It’s a different kind of getaway at Kishauwau Cabins near Starved Rock State Park: come explore!

It’s time to break away from the daily hassles of life, so plan your next Illinois cabin getaway at Kishauwau Cabins. Here at our wooded oasis we will help you create memories to last a lifetime. Give us a call today. We look forward to speaking with you.

Rustic Surroundings with Modern Touches

Kishauwau Cabins sits a 2 hour drive south west of Chicago, Illinois. We rent for the weekend, weeknight, and all-week getaways. We are family built and have been in operation for over 30 years. Our beautifully constructed cabins offer a blend of country charm equipped with modern conveniences.

Kishauwau’s property is host to 17 well spaced cabins in varying sizes. Spacious and well equipped, our Illinois cabin getaway is spread throughout 65 acres of beautifully wooded landscape on a bluff above the Vermilion River. With such an array in cabin sizes we cater to many types of vacations here. So whether you’re putting together a family reunion, a family vacation or a romantic getaway for two, Kishauwau has something to accommodate you.

Each of our cabin rentals offer central air and are furnace heated. They also have either a wood stove or gas fireplace for winter months which really make for a cozy winter getaway. All cabins have a fully equipped kitchen with personal outdoor bonfire pit, picnic table and grill. So contact us for details. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dog friendly Cabins in Illinois Near Starved Rock State Park

What would a vacation be without everyone’s favorite family member? Kishauwau welcomes your dog to our four dog-friendly cabins on property.

Please read our dog rental policies listed under each dog friendly cabin page or contact us prior to your trip. Click here to see our dog friendly cabins, then click into any one of them to read our policies. We are firm with those so please be sure to let us know in advance that you are okay with them.

Each dog will add an additional $15 plus tax per night to your reservation. Simply list 1 or 2 dogs in the pet field when booking on-line and the system will add the fee for you. I do ask that you notify me in e-mail that you have read and are fine with the policies as we are firm with those.

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Check out some of our reviews!

Our 3rd Year In A Row

"My girlfriend and I stay at one of the dog-friendly cabins with our cocker-spaniel every year for our anniversary/Valentine's Day. Even in the dead of winter, Kishauwau is a beautiful, comfortable retreat from the hustle and bustle of our big city environment in Chicago. Terisa and the rest of the staff are so friendly and hospitable when you need them and happy to leave you to your own devices when all you seek is a little peace and quiet. The cabins are minutes away from 2 of the best state parks in Illinois (Mathiessen and Starved Rock) and surrounded on all sides by charming, little towns that offer their own unique cultural experience. You're not totally off the grid but, if you're like us, you want to enjoy nature and all its serene splendor without completely abandoning the creature comforts and modern amenities of the urban lifestyle to which you're accustomed. We intend to keep this tradition alive for many years to come."
Great, cozy place to catch up with friends!

"Held a sort of small reunion with some old friends. We were looking for a quiet place to grill, sit by the fire and hang out at a table. This place was absolutely perfect. The cabins were clean and serene, it provided the atmosphere we were looking for and we are all ready looking at booking for the fall. Could not have been happier with the selection of Kishauwau Country Cabins!"
Excellent Weekend Getaway

“We stumbled upon Kishauwau Cabins looking for a place to stay near Starved Rock State Park. The setting is off the beaten path and absolutely beautiful. The grounds and cabins are well kept and clean. They have everything you need, a kitchen with appropriate dishes for a weekend and a grill for grilling. We will definitely be back.”
FAMILY GET TOGETHER

“Our extended family has BEEN COMING TO THESE cabins for 3 years and we have enjoyed the cabins and family time together.The cabins are fully furnished ( just bring food, drinks and fun). We love the fire pits and even though it maybe warm, the fire time is were we all can just relax and talk. No cell phones or ipads. The grandkids ages 2,4,10 and 12 and all the adults just can play, throw the ball frisbee just have fun! it is great place!!!”
Highly Recommend!

"We rented Grandma’s, Osage, Trading Post & Bridge cabins for a weekend for our family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. There were 17 of us & we found the cabins clean, spacious & very comfortable! The bedding & towels were good quality & plentiful. Grandma’s cabin was especially nice for us - plenty of space to gather & cook our meals & it was decorated perfect with a rustic outdoor look (all our cabins were). Two stoves were a real plus. There was plenty of room & no problem with noise - even with 17 people. The air conditioner kept the cabin cool even with close to 90 degrees & all of us gathering there! Having a nice fire pit with plenty of chairs & picnic tables was great! We were so happy to have all this room! Teresa in the office was very friendly & very efficient. The office had necessities, ice cream & firewood for sale 24/7 as well as free use of movies & books."
Perfect Weekend

“The cabin was just what we needed for the perfect sister weekend. It was clean and well kept. The office was stocked with everything you could need and more. With multiple great hiking trails near by, we were able to hike during the day, grab some grub at some great restaurants in town in the evening, roasted s'mores around a fire and ended the night watching a movie we borrowed from the front office. It was the perfect weekend getaway! I will definitely be going back.”
A Great Find

"I stumbled across Kishauwau for our 42nd annual reunion of college friends and families, and booked it as soon as I saw Grandma's Cabin. We eventually booked 6 more cabins, and they were all great. It is a wonderful facility run by really nice people. I selfishly considered trying to keep it "our little secret," but these genuinely nice people really deserve to succeed. If you are looking for a really nice, peaceful, non-rowdy place, this is it. All 30 of us give it two thumbs up."
This is a hidden gem of a place!

"Very nice and quiet, and away (but not too far) from the hustle and bustle of the Starved Rock State park area. Cozy cabins with enough to make your stay very comfortable. Best part is, is that they have a couple of cabins that are designated for families that want or need to bring their dogs! This is a very pet friendly place, with lots of areas to walk them and explore around! We are an active couple, but this place reminded me a lot of vacations my own family used to take 50 years ago."

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Beauty In Every Season

Getting out of the city for a scenic weekend has never been easier. Are you a weekday wanderer? We can accommodate that too, anytime of year. All of our cabins are four season cabins offering central air and are furnace heated. They also offer either wood stoves or gas fireplaces for winter months.

Close by are four state parks—Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, Buffalo Rock State Park, and Illini State Park. The area offers a multitude of activities such as bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, golfing, boat cruises/rentals and so much more. In the winter, cross-country skiing and eagle watching are popular with our guests. The scenery on our property is just amazing. You will not regret booking your stay with Kishauwau Cabins while staying in the Starved Rock Area. There’s nothing else like us here.

From adventure, to history, to leisure activities, the Starved Rock area offers so much to do. Check out our things to do tab for links to many area businesses offering something for everyone. There’s even an events tab link to check for local fairs, markets or happenings in the area during your stay. Being the small, family run business that we are we are also happy to answer any questions you might have.

So, if you are looking for lodging or accommodations near Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Parks, or the Utica, IL area, Kishauwau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins is the place to stay.

Due to the nature of our cabins and the type of getaway we are offering, we do not host prom rentals, spring break groups, or bachelor/bachelorette parties. If you are a group of friends looking for a getaway, everyone in the group must be a minimum age of 28 years old to rent with us. If you are a couple looking to stay with us you must both be a minimum age of 21 years old to rent with us and looking for the peace and quiet getaway we are offering our guests.

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