Grafton Getaway-Riverhouse....a waterfront property with bike trail in backyard

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Grafton, IL

Pere Marquette State Park7 min walk
Grafton Ice Cream Company2 min drive
Raging Rivers Waterpark4 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Kids Zone outbuilding

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

“Captain's Quarters” -master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

“Drifters Nest” - upper level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

“Oh the Places You'll Go” -upper level bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Main level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

upper level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Grafton Getaway - Riverhouse is the sister property to Grafton Getaway - Farm (23 acres with private fishing and wooded walking trail) and Grafton Getaway - Cabin (2 acres with kids obstacle course) and includes amenities you enjoy at all locations:
*bicycles for guest use, BBQ grill, classic record player
*hammocks and swings and a putting green
*complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate in the full kitchen
*fire - electric, two gas pits, traditional pit with free firewood
*foosball, family games, and Kids Zone outbuilding for the little ones
*free fiber WiFi, free naps, rocking chairs, and frisbee golf

The Great River Road bicycle trail runs through the backyard of the property. Drifters restaurant located next door for easy carry out. Binoculars available for you to watch eagles, gulls, and pelicans or river boats and barges. Smart TV on each of the three levels for rainy days. Make yourself at home in this 2,000 square foot Guesthouse located right on the riverfront. Staggered pricing means 2 guests pay less than 12 guests.

Guests at hotels call the front desk when they need something...so if ever during a stay you feel your satisfaction is not at a 5-star level please call/text us right away, while you are still with us, so we can remedy the situation and make your stay all you hoped it would be.

Property manager

Brandon Jeffers

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Plenty of summer shade at Grafton Getaway

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Family friendly!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Plz inquire. Special events may incur a surcharge

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Please keep pets off beds and furniture

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking only outdoors. Ashtrays provided.

We utilize staggered pricing with an additional guest fee of $25 starting with the 4th guest

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

About the area

Grafton

Located in Grafton, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Historic Main Street and Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Pere Marquette State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Raging Rivers Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grafton, IL

What's nearby

Pere Marquette State Park - 7 min walk
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 17 min walk
Grafton Ice Cream Company - 2 min drive
The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 4 min drive
Raging Rivers Waterpark - 4 min drive

Getting around

Alton Station - 30 min drive
St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

The Loading Dock Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
3rd Chute Bar & Grill - 19 min walk
Grafton Oyster Bar - 19 min walk
Boathouse Food & Deck - 26 min drive
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 17 min walk

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

25 Mar 2024

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

Annual Guys Trip

5 of us got together here as it was the middle point for each of us as we are spread out. The place was perfect for us. We enjoyed the lower level for playing board games and hanging out and the pizza next door was pretty good for a semi rural area. All told, we will be keeping this place in mind when we start making plans for next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

3 Mar 2024

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

80th birthday celebration

We met half way between Kansas City and Chicago for my mom's 80th birthday. The house was perfect for us. There are a lot of skinny stairs, but luckily, my parents are in great shape. We enjoyed watching the barges go up and down the river. The house could use a little more comfortable seating for the cold winter days that we were there, but beautiful setting no matter what the weather. The host had set up the house with lots of labeling for ease of stay and lots of small amenities (like shampoo) that many other VRBOs don't have. The host checked in with me by phone early into our stay to make sure all was good. The house had a great space on the main floor with lots of games, music and beautiful windows facing the river. We easily walked the river path into town to wineries (even though it was only 15 degrees). Overall, we had a great stay with ease of stay and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

26 Feb 2024

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

Great weekend with old friends

We are 3 couples who have been friends for 40 years and haven't seen each other in a long time. The whole place just worked great for us. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D., St Louis

13 Feb 2024

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

Grafton River House

We enjoyed our two day get away at the Grafton River House. There were only two of us but the place is spacious enough to host a good size group. The scenery from the outside deck is very nice and there are a lot of activities to choose from on the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

America In Bloom D.

6 Dec 2023

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

Winter Escape

Three friends, enjoyed the ambiance of Grafton in the Riverfront Get Away. We each had our own room and bathroom, a great view, and lots of games to pass the time after our dinner. Will definitely promote this property to friends and family. This residence could EASILY accommodate 6 couples without sharing a bedroom. Lots of games and things to do. Perfect location and property for a family vacation.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brandon Jeffers

I love to travel and am proud to have set foot on all seven continents. Throughout my wanderlust (27 countries and counting) I have met some wonderful people, had some memorable adventures, and I feel that hosting others is a new and interesting way to "Ramble On".

Why they chose this property

This home caught my eye from the moment I came to Grafton. It's on the edge of town with possibly the best water views in all of Grafton. The glass overhead door and open lower level make for fabulous hosting opportunities and it's hard to beat grabbing a bicycle or grabbing running shoes or grabbing a pet leash and taking a few steps to the paved trail which goes for miles in both directions.