Title: Charming Escape in Grafton! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Escape in Grafton! Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111530000/111521700/111521620/4fe5b93f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111530000/111521700/111521620/a5ddc00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111530000/111521700/111521620/4b3772f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111530000/111521700/111521620/1ec443e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111530000/111521700/111521620/e5787ab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Charming Escape in Grafton! and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Charming Escape in Grafton! Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Grafton, Illinois, offering stunning river views for a relaxing getaway. Perfect for families and friends, this spacious retreat combines comfort and scenic beauty. The inviting living spaces are designed for relaxation, with ample room to unwind after a day of exploration. Enjoy meals with loved ones in the fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Step outside to take in the picturesque views of the river. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107790000/107786900/107786812/ef6f7662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom cottage with WiFi and AC in serene Grafton Grafton - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=107786812&PinnedHotelID=107786812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66400000/66396000/66395928/9020ea81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grafton Escape #2 - River views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.970955,-90.44025&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qk%7BlFpb_gP%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBSBQBS%40SBSDSBQDSBQDSDQDQDQDSFQDQFQDOFSFOFQHOFQFOHOHOFQHMHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJMJMJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJILILILIJGLINILELILGNGLELENELGNCLENCLCNENCLCNCNANANCL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBLBNBNDLBNBNDLBLFNDLDNFLDLFLHNDLHLHLFJHLHLHLHJHLJJJLJJJLJJJHJJLLLHLJLHLJLHLJNHLHNHNHLHPFNHNFNFPHNFPFNFRDNFPFPDPDRDPFPBPDRDPBRBPDRBRBR%40RBPBR%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FTARAR%3FRARARARCRARCRCPARCRCRERCPCREPERCPGPEREPEPGPGPEPGPGNGPIPGNGNINGPININILINILKNILKNIJKLILMLKLIJKJMJKJMJKJMJKHMJMFMHKHMHMFMHOFMFMFMDOFMFODMDMBODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAOAOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOIMGKIMIMIMGKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKMKMIKKOIMKOIMIOIMIOGOIQIOGOGOIQGQGOGQEQGQEQGQEQESEQEQESCQESCQESCSASCSCQCSASASCSASAS%3FSAS%3FSAU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1SAaTPLDy_ME-8Mmip-Ux7F5Oq4=) Grafton, IL #### What's nearby - Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Grafton SkyTour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Grafton Ice Cream Company - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Pere Marquette State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 2 min drive - 0.7 km #### Getting around - Alton Station - 28 min drive - St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Loading Dock - ‬15 min walk - ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Aerie's Riverview Winery - ‬13 min walk - ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬8 min drive - ‪Drifters - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Escape in Grafton! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Escape in Grafton!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Escape in Grafton!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Escape in Grafton! located? > Located in the heart of Grafton, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Grafton Winery & Brewhaus and Grafton SkyTour. Grafton Lighthouse and Grafton Ice Cream Company are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Escape in Grafton! 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 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice B. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay in Grafton Great location, very nice, clean, with everything you need. I wish the weather would have been a little better. We would definitely stay again. ##### Janice B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan V. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Our stay was short but delightful. The house had all the essentials, was spotless, and offered a peaceful ambiance with a river view. We're already looking forward to returning in the spring for a longer visit. ##### Susan V. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina C. Mar 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway My husband and I loved the stay at this property. Very comfortable and clean with everything you could need. We definitely would stay again in the future. ##### Christina C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paige M. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday getaway in Grafton This house was perfectly located in town. We could have walked but drove due to the heat. It was clean, perfect spot, gorgeous sunrise and sunset weather and views of the river on the deck. Would definitely recommend this stay! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dc69dc63-9242-4a0a-9bc1-9be12a047cfc-1751244401491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0cfa9234-6344-4383-8c9c-0bd5ba44e2ea-1751244403788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0c7e8f45-2f6b-430c-b0ff-3f07c1124d03-1751244407967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Paige M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle H. Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Peaceful The house was beautiful and very comfortable. They had everything that we would need. Perfect location,. I would highly recommend!. ##### Danielle H. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rex D. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great View and a Wonderful Cottage The cottage is fantastic! The views from the deck or the screened porch are great. The interior seems to have been recently updated. Very clean and comfy.It is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and nightlife. Also walking distance to the Aerie Skylift and winery. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone. We would definetly stay there again. ##### Rex D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geri B. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Geri B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. May 25, 2025 ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candy W. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! This property was so convenient to get to, beautiful views, and a lovely interior! We were blown away at all the extras that were given: coffee, creamer, popcorn, soap, shampoo, lotion, and much more! The beds were big and comfortable. The sunroom overlooking the river was my favorite! ##### Candy W. 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