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River Life at it's Best

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Chillicothe, IL
  • Shoppes at Grand Prairie
    17 min drive
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
    22 min drive
  • Peoria Civic Center
    22 min drive
  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Rome

Located in Rome, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Wellie Jackson Park and Nellie Jackson Park. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Walnut Dog Park and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Robert Rutherford Wildlife Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Shoppes at Grand Prairie - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Northwoods Mall - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Bradley University - 24 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grecian Garden Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Life at it's Best

Great house directly on the Illinois River. Amazing view with a large deck to sit and enjoy all day long. The home is fully and newly furnished with everything that you will need to feel right at home. Whether you are looking for a weekend away to sit and relax or if you are coming to the area for the numerous River and wildlife activities, you are sure to fall in love with this home. A 1000 pictures cannot capture the beauty that await.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jason Briscoe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Life At It's Chillicothe
River Life at It's Best Chillicothe
River Life at It's Best Private vacation home
River Life at It's Best Private vacation home Chillicothe

River Life at it's Best Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend getaway
This is our second time staying and we are already planning our spring getaway here as well. Clean, spacious, and comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful peaceful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the view!
Loved the view. The home was very spacious. Communication was great. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our time in between softball
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Family
For my first time renting a vacation home, words cannot express how amazing this place was. The house was beautiful and provided a very relaxing environment for my family and me. It was clean and tidy when we arrived, beautifully decorated and provided all of the basic amenities that we needed for a family of seven. The house was very spacious compared to being cramped into two hotel rooms for 7 days and enjoyed by all. It provided a very cozy and welcoming atmosphere on the Illinois River. My granddaughters loved watching the barges going up and down the river. Mr. Jason was an awesome host. He was easy to contact when needed and provided excellent customer service. Overall, the stay was very memorable, and we had an absolutely fantastic time staying at the house. We would definitely rent again when returning to Illinois.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
We so enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the morning and the evening. We even watched the carp jump the first night. Wish they would have jumped again. The home was well kept and just like advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandchildren in Rome
Wonderful location with beautiful views of the Illinois river. The barge traffic was fascinating for our grandchildren and us. Nice having a garage to park in and the bumper pool table, ping pong, and darts got a good workout. Lots of great activities a short drive away. We also enjoyed the large great room for dining, playing games, and chilling on the couch with a good movie. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Trip
We had an amazing stay here!! The house was peaceful and relaxing and the beach and river views were incredible. We will be booking this home every time we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay on the River
Beautiful home and great scenery. We were in town for the Brad Wallin Memorial tournament, so we didn't get to enjoy the home as much as we wanted. If we are ever in the area again we will definately try and rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ stay!
This house was perfect for our girls getaway weekend. The house was clean and comfortable. Right on the water and great for barge and bird watching. Great communication with the owners prior to our stay. Easy check in and out. Will definitely come back and stay again! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin & Monica N., Henderson

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Everything you would absolutely need is there. The view is amazing. The next time we are in the area its a definite stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sage H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dale Pirates
This property is beautiful. It has everything you need along with a beautiful view. The owners are easy to communicate with. It is the cleanest place I have ever stayed. It was a perfect Thanksgiving get away. We were down for a basketball tournament and the location was great. If we ever come back to Illinois we will stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
For three friends getting together for a golf holiday this was the perfect stay. The layout made it easy to relax as a group in the open family area or to retreat to the quiet of a bedroom. The kitchen had all that we needed. It is a bright, clean, and airy, home and the view from the decks is fabulous. Jason is a terrific host, quickly responsive and helpful. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Illinios River
My husband and I rented this beautiful river house to visit with our dear friends from Eurika Il on our road trip from Williamsburg Virginia to Mt Rushmore in South Dakota. It was clean, in a nice neighborhood, and it had a fantastic veiw of the Illinois River! The beds were very comfortable, it was easy to check in, and the host was very nice. I would definitely stay here again. It was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
Beautiful view! Communication with the host was great! My son enjoyed fishing and even caught a catfish. We enjoyed the deck and the fire pit. If we come back to Peoria we will definitely try to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home directly on the river
Very clean and tastefully decorated. VERY well stocked, everything you could need or want. View was very nice. Master bedroom was private and quite large with it's own balcony. We love fishing and unfortunately didn't have much luck, but that's not the host's fault (LOL). Might want to consider a TV in the master bedroom, as our family and my husband and I have different viewing tastes. Would definitely recommend this home for any occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
“What you see is what you get”
Exactly as pictured. Great place to stay. Beautiful view of the river . Super clean home. Jason is a great host !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place for a getaway and the view on the river is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Booking Again
This the second time me and my friends have stayed here and plan on coming back again. Very comfortable home with very comfortable beds! Plenty room for 6 of us to enjoy a weekend of scrapbooking and just relaxing. Thanks again for a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even Better Than Expected
My brother and our friends go on an annual trip for a few days to a different town/state to get in several rounds of disc golf. This year we decided to keep it in state and look for something close around the greater Peoria area. We saw the listing for this place and went for it and we couldn't be happier with our choice. The place is better than expected and the views outside on the Illinois River were spectacular. Jason had great communication throughout the process and was very accommodating to our group. If I ever need to spend a few nights back in the area, I would definitely look to book this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view of the Illinois River
Great property rental. Very up-to-date. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River View
House has a great view…..enjoyed the barges and other boat traffic! Very comfortable beds and bathrooms well-stocked with towels…..closets had an abundance of nice wooden coat hangers, also. Overall, a great place 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place beautiful location!
Great communication! Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and a great time!
We have a great time. Jason was easy to work with and made sure our stay was a great one.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun girls weekend at the lake
We planned a girl's weekend for all the women in my family. This house looked perfect because the location was a mid-point for everyone, the view looked amazing & everyone could have their own bed. This is only my second time using VRBO but several of my family members use it regularly. The house was very nice. The host was very friendly & helpful. Amazingly, the hot water lasted for all 7 of us to shower. A huge plus! The home is right on the water so we had a wonderful view. Unfortunately, we didn't get to use any of the outdoor amenities like the fire pit, patio or grill because the whole time we were there the wind was incredibly strong. It seemed to only be that way at the house. Any time we left it was only moderately windy or not windy at all. Everything in the house appears to be new. This is nice except for the two twin beds. They are obviously brand new & so loud when you move in them that you wake yourself & the other person up. I'm not sure how you could fix this. I recommend using a white noise app to try to help drown it out. It may not even be an issue for kids. We made all the meals but one at the house. The kitchen is a great size & situated perfectly so no one is excluded. My aunt's who are more experience VRBO'ers said the cooking supplies were good but they usually have more in such large kitchens. Because it looks new, I assume this will get better with time. The only thing I needed & couldn't find was a rubber spatula & liquid measuring cup. The living room has a large sectional that fit all of us & there was plenty of room for games & puzzles at the kitchen table. Overall I would recommend this house to anyone, especially a large group, unless you wanted to do outside stuff. We came in April. Maybe the wind dies down later in the year?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022