Have you always wanted to go on a holiday in an idyllic town but with many attractions? Are you a nature lover by heart? Do you wish to spend your days wandering and exploring natural park after natural park and see nature at its best? Then your perfect vacation spot is St. Charles, Illinois. Located close to Chicago, this town has the Fox River streaming along with it and also houses the world-famous Potawatomie Park. Apart from that, it also houses various museums for history lovers, such as St. Charles History Museum, Geneva History Museum, Fox River Trolley Museum, Beith House Museum, and Garfield Farm and Inn Museum. There’s plenty of things to do here, such as visiting Arcade Theatre, going cross country ski in West Branch Forest Preserve, fishing at Deep Quarry Lake, and many more. Read on as we have listed the best Airbnb vacation rentals in St. Charles, Illinois.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Beautiful abode with various amenities (from USD 131)
Here, you get to have the entire house to yourself and it comes with a spectacular view. The house is situated along the Fox River, and you will also be very adjacent to biking and walking trails as well as the farmer’s market. Apart from that, the house also comes with two kayaks, two fishing poles, and a bicycle. You have everything you need for a great cycling or a fishing trip! There’s more. You also have access to a sitting garden that comes with a grill. The house also various streaming services and Wi-Fi access.
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the views out the big living room window are vibrant and serenewonderful location quiet and comfortable with nice amenities and comfortable bedscharles for a family wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and be comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and stylishst geneva is a beautiful clean and extremely comfortable apartmentthe house was very clean pleasant and comfortablethe place was very clean comfy and exceeded our expectationsclean michael was responsive and helpfulHost:
owner is very friendly and helpfula great host would definitely recommendeven though he lives upstairs we felt that he respected our privacy and was a wonderful hosthe’s a very thoughtful hostmichael is the best host we have ever had fast responses to all our questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was amazing right on the riverthe location is perfectly between stexcellent location and great space along the river and close to downtown (walking distance)location was beautiful right off the fox rivereasy parking great location
2. Cute apartment with private deck (from USD 129)
With two spacious bedrooms, this unit can house four people comfortably. The upper-level apartment has its own private deck for you to sit and sip on your coffee or wine while you rest and relax. There are TV, air conditioning, a washing machine, Wi-Fi services, a dryer, a designated workspace, a well-equipped kitchen, a backyard, as well as free parking. Grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, and shopping streets are all within walking distance.
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the kitchen is very well appointed; a huge tv; great mattressesCleanliness:
clean home in a quiet and safe neighborhoodthe house was incredibly charming clean and spaciousgreat location and comfortable clean apartmentHost:
kim is a great hostshe was always responsive and cleargreat place great host quite good locationRead more reviewsLocation:
great location near fox river bike trailswe loved the locationkim's place is perfectly located and close to everythinglocation is excellent in the western suburbs of chicagothe apartment is spacious and bright--easy to find with a great location to either downtown st
3. Sparkling clean flat located strategically close to town (from USD 91)
If you’re traveling to St. Charles as a couple, then this house is perfect for you. It is cozy and makes you feel like you’re in a home away from home. The rental comes with a separate entrance and you also get a private patio for you to watch and enjoy dense trees and chirping birds. This basement apartment is bright and airy and is very close to many places in town in just less than 10 minutes. You also get Wi-Fi services, a workspace, dryer, washing machine, free parking, and many more when you book a stay here.
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susana was great thoughtful amenities and cozy and comfortableeverything is exactly as described and worth all the positive reviews wifi was great- no issues therewe especially liked the private patio area and the modern look of the apartmentcozy with lovely amenities and awesome serviceaccommodating clean not smelly fast wi-fi nice kitchen comfy bedCleanliness:
clean quiet full kitchenthe apartment is clean and comfortableclean quiet and easy to accessreally great place very clean and comfortablethe apartment is really fresh clean and comfortableHost:
she was the perfect hosthosts are the nicest peoplehost is very responsive and helpfulgreat hosts will definitely use againhosts were very accommodating and made sure to check in and make sure everything was okRead more reviewsLocation:
there was parking easy accessibility and close to down townthis place is beautifully done quiet yet close to downtownfor me the quiet location in a rural type setting just 4 miles outside of downtown was idealwe stayed at susanna's place for just a few nights and wish we could have stayed longerquiet peaceful away from the noises of life
4. Cozy house in a great neighbourhood (from USD 166)
At just a few steps away from many of the town’s famous places, this unit is one of the favourites among travellers for its great accessibility. Reviewers also rave about the neighbourhood, which is said to be pristine, charming, and quiet. This apartment can fit five and has three bedrooms. It also comes with a washing machine, dryer, air conditioning, TV, Wi-Fi services, free parking, a fully equipped kitchen, a private entrance, and a balcony.
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nice and clean propertythis is a clean comfortable spacespace was clean and what we expectedvery cozy clean and comfortable apartmentkim's place is very clean cozy and spaciousHost:
the host was excellent at responding quickly and clearly to all my questionsshe is thoughtful and kind and a wonderful hostowner is very responsible and helpfulkim was a great hostkim is a great host and most helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location close by everythingsuch a cute place in a great locationwonderful location walking distance to either stthe location is close to many of the fun stgreat place to stay close to downtown
5. Comfy unit for couple trip (from USD 91)
Suitable for a romantic getaway, this studio unit is a sight to behold. It is elegant and clean and has many amenities such as Wi-Fi services, TV, a workspace, heating, free parking, a fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and more, as well as your own private entrance. It also has a swimming pool, a tennis court, as well as a garden for you to spend your day out. If you’re lucky, you may also encounter deer playing outside.
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large leather couch and huge tv for football watchingcomfortable bed many thoughtful amenities and very cleanspacious and cozy space with great amenitiesthe view over the pool tennis court and yard is lovely and you can barely see the neighbor's homeeverything was was just as decribed with added joy including snacks breakfast pastries and some soup optionsCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablevery clean quiet and cozythe place was very clean and comfortablethe place was very nice and completely spotless when we arrivedthis is a lovely and clean space with a comfortable bedHost:
john and mary were excellent hostsjohn & mary were great hostvery nice hostsfantastic host and overall every travelers dreamthe owners surely care about their propertyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfect - a quiet neighborhood but still super close to downtown stlocated within walking distance of the absolutely beautiful historic downtown stthe location is very good and very close to downtown saint charlesgreat space and good location about a mile from the center of townbeautiful place great location they had everything we needed and more for our stay
6. Picturesque farm stay with in-house spa (from USD 265)
This beautiful farm stay is all you need if you want to have a magical vacation in St. Charles. Set within a serene Japanese garden with a riverfront view of the Fox River, the place feels like the setting of a fantasy story. Fit for two, this house is spacious, luxurious, and modern. With full amenities and facilities, the stay here is one of a kind. What’s more, there is also a spa on the premise, with various Japanese healing methods and techniques available.
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original japanese tea is served in iron kettlesauna in bedroom meditation room and stunning backyard viewthoughtful touches including an oatmeal breakfast bar hot water and green teafeeding the koi was a treat and the in-room sauna is amazingtastefully decorated with calming music candles a sauna meditation roomHost:
our host was so caring and attentivegreat hospitality from a kind hostessm was the perfect hostthe host is so wonderful and so graciouskind sincere caring and warm heartedRead more reviewsLocation:
charles offers loads of great restaurants and cute boutique shopsm's place is a beautiful and peaceful locationm’s place is great to unwind from busy lifethis place is truly wonderful a unique gemcharles) and yet close to them and all they have to offer to enjoy
7. Spacious unit fit for five (from USD 108)
Are you traveling in a group of five? Then look no further than this stylish stay. The unit has a dryer, air conditioning, TV, heating, Wi-Fi access, as well as a washing machine for your use. Free parking is also available. A well-equipped kitchen is also accessible and with every booking, you get self-serve breakfast. The house is also only a short walk away from River Bend Community Park and Fox River Bike Trail.
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the beds are comfortable and even the couchbeds were comfy and the decor of the house was modern and nicethe kitchen/dining area is a good size for four people nice viewing area and comfy couchmy family had a great stay at sam’s apartmentthe place was delightful and cozyCleanliness:
sam’s place was super clean and tastefully decoratedthe space was clean and met our needsthe apartment was extremely clean and the decor was very appealingit is clean sam is responsive and the house is very quiet at night with very nice neighborscharles very clean and sam is very attentive to your needsHost:
host super responsivehe was a great hostsam is the best host he treated me with so much hospitalitysam provided concierge level responsiveness and was a gracious hostsam is an excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great little place near downtown stit was a quick drive to the q center and close to restaurants and the cute downtown areaexcellent stay such a cute placethis place is always close to downtown saintcharles a 9 min ride away and its perfectcute and private little place
8. Comfortable space for eight
Are you on a trip with a large group of eight? Here’s the perfect place for you. The private second-floor suite is entirely for your usage and it comes with three bedrooms, a TV room, and a bathroom that has a tub. The huge and well-kept backyard is also for your convenience and it comes with a fire pit, grill, as well as a hot tub. There is also a lake located a block away for you to spend time swimming or ice skating.
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
4.73 km (3.0 mi) from Pottawatomie ParkTop guest reviews
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wifi coverage was great and fastnice living room area with sofa and large tvcomfortable and a good value in the tri-cities areathis space was extremely comfortable the sleeping configuration was perfect quiet comfortable and very convenientthe rooms were very spacious and the beds were also really comfortableCleanliness:
everything was very cleaneverything was clean und comfortablegood clean quiet place to staysuper clean comfy beds and furnishingsthis place was very clean and very niceHost:
shona is a fantastic hostthe hosts were wonderfulthe hospitality of the host is just wonderfulshona was so accommodating and quick to help outthe host is very responsive and graciousRead more reviewsLocation:
very cute place close to downtown stgreat location in a quiet neighborhoodgreat place in a convenient locationwe would recommend this locationthis place is great nice quiet location but not far from shopping and necessities
9. Luxurious suite with spectacular view
This unit easily fits five, and as guests, you will have the entire suite to yourself. Build on a hill, this house will give you a great view of the landscape as well as a backyard with deck and chairs for lounging. You will also have access to your own entrance and a fully equipped kitchen. The bathroom comes with a hot tub and the house has free Wi-Fi access and streaming services. The house is also nearby many great places but is also far enough from traffic noises.
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Pottawatomie ParkTop guest reviews
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very comfortable bed and reclining sofa lots of cable channels to watchgreat comfortable place with a big bed and a fold-out futonthe bed was super comfy toospace was great quiet comfortablethis is the most charming and sweet basement apartmentCleanliness:
very clean and safe spacethe place was exceptionally cleanclean quiet comfortable thinks of everythingproperty was quite and cleanvery clean everything you would need for a few day stay in the stHost:
the host was very friendlymarta was a great hostmartha’s is a very nice host very responsive and helpfulshe is so kind and easy to talk tomarta is a great host and very kindRead more reviewsLocation:
location is in a great areagreat neighborhood for walksbeautiful setting near town but far enough away that it’s very quiet and peacefullocated in a residential area of very calm standingwe will definitely choose this place again if we come back to st charles
10. Stylish basement unit with great location
This simple yet elegant abode is a well-lit private basement apartment and is suitable for four. With a fully equipped kitchen, private entrance, as well as Wi-Fi services and a TV that comes with Roku, this stay is perfect for those who love seclusion. But worry not, major attractions in the town, as well as restaurants, theatre, cafes and many more are all very accessible. You are also only one hour away by train to Chicago.
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
1.49 km (1.0 mi) from Pottawatomie ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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this basement apartment is a fabulous space with all the amenities of homecomfy king bed large hd tv in a comfortable siting areareally great space lots of roomeverything was comfortable for the two of uswonderful stay at such a quiet spacious comfortable and private basement apartment in a lovely natural settingCleanliness:
clean tidy and spaciousvery clean and nice neighborhoodvery clean and comfortable placespotless huge inviting spacethe place is very clean and comfortableHost:
they were fantastic hoststhey are excellent hostskari and her husband are great hostshost was very helpful and responded quicklycari was a great host she was very accommodating and flexible with a last minute requestRead more reviewsLocation:
great place in a beautiful locationgreat location to get to downtown chicago while still being in a safe neighborhoodwe chose her place due to proximity to friends and modern interiorlocation is perfect for a visit to st charlesi would recommend this location and will be staying here again
Explore St. Charles and have the remarkable holiday you deserve
St. Charles is a spectacular and charming little town that you must explore the next time you visit Illinois. All it takes is for you to choose one stay from this list and enjoy your holiday here!
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