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1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Fireplace
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

Explore the area

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grafton, il
  • The Winery at Aerie's Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pere Marquette State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Grafton

On river.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Grafton Winery & Brewhaus and within a 10-minute walk of Grafton Ice Cream Company. Also, Mississippi River is within half a mile (1 km) and The Winery at Aerie's Resort is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grafton Ice Cream Company - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark - 11 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 27 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loading Dock Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪3rd Chute Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Froge's Bar and Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Duck Club Yacht Club - ‬24 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.

1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.

Take a step back in time and be enchanted by this one-of-a-kind 1870s limestone cottage situated on an active artesian spring right in the heart of historic Grafton. Enjoy breathtaking river views from your Private Estate style Courtyard, complete with fire-pit, landscape lighting and plenty of outdoor seating. The hand hewn quarried limestone walls and exposed brick floors give the space a historic yet charming feel. A Rare find in Grafton walking distance to all activities on Main Street!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends’ weekend in Grafton!

Great property! Perfect size for our group of ten! Bit of an odd layout but I just think that’s how older houses are. Right in the middle of Grafton. We walked everywhere. Loved the courtyard and fire pit. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place in Grafton

This was a fun place to stay. Super close to things. I really enjoyed it and so did our friends! We recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

This home is very peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Very friendly host and beautiful home. Perfect location for a stay in Grafton
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024