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History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.

History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior

Overview of History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Kankakee, IL
  • Popular LocationB. Harley Bradley House1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOlivet Nazarene University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKankakee Community College6 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Primary bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.

Historic Volkmann House on the Kankakee River across from Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie Style home, the B. Harley Bradley House. This property was developed by Col. Haswell C. Clarke before 1900 as a stable, but was converted to a home and extensively remodeled in 1919 by jeweler William H. Volkmann of Kankakee. This home maintains its historic charm yet is outfitted with modern amenities, comfortable furnishings, 550 thread count, 100% supima cotton sheets, fluffy 100% cotton bath towels, washer/dryer, dishwasher, WiFi and cable TV. With access to the Kankakee River, boat access at nearby public boat launch, and centered on a triple lot and dead-end street, this property provides excellent privacy and wonderful views of the river. This home has three bedrooms, two and 1/2 baths with primary bedroom en-suite, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and sleeps 6 people. All three bedrooms have queen sized beds. Enjoy grilling out on the deck watching the sun set over the river.

Property manager

Shari Haug
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Kankakee

Located in Kankakee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Perry Farm Park and Kankakee River State Park, while B. Harley Bradley House and Kankakee Railroad Museum are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Kankakee, IL

What's nearby

  • B. Harley Bradley House - 1 min walk
  • Kankakee County Museum - 2 min drive
  • Olivet Nazarene University - 5 min drive
  • Kankakee Community College - 6 min drive
  • Northfield Square Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Kankakee Station - 15 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza - 2 min drive
  • Dos Amigos - 3 min walk
  • Burgers & Beer - 3 min drive
  • Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand - 5 min walk
  • Paul's Place - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of B. Harley Bradley House and Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau. Kankakee Railroad Museum and Kankakee County Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kankakee Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home
We love returning to this beautiful house on the Kankakee River. It’s our special home away f the pm home.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
The house was absolutely charming, not to mention gorgeous and historic. Really appreciated the info provided about the house itself as well as the Frank Lloyd Wright prairie home across the street. The location right on the river cannot be beat. My friends and I enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G., Torrance, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Volkmmann house
We had a great 4 night stay. The house is so lovely as well as Sheri, the owner. The house was clean and every room was perfect! The beds were comfortable, the views of the river are magnificent and the patio is nice to sit at in the evening. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool house in a small town
We were visiting family in Kankakee in the summer and this house was perfect for our family of 6. We also hosted some extra family one evening and the backyard and back porch worked out great. The kids also loved walking to Jaenicke's for floats!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harrison Street
Loved the house! So clean, open and great view! Loved the public areas!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shari Haug

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