Holiday houses in Shannon

Perfect Relaxing Home on Rock River!

Come relax & explore the best of Illinois at our family-friendly RIVERFRONT RETREAT! Stunning 4 bed, 2 bath river escape on acre lot & river frontage/access. Main floor is spacious & cozy updated eat in kitchen, full bathroom, living room & dining room. Enjoy large deck with BBQ, river views, and backyard fire pit. 4 beautiful bedrooms and 2nd full bath upstairs. Location is perfect minutes from everything! Whether you are here to hike, canoe, fish or escape the city life, we have what you need.

The Main St Place (entire home) Mount Carroll IL

Kick Enjoy a quiet stay at a historic home on a residential brick street. Only a 5 min walk to downtown. Updated decor with beautifully restored hardwood floors with beautiful windows and light. Lots of personal touches including many plants. Many household amenities for your stay. A mere 45 min drive to nostalgic Galena, 10 min to Palisades State Park for hiking, camping, fishing and views of the might Mississippi. Enjoy Eagle watching in Fulton IL dam 13. Relax in this calm, stylish space.

Private & Modern. Near river and wildlife refuge!

Experience the outdoors in comfort from this modern cabin, situated next to the 2200 acre Princeton Wildlife Management Area, and the nearby Mississippi River. It is ranked as the most “Wish Listed” Iowa listing of 2025 on Airbnb. Are you into hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, boating, or other water, winter, and summer sports? This cabin can support it all! Sit back and relax on the large deck while enjoying a coffee & the local wildlife, flora, & fauna of the Mississippi Valley Region.

Bed and Breakfast with Horse Hotel at VRR

Victory Reigns Ranch Horse Hotel and Bed and Breakfast boasts a beautiful ranch setting close to Deer Run Forest Preserve, Oak Ridge Forest Preserve and other equestrian trails. *Come with or without your horse. We also have an RV hookup if needed along with spacious trailer and RV parking. *If interested in horse boarding during your stay a 12 x 12 barn stall is $35 per night. Private pasture turn out available for $25 per horse per night. Trailer hook up is $35 per night per trailer.

Adults Only "Red Room" Home with Hot Tub

Unique adult themed home with a BDSM / "Red Room" experience. It's a great way for couples to turn their fantasies into reality and explore with each other. Includes St Andrews Cross, Swing, and Sybian! Relax on the patio or in the hot tub with a scenic view of the Rock River. Once you arrive you will not want to leave so we try to provide you with everything you may need for your stay! Frozen pizzas, Bottled Water, Coffee, Robes, Firewood and a special gift with each reservation.

Cozy, Secluded Cabin -A Peaceful Getaway Location!

Located just a half mile from town, but secluded enough to be a private hilltop house retreat. The deck overlooks downtown with a backdrop of the Mississippi River! Enjoy the outdoors hiking at the Palisades State Park with miles of trails just a short drive away, kayak or fish one of the many rivers or lakes, stroll through downtown for antique and gift shopping, or visit a nearby winery. After a day of adventures, relax in the spa tub or enjoy a glass of wine on the private deck.

Lower Level Suite in Home-Private Entrance!

⭐️ Large lower level walk out apartment for up to 7 people, ⭐️separate entrance in single family home in a quiet upscale neighborhood. 💡Lighted sidewalk. ⭐️Gas in wall heater supplements heating needs in winter. Sleeps up to 7 guest with 🛌1 king bed (heated mattress pad) in master, common area has 🛌 4 Twin XL beds w/memory foam mattresses and 🛌 1 additional Twin XL bed in bonus room. ⭐️ Free Washer/Dryer in apt. w/3 courtesy soap pods. 👶🏻 Pack n Play 🍼 high chair.

Galena Country Getaway

Brick walkway leads to the cedar deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking the large backyard. Enjoy dinner out on the deck and roast marshmallows over a bonfire at the firepit. The dark sky provides excellent stargazing. Kitchen features full-sized refrigerator, cooking utensils and a variety of spices. Spacious bathroom with a waterfall-style shower. Carpeted loft includes a sleep number queen sized bed and two twin beds. Close to Historic Galena & Apple Canyon State Park

Walk everywhere in downtown Freeport.

Downtown Freeport, walking distance to movies, bars, restaurants. Some of the summer activities include concert on the square once a month, market every Saturday. The largest car show with 1000 old cars, the air show. If you like to walk or ride a bike there’s Jane Adam’s trail. Krape park is beautiful with many trails on the river where you can rent kayaks. The kitchen is apartment sized but boasts a counter top induction cook top, oven, microwave, Keurig,and refrigerator.

Hamilton Goebel House

This house is a historic home that was built in 1833 on land owned by Jamison Hamilton, the founder of Darlington. It is not known if he actually lived in the house,but could be assumed. During your stay you will find bits of history and pictures that have been gathered along the way.It has all the comforts of home. A beautiful four bedroom home that has been completely renovated to reflect the old and new times. This home was on the list to be torn down by the city.

HighviewCountry Escape-log home-family farm w/view

Whether you want a staycation or just a weekend away, we have the place for you! Quiet secluded setting, with spectacular view, on one of the highest hilltops in Illinois! Morning sunrises are exceptional. Evening sunsets are breathtaking. Starry nights are amazing. Not far from Galena and other small towns that offer charm, restaurants and shopping. Our rental is fully independent and has everything that you need for your getaway. Please see all photos.

Cozy Cabin on Decatur Lake

Relax in this cozy cabin on the lake. Fish, hike or even swim (after a short canoe/kayak paddle); just like being Up-North without the drive! Use our canoe or kayaks or bring your own. Cook indoors or out. Near Sugar River Trailhead, Headgates Park and Three Waters Reserve. A few miles away from tubing on the Sugar River. An hour from Madison and 30 minutes from Beloit, Monroe or Janesville. Previously listed by Betty and under her same great management!