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Spacious farmhouse located 9 miles from Taylorville, 15 miles from Springfield.

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A room with large windows, a brick wall, and a white wicker swing chair.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a leather armchair, and a wooden staircase leading to an upper floor.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. Large windows with wooden frames offer views of a green landscape.
A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table with pinecones, a TV on a cabinet, and large windows with wooden frames.
A two-story house with a red door, a covered porch, and a brick foundation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Edinburg, IL
  • Place, Sangchris Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jaynes Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Manners Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious farmhouse located 9 miles from Taylorville, 15 miles from Springfield.

This two-story 4-bedroom rural farmhouse offers families a place to gather, relax, perhaps travel to one of the many Abraham Lincoln sites in Springfield, the Illinois State Capitol, or fish in Lake SangChris, just four miles away. The property has the feel of the past, yet offers guests 5 gig internet and Wi-Fi service, a standby generator in the event of power outages, as well as central heat and air conditioning throughout.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted

With permission

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3275870vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Map
Edinburg, IL

What's nearby

  • Sangchris Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Jaynes Park - 12 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Manners Park - 12 min drive - 18.8 km
  • University of Illinois at Springfield - 21 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 24 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 27 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Roma - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kincaid Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Barts - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Garage 2 - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious farmhouse located 9 miles from Taylorville, 15 miles from Springfield. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Spacious farmhouse located 9 miles from Taylorville, 15 miles from Springfield.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious farmhouse located 9 miles from Taylorville, 15 miles from Springfield.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious farmhouse located 9 miles from Taylorville, 15 miles from Springfield.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious farmhouse located 9 miles from Taylorville, 15 miles from Springfield. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Sangchris Lake State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Jaynes Park and Manners Park. Henson Robinson Zoo and Lakeshore Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, wonderful hosts and a very comfortable, clean, and welcoming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and memories were made by our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!!

This house is perfect and Linda is a great host!! Looking forward to staying here again next time we're in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was terrific! Very clean and comfortable for our family of 5. Linda was terrific and the house has everything you need. Highly recommend!
Amazing barn that had pumpkins, gorda, and all things fall available for sale.
October sky
Parking and side of house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay, owner was very responsive

Such a lovely stay in a lovely location. Owner was very responsive when an issue arose and problem solved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place to Stay!

Linda was very helpful and friendly! Perfect place to stay if you have any activities at Sangchris Lake! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Farm house

The Pickering place is a a wonderful place to stay if you are in central Illinois.....spacious classic farm house and wonderful hosts....we have a family reunion close by and this location is perfect for our family....highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best!

The farmhouse is beautiful, clean and cozy. Loved staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you, Laura, for your kind words about Pickering Place. We're glad you enjoyed staying there, and that everything was to your liking. Please let me know if there's anything you would have liked to have access to at the house that wasn't available. We're always trying to improve our guest experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place!!

I would highly recommend this place! We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay there!! Linda is an amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything m was great. Even a little popcorn stand on the property. Made us feel like we were at grandmas- a time long past
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Spacious house that was very clean and had everything you could need. Owner was easily accessible and we had a comfortable stay. Very nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time with family

Wonderful property and worked well for our family. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had an amazing time! the house was perfect for our needs, and was so cute with the little pumpkin patch
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEAUTIFUL PLACE

Wonderful house and host would recommend to freinds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda is a great host. Comfortable well stocked house.Great place to sit outside and enjoy the peaceful breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls shopping trio

Great house to stay in. Very comfy beds. Loved the recliners for watching some movies.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Farm Getaway

Just as listed, supplied everything we needed, host was VERY accommodating and was always quick to respond. Working farm so nice to see all the veggies growing. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Farmland Setting

Relaxing, pleasant farmhouse. Great property host !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Farmhouse

Very comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quite and comfortable

Property as described. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spacious farmhouse

We enjoyed the spaciousness of the farmhouse and the location. We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone. Easy to check in and great comunication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Retreat

We held our Thanksgiving gathering here and it was exceptional. Very clean, fun house. Linda is a very responsive host. I will not hesitate to book this farmhouse again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally enjoyed our two night stay. Excellent, restful sleep followed by morning coffee on the patio listening to pleasant country sounds of singing birds, crickets and wind rustling tree leaves. So relaxing! - Dee D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a classic farm house that could not be cleaner, had lots of room, spacious, spotless, and perfect.Linda was a very gracious host, and the farm property was very nice.I could live in this home if it were 250 miles closer to home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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Hosted by Linda Smith

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