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Historic house, 1.5miles from U of I University

Vacation home in Champaign with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Willis House is located in a charming, older neighborhood with tree-lined streets and shaded yards. The living room features a fireplace, while the newly remodeled kitchen offers everything needed to prepare meals. Enjoy the fenced backyard or relax on the patio with an umbrella table.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic house, 1.5miles from U of I University


Willis House is located in a safe, older neighborhood, with tree lined streets and deeply shaded yards. Great shopping, city parks, and the University of Illinois are a short drive away. You are close to a lively downtown area that has many great bars, restaurants and live music. The neighborhood is very quiet and inhabited by long term home owners who look out for each other. Our home is heated/cooled by central heating/air and boasts wonderful original hardwood floors throughout much of the home. There are 2 public golf courses locally: one in Urbana and one in Savoy out by the airport. A short 10 mile drive away is the Lake of The Woods County Forest Preserve in Mahomet, which also has a golf course and a beautiful 900 acre park for a picnic or walks.
Our first floor welcomes you with an entryway and curving staircase to the upper floor. There is a living room, office and half bath off to the right. The living room is big and roomy, with a couch and 2 side chairs plus a TV. There is a fireplace but it is not usable at this moment. The office has a large desk, should you need to work from home. On this floor is also a dining room table that comfortably seats 6 plus a high chair. There are folding chairs in the front hall closet should you need them. In the newly remodeled (2022) kitchen you will find everything you need to prepare a meal: stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, plus plenty of dishes, utensils, pots, Keurig, drip coffeemaker, etc. The west wall of the dining room is windows that look out onto the enclosed porch with 2 couches. Outside on the patio is a table with an umbrella and 6 chairs. The fenced back yard is deeply shaded.
Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms that will sleep 9 people. Each bedroom has a full length mirror. The master has a king bed, a crib, closet, TV and comfy chair. The master bath contains a shower, sink and toilet. The upstairs hall built in cupboard contains 2 air mattresses and bedding. Please let us know you will need these so we can leave the cupboard unlocked. There are 2 more bedrooms each with a full bed, dresser and closet. Through one full bedroom is access to an area that was refurbished into the 4th bedroom (freshly painted in 2022) and includes 3 twin beds, closet and dresser, perfect for the kids. This room has a window air conditioner. There is a second full bath in the hall that has a shower/tub, sink and toilet. In the basement is a washer and dryer.
You are booking my home with a stated number of guests and beds. We do not allow outside visitors or parties at the property. The garage has a Tesla car charger and is where you will find a charcoal grill. You may park in the drive or on the street as signs allow. Parking in the yard is not allowed. Normal outside noise is permissible: soft music, laughter, children- but we ask that you observe a 10pm curfew for noise. We ask that you bring pets that do not soil indoors. Paws should be wiped clean with paper towels going in and out and ask that they do NOT climb/sleep on furniture, especially our white bed linens. There is pet stain/odor remover available for accidents, as well as a pooper scooper to clean up potty.
We provide many basics for short term stays: trash bags, dish soap, paper towels, Keurig pods, sugar, creamer, salt/pepper, toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, hand soap, facial wipes for makeup, laundry soap pods, dryer sheets, kitchen hand towels, oven mitts, plus one set of bath towels per person. The vacuum, mop, and basic cleaners are also available. If you will need anything extra, please let me know and we will try to accommodate!
There is a house book in the dining room that contains all check out information and procedures, house details, as well as local information for dining and shopping.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee of $40 per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Historic House 1.5miles U I University Champaign
Historic House 1.5miles U I University
Historic 1.5miles U I University Champaign
Historic 1.5miles U I University
Historic 15miles U I Universi
Historic House, 1.5miles From U of I University Champaign

About the neighborhood

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IL, Champaign

What's nearby

  • State Farm Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Illinois Assembly Hall - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Research Park University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Champaign-Urbana Station - 3 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic house, 1.5miles from U of I University pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historic house, 1.5miles from U of I University?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic house, 1.5miles from U of I University?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic house, 1.5miles from U of I University located?

Located in Clark, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Champaign Public Library and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. West Side Park and The Virginia Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Champaign-Urbana Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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