Inspiring Wooded Cottage in Historic Village

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Entire cottage hosted by Mike And Danne

4 guests
3 bedrooms
3 beds
1 bath

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Check yourself in with the keypad.

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Unplug and escape to Elsah. This historic river town sports a general store, historic museum, and expansive views of the Mississippi River (est 1853). Did we say the best winter/spring eagle watching anywhere! Nestled beneath towering limestone bluffs along the Scenic River Road, just a walk through town can inspire and relax, reminiscing forgotten days. The home is furnished with antiques and art. Every room is light-filled and contains wooded scenes.

The space
This spaciously furnished home can serve as an inspiring retreat, while you take in eagles; Pére Marquette State Park; the bustling river town of Grafton; or historic sites in Downtown Alton or St Louis. It features three beds (a king, queen, and a single), a full kitchen, living and dining areas, a private bath, full laundry, recreation room (complete with stereo and an open floor plan to provide a relaxing gathering space); the house can sleep three-five comfortably, if they are familiar- one bath. Wireless WIFI was recently added. Its powerful enough for streaming movies or checking email, but not the fast speed fiber most city dwellers are used to. We've clocked it at (20/2mbps).

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view

River view

Kitchen

Dedicated workspace

Free parking on premises

Pets allowed

TV

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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4.96 out of 5 stars from 92 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Elsah, Illinois, United States

The home is cushioned on three sides by nature. Less than a block away, the village begins and the historic flavor of the place is colorful and welcoming with interesting Architectural sites, Old Time General Store, The WOW Factory (women's clothing), Art and Antique Store, Elsah’s History Museum, Photo Gallery, Christian Science Reading Room, Peace Works:A Market with a Mission, Crocker and Springer Pottery, and Three Rivers Community Farm (Agricultural CoOp).

Hosted by Mike And Danne

Joined in December 2017

92 Reviews
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Mike is a retired biologist and Danne, a retired art professor. They live in the 1904 farmhouse next door. Together, they enjoy roaming the woods and river trails with their Australian Cattle Dog, Dodger. Gardening, weaving, and woodworking fill their free time.

Ten hens grace the back yard; watching their hilarious antics is a favorite past time. You’ll find a fresh dozen eggs in your refrigerator for any dish you may want to make for breakfast. We Supply the tasty ingredients for your first breakfast.

Mike is a retired biologist and Danne, a retired art professor. They live in the 1904 farmhouse next door. Together, they enjoy roaming the woods and river trails with their Aust…

During your stay

We’re here if you need us, right next door. The front door is furnished with a keypad so that you may arrive and leave at your leisure. The full kitchen is stocked with breakfast items; if you lack anything, we will gladly accommodate. You will unmistakably see and hear our 17 chickens.

We’re here if you need us, right next door. The front door is furnished with a keypad so that you may arrive and leave at your leisure. The full kitchen is stocked with breakfast…