10/10 Excellent
Bill S.
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Bill S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
The Red House
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Monticello, IL
- Monticello Family Bowl19 min walk
- Monticello Railway Museum6 min drive
- Kirby Medical Center6 min drive
- Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard)31 min drive
Room options
About the area
Monticello
Located in Monticello, this vacation home is a 2-minute drive from Monticello Family Bowl and 6 minutes from Monticello Railway Museum. .This vacation home is 24.1 mi (38.7 km) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from State Farm Center.
What's nearby
- Monticello Family Bowl - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Monticello Railway Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Kirby Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- State Farm Center - 27 min drive - 37.0 km
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 30 min drive - 38.8 km
Getting around
- Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min walk
- Monical Pizza Restaurant - 8 min walk
- Dairy Queen - 3 min walk
- Casey's General Store - 3 min walk
- The Main Street Pub - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Red House
Experience the charm of yesteryears with a stay in our beautifully restored 1862 Red House, nestled in the heart of Monticello's historical business district. If you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a unique getaway, this is the perfect place for you.
The space
The Red House features a full kitchen, a combined dining and living room, and a half bath on the first floor.
Take the Grand Staircase up to the second floor which features two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a second living space that can be used as a bedroom area.
Bedroom 1 features a king size bed and a sitting area.
Bedroom 2 has a queen size bed and a desk.
The bedroom area just outside of the bathroom has a fold out full size bed for extra sleeping.
The full bathroom features a vanity, walk in shower, toilet and heated floors.
The third bedroom is located in the Loft and has two twin beds. Please use caution while using or letting children use the loft steps, They are steep and could be dangerous if safety rails aren't used properly.
Guest access
Guests have access to all spaces accessible from the front door. The rear entrance is not part of the space and not accessible to the space.
Other things to note
Pets- The Red House is dog friendly for one dog with an extra cleaning fee. (Dogs must be house trained and under 50 pounds.) Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or allowed to sleep in the beds. Any damages as a result of the dog will be billed to you. Clean up after your dog in the yard. Monticello requires dogs to be on a leash when walking
The space
The Red House features a full kitchen, a combined dining and living room, and a half bath on the first floor.
Take the Grand Staircase up to the second floor which features two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a second living space that can be used as a bedroom area.
Bedroom 1 features a king size bed and a sitting area.
Bedroom 2 has a queen size bed and a desk.
The bedroom area just outside of the bathroom has a fold out full size bed for extra sleeping.
The full bathroom features a vanity, walk in shower, toilet and heated floors.
The third bedroom is located in the Loft and has two twin beds. Please use caution while using or letting children use the loft steps, They are steep and could be dangerous if safety rails aren't used properly.
Guest access
Guests have access to all spaces accessible from the front door. The rear entrance is not part of the space and not accessible to the space.
Other things to note
Pets- The Red House is dog friendly for one dog with an extra cleaning fee. (Dogs must be house trained and under 50 pounds.) Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or allowed to sleep in the beds. Any damages as a result of the dog will be billed to you. Clean up after your dog in the yard. Monticello requires dogs to be on a leash when walking
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Todd
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Paper towels
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Hiking/biking trails 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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 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
The Red House Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
cassie k.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House with history
Me and my family just needed some place to stay while my son and my nephew were wrestling in champagne for state. We ended up loving this little house and all its character uniquely decorated very clean easy to access in a cute little town.
cassie k.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home!
This home was perfect for our visit. Nicely remodeled home, in a great central location. We were able to be centrally located for visits with family and friends between Clinton and Urbana. We will definitely look to stay at the Red House on future visits to the area.
Amy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey S., Overland Park
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Central to Everything Monticello!
The Red House is just as depicted! The beds were super comfortable, and everyone appreciates a heated bathroom floor. The house is a block away from the business area and walkable to several restaurants. I was there for a reunion weekend, and we used it as a central location for those activities in addition to others such as a visit to Allerton Park. I would recommend the Red House to those visiting the town or participating in events at the University of Illinois (c.25 minutes away).
Jeffrey S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meg G.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Funeral in Monticello
My elderly father, my brother, daughter, and a couple spouses (six in total) travelled to Monticello to attend my Aunt’s funeral. We found the red house could accommodate us and we could all be together.
For a family walking down memory lane, this house felt like it added to the experience with Its history.
The beds were very comfortable, and the place was furnished beautifully, and very clean. Overall we had a wonderful stay. We loved how convenient it was to the square and we were able to easily walk to restaurants and for groceries.
We had a couple modern technical issues but the owner was very responsive and helpful, and we worked through them. We would book this house again for a family trip. You won’t regret choosing the red house!!!
Meg G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024