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Petersburg House for Rent: A Charming Lakefront Cottage Located in Petersburg, IL - Near Springfield, IL - Property 160223

House 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Petersburg house photo
Rates per property (USD)
$100 - $125/nt
$500/wk
$1,200/month
Call Kirsten Davin
217 414-2585
(International +1 217 414-2585)
 
Email Owner
Property type:
house
Location type:
lake, rural  
Highlights:
lake, rural, accept credit card, air-conditioning, washing machine  
Petersburg house photo - Game Room w/ Foosball Table, Futon, TV, CD/Stereo

Game Room w/ Foosball Table, Futon, TV, CD/Stereo

Petersburg house photo - Additional View of Game Room/Guest Quarters

Additional View of Game Room/Guest Quarters

Petersburg house photo - Fully-Equipped Kitchen

Fully-Equipped Kitchen

Petersburg house photo - Complete w/ Coffee Maker, Dishwasher & Condiments

Complete w/ Coffee Maker, Dishwasher & Condiments

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Petersburg House Summary

“Chautauqua Escape” is a charming cottage located in the eclectic river community of Chautauqua, near Petersburg, IL. Situated in the heart of Abraham Lincoln country, the cottage is only 2 miles from New Salem State Historical Site where Lincoln tended store and surveyed the surrounding area. 3 miles away is historic Petersburg, home of Edgar Lee Masters (Spoon River Anthology). Nearby are wineries and antiques waiting to be discovered. The nationally acclaimed Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are located in Springfield, an easy twenty-minute drive through rolling prairies. While there, visit the only home Lincoln ever owned, and pay your respects at his graveside. Summer at “Chautauqua Escape” finds an abundance of roadside stands selling fresh produce and melons. Bike along the river or into the restored 19th century village with bicycles provided for your enjoyment.

Location of House 160223

Nearest airport:   Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Airport at 10 Miles
Nearest train:   Springfield, IL Amtrak Station at 15 Miles
Nearest motorway:   US I-55 at 8 Miles
Car: necessary

Situated in the heart of Abraham Lincoln country, the cottage is only 2 miles from New Salem State Historical Site where Lincoln tended store and surveyed the surrounding area. 3 miles away is historic Petersburg, where wineries and antiques are waiting to be discovered. The nationally acclaimed Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are located in Springfield, an easy twenty-minute drive through rolling prairies. While there, visit the only home Lincoln ever owned, and pay your respects at his graveside. Summer at “Chautauqua Escape” finds an abundance of roadside stands selling fresh produce and melons. Bike along the river or into the restored 19th century village with bicycles provided for your enjoyment. In the fall, the cottage can be your home base for the beautiful Spoon River drive, for enjoying the breathtaking fall colors, or when you bag that trophy buck at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Conservation Area, just 15 minutes away.
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Petersburg House Availability

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Jul 13, 2008
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Petersburg House Rates

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Regular Season Jun 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008 $500 $225 $125 $100 n/a $1,200 2 Nights
  • Prices are Negotiable, Please Call or E-mail For Further Information.
    A $250.00 safety/damage deposit is due at the time of reservation.
    We require payment in full in order to book your reservation. Confirmation will be sent after full payment is received.
  • Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing 30 days prior to arrival date in order to receive full refund. The $250 deposit which is required at the time of reservation, will not be refunded in the event of a cancellation.

Fees

Cleaning:
$25

Petersburg House Amenities

Property Type:
  • house

Location Type:
  • lake
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • historic

General:
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Local-Maps
  • Toilet-Paper
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • Bottled-Water
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • Soaps-Basic
  • accept credit card
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Ceiling-Fans
  • telephone
  • safe
  • Hair-Dryer
  • central heating
  • Paper-Towels
  • Restaurant-Dining-Guide
  • air-conditioning
  • Activities-Guide

Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • oven
  • grill
  • toaster
  • microwave
  • refrigerator
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • cooking utensils
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 3 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 bathroom(s) , 2 half bathroom(s)
  • Master Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, On Main Floor
    Upstairs Bathroom - Toilet
    Game Room Bathroom - Toilet

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Master Bedroom - 2 Double, Sleeps Four
    Living Room - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Sleeper Sofa Sleeps Two
    Front Room, Main Floor - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Futon - Sleeps Two
    Guest Room - Route 66 Themed - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Futon - Sleeps Two
  • The cottage has one bedroom upstairs, with a double bed, mirror, dresser, and half bathroom. The main floor holds a sleeper sofa in the living room, and a futon in the front room, sleeping a total of six to eight guests within the main home. There is a full bath with a tub/shower on the main floor. A separate, Route 66 themed, guest quarters/game room - complete with foosball table, board games, Playstation 2 and vintage coleco video games is located immediately next to the home, literally three steps out of the back door. The half-bath within this game room, makes this an ideal “get-away” for the teens, or a fun family room for all to enjoy. A futon within this room provides a sleeping area for two.

Entertainment:
  • tv
  • DVD
  • VideoGame-Console
  • VideoGames
  • Foosball
  • Games-Adults
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • Games-Kids
  • VCR
  • cd
  • Game-Room
  • satellite or cable
  • radio

Internet Access:
  • dialup access
  • internet access
  • computer available

Communication / Internet:
  • Computer-PC

Outside:
  • barbecue
  • Outdoor-Grill-Charcoal
  • Unscreened-Porch/Lanai
  • garage
  • parking
  • Deck-Wood
  • bike
  • Walkway-to-Water
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 2 bicycles

Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • children welcome
  • pets considered

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • hunting
  • antiquing
  • golf
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horseback riding
  • fishing
  • roller blading

Attractions:
  • Recreation-Center
  • ATM/Bank
  • Autumn-Foliage
  • Churches
  • Groceries
  • Museums
  • Hospital
  • Pond
  • Laundromat
  • Playground
  • Cinemas
  • Library

Leisure Activities:
  • Live-Theater
  • Bird-Watching
  • Hunting-Small-Game
  • Hiking
  • Sight-Seeing
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Jet-Skiing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Restaurants
  • Winery-Tours
  • Zoo
  • Scenic-Drives

Nearby Services:
  • Massage-Therapist
  • Medical-Services

Notes: The fully-equipped kitchen features stove, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (with coffee and condiments), can opener, cookware, and dishes and flatware for 12. “Chautauqua Escape” is perfect for relaxing and unwinding. But if you need to keep in touch – or make your visit a working holiday – the cottage includes a computer (with games for the kids) and dial-up internet. Use it to find even more hidden treasures as you explore Illinois! Seasonal, local produce stands provide delicious fruit and vegetables. Also, please note, smoking IS allowed on the porch or outside of the home, although NO smoking is allowed within the home.


Petersburg House Details

Cottage Amenities: The cottage has one bedroom upstairs, with two double beds, dresser, and floor mirror. The main floor holds a sleeper sofa in the living room, and a futon in the front room, sleeping a total of six guests within the main home. There is a full bath with a tub/shower on the main floor, and a half-bath in the upstairs bedroom. A separate, Route 66 themed, guest quarters/game room - complete with foosball table and electric dart system is located immediately next to the home, literally three steps out of the back door. The half-bath within this game room, makes this an ideal “get-away” for the teens, or a fun family room for all to enjoy. A futon within this room provides a sleeping area for two. The fully-equipped kitchen features stove,refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (with coffee and condiments), can opener, cookware, and dishes and flatware for 12. “Chautauqua Escape” is perfect for relaxing and unwinding.

Other Activities: Abraham Lincoln's Home, Lincoln's New Salem, Abraham Lincoln Presidental LIbrary, Lincoln's Tomb, Edgar Lee Master's Home,


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