Title: Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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) # Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! Farm stay in Benton ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/71ddfa6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/3a439b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/95a7e5bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/0f559b27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70869800/70869710/1c8fd066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find tranquility at Rend Lake House, a three-bedroom home set on 2 acres of countryside. Children have space to play on the playground while adults relax on the back patio, watching deer and turkeys wander by. 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Farm stay next to a golf course You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Smoke-free property and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Things to do - Playground ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Dryer - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 House 1/2 mile from Rend Lake Dam Benton House 1/2 mile from Rend Lake Dam Agritourism property House 1/2 mile from Rend Lake Dam Agritourism property Benton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! located? > Situated in Benton, this golf farm stay is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Rend Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Benton City Park and Franklin County Fairgrounds. Benton Civic Center and Pheasant Hollow Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your Private Country Escape 1/2 mile from Rend Lake – A Hidden Gem! Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda H. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Very close to the.dam on the lake and close to several restaurants. Enjoyed our stay ##### Brenda H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney L. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place for Family Loved our stay - very nice and convenient location. ##### Whitney L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya S. 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little get away The property worked out great for us. It was clean and in a quite area. The kids loved seeing deer, turkeys and catching fire flies. ##### Tanya S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 10 Jun 2024 Nice place for a golf trip! ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan D. 27 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rend lake trip Great place to stay that is close to the lake and town. Very quiet neighborhood and this was the second time I stayed here! ##### Nathan D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### DANIEL S. 8 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### THE FISHING TRIP Very quiet property. Beautiful in the back. Saw deer and wild turkeys every day. Very close to the boat launch. Very clean house. ##### DANIEL S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth S. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing group Had a great stay there Mike the host was very nice easy to get along with and very helpful. It’s the second time that I’ve stayed there and I will be coming back. ##### Kenneth S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara W. 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really awesome Nature Had a great time in a wonderful area by Rend Lake, IL. ##### Barbara W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan K. 11 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay It was great owner is very nice and friendly and I highly recommend to others to try this place out everything was great. ##### Ryan K. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 29 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house in the country Family was comfortable there, had everything they needed, in the country but not far from town ##### John S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen W. 24 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home close to lake House has the amenities to enjoy a week at Rend Lake! ##### Jen W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan R. 15 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend stay The house had every accommodation we needed and was very cozy. Beds were nice and the yard was great for a bonfire. ##### Ryan R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney S. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Upon arrival, we had an issue with the refrigerator, but Mike had it resolved quickly...appreciated his quick response to any of our requests. The property met all of our needs. It was close to restaurants and a Walmart for necessities was located just a few miles from the house. It was clean and comfortable and very close to Rend Lake. There were five beds and enough room for everyone to sit comfortably in the living room. The kitchen provided what we needed. We will definitely stay her again. ##### Rodney S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nicole w. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving holiday Perfect for what we needed. Love the updates that have been done. The showers are amazing. Some old charm has been kept also. Really nice and close to my family. ##### nicole w. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy B. 6 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway for the weekend The home is very comfortable for 7 adults. We enjoyed watching the deer in the backyard. We contacted the owner and they were very quick to respond. Can’t wait to stay here again. ##### Cindy B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### allen w. 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will stay again Great expirience ##### allen w. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### norma d. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place has everything you need in the kitchen. I bought alot of stuff like coffee sugar creamer This place is beautiful very clean. Love the outside atmosphere. You seem deers turkeys very pretty. I will stay again if we decide to go to tend lake again. ##### norma d. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave F. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family This property was exactly as described-beautiful backyard, plenty of room for our whole family and very clean. We all felt at home, relaxed and secure. Owner is very friendly and very accommodating. Wish we could rate this as a perfect 10! ##### Dave F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber G. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend My daughter’s wedding and reception venue were at the spillway recreation area and this house was only a half mile away. It worked out perfectly and the house was just the space we needed to get ready and be close by. Everything was as it is listed. Very happy with this rental and recommend to anyone that needs to stay close in that area. ##### Amber G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon K. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place close to a boat ramp Liked that the house was so close to the lake. It is a bit outdated, but had everything we needed. The privacy was great and the back yard, with deer, reminded us of hime.It was a challenge to turn around in the driveway with a boat in tow, but we managed by backing in from the main road, I didn't want to drive in the grass.Would stay here again. ##### Jon K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles L. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Animal Sanctuary We really enjoyed the property. It backed up to the woods. Visited by several family of deer, hawks and various species of birds. Peaceful sitting on the patio drinking coffee and unwinding. Near the lake and not far to wineries, restaurants and other sites. Don’t hesitate to book here. Great value. ##### Charles L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob B. 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! As others have stated, the wildlife is abundant from deer to turkey and more. Great communication and check in process! Mike is a very accommodating host, great house with plenty of beds and updated bathrooms. Spacious kitchen and living room with multiple couches make this a good venue for up to 8 people. Thanks Mike! ##### Jacob B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark r. 19 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering We had a funeral in Sesser Illinois and it was only 10 minutes away from where our family is. There was 4 families that came and stayed with us. The kitchen is very spacious, the bathroom showers are amazing!! There is a table and chairs outside that we sat at and enjoyed a fire in the firepit enjoying the spacious yard that we watched quite a few deer roam through! Mike is a very nice host and was very helpful with anything we needed! Thanks again Mike for a place to enjoy some family time even if it was for a funeral was nice sitting around the campfire reminiscing ! ##### mark r. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom S. 7 Jul 2025 ##### Tom S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W., Kemp 26 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### relax Very comfortable and peaceful place. We loved watching the deer. ##### Karen W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022