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The Blue Farmhouse: a quiet place to relax and enjoy the country life!

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Flowers planted around the property so the pollinators make it their home.
Nighttime in the country. Ahhhh
Exterior
A crisp winter morning in the quiet countryside.
Dining room with plenty of seating available.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Blue Farmhouse: a quiet place to relax and enjoy the country life!

Gather your loved ones or wedding party at this quiet country home that has been updated for your comfort while retaining its 1920's character. Conveniently located 2 miles from Livengood's Wedding Barn and only 10 miles from the mighty Mississippi River, Great River Trail, 7 miles from Timberlake Playhouse and 15 miles from the Rhythm Section Amphitheater. There's plenty of parking and room for boat trailers and toy haulers. Come to the country and enjoy the large yard and open sky as far as you can see.

There’s room for ten guests with four bedrooms and a sleeper sofa. A full size crib is available, on request. You will have a full size, well equipped kitchen to make your meals or heat up a snack. Off the kitchen is the original pantry that holds some extra supplies for you to use during your stay, as well as an iron, ironing board and clothes steamer.

Two updated full bathrooms along with mirrors in most bedrooms make it easier for multiple people to get ready for a wedding or hanging out with friends. The bathrooms are stocked with fluffy towels, blow dryers, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and a generous stock of toilet paper. The main floor bath has a first aid kit, should you need it. Also on the main floor is a full size washer and dryer available for you to use at no additional cost.

The front of the house has a large, enclosed porch that is unheated, not air conditioned but is a great place to sit and feel the breeze through all of the windows and listen to the sounds of the country.
Outside there is a huge yard with a fire pit, firewood, patio set, charcoal grill and electric black stone grill for your use. There are some outdoor toys for the little ones in the garage, as well.

The garage is used for storage only, no parking vehicles inside. There are several buildings on the property that are great backdrops for photos but are not to be entered by guests. The property is part of an active farm so you might even see a tractor or combine during your stay, so please leave the driveway passable, just in case.

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House Rules

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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:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
You can just leave the beds you have used unmade. I prefer to sort the laundry as I strip them. Please take out any stinky (or potentially stinky) trash.
Please leave any dirty dishes in the kitchen sink or dishwasher and any used towels in the bathrooms. I will handle the rest! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
For your safety, please do not enter the barns or machinery that is on the property.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Chadwick

Chadwick is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Morrison-Rockwood State Park and Bowen Park, while Windmill Cultural Center and Showboat Theater are cultural highlights. Thomson Causeway Recreation Area and Candle-licious Factory and Store are also worth visiting.
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Chadwick, IL

What's nearby

  • Thomson Causeway Recreation Area - 25 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Candle-licious Factory and Store - 25 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Morrison-Rockwood State Park - 27 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Mississippi Palisades State Park - 38 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Cordova Dragway Park - 52 min drive - 64.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe On 2nd - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carroll's Classic Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M & Ks Of Chadwick - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Hoser's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Farmhouse: a quiet place to relax and enjoy the country life! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Farmhouse: a quiet place to relax and enjoy the country life!?

As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Farmhouse: a quiet place to relax and enjoy the country life! on 9 Jun, 2026 start from S$254, 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 at The Blue Farmhouse: a quiet place to relax and enjoy the country life!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Blue Farmhouse: a quiet place to relax and enjoy the country life! located?

Situated in Chadwick, this holiday home is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Morrison-Rockwood State Park and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. Candle-licious Factory and Store and US Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dam 13 are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

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

Cozy and convenient

We rented the The Blue Farmhouse as a convenience for our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding at Livengood’s Barn, just down the road. The booking process was a breeze and Lisa kept in contact with us prior to our stay. Just had the fridge stocked with water and homemade cinnamon rolls, which were amazing. We had a full house of much of the wedding party after the wedding, I’m so glad they weren’t traveling for 1 hours after the reception. We sat around the fire pit for a couple hours and we were able to catch up with the kid’s friends. We would recommend to anyone and we would go back just to get away. Thank you so so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

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

Exceptional Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at the Blue Farmhouse. Lisa is an exceptional host and has thought of just about everything we needed during our stay. We stayed over Thanksgiving week and I forgot my rolling pin. The kitchen is so well equipped that one of our adult children commented that Lisa probably had one in the kitchen somewhere and sure enough we found one tucked away in a kitchen drawer. The home is very cozy, with enough chairs to have comfortable dinners and fun game nights. There are lots of game options provided, which we appreciated. The bathrooms are very nice, with ample water pressure and a basket of essentials in case you forgot something. We also enjoyed the quiet of the country while being only 15 minutes from a grocery store in Morrison and a one hour beautiful drive to Galena. We highly recommend staying here and are looking forward to renting the Blue Farmhouse again in the spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I absolutely loved our stay at the Blue Farmhouse. We could tell as soon as we arrived that this was a special place and that it was well-maintained. Everything from the landscaping outside to the amenities inside were perfect. It brought back wonderful childhood memories of when I visited my grandparents’ farmhouse with the hardwood floors and vintage doorknobs, but it also had the modern conveniences of new appliances, smart TVs, WiFi, heating, and air conditioning. We were amazed about how extremely clean, quiet, comfortable, and peaceful the property was. Lisa is a phenomenal host. She was very responsive and gave clear instructions. She even made delicious cinnamon rolls, provided plenty of bottled water, and made sure the house was stocked with everything we needed for our stay. We came to the area to visit family, and Lisa treated us like part of her family with her Midwest hospitality. On our journey home, we were already talking about how much we wanted to return to the area and stay at the Blue Farmhouse again and invite others who weren’t with us on this trip. I highly recommend this wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Vos

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I am a retired nurse so when this house came with the farm it was an opportunity for me to continue to care for others. I enjoyed doing the updates (a lot of them myself!) that this house needed and love sharing it with others. I like to bake so it isn't unusual to find goodies on the counter at check in or on the porch during your stay.
When I'm not busy hosting, we enjoy spending time with our family, farming and bicycling.

Why they chose this property

We live just 2.5 miles from this house and didn't really plan to get into hosting. This house had such a great feeling when we walked in that we knew we had to find a purpose for her. The house had been sitting empty for several years after the elderly lady that had lived there passed. The house and the yard needed some love and updates to make it comfortable for modern families. Returning the yard to the beautiful flowers and butterfly sanctuary of the previous owner is this year's project.

What makes this property unique

The house has a comfortable feeling from the moment you walk in. It feels like home. No one has ever painted the original woodwork in the home. We were able to update it without moving a single wall. We even kept the grate in the dining room that looks down into the original coal furnace that heated the whole house back in the day! No worries--we installed new forced air furnaces and central air.
There's a huge yard with a fire pit that you can sit around and watch the sunset on the hills of corn between you and the Mississippi River.
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