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!
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.
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.