Stunning Log Cabin with amazing views at Apple Canyon Lake, Perfect Location

Apple River, Illinois
$294 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to our cabin we call “Irish Hollow”. One of the oldest and original cabins at the lake. This cabin was hand built by a father and son in the earliest days of Apple Canyon Lake. This log cabin is as authentic as it gets. Immediately feel relaxed as you pamper yourself in luxury. The main floor master is absolutely amazing. The main floor bath has a jacuzzi tub, heated floors, and a wonderful shower.

This cabin literally feels like it was plucked from Ireland's countryside and placed so gently where it rests. We hope you enjoy our cabin with your family and friends as much as we do.

We absolutely love that we are located close to everything. You are just a couple blocks from the sports complex, pool, marina, cove restaurant, golf course, club house, and hiking path. Further away, the waterfall is a pretty sight to see and a great back drop for pictures. Across from the dam and waterfall is Harold Batham nature trail, walking only. Great place for a family walk. Please view framed map for beach and other attractions.

Nice front deck for visiting with friends and family. Sit around the campfire at night, located in the back yard. Extra spacious lot next door for playing games. Trail close to property for walking/hiking. You will have access to lake amenities, pool and beach, with tags provided. Lower level has sleeper sofa and T.V.

We try to supply some firewood for our guests as a perk, but it is not guaranteed. T.V. is dish network. Internet is Fiber-link (250 Mbps), usually very good, but in the rolling hills of Apple River Canyon, at times it is not, so make appropriate plans if this is a must.
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The charming town of Galena only 15 miles away. Small towns in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin within a 20 minute drive. Wisconsin is only 10 miles to the north.

Apple Canyon State Park, 10 miles away. Very nice scenic views. Multiple hiking paths. Worth your visit if you like the outdoors.

Don't feel like cooking every meal. One of our favorites, Old School Saloon, Scales Mound IL, 6 miles away. Excellent pizza and sandwiches. They have a 4.8 star rating for a reason. Need delivery, Thriving Thistle Market in Apple River delivers. Their sandwiches are excellent. Pizza is good. You can dine in as well.

Wonderful little town of Shullsburg, Wisconsin. (established in 1827, one of the oldest in Wisconsin) only 13 miles to the north. The restaurants in this small town are second to none. You won't be disappointed. We love visiting this small town.

We have other hidden gems that we recommend and share with our guests upon check in, including Gravity Hill, 12 miles to the north in Wisconsin, you will be laughing as you roll backwards, up hill

No Smoking, No parties, no bachelor or bachelorette parties. Sorry, no pets. Maximum guests 6. Minimum age of primary renter is 25.

We cannot lock in dates until deposit is received. Same date requests will be given to the first person securing it with a deposit. Three night stays are required during holiday weekends.

Check in is 4:00 p.m.. Check out is 11:00 a.m.


Thank you for your interest and hope to see you soon.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1555 Sq Ft (145 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Jetted Bathtub Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Amy

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    What a peaceful respite! Set in a lovely area, walking distance to the Apple Canyon Lake with a beach and restaurant, this was the perfect getaway for a family wedding weekend. The cabin is stunning and comfortable. Beautifully furnished, it had all of the amenities one could hope for in a vacation home.

  • Greg

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    This is a wonderful property to just hide away at! Best place we’ve ever stayed at! Highly recommend!

  • Lori G.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    Could not get reception for regular tv, kitchen was disorganized with some dirty dishes in the cabinet and dirty water left in the sink. Kitchen appliances were updated but washer and dryer did not work well at all Washers would not spin all the water out of clothes and a knob was missing. And had to run the dryer multiple times to get things dry. Stairs were steep and narrow. There were many lights that did not work or had burnt out bulbs so it was dark in many rooms. Many stairs to get in and out of the house. Definitely not handicap accessible!

  • devin w.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    great place to stay for a relaxing trip

  • devin w.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    great place to stay, Host was very informative

  • Barry B.

    Submitted May 29, 2026

    Stayed May 26, 2026

    Nice cabin. We had a great time.

  • Corinne H.

    Submitted May 12, 2026

    Stayed May 5, 2026

    We were allowed to check in early, which we appreciated; however, no one had rented the unit for weeks before us so even though it had been cleaned after the last guests we found dead stink bugs and beetle ladybugs on the couch, the carpet, the counter tops etc. The grill was not clean and the stovetop must have been wiped down with a dirty rag. When we raised concerns we were told that since we checked in 2 hours early proper cleaning was not complete, which makes no sense, no one was there cleaning the day we checked in! After we swept the kitchen and vacuumed the living room our stay was fine (the owner did offer to come and vacuum and clean the grill but we were on vacation so that would have been awkward)On the positive side, the bathroom downstairs was very clean but the jets in the tub are discolored so no. There were a lot of nice touches left for guests, soaps, wine, snacks, and plenty of firewood. The living room was very comfortable after we swept and vacuumed. We did ask for a refund of the cleaning fee which was refused, we did not ask for anything more than that so this isn't someone just looking for something for free, just an honest review

  • Valeria M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Cute, comfortable and cozy! Had everything we needed.

  • Quentin B.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 13, 2026

    Everything was so nice and cozy. Mia was very responsive. So many great things to do around there.

  • andrea fernanda s.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2025

    Stayed Dec 16, 2025

    Host was very responsive and the cabin was amazing!

  • Diana B.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    The property was exactly as described. It was clean and well-maintained. My family and I had an amazing time, and the amenities made us feel right at home. I highly recommend this stunning log cabin.

  • Lance W.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Perfect style for my wife and I. We come from rural country and we felt right at home going from point A to point B.

  • Tracy S.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    An amazing getaway.

  • Sonia Y.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Nice property and would stay again. Cabin was really cute it had everything you needed. They even left a gift basket full of snacks, was a great touch. Easy communication and check in. Only issue was we had to wash bedding before using. This could been over looked possibly by cleaner. It had food or something on blankets and pillow cases. Overall this place was cute.

  • Carter M.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Great overall vibes and cute cabin!!!

  • Andrea A.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great cabin very quiet and peaceful. In close proximity to Galena. Would definitely recommend.

  • Susan J.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    Kitchen is well stocked, everything we needed. Very peaceful location. Great front porch for sitting & relaxing.

  • Staci S.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    This cabin was amazing, the area it was located was quiet and peaceful, mornings drinking coffee on the deck watching the sunrise were just what we needed! The hosts were great, they provided everything needed for a great stay! Would highly recommend and we would stay again!

  • Gailen M.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Very nice cabin, matched the listing information.

  • David T.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Beautiful cabin in a very scenic area. We really enjoyed our stay and the addition mail amenities that the host included, giving us access to the pool and beach. Really nice stay, we will definitely be back.

  • Tim H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Thank you for another great stay. We are looking forward to coming back next year.

  • Carie B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    We thoroughly Enjoyed our stay in your cabin! It was perfect! We Loved the quiet neighborhood!We really appreciated that the cabin was available a little early!! Communication was excellent with the hosts!We would definitely stay again!

  • Nicole C.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    This well decorated and clean home provided appreciated welcome gifts and comfort. We used both the King master and the queen room. We didn’t catch in the description that the house had 1 shower with 2 bathrooms. The upstairs room was difficult to keep cool, it needs a waste basket and back up toilet paper. Otherwise what we needed we found were great!

  • Christy G.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Love this place. A short walk to the amenities. Easy access to the lake. Quiet country views from the porch swing. A week here feels like heaven.

  • Caitlin W.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Such a charming and lovely cabin! Overall we'd stay here again. Location was great and easy to access ACL amenities. A few notes for improvement (but not worthy of subtracting stars): a full set of utensils, an extra roll of paper towels, adequate toilet paper for a one week stay, and a proper bedframe for one of the upstairs twin beds. We had to disassemble it because it was the wrong size and the mattress kept ripping off of it. Lastly, the couch was a sectional and none of the pieces would attach so it was a really awkward seating situation, but these are things we could live with and we still enjoyed our time very much. We appreciated the welcome goodies, easy check-in information, quiet location, cozy linens, and cleanliness.

  • Brenton S.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    This was a beautiful cabin with all the amenities of home. Proximity to the community pool and restaurant was fantastic. We will definitely stay here again.

  • Peggy B.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    The timbers and wood chips coming to front entrance is not optimal. Front porch dirty. Chair broken. Cushions wet and dirty. Back screen porch dirty. Screen out on door of back porch.Fireplace full of ashes. The was a leak under sink. Owner came by and repaired. He also cleaned out ashes. Light bulb in Kitchen out. That made kitchen dark. 2 of the blinds in kitchen were broken. Could not raise. Light bulb in upstairs hall out. Bulb in upstairs bedroom was flashing. Elder box bugs in upstairs bedroom. (Seems to be an infestation of the bugs)And the jetted tub jets were deeply cruded brown. I sent pictures on Tuesday to owner. I said these jets need a proper soak cleaning between renters. Not just wiped out. Owner responded she would have cleaning crew do that. I asked when. Owner said after we leave. I have pictures, but i cannot upload them to submit here. Also. The owners should state in description that they do not want you to wear shoes in the house.

  • Scott H.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    We had a nice stay at this property. The listing was pretty accurate. Access to the lake community ammenities is very convenient. We enjoyed the Club House and the Cove restaurant. Hosts were responsive and helpful with their suggestions for the area.

  • Marie L.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    We loved staying in this charming cabin! We appreciated how well stocked it was with everything we would need, including wood for the indoor fireplace (we made good use of that!)The beds were very comfy and clean. We would happily stay here again.

  • Steve N.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Great listing and a great property. Unfortunately we weren’t able to make the trip due to unforeseen circumstances but would have really loved the property!

  • Todd R.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    Just a little weekend getaway. Had a great time. Great place to stay.

  • zpmaher

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    The log cabin was perfect and had the amenities as promised in a quiet neighborhood near the lake. The hosts were accommodating and had us set for the weekend. Their recommendations for the area were spot on. HkhhHih

  • Eric C.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    My family of 5 stayed here for a ski trip at Chestnut Mountain and shopping in Galena. Plenty of room and a true cabin feel! Would highly recommend!

  • Jose S.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    The cabin at Apple lake was very cozy, it’s a beautiful cabin and the area was so nice and quiet, it’s a great spot to just unwind and relax, we enjoyed our stay.

  • Greg J.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    The cabin was as advertised and very nice. We enjoyed the fireplace and Christmas.

  • Paul F.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Beautiful cabin combining rustic charm with modern amenities.

  • dave t.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Though I was very unfortunately injured right before our trip and unable to attend; my wife and her parents... as well as our children absolutely loved the property and immediately began asking when we could go back!

  • Tania M.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was beautiful and well maintained. Everything you needed in one place. Very fun area with Galena close by.

  • Francine W.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Good visit. Too bad the waterfall was not operating.

  • Sue H.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We had a wonderful time in this cabin. The fireplace was great. The cabin is very cute! The location is perfect for stargazing. We even saw the atlas comet. Galena is just a short drive away. The state park is even closer. This is a great place for relaxing.

  • CATHERINE S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    What a lovely place to stay. In tiwn for a weddi g and it was perfect Exactly how it is presented

  • Joann S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Great place to stay! Loved the front porch and the decor.

  • Luke R.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    It was very nice and cozy for a relaxing get away.

  • Jamie S.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Cabin was great. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back next year.

  • Amanda D.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    We were married in this little cabin and in was a delightful experience. We would stay again. We definitely appreciated the complimentary snacks upon arrival! 😄

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