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Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River

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Exterior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Godfrey, IL
  • Argosy Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pere Marquette State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Godfrey

With a stay at this vacation home in Godfrey, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Piasa Island. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mississippi Sanctuary-Olin Reserve and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from John M Olin Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Argosy Casino - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Treehouse Wildlife Center - 18 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 18 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bakers & Hale - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shivers Frozen Custard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River

This charming, newly remodeled cottage is conveniently located between Grafton and Alton, IL on top of the bluff, high above the Mississippi River and the Great River Road. This 2 bedroom cottage is in a private, woodland setting perfect for your bird and wildlife viewing. We have seen many eagles, turkey and deer.

Although there is no internet at the cottage there is a river viewing area with internet close by. Cell phone service is good. Also, for those that would like to stay longer, there is a 10% discount for weekly and 15% for monthly stays.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Pam Barker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only. Please use ashtray.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

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Private Bluff Top Cottage Above the Mississippi River Godfrey
Private Bluff Top Cottage Above the Mississippi River Godfrey

Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

This place was cozy and AMAZING. Set by itself in a nice wooded area. We shall definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness
I will definitely stay here again when back in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother and Daughter getaway

We really enjoyed the cabin. It was exactly what we needed. Super cute and perfectly secluded back in the woods. The short walk down to the cabin from where you park isnt for anyone with any handicap. The stairs going up to the bedroom were angled and not to my liking (as im getting older). Would have liked curtains for privacy! Otger than that, it was perfect!!yhanitit.thintwecarefor,about this cabin. Thank yo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori b., Springfield, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

girls getaway

fun getawaycomfortable, quaint. private and oerfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

My family and I had a great stay at this beautiful retreat in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Dayton Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and clean

We loved the peace and quiet. The beds were very comfortable. In the picture you see the steps down to the house and in the directions it mentions the stairs. This plump, arthritic granny did not note those two things. Still I would be happy to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

The property is beautiful. We decided to sleep downstairs with access to bathroom without going down steps. There is no BR upstairs. But they have multiple recliners and a cozy sofa so we were comfy. Very private and quiet. Great place to reset.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

MS River View

Really enjoyed the privacy, country type setting and view of Mississippi. Lots of history in this area and did a lot of touring each day. It was a perfect spot to return to for relaxation.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day weekend getaway

Loved the house and area. Very cute
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grafton is a Beautiful area

We had never been to this area before and were pleasantly surprised on how beautiful it is. The cabin was nice and very simple. Could use better stairs for the walkway down to the cabin, it was easier to walk in the grass. The stairs to the upstairs where the bedrooms are, very tricky. They are steep with a curve at the bottom, which made nighttime trips to the bathroom difficult. There is a picture on VRBO that shows a bench looking out over the rivers “a beautiful view” this is not at the Cabin. I assumed it was from the pictures listed of the cabin. This is a walk down the road. I don’t think the bench would hold much weight or 2 people. That whole area was not very pleasant or inviting. We woke to a warm refrigerator, but that was replaced with a new one that day. We enjoyed our stay but it would have been a problem getting anyone up to the bedrooms or down the stairs into the cabin if they had any kind of a handicap.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Country Getawat

Great location. Very clean and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peacfull

Stress Relief at it's BEST!! Very secluded feel to this property. Good sleeping and birds and animal sounds throughout our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CA K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Beautiful, peaceful, clean, and quiet cabin. Too hot to walk much around property but very thankful for the air conditioning this weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

This bluff top cottage is the perfect place to stay if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle. It is quiet and a great place to relax. It was very clean and orderly. We found it very homey. The only problem we had was the slope of the yard. And the stairs to the bedrooms. My husband is handicapped and had a little difficulty getting around the place. Though overall it is a wonderful escape.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Just I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Weekend Getaway

The place was great. Quiet, clean, and peaceful. Manager was responsive and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Privacy

Very clean and very private we loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful property and cottage.

Hard to leave such a beautiful property, wildlife and location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melba S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking Adventure!

It was very enjoyable to hit the pillow at the lane house after lots of hiking along the Mississippi & Missouri 😊 our evenings cooking & sitting on the porch were a true delight. Loved the quiet, the cool bedrooms upstairs & the sights of owls, cardinals, deer & the sound of the locust’s & thunderstorm was a bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

House was very comfortable and clean. Situated on some nice grounds and very secluded. Access was easy and the property owners made the experience without issue. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet place. Rustic but clean.

Nice for a few day getaway. See ya next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Little Getaway

We were here to fix a water main break at my friend's mom's house. We needed a place for a bit until we could get water going again. This is just what we needed. It offered a relaxing setting to unwind after a long day. My only suggestion to the owners is to put some solar light along the steps outside becausr had we artived after sunset, those steps would have been hard to navigate in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tedra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property!

The property and location of this place is gorgeous! When wanting to get away from the busyness of life, this is the place. Secluded but close enough to places to go if desired. We would absolutely stay here again! I would love to know more about the history of the house, it was really neat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing atmosphere

Convenient location to many activities. Much better location than a hotel for our family to enjoy a getaway while in town for a dance competition. Plenty of kitchen supplies to cook a nice meal as well as grill! Beds were very comfortable. Only considerations I would add to description is shower ceiling is a little low for tall people and the driveway is steep (wasn't a problem for our SUV). We would definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy J., Port Richey, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely out-of-the-way location

The cottage is on a beautiful hill overlooking the Mississippi River. We stayed over Christmas while we were in town visiting family, and though we were generally only there long enough to shower and sleep, we loved it and would stay again. The drive to and from the cottage is gorgeous, and we did find time to visit nearby Alton as well as the Cahokia Mounds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023