Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33

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11 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 331021.9 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub
Fireplace
Air conditioning

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St Anne, IL

Kankakee Community College
‪16 min drive‬
B. Harley Bradley House
‪17 min drive‬
Olivet Nazarene University
‪21 min drive‬
Kankakee, IL (IKK-Greater Kankakee)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 33)

1st Fl. #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1st Fl. #2

2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd Fl. #1

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Fl. #3

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Fl. #5

1 Queen Bed

2nd Fl. #6

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #7

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Fl. #8

1 King Bed

2nd Fl. #9

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 half bathrooms

1st Fl. Bedrooms #1 and #2

Toilet · Shower only

1st Fl. - Common Bathroom

Toilet

2nd Fl. Bedroom #1 and #2

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Fl. Bedroom #6

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Fl. Bedrooms #3 and #4

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Fl. Bedrooms #5, #7, #8, #9

Toilet · Shower only

Garage Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Sugar Shack features 20+ acres of secluded, rustic land along the Iroquois river with activities for the whole family! The interior features rustic decor with handcrafted pieces & design guaranteed to make you feel like you're millions of miles away from the city. Huge game room where you can play basketball, ping pong, billiards, foosball and corn hole. There's something for all ages. In the summer, enjoy swimming in the man-made pond or sit around a warm campfire. This place is perfect for getaways, family vacations, reunions, and special occasions!

Property manager

Denise Johnson - Ivan Aratlakov

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Ashtrays provided outside

DO NOT STRIP BEDS - Upon check-out turn off all lights, close all security shutters, lock all doors, turn heat/ac to 68 degrees. NO SMOKING INSIDE.

Take garbage to dumpster, put dishes in dishwasher, put used towels in laundry room. DONT USE WHITE TOWELS OUTSIDE. POND TOWELS IN LAUNDRY ROOM.

When coming down the driveway and pulling up to the house, all property to the left is not ours, please do not trespass on the neighbors property.

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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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Papineau

Located in Papineau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kankakee River State Park and River Road Sport Complex, while B. Harley Bradley House and Kankakee County Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Valley Aquatic Park and Kankakee Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Anne, IL

What's nearby

Kankakee Community College - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
B. Harley Bradley House - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
Olivet Nazarene University - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
Northfield Square Mall - 28 min drive - 21.7 km
Kankakee River State Park - 29 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

Kankakee Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Ryan's Pier - ‬14 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
‪El Mexicano Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic One of a Kind Private Residence, Sleeps 33 located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of River Road Sport Complex, Splash Valley Aquatic Park and Kankakee Community College. Kankakee Railroad Museum and B. Harley Bradley House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TK

10 Jan 2024

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

Great place to stay!

We loved it here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny b.

10 July 2024

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

Great stay

Everything was awesome. We had so much fun and are already planning to be back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

11 Sept 2024

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

Illini Weekend

Loved the place. An Hour away from Illini Games.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

7 July 2023

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

Great place for relaxing getaway

We had a group of several friends and their families stay at the Sugar Shack for a couple of nights surrounding the 4th of July. The place worked great for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

12 June 2023

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

Beautiful Property

This was our second reunion here and we absolutely love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

12 Oct 2023

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

Amazing retreat for my leadership team, and will bring family next!

Incredible space to connect and work with my leader ship team. Cooked, played games, enjoyed ourselves, can’t wait to bring my family next.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

1 Sept 2023

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

Great spot for a large gathering

The pictures don't do it justice - the place is huge! Very comfortable and well-appointed. Would definitely recommend for a larger group.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

9 Aug 2023

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

Great Getaway

This is an absolutely phenomenal place to stay. We were there with our children and grandchildren and we had a terrific time the whole week. This was our second trip here and it was better than the first. Denise was right there whenever we had a question. Can't wait to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

16 Oct 2023

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

Another Great Family Weekend

This was our second family weekend at Sugar Shack and are already planning to return next year. Our group ranged in age from 10 months to 88, and there was plenty of space and activities for everyone to throughly enjoy themselves. It is very clean, extremely well stocked, and Denise is great to work with. Highly recommend the Sugar Shack.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

30 Aug 2023

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

Great property with everything you need!

This was a great place to have a retreat for work. Plenty of space for everyone. Tons of seating in various areas. Lots of amenities. We cooked all meals for 20 people and had everything we needed and then some. Beautiful property and well maintained. Good communication with host. Great property - would love to rent here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B., Glen Ellyn, Illinois

17 Oct 2021

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

Absolutely beautiful property and wonderful managers!!!

What a priceless gem of a location for any type of gathering. Top notch all around and perfectly appointed. Denise the manager was absolutely wonderful to work with. I've rented many types of places at many times, this one is the best, as was the experience working with Denise to set it up perfectly. If the place is available for the dates you want - do NOT look any further!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrice C.

23 July 2023

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Feels like home only better!

This was our 3rd year having family together at the Sugar Shack. It has become a very special place in our hearts! Always clean, well equipped, fun for all ages! We love the pond and the game room! We love it all! The new garage door to the game room (windows) is a nice edition. Thanks Denise, you’ve been a great host! We are planning our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

7 Aug 2021

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

Amazing!!

My wife and I, our 8 children and 13 grandchildren have stayed at several houses. This was the absolute best. We would absolutely recommend this property. The lake /lagoon/pond was a huge attraction and the host was impeccable. Five stars!! The LoCoco Family

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

4 Sept 2023

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

My hubby’s 40th

A bunch of our friends and their kids came to this location for my husbands 40th birthday celebration. We had 10 kids between the groups of us, ranging from 3-11 years and they ALL had a blast. The adults relaxed, made drinks at the bar, played poker, used the grill, and swam daily in the lake. Me needed NOTHING, the house had everything you could need. We absolutely loved it here and plan to make it annual.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

30 Dec 2020

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

Amazing Property - tons to do!

Our family had a wonderful time at the Sugar Shack! There was so much to do and explore from the woods to the shells in the river and ‘skating’ on the creek. Inside was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We had a blast playing in the indoor game room, and there was tons of firewood for both the indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit. There was something for everyone. Darts, ping pong, pool, foosball, basketball, even easel paper! Denise was very friendly, helpful and super responsive! This was the perfect holiday escape for our family and we can’t wait to go back! We highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

9 Aug 2020

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

Best week ever...

This is an amazing property and the pictures do not do it justice. It is huge....a place for everyone...lots of toys for all ages... We simply loved staying here. It was our whole family...from 6 month old twins to grandparents. The kitchen was well stocked. There were games to play and lots of rafts etc to play with in the swimming pond. The kids spent many hours jumping off the fort in the middle. The little boys loved the basketball court. There were even tables to hold all of us for dinner. Quite the place. Highly recommend. And Denise...always quick to answer if we had a question. She was great to work with. We will be back!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S., Chicago

14 Nov 2022

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Perfect remote group getaway

My friends and I had a great time at the Sugar Shack and highly recommend it to others looking for a well-stocked and spacious house for a comfy group retreat.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

2 Nov 2022

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

Awesome Family Weekend

The lodge was perfect for our four generation / 30 person family gathering. The layout was great for the entire group to be together but also plenty of individual space when wanted. It is one of the cleanest and well stocked vacation rentals we have been to. Denise was good to work with and always responded very quickly to any questions. We are looking forward to returning to the lodge next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul l.

27 Oct 2022

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

The Sugar Shack is the best

This is our third stay at the Sugar Shack for my regional team meeting and we love the accommodations. It easily sleeps our group of 12 with plenty of individual rooms and numerous full bathrooms. The space is massive for plenty of room to spread out but also intimate enough to feel homey. The bar is the best and the entertainment areas are more than ample to have too much fun. The best part is the large kitchen with multiple ovens and dishwashers helping accommodate large groups. Denise, owner/host always does a great job of communication and ensuring all expectations are met.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie A.

10 Oct 2022

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

Wedding weekend at the Sugar Shack

We had a wedding celebration weekend at the lodge and it was beautiful! The property is a fantastic place for family and friends to stay together! There is so much space, so many activities, and everything about it is gorgeous. Highly recommend this property for any event, gathering, or vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

26 Sept 2022

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

Perfect Stay for a Large Group

Family and friends came together to celebrate a joint bachelor/bachelorette party…this was the perfect stay! Everything you could think of was included from firewood and cookware to extra towels and an jce machine in the bar area. It was so easy to host a large group here and there was something fun for everyone to do. Would definitely recommend staying here and would love to go back someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Korina B.

8 Sept 2022

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

A hidden gem!

This amazing property is tucked away from the rest of the world. The home is very well cared for, and the property is amazing. The pictures online are very accurate. Plenty of space for everyone to be doing something and still not be on top of each other. We had 17 people, 3 generations of family, and everyone had a great time. The kids (and adults) spent all day in the swimming pond. Great spots for fishing. We always had a fire going, and firewood was easy to get. Nice touches like not having to buy toilet paper & garbage bags. One thing I love about this house is that even if you get a rainy day, there's plenty inside for everyone to do. And the inside bar...amazing! The only thing I could say is the beds aren't all super comfortable; some of the mattresses could definitely be replaced. But with all the other great features in this home, this wouldn't deter me from re-booking, which we look forward to doing. Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R., Chicago, IL

24 Aug 2022

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

Great Place for Large Groups

We had a group of 30 guys for a college reunion. The property was perfect for accommodating such a large group. Not only did we have the space for day-to-day living, but kept ourselves busy with the activities around the house and property. Bonus points for communication with the host before/during/after our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

16 Aug 2022

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

Family vacation

This was a great property in the country with lots of outdoor seating and a very well stocked kitchen. The younger children loved the beach area and the older kids loved the fort in the middle of the pond! Wonderful place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

27 July 2022

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

Another great stay!

The sugar shack is a great place for any family or group looking to relax and have fun together. Denise and her crew are very accommodating and the property is always in perfect condition. Can’t wait to return next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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11 bedrooms (sleeps 33)

1st Fl. #1

1st Fl. #2

2nd Fl. #1

2nd Fl. #2

2nd Fl. #3

2nd Fl. #4

2nd Fl. #5

2nd Fl. #6

2nd Fl. #7

2nd Fl. #8

2nd Fl. #9

2 half bathrooms

1st Fl. Bedrooms #1 and #2

1st Fl. - Common Bathroom

2nd Fl. Bedroom #1 and #2

2nd Fl. Bedroom #6

2nd Fl. Bedrooms #3 and #4

2nd Fl. Bedrooms #5, #7, #8, #9

Garage Bathroom

Spaces

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