🌝 2024 Solar eclipse: Book now for 4/8
1 / 20

2nd Hand Ranch & Rescue

100%
·
· Princeton, Bureau, Illinois
10 acres hosted by Nancy J.
1 lodging site
Avatar
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Located at 2nd Hand Ranch & Rescue, this tiny house in the timber was built to share the beauty of nature with folks that want to camp.... but not really camp. This 12x12 house is off grid with a cute outhouse nestled in the timber behind the wildlife rescue. Relax and unplug for the weekend and know 100% of the fee goes to the animal rescue. We bring your supplies up via Gator as you hike the trail up. PLEASE NOTE: NO RUNNING WATER/SHOWERSThis is a perfect get away to chill. Its a little 12x12 house with a queen sleeper sofa and 2 loft beds. It includes 5 gallons of water to washup, decks, a propane grill to cook, 1 bundle of firewood, and a duralog to start your fire. You can also invite others for tent camping at the site. We are 1 mile from the Hennepin Canal with it's 92 miles of towpath trails and only 5 miles from Hennepin Hopper Lake and the Wetlands Initiative waterfowl refuge. It is perfect for canoeing, kayaking, or just taking in the sunset. If needed, we have the path lit up at night to come down to our house, otherwise the magical house on the hill is all yours. PLEASE NOTE: NO RUNNING WATER/SHOWERS
Select a site
Filter by
Loading sites...
100%
5 ratings · 5 reviews
Avatar
Iris S.recommends
October 28, 2023
Dana's Retreat
Total Privacy
Our host Nancy went out of her way to get us, the digitally illiterate baby boomers (who were lost and unable to understand google map features), to the retreat. It’s a beautiful hut and we were made comfortable during this October week by a cute, warm propane oven. Visiting the animals was a special treat: Nancy showed us around and we learned about the rescue animals, how they got there and their personality. It felt good to support such a wonderful place.
Avatar
Debbie K.recommends
June 25, 2023
Dana's Retreat
We can't wait to go back
Nancy was a fantastic host and does such great work with her animal rescue. This is a must stay if you're an animal lover and want to get away from it all. The cabin is stocked with everything you need! It's a magical hike through the woods to the cabin with fairy lights along the path. Absolutely gorgeous!
Avatar
Heather P.recommends
June 2, 2023
Dana's Retreat
A dream come true for animal lovers! The space is beautiful, comfortable, cozy and thoughtfully outfitted. We’ve been gushing about it nonstop to everyone we know since getting back and cannot wait to return!
Avatar
Jacob K.recommends
February 6, 2023
Dana's Retreat
Felt the Love and Joyous Peace
Peaceful loving trip and night under the stars and a full moon. I couldn’t ask for a better night and a better host. Nancy and Randy were gracious in every way. Nancy gave a fun tour of 2nd Hand Ranch prior to leading me up to Dana’s Retreat. The story of this place makes it even more special. Book a trip, you’ll cherish the memory.
Avatar
Holly D.recommends
October 28, 2022
Dana's Retreat
A Truly Magical Experience!
What an amazing experience! The retreat itself is pure nature - quiet, secluded, nestled in the trees. It has everything you need for a great weekend like a picnic table, fire pit, cute little front porch, and grill. The inside is small but cozy and perfect. If you love animals, this is the place for you. The hosts are so welcoming and warm and love to show off their amazing animal rehab. Raccoons, foxes, a big ol' cow named Albert, and so many more creatures call this place home (for now at least). It truly is a magical place! We are already planning to come back in the winter because when the leaves drop, the stars take their place through the branches. Oh, and if you're worried about the little outhouse, don't be. It's close to the cabin and the most adorable thing you'll ever see.
Location
Princeton, Bureau, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Avatar
Hosted by Nancy J.Joined in August 2022
Things to do nearby
More camping spots nearby
Campers also viewed...

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Hipcamp Hand

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly

About us

Hipcamp is the most comprehensive resource for beautiful private campsites.

Discover and reserve tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glamping.

Download the Hipcamp App

Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.