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Backyard Seclusion Cottage

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Mississippi River

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alton, IL
  • Place, Alton Prison
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Argosy Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Museum of Torture Devices
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Backyard Seclusion Cottage

Private cottage 2 bedroom home. Built in 1860 Very secluded backyard with porch and patio. Located3 blocks from Great River Road ,bike and walking path and scenic views.Walking distance to downtown Alton, many restaurants, bars, bakery, shops, library. Grafton Is just up river road tourist enjoy water park, zip line, lots of places to eat n relax.
The space
Very private back yard, with porch and limestone patio, to enjoy. Outside patio furniture there to relax
Inside is
Claw foot tub to enjoy a soaking warm bath.
Sorry no wi fi ….use your cell hotspot, or one block to public library
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
TURN AC OFF the switch below on thermostat… Take out trash Turn OFF fans n lights Lock door Hang wet towels to dry Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING NO PARTIES NO VAPING Close the shower curtain when using

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area

Alton

Alton is home to this holiday home. Alton Prison and Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Old Bakery Beer Company and Rolling Hills Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Charles Raich Field or Vadalabene Center.
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Alton, IL

What's nearby

  • Alton Prison - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Argosy Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lincoln Douglas Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Historic Museum of Torture Devices - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 10 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Danny's Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluff City Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Post Commons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bubby And Sissy's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard Seclusion Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backyard Seclusion Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Backyard Seclusion Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard Seclusion Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Backyard Seclusion Cottage located?

Situated in Alton, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Hayner Public Library and Mississippi River. Alton Prison and Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Susan

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