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A perfect weekend gateway!

Vacation home with kitchen, near Mississippi River

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Perched above downtown Grafton, this spacious home offers a serene retreat with stunning views of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Unwind on the deck or covered seating area, take in the sights from the large front room or upstairs sitting area, and enjoy easy access to The Loading Dock, Grafton Winery and more.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

A perfect weekend gateway!

This spacious 2400+ sq/ft home overlooks downtown Grafton and the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. It accommodates larger groups by offering two master bedrooms (with private bathrooms), a bedroom with a bathroom across the hall, and a queen size sofa sleeper. A large front room and upstairs sitting area provide spectacular views of the rivers. Outside there is a deck and covered seating area for enjoying the same scenic view. Close to area attractions The Loading Dock, Grafton Winery, Aries Winery, Raging Rivers, Brussels Ferry, bike paths and Pierre Marquette State Park.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Out side areas only. please use provided ashtrays

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Out side areas only. please use provided ashtrays

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Map
IL, Grafton

What's nearby

  • Grafton SkyTour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grafton Lighthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grafton Ice Cream Company - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 27 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loading Dock - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Froge's Bar and Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Winery at Aerie's Resort - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A perfect weekend gateway! 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 A perfect weekend gateway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfect weekend gateway!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A perfect weekend gateway! located?

Situated in Grafton, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Grafton Lighthouse and Mississippi River. Grafton SkyTour and Grafton Ice Cream Company are also within 10 minutes.

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A perfect weekend gateway! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 59 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was by far the best place we have ever stayed. Property was beyond gorgeous. The upstairs and downstairs patios were perfect. I would recommend to any families or friend getaways anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well equipped and in great location to visit the bars and restaurants on the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Very nice place with great view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful get together with friends. The table was perfect for playing games. The location was great. We also saw deer and chipmunks as we sat outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place and location

We enjoyed the house and fun amenities! Great location and atmosphere! We plan to make it our stay for our annual trip to Grafton each year! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in grafton

The property was perfect for our holiday getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

elle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was great

clean house and easy to contact the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela J., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual girls weekend

Love this house! Great for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult Weekend

We love the property. Walking distance to everything. Spacious, clean, two patios to enjoy and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

The house is amazing. We definitely will be staying there again next time in Grafton.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette party

The house was cute and perfect for what we needed! Location was great (the hill was a little difficult when walking). Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adults weekend

Great house, perfect location. Was able to walk everywhere! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela J., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Had a great time! This is our third year staying here. we all love it! Planning on returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

My friends and I had a fabulous stay in Grafton. The house is well located and has beautiful views of the rivers. We talked about doing another weekend at the same house in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grafton Stay

Had a great weekend in Grafton. Met friends to run the trail run in Pere Marquette then did the Santa Pub Crawl. The house was awesome with a great location for all the activities in Grafton. Planning on coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was beautiful and clean. Felt like being home.

The property managers were great. It was our first time renting a house for our family girls' night and it was absolutely perfect. Close to shops and restaurants. We will definitely have to rent this one again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way

Our stay for a girls weekend getaway was perfect. The house is immaculately clean, perfectly located and so cute. The set up is perfect for a large group. We had 7 women and there was plenty of sleeping space and mirrors for getting ready in the morning! I will definitely stay here again! The host was quick to answer any silly questions we had about hair dryers or anything else too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

Just a short walk to everything! We parked the cars when we got there and didn’t use them again. The house is great - plenty of room, clean, modern, a well stocked kitchen and a great outside deck and view. 100% recommend it and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Witches on the water weekend

Owners are awesome! House was stunning! View was amazing! Unless you are very fit and do not mind a strenuous climb up a very steep hill, this may not be for you, but otherwise, this place is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Witches 2023

Second year we have stayed and as before, just awesome! Only thing is, it is at top of vert steep hill, so make sure you have good climbing shoes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60’s Birthday Group

As usual, we were very pleased with this property. My only suggestion is for better lighting over the main table in the dining room. We always bring puzzles and when sun sets it is challenging to work the puzzle at this table
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Bunker Hill, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for friends to gather

We planned our trip with the hope that businesses would be back open by this weekend. We didn't get to sit at the wineries, listen to music and take in the view. However, this house had several great views of the river and main street. We listened to music on upper deck. Played bags on the patio. The large windows across the front of the house allowed perfect river view from living/dining room. The house was nicely decorated with some interesting pieces. We really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely rent again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend!

We had girls weekend and chose this property due to it having three bathrooms...the property was so much more than we expected. The view is amazing, there are two outdoor areas to enjoy, the inside of the house fit us perfectly. The bedrooms had ample space, three bathrooms, a huge kitchen and the wonderful dining table that everyone could fit around. The location was perfect for walking everywhere. We shopped, ate, enjoyed cocktails and the live entertainment all day! The owners were quick to respond to questions and have a detailed binder that left no question unanswered for our stay. Small things they provided also were a great addition to our trip, coffee, hot cocoa, creamer, sugar and my favorite, good hand soap. WE will be staying again and recommending this place to our friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marylou M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful for family gatherings!

We had 4 generations of our family here. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space for interacting. Loved the big dining room table with seating for 8 (more when you add the available chairs throughout the house)!! Cooking equipment we felt was somewhat limited: One 6-7 qt. slow cooker, 2-slice toaster, and outdoor charcoal grill and basic pots and pans. (Did not find a lid cover for the largest skillet we used.) Dinnerware with service for 12 and the abundance of drinking glasses was great!! The steep hill was wonderful for viewing the Mississippi River traffic, but somewhat intimidating for us flatlanders (and the oldest generation) to climb and drive on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and very comfortable. I would highly recommend staying there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025