Golconda Lockmaster Home #3

Entire bungalow in Golconda, Illinois

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.92 out of 5 stars.119 reviews
Hosted by Cathy
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Golconda, on the Ohio River

About a 5-min walk to the Golconda Historic District, with Shawnee National Forest trails nearby

Screened porch overlooking the water

A large screened-in porch faces the river, with outdoor seating to watch barges drift past

A place guests keep coming back to

Guests return again and again, with several calling this their go-to base for Shawnee hikes
Beautifully restored big red-brick bungalow takes you back in time when men and women kept watch over the Ohio River’s Lock and Dam 51. The Golconda Lockmaster Homes are perfect for riverside relaxation or a homebase to take in the natural wonders and adventures waiting for you in southern Illinois. Houses can accommodate couples or large groups and overlook the scenic Ohio River.

The space
This spacious, beautifully restored three bedroom homes feature period furnishings from the 20th century and can easily accommodate 8 people. The large Master bedroom features a king-sized bed. Bedroom #2 features a queen-sized bed. Bedroom #3 is equipped with two, twin-sized beds. There is also a pull-out couch in the living room. All items needed to prepare and eat your meal in comfort are provided in the home's fully equipped kitchen. Cable TV is also provided to watch but who needs it when you have the beautiful, relaxing view of the scenic Ohio river from the expansive screened-in porch facing the river.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV

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4.92 out of 5 stars from 119 reviews

Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Golconda, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Downtown Golconda and the Lock & Dam #51 site are on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy many of the preserved structures and their history with a narrated audio tour, walk the banks of the Ohio River, or visit one of the numerous natural sites or hiking trails in the surrounding Shawnee National Forest.

Meet your host

Superhost
803 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting

Cathy is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Cathy

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm