[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood Vacation home with kitchen, near Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100371300/100371224/da0108ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100371300/100371224/db4b0256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100371300/100371224/85238411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100371300/100371224/5d818715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100371300/100371224/33c82de6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Conkling House, a beautifully restored Italianate-style home in Springfield's historic Old Aristocracy Hill neighborhood, offers an inviting blend of elegance and comfort. With spacious rooms, inlaid hardwood floors and modern conveniences creating a relaxing atmosphere. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 135005 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood The Conkling House is a lovely Italianate style house located in the Old Aristocracy Hill neighborhood of Springfield. It was originally built in1878 by prominent Springfield resident, Clinton L. Conkling. The Conkling House is both elegant and comfortable. Inlaid hardwood floors, banisters, and period details create the feel of a grand historic home. While spacious rooms, welcoming furniture, and modern conveniences provide an enjoyable and relaxing environment. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV - Video games ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 5,005 square feet ## Similar properties ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113788800/113788795/45a06cdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Abe's Hideaway - Arcade, Hot Tub, Home Theater - Quiet upscale neighborhood Springfield - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews CA $392 CA $729 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=113788795&PinnedHotelID=113788795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48430000/48420500/48420417/ab6b6f1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Western Barn Pleasant Plains - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=48420417&PinnedHotelID=48420417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77134400/77134372/65e4e85f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Historic Escape | Whole House Sleeps 18 | Walkable Location Springfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $762 CA $1,470 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=77134372&PinnedHotelID=77134372&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90910000/90905100/90905059/w1024h569x0y57-3e5f529f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sports complex w/ Hot Tub located near Scheels Sports Park and Lincolns home! 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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 211901 ## About the area Springfield is home to this vacation home. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Illinois State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dana-Thomas House and Vachel Lindsay Home. Illinois State Fairgrounds and Washington Park Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Springfield travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Springfield.dx3249) [View more Vacation homes in Springfield](https://www.expedia.ca/Springfield-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3249-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C39.79375%2C-89.65307&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r_dde2G1BYMtNL3WTCmkO22w-xc=) Springfield, IL ### What's nearby - Illinois State Capitol - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - St. John's Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Illinois State Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.5 km ### Getting around - Springfield Station - 13 min walk - Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Vinegar Hill Plaza - ‬4 min walk - ‪Trish & Mary's Public House - ‬4 min walk - ‪Boone's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery - ‬10 min walk - ‪Incredibly Delicious - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood located? > Situated in Springfield, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dana-Thomas House and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Vachel Lindsay Home and Illinois State Museum are also within 10 minutes. Springfield Station is 13 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca C. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful We enjoyed our stay. This is a beautiful house, and it is lovely to have seven bedrooms for 11. There is not a conventional stovetop or oven. people. Note th We would stay here again. ##### Rebecca C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie V. Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house We came in for some meetings for work. The only downside to the house is that there’s only one tiny shower with low water pressure. We made it work though. It was an awesome house to stay in & I’d definitely stay there again! ##### Stephanie V. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marcus H. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Amazing house except for shower The house was beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. If you like historic properties, you will love this place. Our issue, however, was the bathroom situation. The house has 1 teeny-tiny shower and 3 powder rooms. The listing should better reflect that. shojld ##### Marcus H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bruce G. Jan 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Family stay at the historic Conkling Home This is an amazing opportunity to stay at an historic home blocks away from the significant sites in Springfield. If you enjoy history and hold homes---this is pretty cool. The home has been beautifully restored to give you both a sense of history, but also to be quite functional for today (mostly). The furnishings and decor are exceptional as the photos portray. The one thing that was not a pleasant suprise: the listing notes that the property features 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 13 guests. With that description, it was not great to arrive and realize there is one small shower to accommodate up to 13 people. We had our extended family staying together in this beautiful home for a funeral. So one shower for everyone to get ready for an event was not a disaster---we constructed a tight schedule---but I feel to advertise a capacity of 13, but not state there is only one shower out of 4 bathrooms is misleading. Correspondence with the property manager (?) was sparse and not helpful to our situation. That aside, this was an amazing home to stay and enjoy with our extended family. ##### Bruce G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jean L. Jul 2, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Deceptive Listing and Uncaring and Unresponsive Host If you'd like 12 people sharing ONE shower and a makeshift kitchen for a week, without air conditioning for three out of a five-day stay, then this property is just what you are looking for. Host lives in Washington state. We arrived for a convention to find a tiny, 2'x2' shower in one bathroom on the second floor. Other 3 "bathrooms" only have a sink and a toilet. The "kitchen" is actually a room with a refrigerator, microwave, filthy toaster oven and a hot plate. The "sink" is a 12"x12" bar sink in a hallway off the "kitchen". The dishwasher is IKEA apartment-sized, and not even big enough to wash coffee cups used in one day. No oven, so cooking actual food was not an option. The a/c was out when we arrived - it was 88 degrees in the house. The host advised us to open the windows (it was 90 degrees outside). Day 2, claimed it was fixed - but had only sent a housekeeper to check it. That night, host just stopped returning phone calls and text messages until VRBO made him call back. Repairman arrived at 10:30PM, and after midnight he told us that it was a serious repair, and would have to come back to fix it. Finally fixed on day three of four-night stay. Worst stay ever. We were refused a refund, and are currently pursuing a small claims suit against VRBO and the host. Rent at your own risk. ##### Jean L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen R. May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kathleen R. 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