The Original Lodge

The Original Lodge

Rich with tradition and memories

  • 2-26 Guests
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
  • Full Kitchen

This cozy lodge was the first lodge built at Heartland Lodge and is 9,500 square feet. The Original Lodge is one of the favorites among guests who visit each year.

Once you enter and pass through the dining area, you will be welcomed into the incredible Great Room where many of our spectacular photos have been taken. The focal point of this Great Room is the large stone fireplace and two-story cathedral ceiling with our famous antler chandelier. Flanking the fireplace are several Remington statues. While enjoying the warmth and ambience of the Great Room, you can challenge someone to a game of chess or just relax with friends and family.

What’s included in this Cabin?

  • 13 Suites and Rooms, room for up to 26 guests
  • The Great Room has a large stone fireplace and a two-story cathedral ceiling 
  • Sitting Area overlooking Great Room
  • Front and back decks complete with Adirondack chairs and a bonfire pit
  • Two Sets of Cornhole Boards
  • Lower Level Boardroom, which seats sixteen people at a conference table
  • Large Recreation / Dining Room
  • Recreation Area on Lower Level
  • Washer / Dryer available for no charge
  • Hi Speed Internet / WiFi
  • Large 4k  Ultra HD TV 

Our Original Lodge in Illinois with Romantic Suites

The Original Lodge features front and back decks complete with Adirondack chairs, rockers and porch gliders. Accessible from the Great Room, the large rear deck overlooks the back yard and bonfire pit. Sit on the deck with your morning cup of coffee and watch the birds at the feeders scattered throughout the property or share your favorite beverage with friends around the roaring bonfire each night. This lodge also has two sets of cornhole boards, providing a fun entertainment option for you and your guests, no matter the age! Unwind and have a great time with this classic game right at your doorstep!

If you are looking for a little peace and quiet, check out the sitting area in the loft overlooking the Great Room – the perfect spot for a quiet conversation or reading a book.

The Recreation Room is located on the lower level of the cabin. A large, flat-screen television, pool table, card/game table and a small library will invite guests to make themselves at home. French doors provide access from the Recreation Room to an outdoor patio area and the bonfire pit. Also located on the lower level is a Boardroom which seats sixteen people at a conference table featuring a painting of the original cabin. 

Rooms and Suite

 
The Original Lodge features eleven regular rooms, the Angler Room and the Whitetail Suite for a total of thirteen rooms. Each room or suite is decorated in a theme according to its name.

Each room or suite at The Original Lodge can be reserved for individual guests or couples. When reserving individual rooms, it is encouraged that you purchase the meals package, which are served at our Prairie Ridge Lodge, just a short walk from the Lodge along a rose-lined walkway.

If you have the need for more than one or two rooms, this lodge is ideal for businesses, groups or families to reserve exclusively for yourselves. If your reservations include the meal plan (highly recommended), the meals will be served in the Prairie Ridge Lodge. If you prefer to prepare your own meals, the fully-equipped kitchen available makes the Original Cabin Lodge ideal for your group.

 
Whitetail Suite

 
Luxury suite room in the Prairie Ridge Lodge

The Whitetail Suite is the most romantic room at the Original lodge, featuring a king-size, triple-sheeted canopy bed, a private two person hot tub, and fireplace. This suite is decorated in a Whitetail theme after the beautiful whitetail deer that are abundant around the resort. This room also has French doors leading to a walkout porch with a porch glider – perfect for viewing the wildlife and hummingbirds that feed at our feeders.

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Angler Room

 
Original Lodge Room with three beds
This room is decorated with a fishing theme and is located on the lower level of the Original Lodge. It features a queen-size, triple-sheeted bed, a set of twin bunk beds and private bath, making it a perfect choice for a couple or families. This room has become a favorite with our guests.

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Regular Room

 
Original Lodge twin bed rooms
There are eleven regular rooms in The Original Lodge and each room is decorated in a nature theme according to its name such as Fox, Geese, Wolf and Eagle. All of these rooms have two extra-long, triple-sheeted twin beds and a private bathroom. These rooms are located on all three levels of the Original Cabin. (Two of the eleven regular rooms have twin bunk beds.)

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Fully-Equipped Kitchen

 
The dining area and fully-equipped kitchen are located on the main level of the cabin and adjoin the Great Room. The warmth of the atmosphere will encourage family and friends to share meals and stories around a dining table that seats fourteen.

This fully-equipped kitchen in the Original Lodge is where it all started with the mouth-watering meals that the resort is known for. Now that Heartland Lodge prepares its meals in the kitchen off the Dining Hall in Prairie Ridge Cabin, you can enjoy the use of this kitchen with a side-by-side refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher during your stay in the cabin. A gas barbecue grill is also available for your use.

 
Additional Amenities

 
A washer and dryer are available for your use at no additional charge.

Free wireless internet access is available throughout the cabin.

 
What to Bring When Renting the Entire Lodge

 

  • Laundry detergent and dryer sheets (if needing to do laundry)
  • Food, drinks and condiments (if not doing our meal plan)
  • Slippers, heavy socks, etc., to wear inside
  • Corporate groups – Arrangements can be made for the lodge to supply.
 
The Original Lodge Room Rates

 
Single or Double Occupancy – Without Meals and Activities(Room Only*)

Regular Room (There are eleven Regular Rooms) $95- $130
Angler Room $129- $179
Whitetail Suite $148- $245

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Deposit & Cancellation Policy

 
Deposit Policy

Full payment of your stay is due when making your reservations.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the nature of our business, we ask for a 60-day cancellation notice for lodge buyouts (30-day for individual room reservations). A process fee of 10% of your total booking will be charged when cancelling. Cancellations without 60 days (30 days for individual room reservations) will not be refunded. If someone in your original booking party does not show, you will be charged the full amount. These policies help us provide you with better service.

 
Trip Insurance

 
Heartland Lodge strives to give our guests the best experience possible. We understand that your upcoming trip is a significant investment. We offer trip insurance through North America’s leading provider of Travel Insurance called “Travel Guard”.

There are many circumstances that could change your plans. Please take a few minutes to learn how you can protect yourself. If you choose to decline this valuable coverage, you are assuming any financial loss associated with a cancellation or a change in your travel arrangements.

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Heartland Lodge

10236 393rd St.
Nebo, IL
62355

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