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The Loft on the Square

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A modern kitchen with a large island, double sinks, and a dishwasher.
A spacious loft-style bedroom with exposed ductwork, a large bed, a seating area with a sofa and armchair, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A wooden staircase leading to a brick building with a wooden door, surrounded by string lights and potted plants.
A cozy living room with a pink sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a dresser. There are large windows with curtains, a brick wall, and a ceiling with exposed beams.
A building with a sign reading "111 E. Douglas" and "The Square."

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Self-parking included
    Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-parking included
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Petersburg, IL
  • Place, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Shambolee Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Illinois State Fairgrounds
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Petersburg

Located in Petersburg, this apartment is in the city center. Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site and Lincoln's Tomb are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Illinois State Fairgrounds and Illinois State Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Paul Jenkins Field or Velasco Tennis Center. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking nearby.
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Petersburg, IL

What's nearby

  • Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Shambolee Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds - 27 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Illinois State Capitol - 28 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 28 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 34 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hand of Fate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Amulet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Los Rancheros - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Loft on the Square pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Loft on the Square?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Loft on the Square on Jan 11, 2027 start from $139, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Loft on the Square?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Loft on the Square?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Loft on the Square located?

Located in the heart of Petersburg, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.7 km) from Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Shambolee Golf Course. Mt. Bike Trailhead and Paul Jenkins Field are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was awesome’
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2025
Denise was a wonderful guest! We would be happy to host her again, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Loft on the Square is so cute! My wife was in absolute heaven there. She says it is the best place that we have ever stayed, and I am inclined to agree. It was just what we were looking. Thank you for the terrific stay. We are already talking about coming back next year! Thank you again for sharing it with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The owners were quick in responding to any needs we had. The Loft is very convenient to shopping in Springfield and seeing many interesting historic areas. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Town

This place was amazing, lots of amenities and the town of Petersburg is very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, clean and comfortable. Appreciated that we could bring our doggie with us too. He enjoyed walking the square.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this loft and the location. The Loft is super cute with tons of thoughtful amenities. It had everything we needed and so much more. For us, the best part was the outdoor rooftop patio and the brewery right next door. Both allowed us to have a wonderful, relaxing evening socializing with each other and trying out local brews and fabulous food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

Nice loft in great small town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved this place!

Beautiful Loft in the middle of quaint little Town. Well furnished with antiques along With modern appliances. Would love to Return and stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Come back and visit any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aubrey was very pleasant and kind. The Loft is a wonderful location that we visit at least twice a year. So many fun things to do in the Petersburg area and Springfield is close and easy to navigate. The fact that we go back over and over speaks volumes about how we feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host

Lovely studio apartment. Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Petersburg at end of June

Charming place, decorated to reflect Lincoln era, well stocked with essentials and so appreciative of well functioning AC!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Petersburg's visit

Very nice loft, enjoyed the atmosphere of the town and people. We felt safe and were very comfortable. Great break for us. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful NYE!

Beautiful property in downtown Petersburg! Could see the ball drop on NYE right next door at the brewery!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Beautiful

A cozy and beautiful place to stay. Host was responsive to our requests. We really liked to character of the loft. There was plenty of room to relax. Petersburg is a quaint little town with good breweries and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very unique property in the center of a small town square with excellent nearby restaurants and shopping. An unexpected treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting history…

The Loft on the Square is a well-crafted tribute to the historical days of Abe Lincoln with modern day amenities. Leaving much of the original structure exposed shows appreciation to the building’s bricks and bones. Local businesses also offer plenty to explore. This will be our go-to for visiting family and friends in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of a kind. Unique but comfy decor. The only issue that may be a problem for some is the long high flight of steps to the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything you could possibly need!

Beautiful rehab in a beautiful old building! Modern upgrades, appliances, bathroom, and comfy bed! Cozy gas fireplace adds to the ambiance! Linens, dishes, coffee...all ready to go! Great for couples or small group getaway. Close to Lincoln's New Salem and only 1/2 hr to Springfield, excellent location, cute little town. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
So happy you enjoyed your stay, Janice! Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property is GREAT!

We had four women stay. Each had there own place to sleep!! Amy had the bathroom stocked with a curling iron, straightener, blow dryer, q-tips, shampoo/conditioner, body wash and on and on!! So....if you forgot anything, it was there! Thanks so much Amy!! Would definitely stay again and recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thanks for your kind words - so happy that you ladies enjoyed the loft! Come back and visit again any time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The room is very nice. Luckily It was the men of the family that stayed there and not the ladies. First morning there was an almost dead mouse laying on the stairs. The next day there was a dead mouse in front of the refrigerator. Obviously there is poison out and they are trying to control this situation but I will never stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space, as beautiful as the photos, and in a prime location overlooking the historic courthouse. The property was immaculate. I highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! It was the perfect location for what we needed. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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