Title: Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 ## Photo gallery for Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers - Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49310900/49310882/e164675c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49310900/49310882/3ef88560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers - Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49310900/49310882/895495b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49310900/49310882/11584b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49310900/49310882/a84e5a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £180 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 Please read all rules. Guests are required to sign a guest agreement form and provide IDs upin booking. Enjoy all the comforts of home when you have to be away. Our fully furnished cottage located 4 miles off of Rt 53 / Historic Rt 66, just blocks from the Kankakee River. Just 5 minutes to: ✦ restaurants ✦ wine bar ✦ local brewery ✦ the famed RT 66 (We are just 4.5 miles from the Gemini Giant!) ✧ Easy access to everything that Joliet has to offer just 20 miles away, including Chicagoland Speedway / Route 66 Raceway. ✧ 7 miles to easily access I55 for a quick ride into Chicago. The space ★Home includes★ ☆ 1Queen bed, 1 Full bed, 1 Queen sofa bed ☆ 50” Ultra HD 4K TV in the living room ☆ Fully equipped kitchen ☆ High quality wireless printer ☆ Air Conditioning ☆ Washer/Dryer The kitchen is fully equipped with: ☆ Pots ☆ Pans ☆ Dishes ☆ Utensils ☆ Cooking oil ☆ Salt+Pepper ☆ Coffee ☆ Tea ☆ Creamer ☆ Sugar ★★CLEANLINESS★★ is a high priority for our listings! There is always a thorough sanitizing/cleaning between guests. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77860000/77852500/77852476/94bd39d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 3-bedroom home on the waterfront, dog friendly! 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Guest must sign Guest Confirmation Agreement. Copy is provided in the listing, but names, count, and dates will be personalized prior to signing. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 5minhistoric Route 66self Check inw/da/c ✤5min→Historic Route 66✤Self Check In✤W/D✤A/C ✤5min→Historic Route 66✤Self Check-In✤W/D✤A/C Wilmington ## About the area [Visit our North America travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-America.dx500001) [View more Holiday homes in North America](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-America-Private-Holiday-Homes.d500001-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.25699,-88.13421&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:g%7ByzFxu%7CxO%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40U%40SBQBUBSBSBSDSBSDSDSBQDSDSFQDSFQDQFQFQFQFQFQHOFSHOFOHQHMHQHMHOHOJMHOJMHMLMHOJKJMLMJKJKJKLKJILMLILIJKLGLILGLILGNGLILGLENGLENELENELCNENCLCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHJHLLLHJJLJJJJJJLJLJLJLJLJLHLJNHLHNHNJLHPHLFPHNFNHRFNFPFPHPDPFPFPDPFRDPDRDRDPBRDRDRBRBRBRBRBTBPBR%40T%40R%40TBR%3FR%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FTARAR%3FTCRATARARCRCRCTCRCRCRCPERERCREREPEREPGREPGRGPEPIPGNGRGNIPGPINGNININKNINILINKLINKLKLKLKLKJKLKJKLMJKJMHMJKJMHMFMJMFMHMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDODODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMCOCOEMEOEMCOGMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMIMGMIKIMIMKMKKIMKKKKMKKMMKKKMIMMMIMKOIMKMIOIOIOIOIOIOGOIQGQIOGSGOGQGQGQESGQESGQESEQCSESESCSEQCSCSCSCUCSASASCSAUASAUAS%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cRKEgCKH_uQlJdakx66tOFGU97I=) Wilmington, IL ### What's nearby - ![Okay I'll admit this photo is highly edited. The water is actually a nasty brown color. But this is from the suspension bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6797/25803550-972e-4122-87fd-5d1e2376db0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kankakee River State Park 6 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie 12 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area 13 min drive \- 12.1 miles - Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Trailhead 14 min drive \- 10.5 miles - Route 66 Raceway 23 min drive \- 19.2 miles ### Getting around - Joliet Gateway Center 31 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 7 min drive - Casey's 15 min drive - New China Restaurant 10 min drive - Circle K 10 min drive - Taco Bell 21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66? ### How much is parking at Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Cottage Just 5min→Historic Route 66 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dani T. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Place Stayed here to visit family! Nice place to be and quiet. ##### Dani T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Victor B. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Quiet I was in town for work, and this place was great! Very clean, and cozy. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. ##### Victor B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 27 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cottage The home was beautiful and perfect for our us! Shannon was amazing and kept wonderful communication with us throughout our stay! Thank you so much! ##### Julie L. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 27 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Don We needed a place close to Braidwood IL .for my brothers memorial on short notice. everything was great thank you. ##### David S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger B., Mess 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hosts Our host was always very communicable with us. She was right on top of anything that we needed. The house was very quaint and very nice to stay in. Very quiet neighborhood. Not far from Kankakee or Wilmington Illinois. ##### Roger B. Stayed 8 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice B., Roscoe, USA 30 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy I travel for business. I had a very enjoyable stay. Property is comfortable and well equipped, just check in and everything you need is there. Very well lit and secure. My interactions with the host were friendly, helpful, and prompt. Could not ask for more. I will definitely stay again. ##### Janice B. Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth B. 16 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Cute and clean Nice place to stay it was clean and comfortable ##### Kenneth B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linc B. 4 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Cottage This property was perfect for our group of 4 adults! The house was perfectly clean! Everything we needed was right in the home! We loved it! ##### Linc B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa M. 11 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Cottage The Cottage was perfect for our visit. The property was very clean and property owner is very nice and answered any questions we had really quick. ##### Theresa M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021 ---