Holiday rentals with a kayak in Illinois River

Uncle Clyde’s Cabin

Bring the family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Great year round, whole house AC in the summer, heat and fireplace in the winter. Outdoor swings around a huge firepit. Steps to the lake. Fishing! Water rights, the boat ramp is one house away. Ten minutes to Havana for restaurants, shopping, river access. Dixon Mounds is 20 minutes north. Forty-five minutes from Peoria and one hour from Springfield. The sunsets and the peace and quiet are worth the stay. Pets are allowed, $75.

Centrally located, Peaceful Cabin by the Beach

The cabin sits in the trees along beautiful Lake Sara. The newly remodeled cabin offers a quiet place to relax and unwind. You can bring your kayaks, paddle boards or trailer your family boat along for some fun tubing and skiing on the lake. The dock allows for the boat to be left in the water till the end of your stay. The Marina, Pinky’s (waterfront restaurant), Rusty Reel (bar below Pinky’s ), Cardinal Golf Course, Lake Sara Campground and Lake Sara Beach are all a short walk from the cabin!

Private Beach • Lakefront • Kayaks • Sunsets

The Havana Cabana is your home away from home. Take time to breathe and just be by soaking in your surroundings and being with the people that matter most. We strive to provide you with a relaxing atmosphere and great amenities. You will have full access to your own private, sandy beach (directly behind the home) with amazing sunset views and great fishing. We provide 3 adult kayaks, one double and one child (under 150 pounds), and a pedal boat. Great outdoor fire-pit for s’mores and memories.

Lake Front Cottage | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fish

Enjoy the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at the Lake Shore Cottage. Fish off the private dock, share stories around the fire-pit, or challenge your friends to a kayak race on the lake. Comfortable beds and picturesque water views, in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Whether you're here for work or play, this lakeside retreat is your ideal getaway. Just minutes from Scovill Zoo, Devon Amphitheater, Restaurants and shopping, Nelson Park and Splash Cove water park. Boat rental available.

Private Guest Lake House On 37 Acres In Country

Private guest lake house, located next to main house, on private lake in the country. 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, full kitchen, washer and dryer and large attached screen porch. Private 37 acres of woods and prairie. Fishing and walking trails. Great window views of lake, woods, prairies and river valley. Please note, this guest house is located 1 mile down a county maintained gravel road. 25 minutes from Galesburg, IL, 20 minutes from Monmouth, IL and 35 minutes from Macomb, IL.

Galena Shores Boho Haven on the Water

My goal was to create a space that has a great location but heightens every one of your creative senses. In this one think "New York Boho high rise on the water". I have used local artists for a creative cozy retreat. We sleep 4 comfortably with 1 King bed upper and a queen bed lower.. 2 full bathrooms.Hot tub on the water, fire pit, grill, kayaks, paddle boat..all you need for a great getaway. Access to the water. 5 min. from great restaurants and shopping in Peoria Heights. 1 dog only.

Millpoint Cove a Serene Waterfront cottage

Enjoy R&R at this peaceful riverfront retreat just minutes from downtown Peoria. Nestled in East Peoria’s countryside along the Illinois River, our 2BR/2BA home offers stunning year-round sunsets, an open floor plan, and beachside charm. Perfect for families or couples, with a boat ramp for kayaks or small boats, plus calm, shallow water for fishing and fun. Pet-friendly, private, and beautifully remote—yet close to everything.

Cottage on Lake Paradise,

Welcome to Paradise Cottage nestled on Lake Paradise! Cozy and warm with wood finishes throughout. Includes three-tiered deck/patio, with the lowest level sitting over the water. Perfect for fishing (this lake hosts an annual fishing tournament), canoeing/kayaking, or just relaxing. Great for bird watching, with great blue herons, egrets, ducks, bald eagles, plovers, cormorants, woodpeckers and other species seen daily.

Peace on the Prairie - Studio Apartment

This studio apartment is complete with full kitchen, bath, queen size bed, queen-size futon, a 50-inch smart TV with digital antenna reception, Netflix, and laundry facilities. Located on 24 rural acres of native prairie, forest, several ponds, and walking trails throughout, this is a great getaway to experience tranquility. Daily rental. Multiple day discount applied at booking. No cleaning fee.