13468 Hwy 10, Tahlequah, OK 74464 - Cherokee County

Illinois River Retreat

A Legacy Riverfront Lodge Estate | 6,737 SF | 74 Acres | 1,700 Ft of Private Illinois River Frontage

A retreat where mornings begin with river mist rising through ancient hardwoods, fly line casted over clear water, and sunlight spilling across native prairie. Where evenings end with glowing fireplaces, stars reflecting off sandstone shelves and rippling pools, and silence broken only by the rivers gentle cadence.

Welcome to The Illinois River Lodge one of Oklahomas most compelling luxury properties. A handcrafted mountain-style log estate set on 74 private acres with 1,700 feet of premier Illinois River frontage, sculpted creeks, native grass pastures, and protected views that stretch across the hills.

A Lodge With a Spirit All Its Own

Crafted from massive hand-peeled logs, native stone, and sculpted plaster, the residence blends Western lodge architecture with Southwestern artistry:

6,737 square feet of luxury living

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 half baths

Grand vaulted great room with panoramic glass walls

Kiva-style fireplaces with timber mantels

Custom chefs kitchen with dual ovens and stone counters

Warm pine floors + artisan woodwork throughout

Private office + loft

Bar and entertainment level

Owners retreat with private fireplace + terrace views

Every space draws the outdoors in light, texture, timber, and earth working in harmony.

Outdoor Living Designed for Connection

Elevated creek-view deck

Lower level stone terrace with outdoor kitchen

Covered swing overlooking natural rock creek beds

Path to riverside sandbars + swimming holes

Expansive lawns rolling to timber and water

Sunrise coffee. Golden hour wine. Firelight reflecting off glass and wood. This lodge is crafted for moments, not just for living.

Land That Feels Wild and Untouched

74 acres of hardwood timber, native prairie, and water

Privately-accessed Illinois River frontage + sandbars

Fly Fishing

Spring-fed creeks with exposed rock shelves

Wildlife habitat: deer, turkey, songbirds, river species

Trails for hiking, UTVs, and horseback riding

Big-sky prairie overlooking the Cherokee County hills

80 x 40 Shop

A Lifestyle as Rare as the Property

Fly-fish gentle river pools at first light. Wade gravel bars and cast through mist. Read by the fire, canoe at sunset, explore shaded creek canyons, or simply sit and breathe where the world feels untouched.

Whether as a family estate, private retreat, or generational legacy property this is a place meant to be cherished, celebrated, and passed forward.