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Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois

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Screened-in porch with beautiful view
View from front yard
View of house from the playground area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Monmouth College
  • Place, Knox College
  • Place, Lake Storey
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Toddler Bedroom

1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Upstairs Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois

This large timberframe home is an ideal country getaway in a private peaceful location (surrounded by 120 acres of woods, valley, grass, and farm ground). Enjoy beautiful views from the spacious kitchen, large living areas, deck, or screened-in porch. Spend time outdoors with walking trails, large playground, basketball hoop, large grass areas for sports, and hills for sledding. Located: 20 minutes from Monmouth, IL; 25 minutes from Galesburg, IL; and 35 minutes from Macomb, IL.

You will have the entire house to yourself. This timberframe home is 4,500 sq ft and was built on the top of a hill overlooking a valley and woods. It was built with reclaimed barn beams from one of my great Grandpa's barns and insulated concrete walls surrounding most of the house.

The main level has 1800 sq ft of living space. The master bedroom is located on this level and has a king size bed, walk-in closet, and master bathroom with a shower and a whirlpool tub. There is also a small bedroom with 2 toddler beds and a large pack 'n play that can be used as a crib. Besides the bedrooms, there is also a large modern kitchen, mudroom, laundry room, 1/2 bathroom, and large living/dining area with wood burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling that is 30 ft to the peak of the roof. From the open living/dining area, you can walk out to a screened-in porch that overlooks the valley.

On the upper level, there is 900 sq ft of living space. There is a bathroom with a shower. Next to the bathroom are two different bedrooms. Both bedrooms are enclosed with a door and walls, but two of the walls do not go completely to the vaulted ceiling. Please see pictures. One bedroom has a queen size bed, desk and dresser. The other bedroom has a queen size bed, chair, and dresser. There is also a loft reading area with a large selection of books and another open room on the east side of the house.

The lower level is a partially finished 1800 sq ft walk-out basement with a large bedroom with 4 twin beds, walk-in closet, bathroom with tub/shower, large play room with toys and mini basketball hoops, and large room with couches, TV, music keyboard, and games/puzzles. The storage room is locked and not available for use. From the walk-out basement, you can access a concrete patio which is underneath the screened-in porch. There is an outdoor fire pit near the patio.

Our property has a variety of things to do outside: deck with Traeger wood pellet grill, screened-in porch, outdoor fire pit, trails through the woods, large playground equipment, large grass areas to play soccer/kickball/football/baseball, large concrete area with basketball hoop, and hills for sledding.

Various wildlife, such as deer and turkey, have been seen while on the property. The house and property are very peaceful and quiet due to its remote location. It is between 15 - 30 miles to Monmouth, Galesburg, or Macomb. Please note that the property is located on a county maintained gravel road. We also have an outdoor security camera to monitor the front door area.

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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
We have a variety of toys, baby items, and gates.
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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
No food or drink (except water) in the bedrooms or carpeted rooms.
Please take off outside shoes when inside the house.
Only the specific guests registered in the booking are allowed on the property unless agreed upon with owners.

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Map
Berwick, IL

What's nearby

  • Monmouth College - 31 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Knox College - 35 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Galesburg Railroad Museum - 36 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Lake Storey - 38 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Western Illinois University - 50 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Galesburg Station - 37 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roseville Bowl - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Lunch Box - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪B and C's Hometown Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pond City Bish - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Country Rose Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Peaceful Country Getaway - Family Friendly - Illinois located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Monmouth College, Gibson Woods Golf Course and OSF Holy Family Medical Center. Discovery Depot Children's Museum and Galesburg Railroad Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to gather with friends! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Had a wonderful family get together!

The house was perfect for our needs as we got together with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Family

Great house, plenty of room inside and out. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Great, quiet lots of space

Loved the walking trail through the woods and the playground as well as all the space in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie B.

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful family home located out in the country. House was fully loaded with kitchen items. Plenty of towels. Beds were very comfortable and the view was awesome. This is a family house with toys and beds for children of all ages plus a huge swing set. Thank you for letting us stay, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Beautiful country home

We stayed here to celebrate Christmas with our whole family. The home is unique and beautiful, and well stocked for a nice getaway. We would consider staying here again during spring or summer. Jen was very responsive when I had questions, and we could not have had a nicer time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

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

Felt like home

Jen was very warm and welcoming us into her home. She was very quick to answer any questions or concerns we had. Thank you again Jen for your hospitality and letting us stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gage B.

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

Amazing property and great hosts!

Our group had a great time here! Tons of land to explore, wonderful atmosphere, and spacious house! The three floors were more than enough space for our group of 10 and had no problems finding a place to sleep or relax the whole time. Great features throughout the house and the communication with the hosts was amazing if we ever needed anything. Check in/ check out plan was very clearly laid out as well. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

paul b.

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

Family Christmas

Overall, a nice property. It provided the soace we needed to celebrate Christmas with our family. The large kitchen and great room were a huge plus. The downside was that sound travels VERY easily through out the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

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

Family Gathering for Estate Closure

This was a perfect place for us to get together to travel to Galesburg to settle our father's estate. Everything was wonderful plus watching the deer and beautiful countryside in the morning provided a sense of calm for us. We are all over 60 and the beds were very comfortable. The only reccomendation we would suggest is handrails going upstairs to the 2 bedrooms. We wished we had more time to spend in the library and the game room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbin S.

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

Great family getaway!

We loved staying at this house! Our whole family along with married siblings and children stayed for a couple nights! The house has a cozy feel that makes you feel right at home. The kitchen is large and well stocked. Neat interior with the vaulted barn style beams and ceiling. The upstairs bedrooms don’t have a ceiling so you can see the peaked roof which is neat but it’s also harder to lay down the young children at night if people are still talking on the main floor as the sound carries right up to the bedrooms. We used a sound machine that helped a lot! Jen was did a super job accommodating our large family! We’d love to stay here again some time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

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

Beautiful and serene location

We came to town for an 80th birthday celebration of our dad who lives in Monmouth. This location was the perfect spot. Family mentioned that they had no idea something so fab was hidden here in Berwick. The house was large with an open concept & the screened in porch and deck was everyone’s favorite spot. Loved sitting there looking at the expanse of green land, the occasional deer, the crazy number of fireflies - I haven’t seen those since I was a kid! The quiet peacefulness is something we rarely get to experience. Jan was a joy to work with and responded promptly although she was also on vacation. It makes me want a place in the country myself! We would definitely stay here again. Thanks for having us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect home for our family weekend getaway! The home has plenty of space for kids to find spots to play and hangout, we even had a spot in the loft to have an ongoing game of HeroQuest setup. The kitchen was fully equipped and we cooked all weekend with plenty of dining space for all of us. There was even a small table in the kitchen perfect for our Lego builders. And the night sky was incredible for our telescope fans!! We spent a lot of time in the screened in porch eating and playing cards. It was the best location for some peace and serenity, absolutely fabulous. We’ll probably go back for more family time!!
Beautiful sunsets with plenty of room outside for the kids to run around d and explore!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maree U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This house is WAY out in the country on a gravel road. We missed the driveway the 1st time. The closest gas station/store is in Abington which is 20 minutes away. The setting is beautiful, the house is big, the kitchen is phenomenal stocked very well! It is not handicap accessible. The master bed was very comfortable, 2 bedrooms upstairs are nice, the basement is really just for kids. Unfinished and only twin beds. A few spider webs and a fly infestation could easily be fixed. No doors on 2 of the bathrooms. Huge yard and playground for the kids. Very secluded!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice for a big / big family get away !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice place to stay. It was well stocked with everything you could need. The grandkids loved the basement and all the toys, they didn't want to leave. We liked everything about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space. Comfortable for 15 people or even more. Host is great communicator. Kitchen comfortable with lots of space to prepare and set out meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donisu H.

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

Friends and families gathering

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home in the countryside of Warren County. Thru the week we had several friends and families stayed over a night or two while others just visited for a day as we were working in a Christian ministry in the area. The home is spacious, well equipped and very comfortable. The host is quick to respond to any questions or needs. Can’t thank them enough!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy N.

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

As advertised

We had a group of eight adults staying at this property. We very much enjoyed the amount of space and beautiful outdoor surroundings. Mornings in the screened in porch were a great way to start the day. It is definitely rural and you pass through many corn fields to reach the property. The acoustics of the house are a bit noisy in that you can hear what is happening in the main part of the house from the bedrooms above and below. Although we didn't have any young children in our group, there are many amenities for young children. We arranged for a meat delivery from the VRBO owners brother and that was excellent. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald U.

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

Beautiful Unique House

The house accommodates many people comfortably. Large nice kitchen and dining area. The design of the interior and the woodwork is unique and beautiful. We really enjoyed the large screened in porch. The grounds are spacious with pretty views. Extremely private place in the country. All our many family members enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Secluded retreat

Great place to get away from the rat race. Beautiful property with woods to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Family get together

We had three families stay at the property and the rest of the family came on Christmas Day. The house is very nice and it worked for us. Nice kitchen and big open great room. The kids loved the basement area to play. The room upstairs was also very good for the kids to play games. The property is beautiful, very quiet private setting. We would definitely , rent this property again. Communication with Jen was good, she responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Thanksgiving

Great place to share Thanksgiving with family from across the Midwest thanks for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

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

Quiet Corn country

This is a very nice home with all the amenities one could want. Peaceful country, living with a very spacious setting plenty of room for our party of eight.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren K.

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

Nice getaway

Rustic farmhouse!! Nice original barn timbers and beautiful remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jen Podhajsky

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What makes this property unique

Our large family friendly house is surrounded by over 120 acres of woods, valley, grass, and farm ground. It is a very private, quiet, and peaceful location with beautiful views from the house, deck, or screened-in porch. It is quite common to see wildlife on the property, including deer and turkey. Our property has a variety of things to do outside: deck with Traeger wood pellet grill, screened-in porch, outdoor fire pit, trails through the woods, large playground equipment, large grass areas to play soccer/kickball/football/baseball, large concrete area with basketball hoop, and hills for sledding.

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