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Relax in this inviting living room with a television, bookshelf, and window with a decorative door.
Relax in this inviting bedroom with a bed, ceiling fan, and decorative curtains.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel sink, decorative backsplash, and ample storage.
Compact kitchen with modern appliances, light-colored countertop, and a small island with a sink.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by framed artworks and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Springfield, IL
  • Illinois State Capitol
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Springfield

In Springfield .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum and Pasfield House. Illinois State Museum and Velasco Tennis Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Illinois State Capitol - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Memorial Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bernie & Betty's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Head West - ‬12 min walk

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 manager

Elena Houghtaling

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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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

As of Aug 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment on Aug 18, 2025 start from $85.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment to downtown Springfield?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Springfield.

Very Cozy and Secluded. Completely remodeled beautiful back apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
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

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., Quincy, Illinois, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Hideaway

Perfect spot for one or two for a weekend. Lovely gardens and patio with flowing water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurrel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy!

This property was a great place for a quick work trip! It had everything I needed and was a beautiful and relaxing spot between activities. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Springfield

Our stay was amazing! Our hosts were fabulous and the property was so unique and quaint. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Houston, Tx/Eureka, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Wish I could rate this property higher than a 5 star! Very relaxing, private and clean. We loved our stay here and hope to return in the future. There is also a great coffee shop less than a block away. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Character and Hidden Gem

This quaint mystical getaway is filled with charm and character! Air works great, very quiet, all amenities provided, clean, excellent accommodations, and overall impressed with everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy C.

Review

The unit itself was very very nice and clean. The property itself was awful. Yard full of junk and not well kept at all. Our unit had a small open porch outside our door that you used to walk in to the unit and it was awful. Junk, ashtray with used cigarettes, old tools and anything u could think of and looked like had been like that a long time. The backyard “paradise” was the same way. Unfortunately this rental is not in a nice neighborhood. I’m sad to report this as they appear to be nice people
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

Our hosts were absolutely the best!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

Very cute and eclectic. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was spacious and clean. Great communication with host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024