[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45470000/45469000/45468957/7aa23ae9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45470000/45469000/45468957/93b20a6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45470000/45469000/45468957/5a1d6178.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45470000/45469000/45468957/0c368553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45470000/45469000/45468957/6fbbd8f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the Kankakee River, Volkmann House offers a historic retreat with modern comforts. Unwind in the living room by the wood-burning fireplace or enjoy grilling out on the deck while taking in river views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62062 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. Historic Volkmann House on the Kankakee River across from Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie Style home, the B. Harley Bradley House. This property was developed by Col. Haswell C. Clarke before 1900 as a stable, but was converted to a home and extensively remodeled in 1919 by jeweler William H. Volkmann of Kankakee. This home maintains its historic charm yet is outfitted with modern amenities, comfortable furnishings, 550 thread count, 100% supima cotton sheets, fluffy 100% cotton bath towels, washer/dryer, dishwasher, WiFi and cable TV. With access to the Kankakee River, boat access at nearby public boat launch, and centered on a triple lot and dead-end street, this property provides excellent privacy and wonderful views of the river. This home has three bedrooms, two and 1/2 baths with primary bedroom en-suite, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and sleeps 6 people. All three bedrooms have queen sized beds. Enjoy grilling out on the deck watching the sun set over the river. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,062 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109009400/109009331/c3628c20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch Kankakee - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=109009331&PinnedHotelID=109009331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89030000/89020700/89020621/7ce83026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Château du Kankakee》Heritage in Historic Riverview Kankakee - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Gym - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=89020621&PinnedHotelID=89020621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76590000/76584700/76584618/8630814a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated luxury villa with 7 bedrooms 5 bathrooms. 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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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property History On The Kankakee River History Luxury on the Kankakee River History Luxury on the Kankakee River. History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. Kankakee History Luxury on the Kankakee River. A Private Waterfront Home History luxury on the Kankakee River. A private waterfront home. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.11137%2C-87.86098&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i70XxYXbtEjx7vtPom9iMCPboAg=) Kankakee, IL #### What's nearby - B. Harley Bradley House - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Kankakee Railroad Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Olivet Nazarene University - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Kankakee Community College - 12 min drive - 2.5 km #### Getting around - Kankakee Station - 15 min walk - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dos Amigos - ‬3 min walk - ‪Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand - ‬5 min walk - ‪Paul's Place - ‬13 min walk - ‪JR's Chicken - ‬10 min walk - ‪No Dogs - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of B. Harley Bradley House and Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau. Kankakee Railroad Museum and Kankakee County Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kankakee Station is 15 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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