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Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Main bedroom
1 King Bed
Yellow Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton
Most places you rent for a weekend.
This one has been loved by a family for over 80 years.
Welcome to our 80-acre family farm just outside Grafton, where mornings start with coffee on the porch, afternoons might mean fishing the spring-fed lake or hiking our half-mile nature trail, and evenings end around a bonfire under a sky full of stars. Since 2004, we’ve been opening our family farm to guests, and because this place means so much to our family, we try to make every guest feel the same thing when they arrive…Like they’re home.
If you’re craving peaceful mornings, wide-open skies, and a place where life slows down for a while, you just might fall in love with the Homestead.
Bring the kids. Bring the dog. Bring the people you love most.
The whole farm is yours to enjoy.
Our cozy 2-bedroom farmhouse guesthouse sits on 80 private acres of our family farm, complete with a spring-fed one-acre fishing lake, a ½-mile nature trail for hiking, and plenty of room to roam.
And when you’re ready for a little river town fun, downtown Grafton is just two miles away with wineries, restaurants, shops, and live music.
The Homestead Hangout
Sometimes the best memories happen when you’re doing absolutely nothing.
Our Homestead Hangout is the perfect place to kick back with ping pong, foosball, and a comfortable couch that’s made for long conversations or afternoon naps.
We also keep a little guest library. Forgot your book? Borrow one. Didn’t finish it? Take it home. Around here, we believe good stories should travel.
Little Things to Discover
The Homestead has a few special places guests love to explore.
Walk out to Hedge Apple Point and snap a photo with “The Three Sisters.”
At night, grab a flashlight and head to Starry Nights, where the sky opens up in a way city lights never allow.
Before turning in, write a wish on a bead and hang it on the Wishing Tree. You never know.
Around the Homestead
Guests enjoy:
• ½-mile nature trail for hiking
• Spring-fed fishing lake
• Dock & pedal boat
• Bonfire pit
• BBQ grill
• Ping pong & foosball
• Huge covered porch
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Complimentary snacks
• Smart TV
• Free fiber Wi-Fi
• DVD player with 100+ movies
Gatherings, Celebrations & Good Times
Standard nightly rates include up to 12 guests.
Larger groups or events can absolutely be accommodated — just reach out and we’ll help plan your stay.
A Little Farm History
Our parents purchased this 80-acre farm in 1943 for $2,800, including the farmhouse and barn. The home you’ll stay in today was built in 1944 using reclaimed lumber during World War II, when building materials were hard to find.
My dad even dug the basement by hand using a scoop pulled by mules, and my grandfather cut a white oak beam from a tree on the farm to support the house — a beam that still holds the home up today.
Back then there was no electricity, no gas, and no running water. We lived by kerosene lamps, cooked on a wood stove, and used rainwater collected in a cistern behind the house.
In 2004, with the help of our family, we opened the Homestead as one of the first guesthouses in the Grafton area.
It’s still much the way Mom and Dad left it —
just with Wi-Fi and indoor plumbing now.
Sharing this place that means so much to our family has truly been a labor of love, and we hope when you stay here you feel the same peace and comfort we always have.
Slow down.
Enjoy the quiet.
Spend time with the people you came with.
Welcome Home,
Shirley & Patricia
Family Owners & Hosts
This one has been loved by a family for over 80 years.
Welcome to our 80-acre family farm just outside Grafton, where mornings start with coffee on the porch, afternoons might mean fishing the spring-fed lake or hiking our half-mile nature trail, and evenings end around a bonfire under a sky full of stars. Since 2004, we’ve been opening our family farm to guests, and because this place means so much to our family, we try to make every guest feel the same thing when they arrive…Like they’re home.
If you’re craving peaceful mornings, wide-open skies, and a place where life slows down for a while, you just might fall in love with the Homestead.
Bring the kids. Bring the dog. Bring the people you love most.
The whole farm is yours to enjoy.
Our cozy 2-bedroom farmhouse guesthouse sits on 80 private acres of our family farm, complete with a spring-fed one-acre fishing lake, a ½-mile nature trail for hiking, and plenty of room to roam.
And when you’re ready for a little river town fun, downtown Grafton is just two miles away with wineries, restaurants, shops, and live music.
The Homestead Hangout
Sometimes the best memories happen when you’re doing absolutely nothing.
Our Homestead Hangout is the perfect place to kick back with ping pong, foosball, and a comfortable couch that’s made for long conversations or afternoon naps.
We also keep a little guest library. Forgot your book? Borrow one. Didn’t finish it? Take it home. Around here, we believe good stories should travel.
Little Things to Discover
The Homestead has a few special places guests love to explore.
Walk out to Hedge Apple Point and snap a photo with “The Three Sisters.”
At night, grab a flashlight and head to Starry Nights, where the sky opens up in a way city lights never allow.
Before turning in, write a wish on a bead and hang it on the Wishing Tree. You never know.
Around the Homestead
Guests enjoy:
• ½-mile nature trail for hiking
• Spring-fed fishing lake
• Dock & pedal boat
• Bonfire pit
• BBQ grill
• Ping pong & foosball
• Huge covered porch
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Complimentary snacks
• Smart TV
• Free fiber Wi-Fi
• DVD player with 100+ movies
Gatherings, Celebrations & Good Times
Standard nightly rates include up to 12 guests.
Larger groups or events can absolutely be accommodated — just reach out and we’ll help plan your stay.
A Little Farm History
Our parents purchased this 80-acre farm in 1943 for $2,800, including the farmhouse and barn. The home you’ll stay in today was built in 1944 using reclaimed lumber during World War II, when building materials were hard to find.
My dad even dug the basement by hand using a scoop pulled by mules, and my grandfather cut a white oak beam from a tree on the farm to support the house — a beam that still holds the home up today.
Back then there was no electricity, no gas, and no running water. We lived by kerosene lamps, cooked on a wood stove, and used rainwater collected in a cistern behind the house.
In 2004, with the help of our family, we opened the Homestead as one of the first guesthouses in the Grafton area.
It’s still much the way Mom and Dad left it —
just with Wi-Fi and indoor plumbing now.
Sharing this place that means so much to our family has truly been a labor of love, and we hope when you stay here you feel the same peace and comfort we always have.
Slow down.
Enjoy the quiet.
Spend time with the people you came with.
Welcome Home,
Shirley & Patricia
Family Owners & Hosts
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Amenities
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Free WiFi
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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
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contact us for pets over 20 lbs.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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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
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About the area
Grafton
Located in Grafton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Treehouse Wildlife Center, while Jersey County Historical Society and Cheney Mansion are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Raging Rivers Waterpark and American Legion Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grafton, IL
What's nearby
- Grafton SkyTour - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
- Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
- Grafton Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
- The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
- Pere Marquette State Park - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Beagle At The Junction - 12 min drive
- The Loading Dock - 7 min drive
- Froge's Bar and Grill - 31 min drive
- Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - 7 min drive
- The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 8 min drive
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10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
23 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
JD B.
28 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JD B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Randy F.
13 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randy F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Misty S.
21 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Misty S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte W.
28 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charlotte W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evan R.
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evan R.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben T.
15 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice relaxing weekend!
Ben T.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
20 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Elizabeth R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven B.
12 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steven B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joran C.
25 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joran C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristen K.
20 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful getaway
Kristen K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chris K.
21 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Chris K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
14 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie F.
11 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick overnight stay
Katie F.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
karen m.
24 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay
karen m.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
9 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing country stay near many things to do
Kelly M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wesley O.
21 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace of mind
Wesley O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amos P.
8 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and relaxing
Amos P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
tracy h.
27 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing getaway
tracy h.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randy H.
10 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Place
Randy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer f.
27 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Jennifer f.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monty P.
4 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grafton house
Monty P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cori W.
25 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at the Homestead
Cori W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike T.
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Shirley and Patricia
I've lived in Grafton for the past 90 years and counting. Lol I have 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. This is not just a guest house, this is my childhood home built by my dad in1940. It is our family farm that we share with our wonderful guests in hope they will experience nature and Gods presence that my family has experienced over the years.
I retired from hosting at the age of 88 and now my daughter, Patricia, has the responsibly of making our guests feel at home.
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