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The Farmers Cabin

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Microwave
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Farmers Cabin

Step back in time and enjoy our rustic cabin couples retreat. No insulation or drywall, restored just as it was in 1865. The setting is rural and tranquil with lots of nature and farm animals, a beautiful place to relax and unplug. Conveniently located close to the Intersection of I-74 and I-55. Close to Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan Universities and Rivian Motors.
As our guest you will have access to our farm surroundings. The bedroom loft provides a beautiful country view of the eastern pasture. Our cabin includes a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. The cabin is stocked with plates, glasses, coffee cups and silverware. Need some fresh air? The front porch is a wonderful place to sit and read a book, play a guitar or just listen to the sounds of nearby nature. There is a small fire pit as well as a park like charcoal grill just outside the cabin entrance. Just a few steps away you will have access to the bathhouse with a Toilet and Shower, lined with aromatic cedar with private entrance.

If you're looking for adventure instead of a boring hotel room, this is the place for you! Please be advised this is a working farm. It is 100 + years old and we cannot promise you may not see a bug or two. We have a few farm animals that need daily attention so you may see someone wondering around at some point. Just wave if you need anything, we’re happy to help out.
Note: 3 night maximum stay.

Property manager

Farmers Wife

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Normal, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Bloomington-Normal Factory Stores - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 12 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Ice Cream Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Avanti's Italian Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farmers Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Farmers Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farmers Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

The Farmers Cabin Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay at the Farmers Cabin in Normal, Illinois, thanks to the incredible hospitality of David and Ellie . They are such a lovely couple who made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. They took the time to walk us around their beautiful farm, introducing us to the animals and sharing their personal stories, which made the experience even more special. The connection we felt to this place and their warm hospitality is something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. The cabin itself is cozy and charming, with picturesque surroundings and peaceful countryside vibes. Waking up to the sounds of nature and the farm animals made for such a unique and refreshing experience. We cannot emphasize enough how much we enjoyed our stay here, and we will definitely be returning. If you’re looking for a serene getaway with genuine, heartfelt hosts, we highly recommend staying at the Farmers Cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem!
An absolutely stunning cabin, meticulously decorated and kept in pristine condition. David was extremely courteous and made sure we had everything we needed. I had no idea how to fire up a grill, and he came over with a propane torch to make sure we me and my girlfriend didn't starve haha. Everything you would need in a weekend getaway, even the stuff I forgot to bring!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne O.

Charming Place with a few problems.
The property was lovely! Goats, Alpacas, Turkeys, Ducks. A very friendly black and white kitty. The cabin itself was just adorable. The hosts have obviously put in a lot of time and effort. There were umbrellas by the door. A porta potty in the closet. Charcoal and lighter fluid provided. Wood for the fire pit. We even received a welcome treat, makings for S’Mores. We believe that the listing had some issues. First and foremost the cabin is see through, meaning that there isn’t any insulation. You can see the outside through the walls. Which means that the air conditioner upstairs keeps the upstairs cool at night. But the temperature downstairs is unlivable. When we got up at 7 am, the downstairs temperature was at 85 degrees. It was truly unbearable. We had to go out and keep ourselves occupied until the sun went down and the cabin cooled off. I sat in my car for 2 hours with the air conditioning on to cool down. The second issue isn’t so much that you have to walk to the bathhouse, but there is literally no room between the toilet and shower. I am a size 14 women’s and I just fit. My legs were touching the walls just sitting. And trying to use toilet paper while sitting, forget it. So when I read the listing I read, air conditioning, bathroom, 1 bed. I assumed that the bathroom was IN the cabin. So read carefully. I never met the hosts. But thank you for the sweet corn. We would have loved to hear more about the farm. Best of luck in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miko1408

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Nice country feel :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice! We loved the decor of the cabin and everything was very clean. Highly recommend for a weekend or even just a night getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

tracey g.

Liked: Cleanliness
READ the description carefully!!
driving in it was beautiful, peaceful & we were ready to relax. the cabin was decorated super cute to accent the farm life. then… found the bath house! a lot more than a few steps away as described. 1 person could barely turn around & the mildew smell was the worst. ok… i can deal with this for 2 nights right! wrong. trying to get down the steep stairs from the bedroom in the middle of the night almost ended in a tumble down the stairs & a very long unlite walk to the bath house. it is connected to the main house & the dog barked every time i stepped onto the deck. by morning we had had enough of roughing it. and went to a hotel where the washroom was “literally” a few steps away. i will definitely be reading & asking questions before booking next time
Stayed 1 night in May 2024