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Historic Haven off the River Road

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A dining area with a wooden table, cushioned chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a rug.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a stone backsplash.
A coffee bar area with a stone backsplash, a coffee machine, and two green mugs on the counter.
A deck with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a white railing.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home offers space for 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It sits near Treehouse Wildlife Center and Piasa Island.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Elsah, IL
  • Place, Treehouse Wildlife Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grafton SkyTour
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic Haven off the River Road

Welcome to Elsah's Finn Inn in the historic village of Elsah only 5 minutes from Grafton. Our home is nestled on a hillside with a deck off the back of the home with views to the Mississippi River. Our home is a desirable 5 minute drive to all of the Grafton bars /restaurants. The village is a quiet /historic town and very walkable with historic homes. Our home can accommodate group of 6 . All bedrooms are located on second floor. We have a spacious living room , dining room tastefully decorated. The kitchen has top of the line appliances and has everything you would need to make a meal. A coffee bar is located right off the kitchen with drip coffee maker and iced coffee maker with craft ice maker in refrigerator. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms with tub/shower in one and shower stall in other. The deck on the back of the home is private and great to take in the views of the nearby river. Restaurant to open spring 2025 right across the street from our home.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Smoking allowed in outdoor areas with clean up

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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:

Load the dishwasher

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20115269
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elsah

Elsah is home to this holiday home. Grafton SkyTour and Grafton Winery & Brewhaus are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Grafton Ice Cream Company and Mineral Springs Mall. Raging Rivers Waterpark and Jacoby Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Elsah, IL

What's nearby

  • Treehouse Wildlife Center - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Grafton SkyTour - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 16 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 23 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loading Dock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beagle At The Junction - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Southern Coastal Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Froge's Bar and Grill - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Haven off the River Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Haven off the River Road located?

Situated in Elsah, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mississippi River and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Raging Rivers Waterpark. Grafton Ice Cream Company and Treehouse Wildlife Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house for our girls weekend away! So beautiful. Elsah is adorable, & the restaurant across the street was amazing. Tons of space, fully updated kitchen, perfect little deck off the back to sit & enjoy the quiet. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic house and village

Nice area, clean house, excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love staying here! Cozy and lovely! The Village of Elsah is picture perfect! My my heart happy the moment we arrive! The house is clean and extremely charming! Plus, the restaurant across the street is a must! Some of the best food you'll ever have, let alone in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your review and we are always happy to host you in Elsah !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming

The house and neighborhood are adorable. We loved our stay & would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historic area and property was conveniently located for our visit to Alton & Grafton.The restaurant right across the street was a great spot for dinner our first night. The room arrangements worked out great with two bedrooms on one side of home and the other one on opposite (above garage loft).Stairs to two bedroom side are steep and narrow - fine for our stay but would create issues for elderly guests.Would definitely consider staying again if available during our next visit down.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting friends with a stay in Elsah

Elsah is a quaint little village that is warm and charming. We stayed at an adorable house named Finn Inn that was equally clean and beautiful! There's a restaurant across the street that is frosting on the cake!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very clean and comfortable. It is modern and updated. It is right across the street from a very good restaurant. We had absolutely no problems during our stay. It is very well kept. I would highly recommend it and I would stay here again myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a very sweet village. The residents in the neighborhood are super friendly. There’s a cool shop at the entrance featuring local artists and fair trade items. We were very pleased with the condition of the house. Easy stay! FYI: There were no Uber, Lyft, taxi, or trolley services available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing. I enjoyed everything about this home, location, and comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

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