Quiet secluded setting, with spectacular view, on one of the highest hilltops in Illinois! Morning sunrises are exceptional. Evening sunsets are breathtaking. Starry nights are amazing. Pets are allowed (with notification and fee).

Our rental is a secondary unit log home that is part of our hilltop home. There is a shared breezeway entrance as well as 2 more private entrances. The unit is fully independent and has everything that you need for your getaway.

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The space
Log home was moved to hilltop and rebuilt in 2016 with touches of the farm integrated into the structure along with new and modern touches. The recent remodeling added an addition on to the north end of the cabin, that has been used exclusively as an Airbnb getaway since 2017, in which the host couple is now living.

Dan grew up in the farm house and then , along with Kellie, raised their family of 6 kids through many years of trials and tribulations. Recently the next generations have started raising their families on the farm and Dan and Kellie have moved up to the new hilltop addition. The adjoining property is a generational working family farm. The farm has Dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, chickens, and ducks. The family also offers a family friendly farm produce stand.

The cabin is south facing with a 1000 sq ft wrap around deck (on 3 sides) with a gazebo and hot tub. The interior is an open concept with a beautiful walnut bar, contemporary fireplace and an upstairs loft that includes 2 work areas and 2 twin beds. The main private bedroom is also upstairs.

Explore the acres of wooded areas with mowed paths and open space with wildflower patches and berries in the summer. Relax in the hot tub on the west deck during sunset or on a starry night.

Guest access
Guests have access to 10 acres of wild flowers, prairie grasses, nature food plots and open spaces as well as 15 acres of timber and a pond to the west with mowed walking and snowshoeing paths. Opportunities also exist to see the farm animals.

Watch the sunset while relaxing in the 6 person hot tub that sits on our west deck.

Certain seasons of the year have wild berries available for picking.

Other things to note
-Pets are allowed with prior notification. Pet fee of $15/night/pet applies. Please inform hosts and review pet policy in "rules"

- Our rental has ROKU internet TV, which provides access to NETFLIX, sling, HULU and more with guests login and password. There is also a DVD player.

- Guests also need to be aware that there is a 5% county and local tax that will be applied through an Airbnb "special request".

- We have many activities within 1/2 hour to add to your enjoyment. 7 Wineries, 3 Micro-Breweries, 3 State Parks, the Schurmeier teaching forest, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation properties, Fishing, Kayaking, Hiking. Apple Canyon Lake (a private lake) is located 15 minutes away and we have guest passes available for those who stay with us.
Many local restaurants close by. Stockton, within 1 mile, has all your necessary shopping options. Galena, IL is 30 minutes west, and offers another option to spend a day.

- For the Winter enthusiasts, Chestnut Mountain ski resort is 30 minutes away and there is cross country and snowshoeing space surrounding our log home and on our farm. A major groomed snowmobiling path, connecting to neighboring towns, also passes through our farm.