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3 Bedroom 2 bath. Living space and kitchen.

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TV, DVD player
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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
3 bedrooms, WiFi
TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

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Peru, IL
  • Place, Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Illinois & Michigan Canal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

3 Bedroom 2 bath. Living space and kitchen.

We have a 3 level building with the 1st floor being a | Sushi | Asian | Hibachi | Bar | restaurant. The 2nd floor has a bathroom and a beautiful kitchen and living space. And the 3rd floor has the 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom. You have a beautiful overlook of the river and a 15 min drive from the famous Illinois Starved Rock State Park. This is the perfect opportunity for families, friends and large groups to enjoy. Whether you are hiking at the local parks.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Illinois & Michigan Canal. The apartment includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and living room
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Illinois & Michigan Canal and a few minutes from Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

3 Bedroom 2 bath. Living space and kitchen. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Danielle P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
My number one complaint would definitely be the large cockroaches that infested this home. Other than that, parking is good during the day but bad at night due the restaurants and bars nearby. The bars were also very loud at night so be prepared for that. The kitchen and finer details of the home could use work. Hard to find bath towels, half the light bulbs didn’t work, a nail sticking out of the floor in the living room, just little inconveniences that we dealt with. The host was kind and responsive. The outlook over the river was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We only used the apartment to sleep and shower. We spent most of our time at a family member's house nearby. The apartment was clean and had plenty of towels. I only found one washcloth, so it would have been nice to have more. We just used hand towels instead, so no big deal. It was easy to find and there was plenty of parking. We didn't use the kitchen, but the counter would be nice to entertain, if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time here! The host, Joe, was awesome and helped us with everything we needed. The downstairs restaurant was fantastic, and the bar next door was fun. I’d recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us. Loved every part of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Stay

We found this place a few years ago and loved it. When we realized it was open for a last minute Mother’s Day weekend trip we jumped on it. What a great place. Unique, interesting, with plenty of room for everyone. We’ll be happy to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lack of adequate air conditioning made it so we could not stay there and had to find other lodging for the two nights we had planned to stay there. If the owner refunds our payment as he said He would and fixes the Air Conditioning I could recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect one-night stay!

Thank you Joe for your communication and hospitality, along with the great place! Of course I can’t forget the amazing dinner with surprise birthday extras and karaoke at Kou, we won’t soon forget it! Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy S., Marion, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfront VRBO

This VRBO was just what we needed when in town for a wedding weekend. Property manager quick to respond & very helpful. Overall very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas H., Marshall, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

As described. Only complaint is bed.

Neat property. Very cool. Only complaint is the main bed is hard as a rock. We didn't sleep well, but overall a great place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley N., Peoria IL

Nice stay near starved rock

We stayed here for my daughter’s birthday, as we were taking her to grand bear lodge. The place has a really cool feel and plenty of room for the family. Everything appeared very clean and organized. The only issue I came across were a few large bugs. I wasn’t too surprised considering it is directly next to the water, and I did let the owner know. Otherwise the stay was great, easy communication and access to the area. Wasn’t able to try to sushi restaurant since they were closed for a vacation but it sounds like it is a great place to eat. Overall a good trip! Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really awesome spot. Super cool apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View, Spacious Apartment

We had a great time visiting the area and this apartment fit us perfectly. The owner was available and easy to contact, and the space was surprisingly quiet despite being located directly above a restaurant. (Side note, the sushi/hibachi restaurant was fantastic; We ate there twice and thoroughly enjoyed it!)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy and great spot

Easy specious place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boat trip

Traveling down the Illinois River with friends this was a great place to spend the night. Enjoyed the bar next door also!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel F.

We enjoyed our stay and would return again.

We enjoyed our stay, liked the property, overall, but feel it could be cleaner, and would benefit from some some updates.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice!

Nice place and host - the sushi restaurant is wonderful and we really loved the bar next-door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place, could use a few updates

The place overall is very cool. Its an older building but was clean and mostly updated. There are a few things in the bedrooms that are kind of weird like light switches that are cut wrong and overlap and windows that aren't completely finished out. Beds are okay but not the most comfortable I've experienced on a VRBO. The atmosphere of the place is cool overall and could be an awesome place to stay with just a few small updates to some of the cosmetic things in the less trafficed areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Doud C.

Liked: Cleanliness

River view

First time trying vrbo. Very nice and the owner is very helpful with request.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Great except showers

Great location and had everything we needed. It is a little noisy from the Riverfront grill's outdoor patio but we expected that. Joe is great. Will try Koi (restaurant below unit) in the future - hear it is very good. Only complaint is that the water pressure and temperature control in both showers leave much to be desired. Joe seems aware of this issue so hopefully it will be resolved for future travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, place was as advertised - host was fantastic!

Stayed here with 5 total guests. Three bedrooms and the couches were perfect for a group of bikers! There was also an inflatable mattress which was VERY comfortable. Plenty of room. Lots of counter space. Modern amenities in the kitchen. Two ovens! The place is above a the owner's Sushi restaurant. We ate there twice and it is pretty excellent. There is a bar next door with live music and a HUGE patio. It has a full kitchen and the food was great there as well. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hip Place Near State Parks

This is a great place to stay above a tasty sushi/hibachi place. Its a short drive to Starved Rock, Mathiessen, and the IM Canal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Joe was a great host. The place was an incredible set up. I'll be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Melissa N.

Cool place, but had a few deal-breakers

This was SUCH a cool space. We were enthralled when we got there and were in awe of the "cool" factor! But we ran into some snags... 1. The downstairs shower had no hot water...or so we thought. After much trial, error, and frustration, we figured out that if we ran hot water in the bathroom sink, we could get hot water in the shower. But only a light drizzle. Running the hot water in the sink took away from the water pressure in the shower. 2. Trying to get the ceiling fan on but the attached light off was a challenge in the back bedroom. We had to perform quite a balancing act to get to it. Longer cords would be much more convenient. 3. While cooking breakfast Sunday morning, we opened the microwave to discover a moldy, smelly container of queso. It smelled so bad we were afraid to use the microwave for fear our food would absorb the nasty smell. 4. Based on the microwave, the windowsills, room corners, closets, etc, the cleaning prior to our arrival had only been surface. We weren't comfortable using the couch covers or the blankets provided in the front room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Seccoyah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and Comfy

Pros: Spacious 2 levels Bathroom on each level Nice kitchen area Nice eating area w/ stools Tasty restaurant downstairs Provided toilets like soap, shampoo and towels Fridge could store all our groceries Couches were comfy Nice lighting in the bathroom plus a make up mirror Free parking available Multiple restaurants in that street Nice serene view of the river Host was responsive to messages Cons: Shower turns cold after a short 7 minutes or so Bathroom light went out and there was no quick fix for it. No directions on how to work the lights or tv Leather in the couches was peeling No seasonings in the kitchen No garbage in the bathrooms (ladies) Sound of freight trains was distributed
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apparent was big, roomy, and clean. They had all necessary things you'd need in a kitchen, including little things you may forget like salt & pepper. The only things I did not like was the hot water only lasted about 10 mins and some pretty loud trains were passing from 1am - 3am
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022