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Dining
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Elsah, IL
  • Place, Treehouse Wildlife Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Raging Rivers Waterpark
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elsah

Located within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Raging Rivers Waterpark. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a microwave, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Treehouse Wildlife Center - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Grafton SkyTour - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 15 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark - 15 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 23 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beagle At The Junction - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Froge's Bar and Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Loading Dock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fountain Hill Steak & Seafood - ‬8 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.

Historic Haven off the River Road

Welcome to Elsah's Finn Inn in the historic village of Elsah only 5 minutes from Grafton. Our home is nestled on a hillside with a deck off the back of the home with views to the Mississippi River. Our home is a desirable 5 minute drive to all of the Grafton bars /restaurants. The village is a quiet /historic town and very walkable with historic homes. Our home can accommodate group of 6 . All bedrooms are located on second floor. We have a spacious living room , dining room tastefully decorated. The kitchen has top of the line appliances and has everything you would need to make a meal. A coffee bar is located right off the kitchen with drip coffee maker and iced coffee maker with craft ice maker in refrigerator. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms with tub/shower in one and shower stall in other. The deck on the back of the home is private and great to take in the views of the nearby river. Restaurant to open spring 2025 right across the street from our home.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Smoking allowed in outdoor areas with clean up

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Elsah within a short 4-minute walk of Mississippi River. You'll also find Raging Rivers Waterpark and Treehouse Wildlife Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Historic Haven off the River Road?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Historic Haven off the River Road?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each house and a kitchen in some.

Does Historic Haven off the River Road have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Historic Haven off the River Road have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL), which is about 14.6 mi away. Another top airport is St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis), which is around 25.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Historic Haven off the River Road?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Historic Haven off the River Road.

Historic Haven off the River Road Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great historic area and property was conveniently located for our visit to Alton & Grafton.The restaurant right across the street was a great spot for dinner our first night. The room arrangements worked out great with two bedrooms on one side of home and the other one on opposite (above garage loft).Stairs to two bedroom side are steep and narrow - fine for our stay but would create issues for elderly guests.Would definitely consider staying again if available during our next visit down.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house for our girls weekend away! So beautiful. Elsah is adorable, & the restaurant across the street was amazing. Tons of space, fully updated kitchen, perfect little deck off the back to sit & enjoy the quiet. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Fort Wayne, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
I love staying here! Cozy and lovely! The Village of Elsah is picture perfect! My my heart happy the moment we arrive! The house is clean and extremely charming! Plus, the restaurant across the street is a must! Some of the best food you'll ever have, let alone in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is very clean and comfortable. It is modern and updated. It is right across the street from a very good restaurant. We had absolutely no problems during our stay. It is very well kept. I would highly recommend it and I would stay here again myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a very sweet village. The residents in the neighborhood are super friendly. There’s a cool shop at the entrance featuring local artists and fair trade items. We were very pleased with the condition of the house. Easy stay! FYI: There were no Uber, Lyft, taxi, or trolley services available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic house and village

Nice area, clean house, excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

The house and neighborhood are adorable. We loved our stay & would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Fort Wayne, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting friends with a stay in Elsah

Elsah is a quaint little village that is warm and charming. We stayed at an adorable house named Finn Inn that was equally clean and beautiful! There's a restaurant across the street that is frosting on the cake!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025