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A perfect weekend gateway!

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Down stairs covered seating area.
Easy to spot red compass.
Enjoy the sites on the river
Interior
Large table for family games and meals. Extra seating available.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Grafton, IL
  • Place, Grafton SkyTour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grafton Lighthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Common

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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. Need more space? Message us about adding on the cottage behind the house!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1515759vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Grafton

Grafton is home to this holiday home. Grafton SkyTour and Grafton Winery & Brewhaus are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Pere Marquette State Park. Raging Rivers Waterpark and American Legion Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Map
Grafton, IL

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
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Froge's Bar and Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Loading Dock - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fountain Hill Steak & Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3rd Chute Bar and Grill - ‬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 at A perfect weekend gateway!?

On-site 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!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A perfect weekend gateway! located?

Situated in Grafton, this holiday 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Great views! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela J.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela J.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
Thanks for the review. Glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully you will be back again.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2020
Thanks for the great review! We look forward to having you as our guest again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
Thanks for the great review! Look forward to having you stay with us again.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2020
Mary and her party were great guests. They left out house in excellent shape. We would be happy to have them as our guest in the future!
Verified

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

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