Consider a stay at Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL.. and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
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Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4195 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL..
Great river road is a panorama of colors in the fall! Winter the Eagles arrive! Data speeds up to 25 megabytes!
**COVID-19 Update - In addition to following strict CDC cleaning and disinfecting guidelines, we can also allow 24hrs. between guests, just let us know when booking .
Awesome rolling country views!
Close distance to Pere Marquette State Park, Raging River, Wineries, shopping, restaurants. Grafton Marina , where you can rent jet ski's and boats!!
Located between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers in Calhoun County, IL with easy access from the Golden Eagle Ferry (toll ferry) in St. Charles, MO or the Brussels Ferry (free ferry) near Grafton, IL. The home can be reached from most parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area in about an hour or less.
The home was designed to look like an old time barn. It was completed in 2008 with many amazing details that make it truly unique! It provides awesome views of rolling farmland and the cliffs of Pierre Marquette State Park to the north and longtime family farmsteads to the south.
Sleeping 4 guests, with a 2 night minimum. The Barn House features high vaulted ceilings.
Kitchen and main living spaces are located upstairs on the second floor. The views from the second floor windows and decks are amazing!!
The home features a full kitchen that includes; refrigerator/freezer, electric glass cooktop range with double oven, microwave, dish washer, clothes washer and dryer and a full compliment of cooking pots, pans, utensils, etc.
The master bedroom features a queen bed with matching dressers and chests.
The second bedroom has two twin Xl beds. These beds can be pushed together to create a king bed.
All beds have brand new sheets, pillows, etc.
The family room has a sofa and lounge chairs and features free WiFi. Downstairs in the man cave there is a large entertaining area with a pool table, table with 4 chairs, entertainment system.
One full bath upstairs with tub and one full bath with shower only downstairs are completely furnished with all bathroom accessories.
Outside there is a two story deck that leads down to a concrete patio that features a hot tub. Charcoal grill, patio table and chairs for outside dining and entertaining.
Once you are moved in you can enjoy a quiet drive through Calhoun County with several restaurants and bars and of course the incredible views! Visits to Old Town St. Charles, MO with its many restaurants and shops and Grafton, IL with its unique riverfront restaurants, shops and marina can be made in less than 30 minutes. Fall is a great time to take a drive down the Great River Road to see the turning of the trees. Winter months are great for Eagle Watching & Christmas stroll in Old Town St. Charles . Springtime is great to do some hiking in Pere Marquette & check out the wineries in the area. Summer everything is in bloom and The Grafton Harbor has boats to rent or jet ski's , Not to mention the Aries zip line, and winery with great views!
This home is total Electric with heat pump system.
All guests must register their names for their stay. Any unexpected guests will be charged $25. per night per guest and will be deducted from their security deposit.
Some of the pictures of the barn house include peach trees surrounding the barn. The trees are reaching the end of their useful productive life span. This year it appears we will have some peaches! Our guests are more then welcome to pick some while they are staying at the BARN. Please be kind and just take what you can eat and save for our next guests. In the future we hope to have a variety of fruit trees for all season's. Keep in mind if you have to "tug" on them, they are not ready yet. Keep checking, some ripen before others!
Calhoun County is famous for peaches and there are numerous farms nearby that have excellent farm stands.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking not allowed in home or garage
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No unexpected guests are allowed overnight. The home sleeps 4 only. Penalties will be assessed accordingly.
Please no glass of any kind on lower patio near hot tub. This is a safety issue. Barn on septic system! No products other than toilet paper in toilet
2-night minimum stay. Please no dripping wet suits in man cave by pool table as it will damage the flooring.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets of any kind
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Minor children must be supervised in hot tub.
Events
No events allowed
Break house rules result in loss security deposit
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in home or garage
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Break house rules result in loss security deposit
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Is Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL.. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL..?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL..?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL.. located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Mississippi River, Pere Marquette State Park, and Grafton Winery & Brewhaus. Raging Rivers Waterpark and Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Escape the city to quiet and picturesque Golden Eagle, IL.. Reviews
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This house had one of the best appointed kitchens I’ve seen in a rental. The house is also great to just chill. One day we just stayed on site, hot tubbing and eating in. Very relaxing.
This is the third time we have stayed here. The property and surrounding area is beautiful.The house itself is a pleasure, everything you could want and need. I could not imagine have better hosts, we intend to continue returning every year.
This is our 3rd time staying at the Red Barn. We love the remote location that is still very easy to get to from St. Charles County. Always a nice relaxing weekend with plenty to do from the pool table, to the fire pit or the hot tub.
We had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful and comfortable, with numerous amenities. It sits on a huge property with plenty of solitude (only 2 neighbors within sight and cows can be heard mooing in the distance.) It's not far from the free ferry over to Grafton, Pere Marquette and the Great River road, or the fee-ferry over to St. Charles (and their historic landing there with quaint shops). It was really the perfect place to get away for a couple of nights. It was a bit windy while we were there, which had us spending more time in the game room one night than outside, which was fine. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Very nice, clean and very well supplied with everything you could need. Loved spending the time in the hot tub, playing pool and darts. Great location if going to Grafton or Alton. Looking forward to our next visit.
Very clean, kitchen has everything you could possibly need. The host had many added personal touches like a hand written welcome note and banana bread waiting for us upon arrival. Host also messaged the day of arrival telling us the place was ready for us and we could check in early if we’d like (without us even asking for an early check in). It was so nice to be able to take advantage of the early check in! Will definitely be back.
This is a gorgeous house, it was a fantastic experience. The view was absolutely breathtaking, and the place was so beautifully decorated. It felt very remote and private. We really enjoyed the deck and hot tub. There were many things to do and enjoy. Thank you to the wonderful hosts and we can't wait to come back.
Very nice, clean, scenic home. Quiet, peaceful, just what we needed, a little get a way from the Hustle and Bustle! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
We had a great stay at the Barn. We spent the weekend touring the st Charles area and the location for that was perfect. The home is well stocked and very clean. We will be back
Great place to stay. Great location for going to Grafton or St. Louis area. House was clean, well kept, and well equipped. Highly recommend staying here.
Very beautiful home in a wonderful country setting. Very clean and comfortable with many nice touches. We can’t wait to find some time to come back again.
We enjoyed everything about the barn. It’s in a neat area. And also provides a great atmosphere for relaxation if that is what you want. We would highly recommend & hope to come back!
The barn was absolutely beautiful and very clean! My husband and I enjoyed our weekend away and will definitely be back! Perfect location - mostly private and quiet. Beautiful scenery!