[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. Riverfront vacation home with patio and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101444000/101443918/1292a918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101444000/101443918/718c151e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101444000/101443918/ae5124ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101444000/101443918/0dd9aa43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101450000/101444000/101443918/d7528ad2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience Grafton's charm at this 1870s limestone cottage. Take in the river views from your private courtyard, complete with a fire pit and outdoor seating. Discover the historic yet charming ambiance of hand-hewn quarried limestone walls and exposed brick floors. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. Take a step back in time and be enchanted by this one-of-a-kind 1870s limestone cottage situated on an active artesian spring right in the heart of historic Grafton. Enjoy breathtaking river views from your Private Estate style Courtyard, complete with fire-pit, landscape lighting and plenty of outdoor seating. The hand hewn quarried limestone walls and exposed brick floors give the space a historic yet charming feel. A Rare find in Grafton walking distance to all activities on Main Street! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117878300/117878274/9c0c1e24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-Bdrm 3 bath house in Grafton with large patio, WiFi and very walkable. 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Condo With Great River Views! Pool! Grafton - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 137 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=45569381&PinnedHotelID=45569381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 3848 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.971466,-90.44164&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wn%7BlFfk_gP%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40UBQ%40SBSBQ%40SBSBSDSBQBSDQDSBQFSDQDQDQFQFQDQFQFOFQHQFOFQHMFQHOHOHMHOHOJMHMJOHMJKJMJMJMHKLKJKJKLMJILKJILKLGLKJGLILGLINGLGLGLGNELGNELELENCNELCNCNCLCNCNANCNALANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLFLFNDLFLFLFNHLFJHLFLJLFJJLHLJJHLLJJJJJJJJJLJLJLJJHLJNHLJLHNHNHLHNFNHPHLFPFNHPFPFNFPDPFPDPFPDPDPDRDPDRBPDRBPDRBR%40RBRBPBR%40R%40PBT%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAT%3FRAR%3FPARARCTARARCRCPCRARCRERCPERCPEREPEPEPEPGREPGPENGPGPGPINGPGNININGPILINILINKNILKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKHMJMJKHMHMHMHKFMHOFMFMHMFODMDMFODMDODMDOBMBODOBM%40ODO%3FOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCO%3FOEMAOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMGOEMEMGMIOGMGMIMGKIMIMIMIKKMKKIMKKKKKMKIMKKKMKMKMIMKMIMKOIOIMIOIMIQGOIOGOGQIOGQGQGQEOGQGQESEQEQGQCQESEQCSCQESCSCSASCQCSASCSAUASAS%3FQASAS%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j9ME1mBVAvilVUM_7ppoKFuBtUs=) grafton, IL #### Getting around - Alton Station - 27 min drive - St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Loading Dock - ‬10 min walk - ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪Aerie's Riverview Winery - ‬9 min walk - ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬7 min drive - ‪Drifters - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. on Oct 12, 2025 start from CA $667.97, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Grafton-Hotels-1870s-Estate-Style-Home-With-Private-Courtyard.h101443918.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Grafton SkyTour and Mississippi River. Grafton Winery & Brewhaus and Grafton Lighthouse are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1870's Estate Style Home with private courtyard. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara R. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Very friendly host and beautiful home. Perfect location for a stay in Grafton ##### Tara R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoEllen B. Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property This home is very peaceful and comfortable. ##### JoEllen B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place in Grafton This was a fun place to stay. Super close to things. I really enjoyed it and so did our friends! We recommend! ##### Michelle M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey J. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends’ weekend in Grafton! Great property! Perfect size for our group of ten! Bit of an odd layout but I just think that’s how older houses are. Right in the middle of Grafton. We walked everywhere. Loved the courtyard and fire pit. Would definitely stay again! ##### Casey J. 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