The Cottage

Princeton, Illinois
$258 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Completely remodeled in 2023 by Terry’s Remodeling , and owned by Sandy and Terry Blitsch. Located on the north side of a duplex also housing The Yellowstone. The Cottage sleeps 6 and has 1 private bedroom with a queen bed. Another bedroom also has a queen bed with an open loft above containing a third queen bed. Enjoy the designer bathrooms with walk-in showers. The designer kitchen opens to the living room. Outside on the patio you will find a hot tub, grill area, seating area, fire table and a cornhole court. We are located in the center of Princeton on Main Street and you can easily walk to the north end or south end for shopping, dining, and bars.

Self-Serve Breakfast Bar!!!

We love furry friends, but not here.

$40 per person per night after 4 people.

Outdoor security camera.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Free Breakfast Available
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 950 Sq Ft (88 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    4 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Melissa F.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Very clean and comfortable! Ample parking, easy access, and great location. Pictures and details in listing were very accurate.

  • Eric O.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at this property! The breakfast was a nice touch (yogurt, bagels, cereal etc) and made the morning easy to get us going. The hot tub looked nice even though we didn't utilize it, having the bags game available on the property was a good setup. The huge covered patio was wonderful and kept up well.Inside, the bathrooms were modern, spacious, and very nicely done—definitely a standout compared to many places we’ve stayed. The owner was extremely flexible and accommodating, which made the entire experience even better.Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay, and we’d happily come back again!

  • Christine L.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    This property, like their other properties, is amazing. Everything is clean and beautiful. The kitchen is very well stocked and you don't want for anything. This is their 3rd property that I have stayed at and they are all top rate!!!

  • Joni W.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Everything was perfect. Beautiful accommodations. Location was perfect.

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    We found the Cottage to be even more beautifully decorated than we expected from the online pictures. It was excellent in cleanliness and well stocked. The owners were prompt in responding and friendly. Even though it was on Main Street, it was quiet snd peaceful. I would definitely stay there again. I wish we could have had rime to stay longer.

  • Kim C.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    We came to Princeton for one night to see a band. Wish we could have stayed longer! The Cottage was perfect. My favorite part is the enormous patio and side yard. We arrived early enough to enjoy that. We played bags, sat on the swing, and just enjoyed being outside. We got in the hot tub later that night, which was a perfect way to wind down. The beds were very comfortable and the showers were great! I liked the addition of the breakfast bar. That was a nice touch. We will definitely return to the Cottage in the future.

  • Bonni B.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    We had family visiting from out of town and wanted the coziness of a home and this property delivered! Sandy was always prompt with any questions. We had a wonderful time!

  • Alfonso G.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    Was asked by the property manager to do housekeeping. This is not our responsibility. Other than that everything’s fine.

  • Dan R.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Very nice accommodations, extremely clean, cozy and was grateful for the breakfast food. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Scott B.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed with spouse and family. Pleasantly surprised with water and breakfast selections available on property! Great place and had a lost item that they found and notified us right away they found it. Great accommodations!

  • Joanne H.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect—close to downtown but still quiet and relaxing. The property was spotless and exactly as described in the listing, which we really appreciated. The thoughtful design and decor made it feel welcoming and comfortable. The host was an excellent communicator, and made sure we had everything we needed. We highly recommend staying here and would love to return in the future!

  • Allison M.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    A friend and I came to town for a race (Hennepin 50 miler) and the cottage was perfect for us. Great location. The property was very clean and had a wonderful outdoors space. We were able to take advantage of the hot tub, which was perfect. I would highly recommend this property to anyone.

  • Keegan B.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    The Cottage was the perfect place for our group of 4 to stay while we were in Princeton for a wedding at Hornbaker Gardens! We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the property and the outdoor space was a nice surprise! We loved the opportunity to connect with our friends around the hot tub! Being walking distance from local bars/restaraunts made our trip that much easier. We loved the Cottage and hope to return soon!

  • Sandra B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We stayed here the night before and after our wedding. The first night it was the bride and members of the bridal party and the second night it was just the bride and the groom. The outside area was great for entertaining guests but the space didn’t feel too overwhelming for clean up and it provided the perfect environment for some great memories. The host was involved and made themselves available to us almost 24/7. Overall it was a great stay and the house is the perfect spot for either a fun friend/ family trip or a relaxing couple’s getaway.

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    The Cottage is a great place in Princeton. We had room to spread out and we really enjoyed the covered outdoor space for gathering and cooking on the Blackstone. The owner was super vigilant and made sure we were comfortable. The Cottage is well appointed if you want to cook and stay in. We’ll keep it in mind for our next trip to Princeton.

  • Jane J.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    What a great place to stay! Spacious & lovely! We especially enjoyed the patio and dinners with family & friends! The beds are comfy and the showers are wonderful! We had everything we needed & more. The owners were helpful & kind. We will certainly be back to the Princeton Cottage or possibly give Yellowstone or Tiskilwa Inn a try (Sugar Maple rentals are terrific)! ?♥️

  • Jacque W.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 28, 2024

    My family was visiting Princeton for my father’s funeral. While my daughters and nieces were quietly catching up in the hot tub in the evening, the owner came to the property and berated them for having more people in the hot tub than were on the reservation. We were the only people on the property and this group of adult professionals were accused of having a non registered “party.” Note- this was not a party. It was 5 out of town cousins catching up. Sandra, the owner, continued to escalate when she asked me how many people were staying and I responded with 4 (myself, my 2 daughters and my son who lives in Europe was able to get a last minute flight to come home to his Grandpa’s funeral). I believe I booked the reservation for 3 before I knew my son could fly home. As advertised the Cottage comfortably sleeps 6. My issue with this VRBO owner and renter was not that she voiced her concern to me but that she repeated over and over and over and over that I booked the night for three people. I acknowledged her concern several times asking what I could do. Do I owe money? Will there be a fine? Finally, when she would not stop berating me, I asked her if she wanted me to leave. I offered to leave. Her communication to me and my family was humiliating, degrading, unkind and totally uncalled for. I will never stay at this property again and would not recommend it to anyone due to this owners aggressive and disrespectful behavior.

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$258+
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