Peace on the Prairie: Native prairie setting - Pets allowed. No cleaning fees

This is a studio apartment with full kitchen, full bath, free wireless Internet, and free laundry. A 50" HD smart television along with local network program (ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, and FOX through Digital antenna), and Netflix are available for your TV programming. One queen size bed and one queen size futon couch/bed provide sleeping for four.

Relax and reconnect with nature as you experience peace and the sounds of nature by walking the trails on 24 acres of beautiful prairie restoration. Perhaps just sit and listen to the birds and frogs without the sounds or lights of the city. This 30' x 16' apartment is a stand-alone unit attached to our garage and adjacent to our home. Great for weekend getaways to escape the hustle of the city and for travelers who are just passing through.

All Springfield, Illinois Abraham Lincoln sites are within an hours drive as well as the state fair grounds in Springfield. Approximately 2 hours north of St. Louis and 3 - 4 hours south of the Chicago metro area near historic Jacksonville, Illinois.

Jacksonville is approximately a 20-minute drive with many dining and shopping opportunities. Several dining opportunities that we recommend can be found at this link: https://jacksonvilleil.org/dine-drink/culinary-scene/

Our favorites are Little Mexico, Kitchen 63 at K's golf course, Proud Richard's, Burger Board, The Little Stove.

Springfield is about a 50 minute drive with many more shopping and dining opportunities.

This is a very nice efficiency/studio apartment available for short stays for those who want to get away from city life for during the week or for a weekend, those who are just traveling through but don't want to stay in a hotel. There is lots of space for kids to explore or adults to relax with a country walk through native prairie or you can sit by the pond and enjoy the tranquility of the country without the sounds of the city. Listen to the birds, frogs, crickets, and view the evening stars without city lights. Perhaps you will see a herd of deer or two that are very common to this area. A fishing pond is available if you bring the fishing equipment with blue gill and bass fishing. You're welcome to catch and release or catch, clean and serve for your dinner.

Satellite pictures and directions are available by searching the web with the key search words 'Klein Prairie'. This unit sits across the drive from the owners house

Here is a web site description of the top 10 culinary experiences in Jackaonville, Illinois.

Discover the charm of Jacksonville, Illinois. Located in West Central Illinois, Jacksonville is one of the oldest towns in the Land of Lincoln, founded in 1825! Explore the culinary delights of Jacksonville, where a diverse range of restaurants beckon food enthusiasts. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫.

1. thelittlestove_: an Italian-inspired cozy eatery, wine bar, and Italian products market that offers a unique dining and shopping experience. Known for their enjoyable ambiance, woodfired pizzas, charcuterie boards and homemade pasta.


2. K's Creek Golf Club & Kitchen 63: Scenic Golf Course and Restaurant known for its remodeled clubhouse offering upscale dining, a variety of craft beers, craft cocktails and wine. The venue features indoor golf simulators, outdoor activities like sand volleyball, bocce ball, and outdoor golf.

3. Proud Richard's: contemporary American cuisine farm to table restaurant that has been revitalized in the former Chicago/Alton Railroad Station. Proud Richard’s emphasizes seasonality and partners with local food vendors to offer a fresh, evolving menu. Burger Night has become a well known favorite!

4. My Buddy's BBQ & Catering: haven for barbecue lovers, serving up mouthwatering smoked dishes. Their family-friendly atmosphere and menu, offers popular items like pulled pork, ribs, burnt ends, melts, nachos and tenderloins.

5. Future Champions Sports Complex: offers a unique twist, as a family-friendly dining establishment located within the Future Champions Sports Complex. This 11,000 square foot venue offers a variety of delicious food and drink options, including their Philly Cheesesteak, renowned smoked wings, smoked mac and cheese, pulled pork, nachos and weeknight specials such as their famous steak night. The eatery also includes a bar and arcade.

6. Leo's Pizza: a well- regarded pizza and Italian Restaurant known for its delicious stuffed pizza, thin crust pizza and variety of Italian Classics. This popular pizza pie spots is family owned and located within the vibrant downtown area.

7. KJB’s: a well-reviewed bar and grill known for its large, satisfying burritos, build your own burrito bowls, Quesadillas and fresh juices. Offers both dine-in and curbside pickup options.

8. Bahan's Tavern: captivates with its diverse menu, blending flavors from various cuisines this well-known neighborhood tavern is most known for their homemade tacos. Thursdays in Jacksonville area always Taco Day at Bahans’!

9. the corner deli: enjoy stepping into this walk-in deli that is specialized by Chef Richie Frederick and his wife, Kerris Osborn. This newest addition to the culinary scene in Jacksonville offers a variety of fresh-cut meats, seafood, imported cheeses, deli meats, and homemade dips, pastas, soups and take home meals. Grab and go items make it easy to enjoy fresh, high quality bites daily.

10. Guse’s Pub & Eatery: lively enjoyable restaurant and bar located downtown Jacksonville, known for its inviting atmosphere and traditional favorites and weekly specials. Guses offers a rooftop and side patio and frequently hosts live music events.

Jacksonville, Illinois, is a haven for foodies, and these ten restaurants showcase the town's vibrant culinary scene! For more details on Jacksonville offerings visit jacksonvilleil.org.