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Top 15 Recommended vacation rentals in Illinois

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House Rockford
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Child-friendly lovely vacation home with yard, private pool & patio

Rockford, Rockford Township, Illinois
from $1,149
per night
Outstanding(8 ratings)
from $1,149
per night
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Cabin Kirksville
Cabin ∙ 15 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Cabin with barbeque, garden & patio

Kirksville, Sullivan Township, Illinois
from $304
per night
Outstanding(201 ratings)
from $304
per night
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House The Galena Territory
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 8 bedrooms

Child-friendly vacation home with patio, heated pool & yard | Good for workation

The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
from $1,149
per night
Outstanding(194 ratings)
from $1,149
per night
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House East Moline
House ∙ 15 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly house with garden, barbecue & patio | City view | Suitable for remote work | Pets are welcome

East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois
from $334
per night
Excellent(50 ratings)
from $334
per night
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House The Galena Territory
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House with barbeque, hot tub & terrace

The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
from $214
per night
Outstanding(124 ratings)
from $214
per night
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Cabin Apple Canyon Lake
Cabin ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cabin with patio, grill & pool | Perfect for remote work

Apple Canyon Lake, Thompson Township, Illinois
from $273
per night
Outstanding(249 ratings)
from $273
per night
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House Apple Canyon Lake
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with patio, yard & pool | Lake view | Good for workation

Apple Canyon Lake, Thompson Township, Illinois
from $204
per night
Outstanding(117 ratings)
from $204
per night
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House The Galena Territory
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with yard, pool & terrace | Lake view

The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
from $241
per night
Outstanding(83 ratings)
from $241
per night
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House The Galena Territory
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Children-friendly big house with jacuzzi, pool & garden | Good for workation | Pet-friendly

The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
from $289
per night
Outstanding(10 ratings)
from $289
per night
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Cabin Apple Canyon Lake
Cabin ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cabin with garden, pool & BBQ | Lake view

Apple Canyon Lake, Thompson Township, Illinois
from $270
per night
Outstanding(230 ratings)
from $270
per night
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House The Galena Territory
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation home with heated pool, barbecue & patio | Lake view

The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
from $240
per night
Outstanding(25 ratings)
from $240
per night
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House The Galena Territory
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Fully equipped house with heated pool, patio & barbeque | Lake view | Pet-friendly

The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
from $176
per night
Outstanding(61 ratings)
from $176
per night
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House Elizabeth
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Family-oriented house with grill, terrace & heated pool

Elizabeth, Woodbine Township, Illinois
from $643
per night
Excellent(63 ratings)
from $643
per night
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House Creal Springs
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-oriented house with grill & patio | Lake view | Perfect for remote work | Dogs allowed

Creal Springs, Williamson County, Illinois
from $199
per night
Outstanding(10 ratings)
from $199
per night
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House McHenry
House ∙ 22 guests ∙ 7 bedrooms

House with patio, hot tub & yard | Nature view

McHenry, McHenry Township, Illinois
from $992
per night
Excellent(53 ratings)
from $992
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

House  The Galena Territory
from $308
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Children-friendly vacation home with heated pool, yard & grill

4.8
Outstanding(7 ratings)
The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
Air conditioning
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House  Fox Lake
from $350
per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Family-friendly house with patio & BBQ | Lake view

5.0
Outstanding(66 ratings)
Fox Lake, Grant Township, Illinois
Air conditioning
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House  Springfield
from $176
per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Family-friendly ample vacation home with terrace & barbecue

5.0
Outstanding(47 ratings)
Springfield, Capital Township, Illinois
Air conditioning
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Vacation houses with Balconies or Patios

House  Elizabeth
from $805
per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

House with pool & barbecue | Nature view

5.0
Outstanding(34 ratings)
Elizabeth, Woodbine Township, Illinois
Balcony/Patio
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Cabin  Sheridan
from $219
per night
Cabin ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Children-friendly ample cabin with terrace, barbeque & yard | Nature view | Perfect for remote work | Dogs allowed

5.0
Outstanding(191 ratings)
Sheridan, Mission Township, Illinois
Balcony/Patio
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Cabin  Coleta
from $454
per night
Cabin ∙ 15 guests ∙ 8 bedrooms

Family-oriented pleasant cabin with BBQ, terrace & yard

4.8
Outstanding(39 ratings)
Coleta, Genesee Township, Illinois
Balcony/Patio
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Vacation Rentals With Fireplaces

House  Effingham
from $251
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly wonderful vacation home with terrace, garden & private pool | Lake view | Pet-friendly

4.7
Excellent(144 ratings)
Effingham, Douglas Township, Illinois
Fireplace
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House  The Galena Territory
from $374
per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully equipped spacious house with yard, terrace & grill | Pets allowed

5.0
Outstanding(53 ratings)
The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
Fireplace
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House  The Galena Territory
from $420
per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House with terrace, garden & grill | Lake view | Perfect for remote work

4.9
Outstanding(240 ratings)
The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
Fireplace
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Budget-friendly Vacation Rentals in Illinois

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Cabin Jonesboro
from $204
per night
Cabin ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Cabin with jacuzzi, garden & barbeque | Nature view

5.0
Outstanding(306 ratings)
Jonesboro, Union County, Illinois
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Lodge Bluford
from $311
per night
Lodge ∙ 21 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Children-friendly charming lodge with barbecue, garden & jacuzzi | Beach view | Suitable for remote work | Pet-friendly

5.0
Outstanding(211 ratings)
Bluford, Webber Township, Illinois
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House Goreville
from $204
per night
House ∙ 9 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly charming house with BBQ & terrace | Lake view

5.0
Outstanding(341 ratings)
Goreville, Johnson County, Illinois
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Top-Rated Rentals and Accommodations in Illinois

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House Fox Lake
from $1,008
per night
House ∙ 16 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Fully equipped house with private pool, BBQ & yard | Lake view | Perfect for remote work

5.0
Outstanding(2 ratings)
Fox Lake, Grant Township, Illinois
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House Carbondale
from $282
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Family-oriented pleasant house with private pool, barbeque & patio | Nature view | Dogs allowed

4.7
Excellent(107 ratings)
Carbondale, Carbondale Township, Illinois
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House The Galena Territory
from $954
per night
House ∙ 22 guests ∙ 9 bedrooms

Vacation home with jacuzzi, pool & barbeque

4.9
Outstanding(97 ratings)
The Galena Territory, Guilford Township, Illinois
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The room was clean, compact and perfect for travel. It was very close to the blue line, so transportation was easy.

Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Hotel River West
from $79
per night
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Hotel ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
4.5
Excellent(35 ratings)
River West, Chicago, Illinois
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Popular Rental Amenities in Illinois

  • Pool (23,453)
  • Pet-friendly (19,127)
  • Hot tub (2,960)
  • WiFi (47,035)
  • Kitchen (16,371)
  • Air conditioning (47,598)
  • TV (41,982)
  • Fishing (4,502)
  • Grill (9,147)
  • Parking (2,785)
  • Fireplace (11,218)
  • Balcony/patio (10,800)

Nearly half of the rentals offer a pool, which makes Illinois a wonderful spot for people looking to make a splash. Hotel room with pools in Illinois are a great choice for groups of 10 and usually cost around $237 per night. In Illinois, two-thirds of the properties with a pool are close to the water.

Price and Availability Index in Illinois

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Vacation Rental Price Information in Illinois

We analyzed price data and input them into this graph, which shows vacation rental prices for the next twelve months in Illinois. The most expensive dates to travel to Illinois are in August (8/2 – 8/9). Prices decrease in a week of June (6/28 – 7/5), where average prices are $233.

Rental availability information in Illinois

Check out the graph above to learn about the percentage rental homes are available in Illinois throughout the year. In a week of March (3/28 – 4/4), 99% of the vacation rentals are booked. On the other hand, the week with the most available offers is in July (7/12 – 7/19).

Enjoy Both City and Country With a Stay in an Illinois Vacation Rental

The most populous state in the U.S. Midwest, Illinois is home to exciting metropolitan Chicago as well as charming small towns. It offers you a wide range of attractions, from historic Route 66 to wine trails and Chicago's chic Magnificent Mile. Speaking of Chicago, the city is home to several unique sights — the Willis Tower is the tallest building in the U.S. and the Chicago River is the only river in the world that flows backward.

For a peaceful, independent visit to Illinois, be sure to book one the many local vacation rentals. Not only do these vacation homes offer you numerous modern amenities, but they also make you feel at home. Whether you are traveling with a partner or with your whole family in tow, you'll be sure to find the ideal vacation rental in Illinois.


What are the best activities for families in Illinois?

The Best Activities for Families in Illinois

Whether you're looking to keep the kids active, get into the great outdoors, or simply unwind and relax on an Illinois family vacation, you'll find plenty of options for each. Come spring and summer, Lake Michigan is the place to be, with great swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, and sunbathing to be had, from Chicago's city-backed Clark Street and Ohio Street beaches to the secluded sands of Leone Beach Park.

For thrill-seekers, spend the day at one of Illinois' family-focused amusement parks, from Six Flags Great America, Pirate's Cove, and White City Amusement Park on the shores of Lake Michigan to Grady's Family Fun Park in Bloomington or the gigantic Raging Rivers WaterPark in southern Illinois. If the beach isn't your thing, Illinois family vacations also boast plenty of outdoor adventures to keep you active.

Shawnee National Forest features vast, rolling hills, rustic lakes, and dramatic geological formations that provide plenty of swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing opportunities for the more adventurous. If you want your vacation to be educational as well as fun, don't worry, the options are manifold: from re-tracing the steps of pioneers on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and visiting influential American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio to visiting one of Chicago's many world-class museums or taking in the view from the 1,353-ft high Skydeck of the iconic former Sears Tower.


What are the best places to discover the arts and culture of Illinois?

Explore Historical and Cultural Attractions in Illinois

History buffs should be sure to pay a visit to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. Opened in 2004 and home to several important historic manuscripts, this museum gives you the opportunity to learn more about Abraham Lincoln as well as the history of Illinois.

The Art Institute of Chicago enjoys global prestige for its impressive collection. Although it has been expanded several times, the museum's main building dates back to the 19th century. The Art Institute counts artifacts and work from ancient Egypt and the Byzantine Empire among its collection, along with paintings from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist eras.


Where are the unique attractions in Illinois?

Discover the Natural Beauty of Illinois

Just southwest of Chicago lies Starved Rock State Park, famous for its waterfalls and canyons. If you are looking for hiking opportunities, this park is perfect for you and your family, as it offers numerous hiking trails. You can also engage in seasonal recreational activities including ice skating, cross-country skiing, fishing, horseback riding, and boating.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is another spot where you can observe the natural beauty of the "Prairie State." Every time you visit, it seems this garden has something new to offer. Enjoy a walk through its numerous sections, including the Dwarf Conifer Garden, English Walled Garden, Japanese Garden, and the Landscape Garden.


Information about vacation rentals in Illinois

🏡 Vacation rentals available 32,160 rentals
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $71
⭐ Popular amenities Pool, Pets allowed and Hot tub
🐾 Pet friendly homes 12,510 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 14,971 homes
20 reviews
Illinois vacation rentals have an average rating of 4.1/5 on 20 reviews left by travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nightly price for a vacation home in Illinois?

The nightly price of accommodations in Illinois starts at $71. $425 is the average nightly price for house rentals in Illinois. Apartment rentals in Illinois cost $246 per night on average.

How many vacation rentals are available to book in Illinois?

Currently there are 32,160 vacation homes to choose from for your upcoming vacation.

What are the most popular amenities for vacation homes in Illinois?

Usually travelers look for Pets allowed, Pool, and Hot tub when booking a vacation rental in Illinois.

How many vacation homes with pools are in Illinois?

Browse 14,971 vacation rentals available in Illinois.

Are pets allowed in vacation rentals in Illinois?

If you are traveling with a dog in Illinois - 39% of rentals are pet-friendly.

When is it better to travel to Illinois?

When looking for a vacation home in Illinois, keep in mind that rainy season is typically in January or May, with August often being the driest.

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