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TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exceptional

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Golden Eagle, IL

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About the area

North America

Getting around

  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sundowners Restaurant - Cabana Bar & Grill - 32 min drive
  • Wittmond's Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • A J's Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Meppen Tavern - 18 min drive
  • Sundowners - 32 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL..

Great river road is a panorama of colors in the fall!
Winter the Eagles arrive!
Data speeds up to 25 megabytes!

**COVID-19 Update - In addition to following strict CDC cleaning and disinfecting guidelines, we can also allow 24hrs. between guests, just let us know when booking .

Awesome rolling country views!

Close distance to Pere Marquette State Park, Raging River, Wineries, shopping, restaurants. Grafton Marina , where you can rent jet ski's and boats!!

Located between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers in Calhoun County, IL with easy access from the Golden Eagle Ferry (toll ferry) in St. Charles, MO or the Brussels Ferry (free ferry) near Grafton, IL. The home can be reached from most parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area in about an hour or less.

The home was designed to look like an old time barn. It was completed in 2008 with many amazing details that make it truly unique! It provides awesome views of rolling farmland and the cliffs of Pierre Marquette State Park to the north and longtime family farmsteads to the south.

Sleeping 4 guests, with a 2 night minimum. The Barn House features high vaulted ceilings.

Kitchen and main living spaces are located upstairs on the second floor. The views from the second floor windows and decks are amazing!!

The home features a full kitchen that includes; refrigerator/freezer, electric glass cooktop range with double oven, microwave, dish washer, clothes washer and dryer and a full compliment of cooking pots, pans, utensils, etc.

The master bedroom features a queen bed with matching dressers and chests.

The second bedroom has two twin Xl beds. These beds can be pushed together to create a king bed.

All beds have brand new sheets, pillows, etc.

The family room has a sofa and lounge chairs and features free WiFi. Downstairs in the man cave there is a large entertaining area with a pool table, table with 4 chairs, entertainment system.

One full bath upstairs with tub and one full bath with shower only downstairs are completely furnished with all bathroom accessories.

Outside there is a two story deck that leads down to a concrete patio that features a hot tub. Charcoal grill, patio table and chairs for outside dining and entertaining.

Once you are moved in you can enjoy a quiet drive through Calhoun County with several restaurants and bars and of course the incredible views! Visits to Old Town St. Charles, MO with its many restaurants and shops and Grafton, IL with its unique riverfront restaurants, shops and marina can be made in less than 30 minutes. Fall is a great time to take a drive down the Great River Road to see the turning of the trees. Winter months are great for Eagle Watching & Christmas stroll in Old Town St. Charles . Springtime is great to do some hiking in Pere Marquette & check out the wineries in the area. Summer everything is in bloom and The Grafton Harbor has boats to rent or jet ski's , Not to mention the Aries zip line, and winery with great views!

This home is total Electric with heat pump system.

All guests must register their names for their stay. Any unexpected guests will be charged $25. per night per guest and will be deducted from their security deposit.

Some of the pictures of the barn house include peach trees surrounding the barn. The trees are reaching the end of their useful productive life span. This year it appears we will have some peaches! Our guests are more then welcome to pick some while they are staying at the BARN. Please be kind and just take what you can eat and save for our next guests. In the future we hope to have a variety of fruit trees for all season's. Keep in mind if you have to "tug" on them, they are not ready yet. Keep checking, some ripen before others!

Calhoun County is famous for peaches and there are numerous farms nearby that have excellent farm stands.

Property manager

Mike and Sue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in home or garage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets of any kind

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Minor children must be supervised in hot tub.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Break house rules result in loss security deposit
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Break house rules result in loss security deposit For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

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Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL.. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 310 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Getaway
This was the perfect place for my husband and me to get away for the weekend! Everything was perfect & we hated to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Very beautiful home in a wonderful country setting. Very clean and comfortable with many nice touches. We can’t wait to find some time to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lece S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
The property is beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice. The place was clean and had everything we needed. There was even a closet that had items that you may have forgotten. I forgot sunscreen but it was there for me. The owner gave excellent directions and checked in with us to make sure everything was ok. She even left homemade banana bread for us. I would love to stay here longer next time. Perfect get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful as always
We have stayed here several times now and it is always perfect. Mike and Susan are great hosts and the property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting
This property was exactly as described, the rolling hills were beautiful! Conveniently located, though you felt miles away. Susan was so very responsive to all my questions pre-trip and checked in while we were there to ensure our needs were met and to ask if we had questions or issues. Home was very tidy and comfortable, with everything you could possibly need! I've passed along the posting information already to many family and friends! We hope to visit again one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was GREAT !!! We will be back!!!
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Barn did not disappoint
This was our first Vrbo and the experience did not disappoint. The Barn was more than I imagined. The owners were fantastic and went above and beyond to make our experience the best it could be and it was. The Barn was in great shape on a picturesque landscape. Quick access to the St. Louis are or a quiet walk in the woods. I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a quick get away and a short drive plenty activities if you want.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
It was out third time staying at this property. The views are outstanding the Barn is wonderfully cozy. My family had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised!
The house and host were great. Great view and really cool house. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet relaxing getaway
The Barn is a quiet, relaxing, getaway from busy life. The property has an amazing view day and night. The hosts are very thoughtful and have everything you might need for your stay. They are available for any questions you may have.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024