaceful cove. House has everything. The screened decks are stellar for enjoying the natural beauty. Bird watchers try the 3rd level, no screen and in the treetops. Very dog friendly property. Kind and attentive host. We had a great time and hope to come back.

This was without a doubt one of the most luxurious and clean places we’ve stayed. It felt like ‘home away from home’. The host was very responsive and so thoughtful, even leaving a few gifts for our son. It was filled with lots to do. Every detail was thought out and it showed. We’ve already discussed when we can return next and can’t wait to recommend this stay to friends and family.

Had a wonderful time. Probably one of the nicest and most peaceful airbnbs we’ve been to. Highly recommend! 10/10 hospitality and kindness!

We had an incredible time at the lake house! I almost don’t want to say too many good things incase it becomes too popular! The access to fishing, kayaks, the incredible view - there was nothing more we would have asked for! Very relaxing trip!

Amy‘s place was just what we were looking for, a short getaway weekend. It was quite peaceful and Amy was very responsive anytime we had any questions. The hot tub was a big plus and we got to enjoy it many times. The cabin was just far away from everything to feel you are out of the chaos of everyday yet close enough to some smaller towns when we wanted to venture out and try something new. Amy’s place is very close to some really nice parks and other nature area for hiking fishing and exploring. The private dock was also nice for sitting in the sun and fishing. Amy was a great host and her place was just what we were looking for.

Lovely house on the lake. The house is on three levels, so lots of space to spread out. The host was very communicative, supplied us with lots of recommendations, and was responsive. Overall a 5-star experience. Loved the deck to hang out on.

Cute little cottage, great for fishing. Very clean. Great location for what we were doing & where we were going to be.

Clean, easy check in, no huge cleaning fee. Few DVDs she had there came in handy because service went out due to a storm. Coffee in kitchen was awesome! Hot tub worked and very clean!! Fishing off the bank, caught several bass!! Peaceful getaway!

Tammy's home was just as the pictures show it. Very clean. Well-equipped kitchen. Beautiful views. Lots of space. We watched deer and other wildlife. The wifi was slow, but we weren't trying to work. Vandalia is close with all the necessities. We even went into St. Louis a couple of days. Tammy was quick to respond when we had questions.

Very easy to work with. A really nice roomy basement with additional fridge and plenty of sleeping space. Wood was left for fire and everything clean and everything was as promised.

Had such a great weekend with my friend, we watched movies in the beautiful living room and got to enjoy the beautiful view outside when it wasn’t pouring out. The home was very clean and provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I would definitely stay here again!

Great place on the like. We loved it

The property was perfect for our needs...we were looking for relaxing downtime and this house was perfect. We enjoyed being able to sit inside the all season room and take in nature through all the windows, sitting outside and going for small walks. Rain was forecasted for our weekend there, but we hoped with the all season room, it would still prove to be the relaxing weekend. Our hopes were not only met, but exceeded in this house! We also truly enjoyed the commercial kitchen, even had a grocery delivery just so we could be spoiled and cook in that kitchen! We most definitely recommend this place and will also be looking forward to the next time we book our stay at the Lake House!! Loved the house! Great place for some R&R, disconnecting, and I'm sure when weather permits, all the other amenities are just as good!!! Luke and Erin were very responsive when we reached out and very accommodating during check in and check out. They are great hosts!!!!

Such a great place! We had so much fun with a couples weekend getaway. The cabin was cute and cozy. The view was amazing and we learned that wild turkeys can fly!

This was our 3rd year in a row staying at Samson Mountain. We caught some fish saw deer ever morning outside our door. it is a great place to stay.

Had a relaxing stay. The house was clean and cozy, matched the description and more. Beth was a great host, responsive and helpful.

This is a perfect little cottage near the lake. It had everything we needed, including nice outdoor patio spaces for eating and a big firepit. You can't see much of the lake from the cottage, but it's easy to get to - across a quiet road and down a very long flight of stairs. There's a nice big dock for fishing, swimming, star gazing at night, boating, and just relaxing and enjoying the view (it's a particularly scenic section of the lake because there is no development on the other side of the water - just forest!). We loved having access to kayaks and enjoyed fishing off the dock. Would love to return in summer when we can swim and do even more water activities!

Cute, cozy, and peaceful cabin with great views! The cabin was easy to find, was super clean and cute when we arrived, and the hot was very responsive to any questions we had! The wildflower cabin was so beautiful and just what we needed to get away together. The winery was right down the road as well as hiking if you like to do that! We enjoyed our stay so much!

Thank you for letting us stay! It was peaceful and beautiful by the river. Very easy to get to from I-280.

An amazing retreat. The lake was so peaceful and beautiful. The home was extremely well stocked and very well cared for/clean. The hosted provided great pre-check in instructions and check out was a breeze. The location was secluded but less than a 30 minute drive from wineries and restaurants. Would absolutely stay again!!

My husband and I had such a lovely trip to this cabin. It was literally perfect. The area is so private, peaceful, and super spacious! We could not recommend this Airbnb enough!! Jensena is super kind, accommodating, and responsive! She even left us some goodies when we arrived, and the cabin was spotless! The pictures are stunning, but nothing compared to the home in person! If you are thinking about renting it, do it!!!