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1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.

Riverfront holiday home with patio and fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Fireplace
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Experience Grafton's charm at this 1870s limestone cottage. Take in the river views from your private courtyard, complete with a fire pit and outdoor seating. Discover the historic yet charming ambiance of hand-hewn quarried limestone walls and exposed brick floors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view
The current price is AU$1,148
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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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!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

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 organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

3848

About the area

Map
grafton, IL

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loading Dock - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aerie's Riverview Winery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.?

As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$1,148.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Grafton SkyTour and Mississippi River. Grafton Winery & Brewhaus and Grafton Lighthouse are also within 10 minutes.

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1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

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

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Casey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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