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161 year old home full of history and charm

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A covered porch with white columns, a ceiling fan, and a brick pathway leading to a set of stairs.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of a kitchen through a window.
A kitchen with a brick fireplace, wooden flooring, and a view into the dining area.
A kitchen with a central island, double ovens, and a refrigerator.
A wooden staircase leading to a second floor with a chandelier above.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tunnel Hill State Trail

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Vienna, IL
  • Place, Vienna Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vienna City Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Hill State Trail
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Vienna

Vienna is home to this holiday home. Hogg Hollow Winery and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Ferne Clyffe State Park. Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center and The Chocolate Factory are also worth visiting.
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Vienna, IL

What's nearby

  • Vienna Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vienna City Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Shawnee National Forest - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 17 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vienna Diner - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 161 year old home full of history and charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 161 year old home full of history and charm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 161 year old home full of history and charm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 161 year old home full of history and charm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 161 year old home full of history and charm located?

Situated in Vienna, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Vienna Public Library, Vienna City Park and Tunnel Hill State Trail. Shawnee National Forest and Dutchman Lake are also within 9 miles (15 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutely gorgeous historic home that was the perfect setting for our family weekend to southern Illinois. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a house so unique as Hess House and it actually seemed bigger in person. The kids toys and books were a great feature for our young ones. Quite a hidden gem here in Vienna.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home. Full of charm . We will stay there again when in the area. Our host was great as well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for having us at your wonderful home. My sons and I loved the history of the home, interesting antiques and artifacts, and exploring all the interesting rooms. We came for scuba certification at Mermet Springs and that was splendid. We enjoyed Vienna and were stopping at Metropolis on the way home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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