Title: Farmers Friend - Family Escape 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 # Farmers Friend - Family Escape ## Photo gallery for Farmers Friend - Family Escape ![Property grounds - Farmers Friend - Family Escape (Tiskilwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113267700/113267686/f1fc3df6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Farmers Friend - Family Escape (Tiskilwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113267700/113267686/d59fd3ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Farmers Friend - Family Escape (Tiskilwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113267700/113267686/687c6d52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Farmers Friend - Family Escape (Tiskilwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113267700/113267686/e71aba44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Farmers Friend - Family Escape (Tiskilwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113267700/113267686/b817094e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Farmers Friend - Family Escape provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace £261 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar ## 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. ### Farmers Friend - Family Escape An unforgettable unique family escape from the daily grind on this 175 acre farm 1.5 hrs from Chicago suburbs and 30 min from Starved Rock State Park. Voted Top 5 Most Beautiful Places in Illinois. 4 Beds. 1.5 Baths. Wood Fired Pizza, Animals Tours, Volunteer Activities, Regenerative & Organic Agricultural Experiences. Milk a goat, get eggs from Wild Chickens, scamper w/ the sheep! Hike the forest, splash in the creek, dig your hands in the soil, and gaze at the stars. See website for schedule! 4 Beds and 1.5 baths. 4 Queens beds. Gorgeous lighting. Located in upper farm near Learning Center and hiking. More details to come! 1\. Please do not pick anything from the gardens. 2\. Warning: There are electric fences on the property. Do not touch them. 3\. Animals --- You can pet animals through the fences (warning on the electric) OR when accompanied by a staff member. \*\*\* \*\*\*The chickens on pasture are guarded by guard dogs. Do not get within 20 feet of the fence unless accompanied by a staff member. 4\. Do not go into barns, silos, other other farmstead structures, tents or residential buildings unless you have rented them or are accompanied by a team member. \*\*\*The Farm Learning Center including the public restroom IS available to you 24/7 unless rented by another guest which rarely happens. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - 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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 and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 359980 ## 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.27873%2C-89.48491&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PxiBp8-0xKofb6arPJUJBd5UZlQ=) Tiskilwa, IL ### What's nearby - ![562-35 Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Boston Commons, Boston Massachutts](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6187042/d9714a90-3ddb-4f49-a977-1e5a14c134d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Soldiers and Sailors Memorial 17 min drive \- 10.4 miles - ![Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658436/9a547c0f-128c-48af-a9fd-13df4bc10ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matthiessen State Park 45 min drive \- 36.2 miles - ![Starved Rock State Park showing forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658430/74a43e50-632a-40eb-8b13-2226619f442d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Starved Rock State Park 47 min drive \- 41.4 miles - Bureau County Fairgrounds 18 min drive \- 11.0 miles - St. Margaret's Center for Family Health 20 min drive \- 12.5 miles ### Getting around - Princeton Station 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Indian Valley Inn 5 min drive - Hawg House Saloon 23 min drive - Three Olive Bar and Grill 23 min drive - Jonesy's Ranch House 18 min drive - Guido's 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Farmers Friend - Family Escape pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Farmers Friend - Family Escape? ### How much is parking at Farmers Friend - Family Escape? ### What time is check-in at Farmers Friend - Family Escape? ### What time is check-out at Farmers Friend - Family Escape? ## Have a question? 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