The Prairie Glass House | Champaign, Illinois

Villa in Champaign, IL

9 guests • 1 bedroom • 4 beds • 1 bathroom

This luxury getaway is located on nearly 20 acres of lush prairie and serene woodlands in Champaign, Illinois. This modern and stylish retreat is about 10 minutes away from Urbana, and two hours away from Chicago. It can accommodate up to nine guests, perfect for families and group retreats. The unique rental and the incredible surrounding gardens are also an excellent location for special events like weddings or corporate meetings.

This spacious property consists of two parts, the main building, and the coach house. In the main area, couples can sleep on a plush king-size bed in the first two master bedrooms, or a queen-size bed in the third bedroom. Children or additional guests can sleep on a twin bed in the fourth bedroom, or full-size sofa beds in the fifth and sixth bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms includes a closet and a dresser for extra storage space. The two master bedrooms each come with a full ensuite bathroom, containing a toilet, a double-mirrored vanity, a glass-enclosed shower, and a separate bathtub. The queen bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with a toilet, a double vanity, and a shower. The last three elegantly designed bedrooms share access to two full bathrooms, each with a toilet, a sink, and a shower. High-quality linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. Hairdryers are included in the master bathrooms.

One of the many unique features is that there are no windows but instead 94 glass doors offering spectacular views of the ponds, gardens, and woodlands. These doors can be opened in the summer so guests can enjoy the breeze as they lounge on the nice furniture or watch DVDs on the flat-screen TV in the living room. In the winters, they can curl up in front of the wood-burning fireplace, swim in the pristine heated indoor pool, or relax in the private sauna.

The main area features a spacious, gourmet, and fully-equipped kitchen. The kitchen includes a fridge with a freezer, a stove and oven, a dishwasher, a microwave, a toaster, a coffeemaker, and a tea kettle. Dishes and cooking utensils are provided. There is also a kitchenette with a wet bar and a mini-fridge. The table in the formal dining room can seat up to 10 guests. Additionally, there is a private home office space with a desk and a fast internet connection, for guests who need to catch up on work emails during their stay.

If guests want a cozier space, they can stay in the coach house. Each of the three bedrooms includes a full-size bed with a closet and a dresser. The three bedrooms provide easy access to two full private bathrooms, both with a toilet, a double vanity, and a shower and bathtub combination. Linens, towels, and toiletries are also provided. Downstairs, guests can curl up on the comfortable sofa and watch a movie on the TV, or prepare a delicious meal in the second fully-equipped kitchen. The kitchen contains a fridge with a freezer, a stove and oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a coffeemaker. Other amenities include heating and air conditioning, cable and satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a washer and dryer, and an iron and ironing board.

Outside, guests will have access to a meditation hut, which has won several awards for its modernist architecture. There is also a lovely pond with a pier and a pedal boat, and a private furnished patio surrounded by landscaped garden and ancient oak trees.

This fabulous glass vacation rental consists of two parts, namely the main property and the coach house. Guests will also have access to an award-winning meditation hut, a pyramid, and a pond with a jetty and pedal boats. The rental is near a private covered parking lot with passenger drop-off and wheelchair-accessible parking spots.

Guests will have access to free Wi-Fi inside the property. Both the main building and the coach house include a kitchen. The main area also includes a heated indoor swimming pool and a sauna. The main living room contains a wood-burning fireplace. For guests' convenience, there is a laundry room with a washing machine and dryer. Book your dream holiday glamping rental near Champaign today!

Features and services

Most popular features

Wi-Fi/Internet
Private Kitchen
Bathtub
Heating
Private Outdoor pool
Swimming
Fishing
Air conditioning
Private Indoor pool
Microwave
Fireplace
Wildlife watching
Water sports
Kayaking/Canoeing
Supermarket
Yoga
Tennis
Meditation

Where you will stay

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Champaign, Illinois

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This luxury retreat is located in Champaign, Illinois, and is surrounded by lush woodlands, serene ponds, and open prairies. Situated on an acre of the original Big Grove forest, the getaway is close to several parks, including Hessel and Crystal Park.

Champaign is about 10 minutes away from Urbana, and less than 40 minutes away from Clinton Lake. It is also two hours away from Chicago. The closest major airport is University of Illinois Willard Airport, which is around 15 minutes away from Champaign.

Champaign, Illinois

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This luxury retreat is located in Champaign, Illinois, and is surrounded by lush woodlands, serene ponds, and open prairies. Situated on an acre of the original Big Grove forest, the getaway is close to several parks, including Hessel and Crystal Park.

Champaign is about 10 minutes away from Urbana, and less than 40 minutes away from Clinton Lake. It is also two hours away from Chicago. The closest major airport is University of Illinois Willard Airport, which is around 15 minutes away from Champaign.

Activities near Champaign

Swimming
Water sports
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Stand-up paddleboarding
Fishing
Boating/Sailing
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching
Tennis

Guests can walk through the gardens and woods surrounding the property, or go paddle-boating on the pond behind. The woods, gardens, and pond are all excellent for watching birds, viewing wildlife, and taking photos of the lush, peaceful landscape. Additionally, guests can meditate or do yoga in the hut, which has won several awards for architecture.

Guests can visit downtown Champaign for shopping and fine dining. They can tour a number of museums like the Spurlock Museum, the Krannert Art Museum, and the Orpheum Children's Science Museum. The nearby town of Urbana offers guests more opportunities for shopping and dining.

During the summer, guests can travel up to Clinton Lake for swimming and fishing, as well as canoeing and kayaking. They can also go paddle-boarding and jet-skiing. There are a few scenic nature trails winding around the lake where guests can walk, hike, and ride bikes. In addition, the rental is conveniently located near several family-friendly parks, like Hessel and Crystal Lake. At Hessel Park, families can enjoy picnics and barbecues, or play a game of basketball or tennis together. At Crystal Lake Park, guests can go boating and fishing on Crystal Lake, or enjoy picnics on the lakeshore.

Champaign is about two hours away from Chicago, one of America's largest and most famous cities. Guests can take day trips to Chicago for more shopping, dining, museums, and art galleries. They can go sightseeing on city tours, where they will see iconic landmarks and famous examples of modern American architecture like the Sears Tower and Tribune Tower. At Navy Pier, families can ride carousels and roller coasters by Lake Michigan.

Swimming
Water sports
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Stand-up paddleboarding
Fishing
Boating/Sailing
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching
Tennis

Guests can walk through the gardens and woods surrounding the property, or go paddle-boating on the pond behind. The woods, gardens, and pond are all excellent for watching birds, viewing wildlife, and taking photos of the lush, peaceful landscape. Additionally, guests can meditate or do yoga in the hut, which has won several awards for architecture. Guests can visit downtown Champaign for shopping and fine dining. They can tour a number of museums like the Spurlock Museum, the Krannert Art Museum, and the Orpheum Children's Science Museum. The nearby town of Urbana offers guests more opportunities for shopping and dining. During the summer, guests can travel up to Clinton Lake for swimming and fishing, as well as canoeing and kayaking. They can also go paddle-boarding and jet-skiing. There are a few scenic nature trails winding around the lake where guests can walk, hike, and ride bikes. In addition, the rental is conveniently located near several family-friendly parks, like Hessel and Crystal Lake. At Hessel Park, families can enjoy picnics and barbecues, or play a game of basketball or tennis together. At Crystal Lake Park, guests can go boating and fishing on Crystal Lake, or enjoy picnics on the lakeshore. Champaign is about two hours away from Chicago, one of America's largest and most famous cities. Guests can take day trips to Chicago for more shopping, dining, museums, and art galleries. They can go sightseeing on city tours, where they will see iconic landmarks and famous examples of modern American architecture like the Sears Tower and Tribune Tower. At Navy Pier, families can ride carousels and roller coasters by Lake Michigan.

Fabulous Retreat with an Indoor Pool and Sauna for a Luxury Getaway in Champaign, Illinois

Villa in Champaign, IL

9 guests • 1 bedroom • 4 beds • 1 bathroom

Features and services

Most popular features

Wi-Fi/Internet

Private Kitchen

Bathtub

Heating

Private Outdoor pool

Swimming

Fishing

Air conditioning

Private Indoor pool

Microwave

Fireplace

Wildlife watching

Water sports

Kayaking/Canoeing

Supermarket

Yoga

Tennis

Meditation

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Champaign, Illinois

Scenic views

Activities near Champaign

Swimming

Water sports

Biking

Kayaking/Canoeing

Stand-up paddleboarding

Fishing

Boating/Sailing

Meditation

Yoga

Wildlife watching

Tennis

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