Springfield, Illinois
10/28/2023
Hello we are Justin and Elena, welcome to our home! We bought this property in 2012 and have been working on it ever since. Located in Historic Westside Springfield, IL. Near downtown, Washington Park, historic sites and shopping. Close to everything without being too close to anything.
Hermit's Hideaway is located in the back of our charming(quirky), mostly renovated, 1859 house. There are mosaic tile floors and tile mosaic in the kitchen. Lots of custom touches throughout. Very quiet, cozy and secluded. Sunset views from the living room.
Gorgeous tiered koi pond off the private back deck. In spring and summer endless flowers. We do not use any poisons in the yard, and have created a large butterfly garden and every year we get more and more butterflies! Monarchs are Swallowtails are the most plentiful, but we get a wide variety. In the back yard is our chicken coop, we currently have 10 semi-free ranging chickens in the backyard. 2 cats: Zoro, Mr Z Kitty and Sir Oliver Butterscotch, the Belligerent. We also have 2 65 pound dogs; EmmaJane NaughtyPants and Link Underfoot. They are friendly in your face kind of dogs. We do our best to keep them away from guests, but they are around. This place is an opportunity to stay in a truly unique home, on an acre lot in the middle of the Historic West side. We also own a duplex on the property and have that set up as short term rentals as well. When the weather cooperates the backyard is irresistible. We put in a giant vegetable garden every year. We have pear, peach, cherry and apple trees, as well as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries growing.
This place was immaculate, charming and quiet. Highly recommended!
Do not expect a standard hotel room, as this property is unique! Very comfortable and clean, with a yard full of flowers. If you are willing to try something out of the ordinary, Hermit’s Hideaway is great.
Wonderful to weekend at this adorable apartment! We were celebrating our anniversary, and picked a great place! Close to everything, and yet felt private and peaceful as well.
We felt like we were in the Caribbean. Everything was cheery and nicely furnished. There was every thing we needed for our stay. I had arranged this trip to spend quality time with my Grandson to talk about life with Jesus and had very successful weekend.
I love all of this hosts units however this is my fav. It has a deck overlooking the peaceful koi pond. Also great kitchen, lovely bedroom and bath. Next time I will stay longer for r & r.
Although the approach to the property was a bit confusing, the unit itself was terrific: clean, comfortable, well-equipped, and cheery. Also a convenient location for visiting the Lincoln Museum and Library, the focus of our visit to Springfield.
Hermits Hideaway is a fun, eclectic, cozy space. It was super clean and provided every convenience that you could need or want. I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting the Springfield area.
We only stayed one night, but would have gladly stayed for more. The eclectic interior design style was a welcomed break from the sterility of typical hotel rooms. Enjoy the tiling craftsmanship and bold colors while you peruse one of many books on a variety of topics placed throughout. Their home is within a historic neighborhood and only a mile or so from the downtown Springfield area and the Lincoln Home and Museum and Library. Thank you for a brief but wonderful stay!
What a great property! We loved the location, the cleanliness and the attention to detail!
Wonderful place to stay! It exceeded all our expectations!!! Will be staying here again! Beautifully decorated.
Very quiet neighborhood. Close to fairgrounds. Koi pond was nice to have coffee next to in the morning. Incredibly clean. Fluffy towels. Eclectic property and decorating. Many books to read- I could return for days just to enjoy the book choices. Loved the flowers outside. We will probably return to spend more time to explore the history of the area.
Want something cozy? And something a little different but yet nothing crazy!! Stay here. We loved it!! Everytime you look around, you see something unique and random!! Super close to the fairgrounds. We absolutely loved it!!! Bed was so comfy...bonus!
Colorful and interesting little place. Well stocked with everything you might need. The owner has done a lot of renovations and gives careful attention to detail. We would stay again if we have the opportunity to come through Springfield again.
The apartment was amazingly quirky--always finding some new, small, cool detail. Clean with all the amenities to cook a good meal. Plenty of space. Really enjoyed talking with the property owner. Only want was a toaster. Highly recommend this place!
Comfortable, very clean! We enjoyed our stay!
We spent the final night of our vacation at this VRBO and it was the BEST night's stay all-around. Quiet, spacious, clean, all new furnishings, bed was VERY comfortable (we slept great, NO noisy bedframe...mattress was perfect), harmonious eclectric and vibrant decor....very comforting and COOL! Within minutes of restaurants. Would/will stay again. Thank you Elena!
We weren’t quite sure what to expect as we drove through Springfield toward this apartment, but Hermit’s Hiding Place was more than we expected. Everything was clean, and well maintained. The decor inside put us at home, and we had everything we needed for the weekend. The koi pond outside the windows drowned out the city noise and helped us really relax on our weekend in Springfield. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Springfield!
I’ve stayed at many different Vrbo properties and this is the best one in so many ways. A true oasis in the midst of Springfield. Peaceful and serene and pleasant. One of the better nights of sleep I’ve had. I would make this place a destination and occasionally venture out to see the history of Lincoln Land
We really enjoyed our stay at your property. Great decor…..loved the Gilligan’s Island pictures and the stone pathway!! Very comfortable bed! Great job with the remodel. Thanks for sharing.
Very quiet, enjoyed very much
Room was good common space wonderful for groups
Everything was excellent. It's in a unique and convenient neighborhood, and the apartment is beautiful and comfortable, with a pond and deck out back and lots of colorful touches inside.
This would be a great place for an extended stay! Great people and the place was very comfortable!
Elena & Justin's place is nothing short of magical. The gardens are gorgeous, the apartments are unique, beautifully decorated, comfortable, and meticulously upkept, and the hosts are top notch. What started as a random vrbo pick has now become a forever favorite.
My husband and I were in Springfield for 1 night because of an early morning surgery. We could not believe how adorable the place was. Each area had its own theme. Everything was spotless. The bed was so comfortable. We wish we could have stayed longer. Also we loved the Halloween decorations. We will definitely be back. Thank you David and Dawn
Beautiful and peaceful property with a neat upstairs nook for reading and relaxing! In good shape and clean!
Came for two nights from Minnesota to see Lincoln history. So glad we stayed at the hermits hide away. Great place to stay if you’re in Springfield. Fantastic owners who seem to enjoy hosting people and have put a lot of effort into making the place welcoming. Would recommend highly.