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Exterior
breakfast supplies provided
Room
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Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Whittington, IL
  • Pheasant Hollow Winery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rend Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Vernon, IL (MVN-Mount Vernon Outland)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Almost Like Home

Cozy house on 2 acres...in a quiet neighborhood.3bedroom ,1 1/2 bath, fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining room area with A/C, sitting room with smart TV and free spark light Wi-Fi , and washer an dryer available.The back deck has a porch swing and also a small play set in the backyard for the kids. Patio in the back yard with fire pit to roast s'mores or enjoy the evening with a crackling fire,hot cocoa, and the starry, moon lite sky. A grill is in the garage if you'd rather bbq . A large drive-way for all your vehicle or trailer needs. We also have a couple security cameras located outside .

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Pets are not aloud on beds or couches
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Whittington

Whittington is home to this holiday home. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and Rend Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Franklin County Fairgrounds and Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at I-57 Drag Strip or DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.
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Whittington, IL

What's nearby

  • Pheasant Hollow Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rend Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Franklin County Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Like Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Almost Like Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Like Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Almost Like Home located?

Situated in Whittington, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pheasant Hollow Winery and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center and Rend Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

The house we as clean and comfortable. It is located in a beautiful country setting. The beds were comfortable. The owners were friendly, professional and helpful. We have stayed in other VRBO rentals in this area and this was by far the best one. We hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Deserves more than 5 stars

We stay in a lot of VRBO's...and this is the best of them. Nate and Ruth are providing hospitality not just a place to stay. When we travel, we cook so I have a rubbermaid tub with everything that I would need, but I wouldn't have needed to bother because it's all available. Our young granddaughter visited us and we enjoyed the swing set in the back yard, walking around the pond and watching the horse across the street. There were even toys for her. We appreciated the washer and dryer and the garage. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

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

Excellent Property

The house is very nice. Great pet friendly place. It was nice to have all the comfort of home with so many extras. Host goes out of their way to make sure all the little things you don't think of are supplied. Exactly as advertised. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Stay

Our stay was good! Work with us very well! We are deaf people who stayed! Will come back. Love the house! The place was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

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

Home away from Home

It was almost perfect. Reminded me of home. There were a few very small issues not terrible but could be fixed easily. First one the back door squeaked when opened. The hot water could of been a little warmer. Like I said just little things just like at our home. We really did enjoy it and it was so peaceful and a beautiful location. We will be returning next year .opene
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

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

Really enjoyed it!

So many extras! Super clean, and very comfortable. The hosts were extremely helpful. Near everything we needed it to be close to.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Rend Lake Vacation

We love this house! Super cute, very clean and equipped with everything you need. Great location and a very quiet neighborhood. The host was wonderful and quick to respond to any questions. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

WONDERFUL!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Everything was perfect. Our grandsons loved it, as well as ourselves. I really enjoyed the swing on the back porch. I was able to sit there in the evening and watch my grandsons fish in the pond next door. I would highly recommend this property to anyone. The owners were very accommodating and also quick to respond if I had any questions. If we are ever in the area again, my hope is that this property is available and we are ale to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal J.

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

Nice and quiet

The location of this property was perfect for the events we were attending. We really appreciated the abundance of towels and washcloths. Thank you! Most places only leave you one a day. We appreciated having enough, especially in this heat. We also really appreciated the items left in the fridge since we arrived too late to go to the grocery. My only suggestions for this property would be to upgrade the mattresses and swap the jersey knit sheets out for regular 100% cotton sheets. The jersey knit are hot. We enjoyed our stay and will try to stay here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Peaceful Vacation Spot

Beautiful property! This was our 3rd year staying here. It’s a lovely home with everything you could possibly need. Extremely clean & comfortable. Plenty of room for the 4 adults in our group, with great parking for the boat too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Christmas Vacation

So nice to be close to family for a visit and each have our own rooms and the use of the garage was very nice since it snowed. They even mailed use an item we had forgotten!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

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

Great

We had so much fun. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Guys hunting trip

My husband and a friend take a hunting trip to IL each fall. This was the first time staying at this home. The home was clean and beds were very comfortable. The home had everything that they needed and more than they expected, like breakfast fixings, pancake mix, eggs, milk, and juice in the fridge. The host was very quick to respond to any questions. Already looking at booking in the future. Wish all VRBO owners took pride in their properties like these do.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

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

1 night stay

very nice location. beautiful country setting. comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanna H.

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

Quiet

Comfortable
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Tina H

We loved our stay here. The house so spacious, clean and equipped with everything you needed for your stay. The host was very prompt to answer any questions you may have. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., Willow Spring USA

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

Illinois

The property was perfect. The house is spacious and comfortable. The large yard in a rural street is ideal for pets and our Vizsla loved running around and exploring the yard. Rend lake is vey close and a beautiful recreational area to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Clean and well provided

The host thought of everything we might need. The house was clean and very comfortable. We didn’t encounter any problems. We also appreciated the two grills in the garage and the fire pit. This was a charming and pleasant house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Home away from home

Loved our stay. House was very clean and spacious. Property is in a quiet area with a great view and large yard-great for our mini Aussie. Host was very responsive to messages. Check in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny R., Farmington

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

Gone fishing

So peaceful lovely weeping willows put everything at ease. Very clean . Host well prepared property in case you forgot something. Highly recommend this VRBO..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Fabulous - Deserves more than 5 stars!

This place is the BEST! The owners do a wonderful job keeping the house and property looking beautiful. It’s so peaceful & quiet. We love it. It’s our second time spending a week here for a fishing vacation & we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Relaxing getaway

This was a great place to stay for our fishing trip to Rend Lake. The weather and the fish didn’t cooperate as much as we would have liked but the house was better than expected! Very clean and in a nice location. The garage was a huge bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Lovely farm house!

The home was comfortable and pristine. Easy to find, and so much was there to add to the feeling of home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Get away

Nice, quiet, resonable,very pleasant would recommend this place to friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyera J.

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

Great property!

Full experience and stay overall was great! Will be back when the weather is nice to be able to enjoy the outdoor part of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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