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The Cottage

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Living room open to kitchen
The Cottage on north side of the duplex opens to a large patio.
The Cottage entrance
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Princeton, IL
  • Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bureau County Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Starved Rock State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Cottage

Completely remodeled in 2023 by Terry’s Remodeling , and owned by Sandy and Terry Blitsch. Located on the north side of a duplex also housing The Yellowstone. The Cottage sleeps 6 and has 2 bedrooms and a loft. One bedroom has a queen bed. Another bedroom also has a queen bed with a loft above containing a third queen bed. Enjoy the designer bathrooms with walk-in showers. The designer kitchen opens to the living room. Outside on the patio you will find a hot tub, grill area, seating area, fire table and a cornhole court. We are located in the center of Princeton on Main Street and you can easily walk to the north end or south end for shopping, dining, and bars.

Self-Serve Breakfast Bar!!!

No Pets - $350 fine
$40 per person per night after 4 people.
Outdoor security camera

Property manager

Sandra Blitsch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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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

Princeton

Princeton is home to this apartment. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spring Creek Golf Course and Mendota Golf Club.
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Princeton, IL

What's nearby

  • Soldiers and Sailors Memorial - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bureau County Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Margaret's Center for Family Health - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 32 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 35 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Princeton Station - 2 min drive
  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Valley Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage located?

Situated in Princeton, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and Bureau County Fairgrounds. St. Margaret's Center for Family Health is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. Princeton Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan R.

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

Christmas Stay

Very nice accommodations, extremely clean, cozy and was grateful for the breakfast food. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Thanksgiving Stay

Stayed with spouse and family. Pleasantly surprised with water and breakfast selections available on property! Great place and had a lost item that they found and notified us right away they found it. Great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Beautiful, Clean, and Thoughtfully Designed Gem

We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect—close to downtown but still quiet and relaxing. The property was spotless and exactly as described in the listing, which we really appreciated. The thoughtful design and decor made it feel welcoming and comfortable. The host was an excellent communicator, and made sure we had everything we needed. We highly recommend staying here and would love to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Weekend getaway

A friend and I came to town for a race (Hennepin 50 miler) and the cottage was perfect for us. Great location. The property was very clean and had a wonderful outdoors space. We were able to take advantage of the hot tub, which was perfect. I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan B.

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

The Cottage-Wedding Party

The Cottage was the perfect place for our group of 4 to stay while we were in Princeton for a wedding at Hornbaker Gardens! We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the property and the outdoor space was a nice surprise! We loved the opportunity to connect with our friends around the hot tub! Being walking distance from local bars/restaraunts made our trip that much easier. We loved the Cottage and hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Clean and fun space

We stayed here the night before and after our wedding. The first night it was the bride and members of the bridal party and the second night it was just the bride and the groom. The outside area was great for entertaining guests but the space didn’t feel too overwhelming for clean up and it provided the perfect environment for some great memories. The host was involved and made themselves available to us almost 24/7. Overall it was a great stay and the house is the perfect spot for either a fun friend/ family trip or a relaxing couple’s getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Place to Land in Princeton

The Cottage is a great place in Princeton. We had room to spread out and we really enjoyed the covered outdoor space for gathering and cooking on the Blackstone. The owner was super vigilant and made sure we were comfortable. The Cottage is well appointed if you want to cook and stay in. We’ll keep it in mind for our next trip to Princeton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Princeton Cottage

What a great place to stay! Spacious & lovely! We especially enjoyed the patio and dinners with family & friends! The beds are comfy and the showers are wonderful! We had everything we needed & more. The owners were helpful & kind. We will certainly be back to the Princeton Cottage or possibly give Yellowstone or Tiskilwa Inn a try (Sugar Maple rentals are terrific)! 👍♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacque W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very rude manager/owner

My family was visiting Princeton for my father’s funeral. While my daughters and nieces were quietly catching up in the hot tub in the evening, the owner came to the property and berated them for having more people in the hot tub than were on the reservation. We were the only people on the property and this group of adult professionals were accused of having a non registered “party.” Note- this was not a party. It was 5 out of town cousins catching up. Sandra, the owner, continued to escalate when she asked me how many people were staying and I responded with 4 (myself, my 2 daughters and my son who lives in Europe was able to get a last minute flight to come home to his Grandpa’s funeral). I believe I booked the reservation for 3 before I knew my son could fly home. As advertised the Cottage comfortably sleeps 6. My issue with this VRBO owner and renter was not that she voiced her concern to me but that she repeated over and over and over and over that I booked the night for three people. I acknowledged her concern several times asking what I could do. Do I owe money? Will there be a fine? Finally, when she would not stop berating me, I asked her if she wanted me to leave. I offered to leave. Her communication to me and my family was humiliating, degrading, unkind and totally uncalled for. I will never stay at this property again and would not recommend it to anyone due to this owners aggressive and disrespectful behavior.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tena W.

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

Time Together

The Cottage is lovely and we enjoyed our stay. My husband and I shared this space with my sister and her husband. We so appreciated the layout. It allowed each couple to have their own bathroom and some privacy. The queen size beds were very comfortable. They kitchen is beautiful and well stocked for cooking meals. We spent both evenings talking and laughing in the tastefully decorated living room. Thank you for sharing The Cottage with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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Hosted by Sandra Blitsch

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