Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton | House in Grafton
2 Bedroom House in Grafton
Pet Friendly COME ON IN, MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME You'll find no other guest house in Grafton that will offer you this down-home peaceful country experience. You’ll stay in a private, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a 1-acre lake, tucked away on 80 acres. This beautiful farm is ALL yours. A spring fed lake full of fish (catch and release ), pedal boat , rec room, 1/2 mile nature trail.
Bring the kids the family pet (addtl $25/pet) and enjoy all the amenities this guest house has to offer.
Just 2 miles from Grafton.
Maybe you just want to "Hangout" with your family and friends? Then you will enjoy our Homestead Hangout. You'll play ping pong, foosball or just relax on our comfy sofa and read a book. Forgot your book? That's ok we have several for you to choose from and take one home if you didn't get a chance to read the whole story. Make your way to Hedge Apple Point and take a photo with "The three sisters." Grab a flashlight and head out to Starry Nights to view the night sky, or put your wish into a bead and hang it on the Wishing Tree!
Bring the kids, the family pet and enjoy all the amenities this guest house has to offer:
Just two short miles from Grafton.
1/2 mile nature trail
Lake for fishing
Dock
Pedal boat
Horseshoes
Bon Fire pit
BBQ grill
Ping pong
Foosball
Huge covered porch
Fully equipped kitchen
Complimentary snacks
Smart TV
free fiber WiFii
DVD player & 100+ movies
Get outside and enjoy each other! We are always creating new experiences for our guests. Don't be surprised if you are surprised!
Just two miles away is Grafton with all the wineries, bars, shops, local bands and just an all-around good time.
The property may accommodate large parties, weddings, family reunions, etc. or room for an RV. Our standard nightly rate will not cover any parties/retreats beyond 12 guests. Please inquire to receive additional pricing.
I hope you find peace and Gods presence my family found at this special place.
Welcome Home,
Shirley and Patricia
Owner/Operator
A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
In 1943 my parents purchased the 80-acre farm, farmhouse and barn for $2,800. In 1944 the current home was built on the site of the old homestead. The white barn is the original barn that was on the property when my parents purchased the farm which makes it about 100 years old.
At the time, America was using all of our resources to fight World War II, therefore building materials were hard to come by. All the lumber used to build the home in 1944 was used lumber bought from a lumber yard in Brighton Illinois.
There was no basement in the original farmhouse, so dad dug the basement with a scoop pulled by a team of mules and as the main support for the house my grandpa hand hewed the beam from a white oak timber found on the farm. This beam is still supporting the homestead to this day!
No electric, no gas, no running water!
It wasn’t until sometimes in the fifties did we have electric, until then we saw by kerosene lamps and mom cooked on a wood stove. There was no running water, but we had a cistern to catch rainwater which was then pumped into the house by a hand pump. You can still see the cistern around the back of the house.
Chicken, pigs and milk cows all lived on the farm.
In 1964 an addition was added onto the living room. In order the make way, the original steps (hand poured) needed to be moved. Daddy had an old John Deer tractor that he used to work the farm; it was all that tractor could do to move those old steps a few feet from the house where they remain today.
In 2003, with the help of my family, the Homestead Retreat was one of the first guest houses to open in Grafton. With a new front porch, the mud room converted into a sunroom, a fresh coat of paint and a few pillows we were ready to go. But mostly it's just like mom and dad left it. Yes, there is running water and indoor plumbing!!
Converting my childhood home into the Grafton Homestead Retreat has been, and still remains, a labor of love.
Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton is located in Grafton. Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, TV, among other amenities. This House features Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Grafton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Grafton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Toilet paper
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Bathtub or shower
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Soap
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1 bathroom
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Shampoo
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Stovetop
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Coffee/tea maker
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Blender
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Paper towels
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Oven
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Onsite parking
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Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
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Pet friendly
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2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
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Welcoming dogs only
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15 on-site accessible parking spaces
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Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Wheelchair accessible
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No elevators
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Designated smoking areas
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Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Cycling nearby
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Water park
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Water skiing nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Casino nearby
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Rock climbing nearby
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Books
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Arcade/game room
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DVD player
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Foosball table
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Games
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Smart TV
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Stereo
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Table tennis
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Video library
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Near a hospital
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In a rural location
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Children's books
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Children's games
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Children's dinnerware
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Children's toys
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Iron/ironing board
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Phone
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Free WiFi
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Patio
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Outdoor furniture
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Firepit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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