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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard and multiple pillows.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a microwave, and an oven. There's a sign on the wall and a ladder in the background.
A dining area with a round table and six wicker chairs, a chandelier, a painting on the wall, and a wooden shelf with figurines.
A wooden dresser with a mirror, a lamp, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a grey sofa, a clock, and a framed quote on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Colchester, IL
  • Place, Gold Hills Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Argyle Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Argyle Lake State Park, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Gold Hills Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Argyle Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Hanson Field - 8 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Western Illinois University - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Macomb Station - 11 min drive
  • Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Red House

Perfect for RELAXING at this 2 bedroom home with a firepit. Living room, dining room, kitchen w/ dishwasher, microwave,deck, washer and dryer, 1 1/2 baths. Make yourself at home and enjoy the safe neiborhood.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Colchester, close to Argyle Lake State Park, Gold Hills Golf Course, and Hanson Field. Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center is also within a driving distance of 4.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Red House?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Red House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at The Red House?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at The Red House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Burlington, IA (BRL-Southeast Iowa Regional), which is about 29.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Red House?

Yes, every house at The Red House comes with a patio.

The Red House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing spot, will definitely book again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, great location

We enjoyed our stay and definitely plan to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Stay

The Red House stay was comfortable and met my expectations. Mitzae the host was helpful and thoughtful in making the stay a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We chose to celebrate Christmas at The Red House and it was a perfect place to do that! Very homey!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The place was exactly as advertised. Very clean for an older place. Perfect for my hunting group. Will be staying again shortly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd times a charm

My third time staying here. Mitzae is the best! Highly recommend if anyone is in the area
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Close to Macomb

This home is close to Macomb if you need somewhere to stay while visiting WIU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Mitzae is an incredible host! Second time staying there and all went great. Thanks again its greatly appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming

Nice comfortable home with everything we need. House has a nice new deck for relaxing. Host is excellent. Always look forward to staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

As always Mitzae is a great host. I have stayed here several times with my son on our hunting trips. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Wonderful home in a quiet neighborhood. Loved the propane fire place table on the front deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nakya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice property. Easy check in process with good communication. I would recommend booking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Mitzaes the best
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SusanBronson E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!!!!

We were very pleased with the house. It worked out great for my family coming up to celebrate!! Definitely will use the house again. Thank you for the snacks it was a great surprise!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little house, so nice to have more room than a typical hotel space. Older, but clean! Supportive comfortable mattress and pillows, slept well. Morning light was great for reading in the front room and hubby liked the large TV. Sweet owner left treats in the fridge and a nice card to welcome us. Just 10 min from WIU. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The red house

We were pleased to find a location near family. We were disappointed in the interior condition. More extensive cleaning and upgrading needs to be done on the inside. The VRBO needs to be improved for a better quality of lodging.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Very Positive Experience!

My recent stay at the Red House in Colchester, Illinois, was absolutely wonderful. The property was immaculately clean, well-maintained, and exuded a charming and cozy atmosphere. The house was fully equipped with all the amenities we needed, making it a perfect home away from home. The location was serene and peaceful, providing a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The host was incredibly accommodating and responsive, ensuring that our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the Red House to anyone looking for a relaxing and delightful getaway in Colchester. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024