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Gut rehabbed A-Frame Cabin located across the street from Moraine View State Park. Relax with nature around you in this peaceful getaway. Hang out on the front or back deck and watch the deer, wild turkeys, birds, and foxes who are your neighbors. Forest behind you, and Moraine State Park/Dawson Lake in front of you. Use the secret trail to walk to Dawson Lake-Moraine View State Park, for fishing or swimming at Black Locust beach in <5min. Kayak, canoeing, paddle boats, paddle boards for rent at Moraine View Restaurant in the Park.Equestrian Horse Trail access right across the street. Hunting area access 1/2 mile away. Property is located on a quiet country road across the street from Moraine View State Park which is located in between LeRoy, Downs, and Ellsworth, IL. There are other residences on either side of the cabin on this country road, however it's very quiet and peaceful. The loudest thing you'll hear are birds! :)There are many restaurants, shops, bars, grocery, coffeeshops located in LeRoy, IL and Downs, IL which are less than a 10 min drive from the cabin.Sleeping Loft has a King size Memory Foam Bed, a Queen Sofa Sleeper on the first floor, and a twin air mattress and air pump in the side table next to sofa bed.Kitchen has an Infrared Cooktop Stove+pots/pans that can be stowed in cabinet underneath for more counter space, as well as a toaster/convection oven combo, microwave, coffee maker, crockpot, dorm fridge, freezer, Pots/Pans, Large George Forman Grill, Outdoor Weber Charcoal Grill, and Dishware/Silverware/Utensils provided. Flatscreen Smart TV with streaming and a DVD Player in Living room, movies provided. Wooden stairs to sleeping loft with 3 safety handles. Stairs can be stowed for more living room space, instructions in the PDF after booking and also in the Cabin Welcome Book on kitchen table.A/C units on main floor and Loft. Baseboard heater next to the Kitchen table, which seats 5.PET FRIENDLY property :)Please bring a dog runner and leash for your furry friend, for everyone's safety they must be leashed while outside at all times. Pet Water bowl on the back deck and scooper provided.Large back deck with patio set and umbrellas, and Weber Charcoal Grill with utensils.(Please keep pets away and out of the beautiful wildflowers that surround the back deck.)Please reach out if you have any questions! Thank you!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total).Dogs must be on leash at all times outside.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Dogs MUST be on a leash or Runner at all times. Pick up all dog waste daily. Keep pets out of flowers and bushes..No candles inside and outside.,No Grilling on the decks, on the ground only..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.Outside only- Ashtray on back deck.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:Events allowed.Maximum event attendees: 6,Check with owner first please regarding event type.

Sticks & Stones is a large, supremely comfortable destination property secluded in peaceful wooded acreage, yet just a few minutes from the convenience and vibrance of the Twin Cities! POSITIVELY PACKED with amenities & entertainment! • Jacuzzi & sauna!• 2 GAME ROOMS• Porches on every level• 6 TVs, apps & Xbox 1X• Coffee bar & stocked kitchen• 7 beds + couches & air mattresses• 3 baths w/ plush towels & linens• Hammock chairs & tree swings• Propane grill & firepit with TONS of cozy seating!• Large yard & ample free parking• Laundry machines & more!Situated on just under an acre, this log cabin offers spacious accommodations for both gathering and sleeping spaces. With the en suite bedroom and separate loft upstairs, two bedrooms on the main floor, and additional sleeping in the main floor living room and walk-out basement, there is plenty of room to spread out, have fun, and relax!GAMING!! The gaming level is insanely fun! The walkout basement features two connected game rooms. Sofas and beanbags offer cozy seating while high top tables and stools accommodate billiards and active gaming. Whether you’re 7 or 70, there is truly something for everyone on the entire level of the house devoted to FUN & LAUGHTER! THE CHILL ROOM•Pool table (8-foot slate) •Poker table with chips and cards •Putter ball •Two 65-inch Samsung QLED TVs with Hulu Live •Xbox One X with Game Pass! •HUGE stash of board games & puzzles! THE THRILL ROOM•Double mini basketball hoops •Air hockey •Ping pong •Foosball •Darts •Roller ball•Piano •Bag toss & more!TVsEnjoy Hulu Live, Netflix, and Prime on all 6 TVs throughout the cabin. MUSICAmazon Echo speakers are spread throughout the cabin interior for your enjoyment. Connect your phone through Bluetooth or ask Alexa to play exactly what you want to hear. Echo Dots in the sleeping areas double as alarm clocks and have digital time displays that can be turned on or off through voice command. Want to do more than just listen to music? Light up that electronic piano keyboard or the electric guitar in the game room! Don’t worry, parents - they come with plug in headphones! Need a breath of fresh air? The CHILL ROOM opens to a coated concrete patio where things heat up fast. REJUVENATION The walkout patio is coated in beautiful slip-resistant carbon flake while bistro lights cast an amber glow over the hot tub and sauna. The hot tub is a 2024 Jacuzzi J-365 that seats up to 6 people. The sauna is a 2024 SalusHEAT dry infrared sauna made for 1-2 people. The sauna has multiple interior lighting color choices and a built-in bluetooth speaker for your favorite jams! The Jacuzzi is loaded with jets, a little waterfall, and gorgeous multi-colored lights. A large set of stairs with handle and assisted lift cover make safe hot tub use a breeze. The hot tub experience in this wooded backdrop is incredible at any time of day. Birds chirping in the morning, gorgeous sunsets, but it is absolutely divine under the soft glow of the bistro lights at night. The only thing more comforting than being massaged by the powerful hot tub jets is wrapping up in an oversized baby soft towel and snuggling in to the hammock swing before deciding what fun you’ll have next. OUTDOOR FUN Just steps from the "therapatio" are large back and side yards. We have a set of regulation bags & boxes with distance rope for you to enjoy! Catching a warm afternoon breeze on the tree swing out front is a whole experience. The tree is massive and absolutely lovely. PORCHES/BALCONIES Outdoor gathering spaces overlook wooded acreage and a seemingly endless field with beautiful sunsets. Guests enjoy comfortable couches, chairs, and loveseats while listening to morning birdsongs over coffee or savoring a glass of wine after a wonderful day. PROPANE GRILL 4 burners + a side burner. Propane and grill utensils provided! FIRE PIT There is a fire pit with tons of cozy seating behind the garage just off the breezeway. We do not guarantee firewood, but often guests leave firewood behind. There are several locations that carry it right down the road as well. Anything that is already in that area is yours to use!SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS There are 6 sleeping areas in the cabin: 3 bedrooms, 1 loft, 1 main floor living room, and 1 lower level living room. The cabin sleeps 14 total people on beds: 8 on formal beds and 6 on custom pullout sofas with queen memory foam mattresses. Additional sleeping options for up to 8 are available on air mattresses and other lounging furniture throughout. The upstairs primary bedroom is a dream! An electric fireplace and large tv sit across from a king bed with a remote controlled adjustable foundation with massage feature and a super comfortable extra deep pillow top mattress. The primary bedroom also has a custom queen sleeper sofa and an additional queen air mattress in the closet. A Keurig coffee maker and private bathroom afford guests the luxury of stepping out onto the private balcony for some peaceful personal reflection and tranquility before beginning an exciting, fun-filled day with loved ones. A large ceiling fan suspended from the cedar plank vaulted ceiling offers guests a comfortable breeze and is remote controlled along with its light for convenience. The main level bedrooms are equipped with heavy duty steel bed frames that support up to 750 pounds and have the same wonderful mattresses as the primary bedroom. There is over a foot of open storage underneath each main level bed for suitcases, shoes, and bags. The closets also have built in drawers and shelving as well as box fans for those who want a cooler room or simply sleep better with the sound. The main level bedrooms are adjacent and just steps from the full main floor bathroom. One bedroom has one bed, and the other has two beds. There are no bunk or stacked beds.The loft sleeps 2 people on a custom pullout sofa with a queen memory foam mattress and 2 more on an air mattress. The main floor living room can sleep 2 on couches and 2 on a queen sized air mattress. The lower level sleeps 2 on a custom pullout sofa with queen memory foam mattress and 2 more on a queen air mattress. BATHROOMS All bathrooms (one on each floor) are equipped with luxury rainfall shower heads as well as handheld sprayers. The upper level and basement have showers, while the main floor bath has a tub/shower combo. The shower in the new basement bathroom has wall-mounted body jets too! Each bathroom has a full size hairdryer and toiletries for your convenience. KITCHENGuests love the fully stocked kitchen at Sticks & Stones! Dishes and cutlery are upscale, and there are tons of cooking supplies including a lazy susan full of spices and cooking basics. Cocktail, wine, and champagne glasses are provided for the many celebrations hosted here. Best yet - there is an additional full sized refrigerator in the breezeway to accommodate larger groups. The breezeway also houses a purified drinking water cooler! One 5-gallon jug is provided for each stay. If a partial jug is inside the cooler at check-in, a full back up jug will be stocked nearby. No more hauling giant cases of water!OFFICE ACCOMMODATIONS There are 2 large desks inside the property and fast, reliable internet. One desk is in the primary bedroom and the other is in the double bedroom on the main floor. Additionally, many travelers prefer to use the kitchen table, counter space, and coffee tables. PARKING The driveway comfortably accommodates 6 vehicles with additional parking alongside the road. RESERVATION DETAILSList price includes accommodations for up to 14 total adults & children. The cabin sleeps 14 on beds with several additional spots on regular non-pullout couches and air mattresses up to 20 total guests. Nightly extra guest fees will be automatically applied to the reservation for the 15th guest and up. If you wish to have more than 16 guests, please send us a message so that we can determine if our property is suitable for your stay/event. Every overnight guest including children MUST be accounted for in any reservation. Let us know if we can help you find the dates and price that work for you!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total).Please bring crates and pet blankets..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children need active supervision at this property..About customRules:VRBO does not provide space here for the full list of house rules. Guests must sign and return the posted rental agreement within 3 days of booking..Not suitable for parties or rowdy gatherings. Family neighborhood, strict quiet hours 10pm - 8am. No music or loud conversation outside after 10pm.,Internet and security cameras must remain active during stay. 5 exterior cams. Patio cam does NOT view hot tub or sauna..About checkIn:Check in after 5:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 22.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 30,Event pricing may apply, message before booking..