A Charming Lakefront Cottage Located in Petersburg, IL in Springfield

Situated in the heart of Abraham Lincoln country, the cottage is only
2 miles from New Salem State Historical Site where Lincoln tended
store and surveyed the surrounding area. 3 miles away is historic
Petersburg, where wineries and antiques are waiting to be
discovered. The nationally acclaimed Lincoln Presidential Library
and Museum are located in Springfield, an easy twenty-minute drive
through rolling prairies. While there, visit the only home Lincoln
ever owned, and pay your respects at his graveside.

Summer at “Chautauqua Escape” finds an abundance of roadside stands
selling fresh produce and melons. Bike along the river or into the
restored 19th century village with bicycles provided for your
enjoyment. In the fall, the cottage can be your home base for the
beautiful Spoon River drive, for enjoying the breathtaking fall
colors, or when you bag that trophy buck at the Jim Edgar Panther
Creek Conservation Area, just 15 minutes away.

The cottage has one bedroom upstairs, with two double beds,
dresser, and floor mirror. The main floor holds a sleeper sofa
in the living room, and a futon in the front room, sleeping a total
of six guests within the main home. There is a full bath with a
tub/shower on the main floor, and a half-bath in the upstairs
bedroom.

A separate, Route 66 themed, guest quarters/game room - complete with
foosball table is located immediately next to the home, literally
three steps out of the back door. The half-bath within this game
room, makes this an ideal “get-away” for the teens, or a fun family
room for all to enjoy. A futon within this room provides a sleeping
area for two.

The fully-equipped kitchen features stove, refrigerator/freezer,
dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (with coffee and condiments), can
opener, cookware, and dishes and flatware for 12.

“Chautauqua Escape” is perfect for relaxing and unwinding. But if
y0for relaxing and unwinding. But if
you need to keep in touch – or make your visit a working holiday –
the cottage includes a computer (with games for the kids) and
wireless high-speed internet. Use it to find even more hidden
treasures as you explore Illinois!

Seasonal, local produce stands provide delicious fruit and
vegetables. Also, please note, smoking IS allowed on the porch or
outside of the home.

“Chautauqua Escape” is a charming cottage located in the eclectic
river community of Chautauqua Park, near Petersburg, IL. Situated in
the heart of Abraham Lincoln country, the cottage is only 2 miles
from New Salem State Historical Site where Lincoln tended store and
surveyed the surrounding area. 3 miles away is historic Petersburg,
home of Edgar Lee Masters (Spoon River Anthology).

Nearby are wineries and antiques waiting to be discovered. The
nationally acclaimed Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are
located in Springfield, an easy twenty-minute drive through rolling
prairies. While there, visit the only home Lincoln ever owned, and
pay your respects at his graveside. Summer at “Chautauqua Escape”
finds an abundance of roadside stands selling fresh produce and
melons. Bike along the river or into the restored 19th century
village with bicycles provided for your enjoyment.

Regular rates are as follows (plus tax): $500 Weekly (7 night) Rate,
$225 Weekend (2 night) Rate, $125 Daily Weekend Rate, $100 Daily
Weekday Rate. Rates during special events may be slightly higher. A
$25 cleaning fee applies to all rentals.

Prices are Negotiable, Please Call or E-mail For Further Information.
A $250.00 safety/damage deposit is due at the time of reservation,
which may be held via credit card. We require payment in full in order to
book your reservation. Confirmation will be sent after full payment is
received.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing 30
days prior to arrival date in order to receive full refund. The $250
deposit which is required at the time of reservation, will not be
refunded in the event of a cancellation.