You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful & Secluded Cabin by Lake Thunderbird
Do you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life for a little bit? You can do that (and more) at this rustic-style cabin in Putnam, Illinois. Located just 2 hours away from Chicago, there is no place better to stay at than here. Just a 5-minute drive to the lake or the pool. Beautiful scenery, surrounded by luscious trees and tons of animals, like deer! Equipped with everything you need.
Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and fireplace
Free WiFi
14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Bureau County Fairgrounds
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Putnam cabin is smoke free.
Property manager
Gerta
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Safe
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Bicycles
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Beautiful & Secluded Cabin by Lake Thunderbird Reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cory R.
25 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting Trip
Was a great location and cabin.
Cory R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anton K.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Anton K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina K.
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very satisfied!
This was a perfect place and stay for us. 5 mins from the beach area of the lake. Great setup of the house. Owner thought of the details for your stay. Relaxing and fun. Everyone enjoyed this house and its location. The owner was attentive and had great communication
Gina K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcail A.
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Friend's Weekend
We enjoyed the fire pit, hammocks, beach, and the scenic area.
Marcail A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan O.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Log cabin
Was a great secluded cabin. Housed us and had everything you’d need for a great getaway.
Megan O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the Cabin
A perfect space for my adult children and me to gather for food, games, visiting, and catching up.
Christine B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Jessica G.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We had four adults and one dog stay at this property for a weekend. Overall we were satisfied, the property looks just like the photos. A couple things kept it from being 5-stars however. The refrigerator smelled of fish when we got there, discovered it was one of the produce drawers so we had to wash that out before we could use it, and there was so little dish soap there in the first place. Also, communication with the owner was a bit odd. I didn't see the message until we were checking out, but the owner asked why we had a tent on the back porch. Felt like we had been monitored, which was a little uncomfortable, because of that I'm not sure if we would come back to this property.
Jessica G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
30 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin by the lake!
House was super clean and stocked well! We stayed with family and had plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The host was easy to reach and prepped us with everything we needed for the weekend. The lake thunderbird community areas are very nice. Pool was so clean and great for kids. Plenty of snacks and other things to do. We also stopped by the beach which was well kept. We brought bikes and used the ones at the house. Great hammock, volley net, fire pit, grill, nature life… we really enjoyed our stay here!
Amy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrycja B.
12 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cabin in the Woods
Our stay in this cozy, remote cabin in Putnam, IL was great! We had a fairly large group of people and we were all able to sleep comfortably. The cabin has two fire pits, a volleyball net, two hammocks, several bikes, and so many different activities to keep a big group occupied, so we never got bored. It was very clean and the kitchen had ALL of the necessities/appliances we needed! The beach and private pool were also very fun! Would DEFINITELY stay here again! (: Thanks again, Gerta!
Patrycja B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandon H.
24 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!!
We were in town for our oldest son’s wedding and wanted a place to stay that could accommodate our whole family. Gerta was a pleasure to work with and the home was exactly what we needed to spend quality time with our family!!
Brandon H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
22 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway
Spent 3 days at this home and everything was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The rooms are good sized, the kitchen is well stocked, the porch seating areas are great. A family of deer visited every day. Wild turkeys stopped by as well. And the star gazing on the clear nights was awesome.
Let me also say that one member of our party has mobility issues and she had no problem moving around the house. The first floor bedroom with a bathroom next door made it very easy for her to get around and enjoy this getaway,
We were looking for a place to unplug and relax. This property was perfect for that.
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph R.
28 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice, clean, and stocked Cabin.
Very nice quiet location near the lake. Cabin was very clean and well equipped with everything you need. Kids had a great time in playing in the yard and surrounding woods.
Joseph R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carson P., Chicago
18 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend getaway close to Chicago
My friends and I enjoyed our holiday weekend stay, cooking meals, enjoying fires in the fireplace and in the fire pit outside, and hiking at nearby State Parks. Clean, well stocked, and cozy. A nice quiet getaway only 2 hour drive from Chicago!