Stay Right In Arthur : The Heart Of Illinois Amish Country!
About the property
- House1800 sqft
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay2 nights
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Cape Cod In Walking Distance Of Fairgrounds And Downtown.
Looking for a place to stay in Arthur? This Cape Cod built in 1951 features 4 bedrooms and can sleep up to 10 with the additional Queen size sofa bed. Our family friendly home offers a a full kitchen, beautiful wood floors, Wireless Internet, TV, DVD player, two car garage and patio. Plus enjoy our basement rec room with a pool table, ping pong table and huge blackboard for the young and the young at heart. We are within walking distance of Downtown Arthur and the local park and only one block from the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair, Arthur Community Pool, the Freedom Celebration Fireworks and Pauly's BBQ.
Our house is just minutes from The Great Pumpkin Patch, Yoder's Country Kitchen and other restaurants plus area Amish shops. Arthur is less than twenty minutes away from Arcola, theTanger Outlet Mall in Tuscola or Lake Shelbyville and The Little Theatre on The Square in Sullivan.
Owner
Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 20, 2018
About Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan
Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan invite you to enjoy and explore our hometown where "You're a Stranger Only Once"! We feel very fortunate to have grown up in small town America and enjoy the many amenities our village has to offer. You can walk or bike ride within minutes to the fair, fireworks, restaurants, schools, parks and downtown. You can also relax on the back patio or play pool or ping pong in our basement rec room. Built in 1951, we have called this "home" since 1968. It still retains it's beautiful woodwork, mid-century modern styling, arched doorways and many unique built-ins. Even though we don't currently live in Arthur, we come back many times throughout the year to visit friends, family and enjoy the festivals. It is and always will be "home"!
Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan purchased this House in 1968
Why Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan chose Arthur
Come stay at Walker Family Inn where "You'll always feel at home".
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 12 twin/ single, Main Floor. Conversion to King for a minimal charge.
- Bedroom 21 double, Main floor
- Bedroom 31 double, Second floor. Shared adjoining half bath.
- Bedroom 42 twin/ single, Second floor. Shared adjoining half bath.
- Bedroom 51 sleep sofa /futon, Queen size Sofa Bed is in the Living room on the first floor
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, Main floor
- Bathroom 2toilet, Second floor. Adjoins both upstairs bedrooms.
Location Type
- VillageVillage of Arthur in the Heart of Illinois Amish Country. Illinois' Oldest and Largest Amish Community.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Air ConditioningCentral Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingForced Air
- InternetWireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- ParkingDriveway and street parking
- Towels Provided
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsOutfitted kitchen
- Dishwasher
- KitchenWith adjoining Dining Area
- Microwave
- OvenElectric
- Pantry ItemsSalt and Pepper, Sugar, Sweetener, Coffee,tea
- Refrigerator2 - One in Kitchen and one in Basement.
- StoveElectric
- ToasterToaster Oven
Dining
- DiningOpen floor plan with kitchen. Seats 10 with additional card table.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Game RoomBasement Rec Room with Large Chalk board, Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Foosball and Dart Board
- GamesToys, Books, Board Games, Puzzles
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
- Satellite / CableBasic cable package is available with local network channels.
- Television
- Video LibrarySmall selection available
Outside
- Deck / PatioCovered patio next to garage
- GolfEagle Creek, Iron Horse, Fox Prairie, and Meadowview Golf courses are nearby.
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor GrillSmall Charcoal Grill
- TennisPublic Tennis Courts are one block away
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolArthur Community Pool - Seasonal. One block away
Attractions
- churches
- festivals
- library
- live theater
- playground
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- boating
- outlet shopping
- shopping
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- sailing
- swimming
Notes
- Tours and dining in an Amish home are available through services in town. Advance arrangements required.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
7 Reviews
Latest reviews
Excellent place for family gathering
My family get together on Labor Day weekend was accommodated wonderfully by staying at the Walker Family Inn. Kitchen dining area space was excellent for the family to gather for breakfast every morning. Love the labeling of drawers for utensils too. Patio and basement were excellent for spillover, games and gathering to chat. Lots of space and nice touches in the bedroom areas as well.
Thank you so very much! We enjoyed being able to host your family reunion and are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Ample space with amenities for family quality time!
This lovely 4 bedroom is well kept and offers a rack of information of places to see and eat. Nestled in a nice community it is a relaxing home with amenities such a ping pong and pool table for quality family bonding time. Owners are very pleasant.
Thanks so much! We loved having your family stay and hope you visit us again.
You are wonderful guests!
Perfect!
This house is fabulous! It has vintage charm but is updated just enough so that it feels like home! It is impeccable clean, has plenty of room for a large group, is well stocked and the basement is amazing! With a pool table, ping pong and foosball, these is a lot for the kids to do! The downtown, adorable with cute shops and a grocery store, is minutes away. The owners are great, communicate quickly and were here to show us everything we needed to know about the house. We will stay here again when we come back to the area!
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We really enjoyed having you stay with us and appreciated the great communication we had with you. We do hope you can come back and stay with us again and have some time to enjoy our wonderful hometown.
Sincerely, Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan
A wonderful location, in the heart of Amish country.
The house was clean and comfortable. It was quite quaint and very much a home with a lot of personal effects. The games room was excellent with ping pong, pool, darts and table football (foosball) which the kids loved, along with the wifi! The real star of the house is its location, a short walk to the town centre, Amish shops and restaurants. We loved Yoder's, a large Amish restaurant which was a great place to meet people. The whole town was very friendly. Tanya was extremely helpful and very responsive to any queries and met us when we arrived.
Overall we had a lovely stay for 2 nights and really enjoyed the house and location.
Thank you for the lovely review! We were happy to host you and are very happy that you enjoyed our wonderful hometown of Arthur!
Christmas In Arthur
We rented this property for my family get together in Arthur, IL. There were 8 of us staying there. Tanya was right on time at 4pm to get us checked in. This place was amazing. We were all very comfortable there. The house was very clean and definitely kid friendly. I cannot say enough positives about our stay there. We will definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to stay in Arthur, Illinois.
Great Sister/Girl Friend Weekend
My sisters and I (10 ladies) had a great weekend together here. House was clean. Everything you need for kitchen, bath and bedding.
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can come back and enjoy our wonderful hometown of Arthur again soon!
Location
In the heart of Illinois' largest and oldest Amish community, Arthur is just 10 minutes west of Interstate 57 and Arcola on Illinois Rte 133. Conveniently located, we are 20 minutes from Lake Shelbyville, 50 minutes from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and just a few hours away from Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. From Interstate 57, take exit 203 and head west towards Arthur on Rte 133.. It is about a 10 minute drive. In Arthur, turn onto Pine Street (it is directly in front of the high school). Go one block to Logan Street and turn right. Our house is the yellow cape cod on the corner of Spruce and Logan. If you are using a GPS to guide your way, the house address is: 39.711843,-88.468750 Explore the surrounding countryside and the many Amish shops that surround our village. The horse-drawn Amish buggies and teams of horses plowing the fields are a common sight. Step back in time to a slower pace of life and relax or enjoy one of our many festivals. Arthur's Freedom Celebration, Moultrie-Douglas County Fair, The Great Pumpkin Patch, Arthur Cheese Festival, Chet Kingery Bluegrass Festival and Mennonite Relief Sale are just of few events held throughout the year.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
One night standard rate stay will incur a $50 cleaning fee. Additional Fee of $20 per person per night over 8 guests. Please contact owners for longer term rates. Check-in is 4 PM. Check-out is 11 AM. No smoking in the house or garage. No pets allowed. Parking is allowed in the driveway and on the street. A representative will try to meet you at check-in to familiarize you with the property. If not possible, keys will be left in the lock box adjacent to the front door and an access code will be provided.