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A perfect weekend gateway!

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Point of interest
Interior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

A perfect weekend gateway!

This spacious 2400+ sq/ft home overlooks downtown Grafton and the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. It accommodates larger groups by offering two master bedrooms (with private bathrooms), a bedroom with a bathroom across the hall, and a queen size sofa sleeper. A large front room and upstairs sitting area provide spectacular views of the rivers. Outside there is a deck and covered seating area for enjoying the same scenic view. Close to area attractions The Loading Dock, Grafton Winery, Aries Winery, Raging Rivers, Brussels Ferry, bike paths and Pierre Marquette State Park.

Property manager

Margie & Brian Huffman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Out side areas only. please use provided ashtrays

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Grafton, IL

What's nearby

  • Grafton Ice Cream Company - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 27 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loading Dock Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪3rd Chute Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Froge's Bar and Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Duck Club Yacht Club - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A perfect weekend gateway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A perfect weekend gateway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfect weekend gateway!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A perfect weekend gateway! located?

Situated in Grafton, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Grafton Ice Cream Company and Grafton Winery & Brewhaus. Mississippi River and The Winery at Aerie's Resort are also within 1 mi (2 km).

A perfect weekend gateway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Y., Morton USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Our stay for a girls weekend getaway was perfect. The house is immaculately clean, perfectly located and so cute. The set up is perfect for a large group. We had 7 women and there was plenty of sleeping space and mirrors for getting ready in the morning! I will definitely stay here again! The host was quick to answer any silly questions we had about hair dryers or anything else too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adult Weekend
We love the property. Walking distance to everything. Spacious, clean, two patios to enjoy and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylou M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for family gatherings!
We had 4 generations of our family here. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space for interacting. Loved the big dining room table with seating for 8 (more when you add the available chairs throughout the house)!! Cooking equipment we felt was somewhat limited: One 6-7 qt. slow cooker, 2-slice toaster, and outdoor charcoal grill and basic pots and pans. (Did not find a lid cover for the largest skillet we used.) Dinnerware with service for 12 and the abundance of drinking glasses was great!! The steep hill was wonderful for viewing the Mississippi River traffic, but somewhat intimidating for us flatlanders (and the oldest generation) to climb and drive on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
My friends and I had a fabulous stay in Grafton. The house is well located and has beautiful views of the rivers. We talked about doing another weekend at the same house in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela J., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual girls weekend
Love this house! Great for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grafton Stay
Had a great weekend in Grafton. Met friends to run the trail run in Pere Marquette then did the Santa Pub Crawl. The house was awesome with a great location for all the activities in Grafton. Planning on coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Witches 2023
Second year we have stayed and as before, just awesome! Only thing is, it is at top of vert steep hill, so make sure you have good climbing shoes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
60’s Birthday Group
As usual, we were very pleased with this property. My only suggestion is for better lighting over the main table in the dining room. We always bring puzzles and when sun sets it is challenging to work the puzzle at this table
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adults weekend
Great house, perfect location. Was able to walk everywhere! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette party
The house was cute and perfect for what we needed! Location was great (the hill was a little difficult when walking). Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house is amazing. We definitely will be staying there again next time in Grafton.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend!
We had girls weekend and chose this property due to it having three bathrooms...the property was so much more than we expected. The view is amazing, there are two outdoor areas to enjoy, the inside of the house fit us perfectly. The bedrooms had ample space, three bathrooms, a huge kitchen and the wonderful dining table that everyone could fit around. The location was perfect for walking everywhere. We shopped, ate, enjoyed cocktails and the live entertainment all day! The owners were quick to respond to questions and have a detailed binder that left no question unanswered for our stay. Small things they provided also were a great addition to our trip, coffee, hot cocoa, creamer, sugar and my favorite, good hand soap. WE will be staying again and recommending this place to our friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela J., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
Had a great time! This is our third year staying here. we all love it! Planning on returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful and clean. Felt like being home.
The property managers were great. It was our first time renting a house for our family girls' night and it was absolutely perfect. Close to shops and restaurants. We will definitely have to rent this one again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Witches on the water weekend
Owners are awesome! House was stunning! View was amazing! Unless you are very fit and do not mind a strenuous climb up a very steep hill, this may not be for you, but otherwise, this place is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful girls wine weekend. The house location was perfect, so no one had to drive.
Very nice large house with a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Grafton
Very clean, great location and the hosts were awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it !
Beautiful place to have a wonderful getaway with friends or family. Great accommodations for party of 8, clean, comfy beds, decor awesome. Everything you need to cook your meals. In walking distance from bars and restaurants. Can't wait to do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela J., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual girls weekend
Wonderful place for a girls getaway! Loved the home and the location. We all truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best House in Grafton
We have stayed at a lot of great places in Grafton but this house went above and beyond our expectations! From the awesome decor, to all of the extras, to the perfect view - we give it a 5+ star review!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We rented this house for a weekend bachelorette party and it was just perfect! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We stayed at this house for a girls weekend, and it surpassed our expectations! The house was very clean, spacious and welcoming! The location is perfect as everything was in walking distance, and the views from the house were amazing! 10/10 recommend…we’ll be definitely back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Spent the weekend here and loved it! Great space for all my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Clean Home
This house was immaculate and in a fantastic location! Had a little snafu with the lock, but the owners provided their personal phone number and immediately answered and had the issue fixed in less than 5 minutes! Would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grafton Il vacation
House is excellent. Two things that I had minor complaints, I was not told that after entering the door pass code you have to press the "Check" button to activate/unlock the door, I figured it out after my 5th or sixth try. Second is the internet connection is poor and almost unusable at night. Had to make a wireless hot spot with cell phone for the kids. Otherwise a very great house and well worth staying at. Be prepared for the driveway, it is steep Didn't meet the owners but they were very prompt in responding to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021