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5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois

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A modern living room with a leather recliner, a lamp, and a mounted deer head.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather recliners, a television, and a mounted deer head.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a stone border, in front of a building with a metal roof.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

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Nebo, IL
  • Place, Clarksville State Game Refuge
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Country Club
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette State Park
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
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About this property

5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois

An exclusive lodge set in a private location, Sweet Water Lodge is the perfect place for you to get off the grid. With a state of the art, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, it is great for big groups, families, or even a couple looking for a romantic getaway. Our lodge is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with a pond just steps out the front door. So whether you want to hike, float on the pond, or just relax on the front porch, Sweet Water Lodge is the perfect place to get away!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4617479
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois located?

Situated in Nebo, this lodge is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Center for American Archeology Visitor s Center & Museum and within 20 miles (32 km) of Clarksville State Game Refuge and McCully Heritage Project. Illini Community Hospital and John Greene Shastid House are also within 25 miles (40 km).

5 Bedroom Lodge in Illinois Reviews

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. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traveling for business. Clean and host very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Perfect place to stay

Wonderful property, great hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john G.

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

Wonderful cabin retreat

The property has everything you need for a family or group that loves the outdoors, or indoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie Z.

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

Great place

My husband and I travelled with 4 other couples to ride side by sides at the local OHV trails. This house is even better than the pictures show. The kitchen was equipped with everything we could have ever wanted to prepare food. We swam in the pond and grilled out on the provided traeger grill. We had the best time and plan to be back!!! This is easily one the best hidden gems in IL.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAREN H.

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

Amazing Family Weekend!

Sweet Water Lodge exceeded our expectations! The lodge itself is beautiful, modern, clean & has so many extra amenities. The pond is wonderful for swimming, fishing & just relaxing. The adults & children both enjoyed the lilly pad, water trampoline & the rocket. The porch area is large & offers plenty of rocking chairs to relax & visit. Jennifer & Chris (owners) were incredibly welcoming & were very responsive to answering any questions. Just wonderful hospitality!! Just can’t say enough good things about our experience & the awesome host. Highly recommend Sweet Water Lodge for a family getaway! Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good. We had plenty of room and the lake for swimming was great. The hosts were excellent! We had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Fantastic accommodations, wonderful hospitality, great time had by all. Love staying at Sweet Water Lodge and can’t say enough good things about the lodge and the owners. This was our second year there and we will for sure return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great and peaceful place

We chose this location for our annual friends trip and it did not disappoint. The owners are extremely nice. Everything was clean and so many extra amenities. 10/10 recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome Country Cabin

We had two families, one from WI and one from TN. This was location was about halfway for both families. The adults and the kids had an amazing time swimming, fishing, and relaxing at this quiet get-a-way. Highly Recommend. We will be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

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

Christmas House in June!!!

Great time for whole family coming from Missouri and Wisconsin!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha and Dan B.

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

Beautiful Lodge

The lodge is beautiful, clean and modern in a quiet beautiful setting. Chris and Jennifer are great hosts - very friendly, welcoming and answered any questions we had. Our family of 5 enjoyed Thanksgiving at the lodge. Playing board games at night, hiking/fishing and activities in the big yard during the day. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shiela W.

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

Family Getaway!

My husband and I along with our 3 adult children and their families and pets enjoyed our Labor Day holiday at the Sweet Water Lodge. Chris and Jennifer welcomed us when we arrived and were very nice. The bedroom and bathroom layout worked out great for everyone and they very much enjoyed how convenient the fishing was right out the front door. Competition was fierce for the biggest catch! Morning coffee rocking on the porch was quiet time for my husband that he absolutely enjoyed. Very peaceful surrounding. Glad we could get away for a few days, enjoy the time with family and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Fantastic stay

We stayed at the lodge during a ranger riding trip in Nebo. The lodge was beautiful, in a great location, and the pond right out the front door was amazing. We had kids aged 13-7 and they had a blast at the pond as did the adults. Chris and Jennifer were amazing hosts and they made us feel right at home. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn M.

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

Great house in a beautiful secluded location

5 couples had a fantastic stay! Beautiful location and great house! The pond is very fun with lily pad and aqua glide “rock it”! Plenty of rocking chairs and a perfect campfire location. Very considerate hosts who went out of their way to make sure we had a great time. The house is very nice and clean. Plenty of supplies and space (two refrigerators was very helpful). Ideal trip! We plan to return! Tip: pack all of your food because a large grocery store is pretty far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

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

Fun for teens

This property was such fun! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

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

Christmas in July!

Family from Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin for our Christmas in July!! Great time had by all with the fishing /swimming and enjoying the front porch!!! Thanks Chris and Jennifer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikol B.

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

Nice place

Great place. We enjoyed our satay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

A little piece of heaven right here!

The house is amazing, clean and a nice quiet location! We loved our adult weekend getaway and will definitely be back! Thank you Chris & Jennifer for being amazing hosts and showing us around! The pond was fun to swim in on those 100 degree days there! Hopefully next time we won't be down a Rzr 😓, still had a great time though! See you soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula r.

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

Heaven on earth

Once a year , my family of 10 adults, two children and Rae, the dog rent a place we can all be together for a long weekend. This year we visited Sweetwater Lodge. It was so perfect!! So beautiful and fun. Swimming, fishing, hiking, all the things our family loves!! With "trampoline rafts" in the beautiful lake , all the water toys you could want, very clean lake water and sand beach. Then you go into the lodge, and it takes your breathe away, so beautiful. With comfortable mattresses in every bedroom, FIVE bedrooms, some with two beds. Three sparkling clean bathrooms, Master bathroom is amazing with huge tub and shower. A chef's kitchen, and everything is so very well stocked. You only need a few clothes( there is a washer and dryer) and the food you are going to eat. A wonderful place to connect with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly U.

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

Perfect Extended Family Vacation

The layout was perfect for our extended family gathering. The kids (ages 3-12) enjoyed the little beach area, swimming in the pond, and fishing. The adults enjoyed the fire pit and stars each night. And, my favorite, the property was clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

This was Awesome ! The owners was so nice and their home was gorgeous. It was secluded and peaceful

Jennifer was great. Did not have to wait for a response. It was quick and easy. Very professional.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Awesome

Wanted to get away from my busy life and it was totally delivered. The place was beautiful and peaceful. The owners were so nice and accommodating. I totally enjoyed my get away and would recommend this place to anyone that wants to escape. I want to plan a yearly return once a year to unwind. Love being there!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise J.

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

Best Country Living Vacation

Beautiful property with a pond for fishing and swimming and paddle boating. Shouse/lodge was spacious and well-furnished. Loved the kitchen area and the 5 bedrooms & 3 baths for our family of 10. Just perfect for us! Hosts were very gracious and generous and available anytime - we enjoyed their hospitality and getting to know them. Would definitely recommend this country vacation setting for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Wow! This lodge was just the slice of heaven we were looking for!

We wanted a getaway that was secluded and peaceful. This gem hit the bullseye. It was beautiful and so comfortable, from the electric theater chairs, huge tv, to the master suite shower and tub, and very comfortable bed. It was stocked with everything you could possibly need - from gas grill, charcoal grill, wine fridge, keurig coffee pot and a regular coffee pot, gas stovetop, double oven, washer/dryer, fire pit (with wood furnished), dock, paddleboat, sandy beach, deer, turkeys, a stocked fishing pond. The outdoor furniture was very comfortable and even outdoor fans were provided. It was very spacious, very well decorated and is perfect for a family gathering, couples gathering, girls weekend, or whatever you could possibly want to do. I would recommend that you bring your own groceries, as it truly is in the middle of the country. We were so glad we did not have to leave to go out to dinner! The hosts were very attentive and friendly, and met us when we arrived to explain everything. I highly recommend experiencing this wonderful getaway. We will definately be back ! I wish I could post pictures of this beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mardelle S.

Family group of ladies

This place was beautiful. Don’t be fooled by the pole barn exterior as every amenity was included inside, well stocked and clean. Perfect for a get together of family members that wanted to stick around and visit. This is our 10th year at various locations and this was one of the best we have rented. We will return! Jennifer and Chris were pleasant and helpful when they met us to let us in. They stopped by once to see if we needed anything and Chris’s dad gave us some chestnuts to take home. What a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018