Rent the Lodge
YOU CAN RENT LUELLA’S LODGE!
Luella's Lodge is the perfect destination for family reunions, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and more! All of the proceeds of the rental cost goes towards supporting grieving parents & families.
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 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.
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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Paper products
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Outdoor gas grill
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Outdoor dining 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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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
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Iron
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
Rates beginning 8/21/2022:
Overnight Rentals:
The lodge can sleep up to 14 guests with the use of the sleeper sofa.
The rate for bereaved parents overnight rental is $150/night per couple. Each additional adult is $25/night. Kids stay free.
The rate for non-bereaved parents overnight rental is $350/night per couple. Each additional adult is $50/night. Kids stay free.
Daytime/Event Rentals:
The lodge can also be rented out for a daytime event (birthday party, bridal shower, 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).
Non-bereaved parent daytime rental is $60/hour (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).
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.