For more than 40 years, Kishauwau Cabins has given guests a reason to slow down, and travel writers have taken note. Our 65-acre wooded retreat above the Vermilion River has been featured in national pet-travel publications, Illinois cabin getaway guides, and regional roundups of the best places to stay near Starved Rock State Park. Here’s where our log cabin retreat has earned a mention.
2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Tripadvisor — June 2026
Kishauwau Cabins has been named a 2026 Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Award winner, a distinction earned by the top 10% of listings worldwide based on a year of guest reviews. Thank you to our guests and staff for making it possible.
6 Unique Places to Stay During Your Summer Getaway
Starved Rock Country — June 2026
Starved Rock Country names Kishauwau among the area’s standout summer stays, highlighting our four-season cabins perched above the Vermilion River and the wilderness seclusion that keeps guests close to nature while staying just minutes from the park.
Joy to the Woods at Kishauwau Cabins
Fido Friendly Magazine
Fido Friendly’s seasonal magazine spotlights Kishauwau as a winter wonderland retreat for travelers and their dogs. The feature highlights our four Fido-friendly cabins, each with a private fire pit and festive lights, plus the on-property trails and nearby hikes through Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks.
Kishauwau Cabins Offers Guests a Chance to Disconnect
Shaw Local — April 2026
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Shaw Local features our new hobby-inspired getaway packages, from birding to movie nights to cozy fireside evenings, all designed to help guests trade screens for the simple, analog pleasures that have always defined a stay here.
10 Cozy Illinois Cabins Perfect for a Winter Weekend Escape
Ever After in the Woods — February 2026
Ever After in the Woods ranks Kishauwau first on its roundup of the best Illinois winter cabins, praising the hand-crafted log cabins, wood-burning stoves, and the kind of quiet, private setting that turns a snowy weekend into something genuinely restorative.
Unplug at Kishauwau Cabins
Shaw Local — August 2025
Shaw Local explores the intentionally low-tech experience at Kishauwau, where DVD libraries, board games, and crackling fire pits replace screen time. Owner Terisa King shares the philosophy behind a getaway that’s “simple on purpose.”