Elk Ridge

Entire cabin in Arcola, Illinois

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Aikman
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Inside a wildlife park in rural Illinois

A cabin inside a drive-thru wildlife park, overlooking a pond where elk and water buffalo swim

Waterfront deck with a fire pit

A large waterfront deck with a propane fire pit, outdoor seating, and views of the animals across the pond

Wildlife right outside the windows

Guests describe waking up to animals outside the windows and watching elk swim right up to the deck
Come and enjoy yourself at Elk Ridge, the first B&B of Wildlife Manor! Located within Aikman Wildlife Adventure, we are home to over 240 animals. This retreat offers the scenery of wildlife inside or outdoors. You have the chance to see zebras, bison, camels, and much more! Elk and water buffalo love to take a swim in the pond that Elk Ridge overlooks as well. Enjoy the natural scenery in the evening around a firepit on the waterfront deck. This will be an overnight adventure you won't forget!

The space
Located in the countryside of Arcola, enjoy wildlife views and the great outdoors in the comfort of our new Elk Ridge cabin, the first of Wildlife Manor!

With plenty of windows letting in natural light, you'll have the chance to see a variety of animals that call our drive-thru home, including zebras, elk, bison, water buffalo, and more.

The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking with a large island for dining in an open living space. Situated right on the pond, you also have a large waterfront deck to view the drive-thru with a propane fireplace and plenty of seating.

There are two cozy bedrooms with queen-sized beds, TVs, and plenty of storage. The living room offers a sleeper sofa with a queen-sized pullout, games, and a large flat-screen TV.

There is one full bath as well as an in-unit washer and dryer.

We offer reliable Internet access for guests, air conditioning, and heating.

We do not allow pets.

Guests staying in the Fall and Winter have the opportunity to take a Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Aikman Wildlife Adventure & get even closer to our animals!

For more information and updates, follow us on social media @ Aikman Wildlife Adventure.

Guest access
Guests will be able to check themselves in with a keypad through a private entrance with parking and have access to the cabin and the waterfront deck. This does not include admission to the park. To find out more about park hours and tickets, visit our website or call us at the listed number on our website.

Other things to note
*5 Minutes from Arcola

*10 Minutes from Arthur.

*25 Minutes from Mattoon & Charleston

*40 Minutes from Champaign.

Enjoy local Amish restaurants, shops, outlet stores, BBQ, authentic Mexican food, coffee shops, and more!

What this place offers

Park view
Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 126 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 1% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Arcola, Illinois, United States

Meet your host

Superhost
126 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Arcola, Illinois

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm