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Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
11 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 331021.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kankakee Community College
  • Place, B. Harley Bradley House
  • Place, Olivet Nazarene University

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 33)

1st Fl. #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1st Fl. #2

2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd Fl. #1

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Fl. #3

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Fl. #5

1 Queen Bed

2nd Fl. #6

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #7

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Fl. #8

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #9

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 half bathrooms

1st Fl. Bedrooms #1 and #2

Toilet · Shower only

1st Fl. - Common Bathroom

Toilet

2nd Fl. Bedroom #1 and #2

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Fl. Bedroom #6

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Fl. Bedrooms #3 and #4

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Fl. Bedrooms #5, #7, #8, #9

Toilet · Shower only

Garage Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33

The Sugar Shack features 20+ acres of secluded, rustic land along the Iroquois river with activities for the whole family! The interior features rustic decor with handcrafted pieces & design guaranteed to make you feel like you're millions of miles away from the city. Huge game room where you can play basketball, ping pong, billiards, foosball and corn hole. There's something for all ages. In the summer, enjoy swimming in the man-made pond or sit around a warm campfire. This place is perfect for getaways, family vacations, reunions, and special occasions!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ashtrays provided outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
DO NOT STRIP BEDS - Upon check-out turn off all lights, close all security shutters, lock all doors, turn heat/ac to 68 degrees. NO SMOKING INSIDE.
Take garbage to dumpster, put dishes in dishwasher, put used towels in laundry room. DONT USE WHITE TOWELS OUTSIDE. POND TOWELS IN LAUNDRY ROOM.
When coming down the driveway and pulling up to the house, all property to the left is not ours, please do not trespass on the neighbors property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Papineau

Located in Papineau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. B. Harley Bradley House and Kankakee County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Splash Valley Aquatic Park and Kankakee Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Kankakee Community College - 15 min drive - 21.2 km
  • B. Harley Bradley House - 16 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau - 17 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Northfield Square Mall - 20 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Olivet Nazarene University - 21 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Kankakee Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Mexicano Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33 located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of River Road Sport Complex, Splash Valley Aquatic Park and Kankakee Community College. Kankakee Railroad Museum and B. Harley Bradley House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We loved it here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My three children and their families of three children each spent our annual Cousin camp here. Ages 6-74 and we all loved it. The Sugar Shack is so much fun with amazing touches and everything you could possibly need included. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, with tons of area to spread out and explore. The pond provided hours of entertainment of swimming, fishing, catching tad poles and frogs. The yard was perfect for kick ball games and Jedi training. We loved sitting around the fire pit at night and playing games on one of the huge tables. My son found the smoker and made some awesome ribs. There is no way you could possibly describe this place without experiencing it. Best cousin camp ever!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sugar Shack wonderland

This place is fantastic for a big group. Something for everyone no matter the age. Rustic and outdoorsy with all the new modern amenities. Our group will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan B., Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful property and wonderful managers!!!

What a priceless gem of a location for any type of gathering. Top notch all around and perfectly appointed. Denise the manager was absolutely wonderful to work with. I've rented many types of places at many times, this one is the best, as was the experience working with Denise to set it up perfectly. If the place is available for the dates you want - do NOT look any further!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels like home only better!

This was our 3rd year having family together at the Sugar Shack. It has become a very special place in our hearts! Always clean, well equipped, fun for all ages! We love the pond and the game room! We love it all! The new garage door to the game room (windows) is a nice edition. Thanks Denise, you’ve been a great host! We are planning our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property - tons to do!

Our family had a wonderful time at the Sugar Shack! There was so much to do and explore from the woods to the shells in the river and ‘skating’ on the creek. Inside was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We had a blast playing in the indoor game room, and there was tons of firewood for both the indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit. There was something for everyone. Darts, ping pong, pool, foosball, basketball, even easel paper! Denise was very friendly, helpful and super responsive! This was the perfect holiday escape for our family and we can’t wait to go back! We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wildlight Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hosted our annual yoga retreat at The Sugar Shack and it was an amazing experience. It was well-stocked and well-organized. They had everything we could have needed. We love the open concept and turned the garage into our yoga studio. We loved the whole place and can't wait to get back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for my friends and I! Denise helped us with everything before the stay and we had no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July Weekenders

Large house that had everything we could have needed. House was clean and well maintained. Loads of extras! Had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An incredible spot to bring the family together

We had an excellent time staying at this one-of-a-kind location. We appreciated that it was close to amenities and there was plenty of space for everyone! Our kids loved the pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Illini Weekend

Loved the place. An Hour away from Illini Games.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was awesome. We had so much fun and are already planning to be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Family Weekend

This was our second family weekend at Sugar Shack and are already planning to return next year. Our group ranged in age from 10 months to 88, and there was plenty of space and activities for everyone to throughly enjoy themselves. It is very clean, extremely well stocked, and Denise is great to work with. Highly recommend the Sugar Shack.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing retreat for my leadership team, and will bring family next!

Incredible space to connect and work with my leader ship team. Cooked, played games, enjoyed ourselves, can’t wait to bring my family next.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My hubby’s 40th

A bunch of our friends and their kids came to this location for my husbands 40th birthday celebration. We had 10 kids between the groups of us, ranging from 3-11 years and they ALL had a blast. The adults relaxed, made drinks at the bar, played poker, used the grill, and swam daily in the lake. Me needed NOTHING, the house had everything you could need. We absolutely loved it here and plan to make it annual.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a large gathering

The pictures don't do it justice - the place is huge! Very comfortable and well-appointed. Would definitely recommend for a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with everything you need!

This was a great place to have a retreat for work. Plenty of space for everyone. Tons of seating in various areas. Lots of amenities. We cooked all meals for 20 people and had everything we needed and then some. Beautiful property and well maintained. Good communication with host. Great property - would love to rent here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

This is an absolutely phenomenal place to stay. We were there with our children and grandchildren and we had a terrific time the whole week. This was our second trip here and it was better than the first. Denise was right there whenever we had a question. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for relaxing getaway

We had a group of several friends and their families stay at the Sugar Shack for a couple of nights surrounding the 4th of July. The place worked great for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

This was our second reunion here and we absolutely love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect remote group getaway

My friends and I had a great time at the Sugar Shack and highly recommend it to others looking for a well-stocked and spacious house for a comfy group retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Family Weekend

The lodge was perfect for our four generation / 30 person family gathering. The layout was great for the entire group to be together but also plenty of individual space when wanted. It is one of the cleanest and well stocked vacation rentals we have been to. Denise was good to work with and always responded very quickly to any questions. We are looking forward to returning to the lodge next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Sugar Shack is the best

This is our third stay at the Sugar Shack for my regional team meeting and we love the accommodations. It easily sleeps our group of 12 with plenty of individual rooms and numerous full bathrooms. The space is massive for plenty of room to spread out but also intimate enough to feel homey. The bar is the best and the entertainment areas are more than ample to have too much fun. The best part is the large kitchen with multiple ovens and dishwashers helping accommodate large groups. Denise, owner/host always does a great job of communication and ensuring all expectations are met.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend at the Sugar Shack

We had a wedding celebration weekend at the lodge and it was beautiful! The property is a fantastic place for family and friends to stay together! There is so much space, so many activities, and everything about it is gorgeous. Highly recommend this property for any event, gathering, or vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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