Spacious Tree House near Starved Rock and Buffalo Rock State Parks, Perfect for a Family Glamping Getaway

A secluded, one-of-a-kind 26 acre treehouse retreat carved into Starved Rock State Park's border, 90 minutes from Chicago, 2.5 hrs from Milwaukee. 2 spacious, luxury-crafted treehouses (so far) for up to 8 - built for group escapes or just the 2 of you.

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Steps away from 13 miles of picturesque hiking trails, canyons and bluffs.



Sleeps up to 8

4 beds total, 2 kings, 1 full and a (comfy) Koala queen sofa bed. 2 enclosed bedrooms and a loft bedroom. Extra blow-up mattresses available.



General

Strong Wifi, cell service

Keypad lock

Electric fireplace

Large couch

Grill

RO filtered water from faucets

Dimmable lighting

Dinner table

Bedrooms - 2 BR's + Loft BR

​2 king beds, full bed, queen Koala sofa bed

Bed-side fan

Pack and play

​High chair

Kitchen

Full kitchen/stove/oven/microwave/toaster

Fridge/freezer

Everything needed to cook - pans, utensils etc

Exhaust fan over stove (please use while cooking)

Coffee maker w/ grinder/milk frother

Local coffee beans

Tea Kettle and tea

Bathroom

Full bath w/ shower

Towels/linens

Hair dryer

Extra heat in bathroom (please use wisely)

Exhaust fan w/ timer

Outside

Massive multi level deck - 12ft - 20ft off ground

Bonfire pit on ground

Deck and fire pit chairs

Screened in porch

Trails start at treehouse steps

Parking in front of treehouse​

Electric car charger available - Level 2 CCS - Ford etc.

Fun stuff

65" smart TV

Booming bluetooth speaker (for inside unit)

Beautiful views - Sandstone bluff, forest, field of reeds

Bluff is illuminated at night - breathtaking

Games and puzzles





Hike the park from your treehouse steps

Explore the property's 26 acres

Hike Starved Rock State Park's 2630 acres of trails, canyons, bluffs and waterfalls

Short drive to Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks plus others.

On/in/by the water

​Kayak or Canoe or maybe Hydrobike the property's on-site creek boat launch right out to the Illinois River.

Rent a boat for a day of water sports from the marina across the river.

Book a 2 hour, scenic paddlewheel cruise right up the road on the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat.

2 indoor water parks in the area if it’s too cold outside.

Float down the river at River Bum Rafting 15 mins away

Kayaks, canoes and maybe Hydrobikes will be available for rent. More rentals to come available as we slowly open. Maybe even water bikes.

Cook in/dine out

Cook a meal with the family in your treehouse's full kitchen.

Cook out on the grill on the deck.

Roast marshmallows around the bonfire.

Head into historic downtown Ottawa, IL (9 mins) for a dinner and a movie

Or the charming downtown Utica (10 mins) for dinner, some wine and cupcakes.

This lodge offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ottawa lodge is smoke free.