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Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment

Vacation home in Springfield

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled in Historic Westside Springfield, IL, Hermit's Hideaway offers a secluded retreat with sunset views from the living room. Enjoy the private back deck overlooking a gorgeous tiered koi pond and explore an acre of butterfly garden and fruit trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 349
AED 564 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

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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.

Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment

10/28/2023
Hello we are Justin and Elena, welcome to our home! We bought this property in 2012 and have been working on it ever since. Located in Historic Westside Springfield, IL. Near downtown, Washington Park, historic sites and shopping. Close to everything without being too close to anything.
Hermit's Hideaway is located in the back of our charming(quirky), mostly renovated, 1859 house. There are mosaic tile floors and tile mosaic in the kitchen. Lots of custom touches throughout. Very quiet, cozy and secluded. Sunset views from the living room.
Gorgeous tiered koi pond off the private back deck. In spring and summer endless flowers. We do not use any poisons in the yard, and have created a large butterfly garden and every year we get more and more butterflies! Monarchs are Swallowtails are the most plentiful, but we get a wide variety. In the back yard is our chicken coop, we currently have 10 semi-free ranging chickens in the backyard. 2 cats: Zoro, Mr Z Kitty and Sir Oliver Butterscotch, the Belligerent. We also have 2 65 pound dogs; EmmaJane NaughtyPants and Link Underfoot. They are friendly in your face kind of dogs. We do our best to keep them away from guests, but they are around. This place is an opportunity to stay in a truly unique home, on an acre lot in the middle of the Historic West side. We also own a duplex on the property and have that set up as short term rentals as well. When the weather cooperates the backyard is irresistible. We put in a giant vegetable garden every year. We have pear, peach, cherry and apple trees, as well as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries growing.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

Quiet hours are: 10pm-7am Only the people on the reservation are allowed on the property. No parties. no events. No pets.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Hermit's Hideaway Springfield
The Hermit's Hideaway Private vacation home
The Hermit's Hideaway Private vacation home Springfield

About the neighborhood

Map
Springfield, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State Capitol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Memorial Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 4 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hae’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment located?

Situated in Springfield, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum and Pasfield House. Illinois State Museum and Velasco Tennis Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Springfield Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Weekend in Springfield

What a great property! We loved the location, the cleanliness and the attention to detail!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

Perfection

Wonderful place to stay! It exceeded all our expectations!!! Will be staying here again! Beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Relax here

A quiet and restful space in busy Springfield. Close to the Lincoln sites. Unwind and relax here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurrel H.

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

Great place

Very beautiful!! Loved all the artwork and the details of the place. The outside is stunning!! I found 15 little ducks in the place,don’t know how many more there were but being a Jeep family is was a great touch. I would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

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

Springfield Experience

We were pleasantly surprised with our accommodations. Very clean and well supplied with everything we needed. Great location to visiting all things Lincoln as well as other sites. Enjoyable tropical theme in the mid-west, who would have thought?
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie F.

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

Super fun an comfy!

Hermits Hideaway is a fun, eclectic, cozy space. It was super clean and provided every convenience that you could need or want. I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting the Springfield area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

economical stay with a Tropical island theme

Very Pleasant overall. Has a tropical island theme. Unique Could not find the toaster
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Fun & Cozy

We really enjoyed our stay at your property. Great decor…..loved the Gilligan’s Island pictures and the stone pathway!! Very comfortable bed! Great job with the remodel. Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Wonderful apartment and hosts

The apartment was wonderful. Great neighborhood and convenient location. It was big and spacious and had everything you need. Bed and pillows were very comfortable and quiet. Parking was available. Justin and Elena were so nice and gracious. I give them my highest recommendation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Special time with my Grandson

We felt like we were in the Caribbean. Everything was cheery and nicely furnished. There was every thing we needed for our stay. I had arranged this trip to spend quality time with my Grandson to talk about life with Jesus and had very successful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

The Hermits Hideaway

I’ve stayed at many different Vrbo properties and this is the best one in so many ways. A true oasis in the midst of Springfield. Peaceful and serene and pleasant. One of the better nights of sleep I’ve had. I would make this place a destination and occasionally venture out to see the history of Lincoln Land
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Quick stay in Springfield

We only stayed one night, but would have gladly stayed for more. The eclectic interior design style was a welcomed break from the sterility of typical hotel rooms. Enjoy the tiling craftsmanship and bold colors while you peruse one of many books on a variety of topics placed throughout. Their home is within a historic neighborhood and only a mile or so from the downtown Springfield area and the Lincoln Home and Museum and Library. Thank you for a brief but wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Amazing, eclectic, beautiful property

The front yard is filled with flowers, then when you walk to the back yard there are more flowers, a koi pond, chicken coop and a sitting area. Inside was colorful and filled with beautiful decorations on the walls. The tile work in the bathroom is fun and leads to a deep bathtub for relaxing. Bed was comfortable. The only bad thing was that we only stayed one night, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany O.

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

Quiet Oasis

We weren’t quite sure what to expect as we drove through Springfield toward this apartment, but Hermit’s Hiding Place was more than we expected. Everything was clean, and well maintained. The decor inside put us at home, and we had everything we needed for the weekend. The koi pond outside the windows drowned out the city noise and helped us really relax on our weekend in Springfield. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Springfield!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

The coolest place we’ve ever stayed!

This place was like an arboretum in the city. We had coffee with koi! The art and decor and craftsmanship was superb; we kept finding new fun things that we hadn’t seen. The hosts were very nice and pleasant to talk to. It was clear that a lot of love and care went into this space. We are looking for a reason to go to Springfield again just to go back. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

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

Amazing place to stay!

We loved our 2 night stay. Such a quiet little corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as explained. Very nice and equipped. And quiet. Near and easy to see the area and history.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Overnight stay

Overall, our stay was positive. The apartment was clean and the bed was comfortable. The apartment is colorfully decorated and unique in its decor. The outside area did need some tidying up. Overall good stay.sometidying up while we wea0l
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great Vrbo

This is a wonderful, clean, comfortable and well stocked place to stay in Springfield.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

The Hideaway

Another quiet and peaceful stay at this special property. Elana and Justin are the best hosts and the dogs are super sweet and friendly. Very special and highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Interesting and enjoyable setting

We came to find Abraham Lincoln. We also found a very interesting property with fountains and many unique constructions and more history than we realized. (Ulysses Grant lived nearby.) We recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Our new favorite Springfield stay!

My husband and I come to Springfield each summer for the Route 66 festival. This was our first time using VRBO and our first time staying here. WOW. Instant favorite! Everything about this place was absolutely perfect for us. I knew it would be great based on previous reviews, but it still exceeded my expectations! It's much more spacious than I had anticipated. It's so cozy and comfortable, and the decor is so well-curated and cohesive throughout the whole space! Such a vibe. We had everything we needed. The patio out back was great for relaxing. We met Justin and Elena and they are fantastic people. You can tell they put a LOT of thought and *love* into their home. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Key West Vibes

Extremely easy check in process, and owners were very responsive ahead of check in. As soon as you pull in the driveway, this place has total Key West vibes, from the gorgeous lily pad and koi pond, to the free range chickens milling around. Once you walk inside the unit, it totally felt like I was in a cute Florida Keys home. It has an eclectic vibe, and vibrant colors! The bed was the most comfortable VRBO rental bed we’ve ever slept in!! We hope to rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Would stay there again

House was exactly as picture shows. It was a very quiet neighborhood. We had great weather & it was wonderful sitting on the back deck & listening to the waterfall koi pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Passing through for personal business

The apartment was really clean, cozy and had everything I could have wanted. I loved the interesting decor, and the outdoor flower gardens and koi pond were so beautiful— I wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024