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River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River!

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Exterior detail
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River! provides amenities like free breakfast and a firepit. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River!

Welcome to River Beach Guest House! Where modern meets relaxation! Completely renovated and private 1 bedroom getaway with beach access wher you can enjoy beautiful river sunrises and sensets, plus eagle watching! Just a 6 minute drive to downtown Chillicothe, 60 minutes to Stared Rock State Park, 18 minutes to beautiful Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights, or just 23 minutes to downtwon Peoria.
This cottage guest house includes a kitchentte, small table, dresser, and bathroom which includes a shower and toilet. There is one sink and it is located in the kitchenette.
Enjoy your coffee down on the beech, or bring your kayaks to launch out the back. A public boat launch is also available in Chilllicothe.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Chillicothe, IL

What's nearby

  • Wellie Jackson Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walnut Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nellie Jackson Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bradley University - 21 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 22 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caterpillar AC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sheets Creek Saloon - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grecian Gardens - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trust Me Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rome cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wellie Jackson Park and Walnut Dog Park. Nellie Jackson Park is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

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Reviews

River Beach Guest House. Relax with breathtaking views of the Illinois River! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The space was exactly what we needed for a one day visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

The view was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations after a long day. Incredible view of the river from the room. It was very clean and cozy, lots of natural light and privacy. We watched the sunrise over the river, making our morning that much more special. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025