Rent the Lodge
GRIEVING PARENTS: YOU CAN RENT LUELLA’S LODGE!
Luella’s Lodge is a 3,200 square foot cabin on 10 acres of woods located just 30 minutes east of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois and 2.5 hours south of Chicago. Luella's Lodge has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and can sleep up to 14 guests. For your private stay, you would enjoy the lodge to yourself including our kitchen & dining space, art room, private lake, nature trails, campfire and more!
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BOOK YOUR STAY
Availability is based on dates that are not scheduled for programming, During the year we have select weekends, mid-week, and holiday dates available for private use. See the calendar below- if there are dates you'd like to book please email us at luellaslodge@gmail.com. Please note: no pets during your stay.
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KITCHEN AND DINING​
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Refrigerator
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Microwave
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Cooking basics: pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper, cookware and bakeware
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Dishes and silverware
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Stove
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Oven
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Coffee maker
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Outdoor charcoal grill
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Outdoor patio
FAMILY
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Children’s books and toys
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Games
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Library
OUTDOOR​
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Wraparound deck/porch
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Campfire area + wood
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Snowshoes
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Bags game
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Kayaks and lifejackets
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Hot tub (March-December)
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Outdoor shower
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Fishing equipment
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Nature trails on property
PARKING
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Free parking on premises
BATHROOMS
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Bathtub
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Hairdryer
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Shampoo/Conditioner
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Soap
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Toilet paper
BEDROOMS & LAUNDRY
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Washer
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Dryer
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Towels
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Bed linens
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Pillows
ENTERTAINMENT
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TV
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DVD Player & DVD selection
SAFETY
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Smoke alarm
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Carbon monoxide alarm
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Fire extinguisher
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First aid kit
HEATING AND COOLING
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Air conditioning
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Heat
Amenities
Bereaved Parent Overnight Rentals: Two-Night minimum required. Check-in any time after 2:00 pm; Check-out any time before 11:00 am
*The rate for bereaved parents overnight rental is $150/night per couple (up to 2 adults). Each additional adult is $50/night. Kids stay free.
Bereaved Parent Daytime/Event Rentals:
The lodge can also be rented out for a daytime event (birthday party, memorial celebration, family BBQ, etc) for a minimum of 3 hours.
*Bereaved parent daytime rental is $30/hour as an opportunity for bereaved families to gather together and process their grief or celebrate their child's life (minimum of 3 hours required).
Please be sure to book for the entire time you need to use the space including set-up and clean-up.
We have white tables/chairs for up to 36 guests available for an extra fee. These tables can be used on the back deck or in the yoga room (see images below).
2025 Availability:
May 30 - June 20
July 3 - July 20
August 13 - August 27
Sept 2 - Sept 20
Oct 15- Oct 22
Nov 15 - Dec 31
This is the main living space at the lodge; open concept with a fireplace and a view of the outdoors leading to the wrap around deck.
Kitchen & dining areas
Music & art room
The two downstairs bedrooms; one with a queen bed, the other with two twins. Both with their own fireplaces.
The loft overlooks the main living space, outfitted with a record player & records. The couch pulls out to sleep two additional guests when needed.
Three upstairs bedrooms; two have a queen and a twin bed and one has twin bunkbeds. All have gorgeous views of the lake.
The two full bathrooms; the downstairs bathroom has a standup shower and the upstairs has a tub/shower combo.
The wrap-around porch/deck. Out back there is a sectional and gas firepit along with a beautiful view of the lake.