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Peter Ray House

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Peter Ray House
View from front porch
Back entrance to house
Back Yard
Front Porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Maeystown, IL
  • Busch Stadium
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Enterprise Center
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • St. Louis Union Station
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Sofa/sleeper

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Peter Ray House

This 150-year-old story and a half house is approximately 1200 square feet, with central air and three TVs. It has a front porch the entire width of the house and a spacious patio in the back, including a fire pit for your outdoor enjoyment. The first floor has a kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, and bedroom. The second floor has a second bath and is an open concept with a king-size bed and a sofa/sleeper. The second floor will sleep four comfortably, with the entire house sleeping six.

Nestled in the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi River valley, Maeystown boasts a rich German heritage with old-world architecture and hosts several festivals every year.

The village of Maeystown offers:
(go to Maeystown.com for more info)
• Hank & Lilly’s Creekside, a bar & grill
• Katzenjammers, massage therapy & shop
• A Coffee Shop
• Corner George Inn (a BNB)
Corner George Inn Sweet Shop
• Georgia Mae’s Antiques and Collectibles
• Maeystown General Store
• Maeystown Museum
• St John United Church of Christ

Nearby Activities:
(google the below for more info)
• Wineries: Schorr Lake Vineyards & Winery; DeVinos Winery; The Pour Winery
• Hiking Trails: Salt Lick and Johnson Trail Loop; Fults Hill Prairie Preserve; White Rock Nature Preserve Trail
• Historic Sites: Salem-Baum Evangelical Church; EagleCliff-Miles Cemetery; Fort de Chartres; Fort Kaskaskia
• Golf Courses: Annbriar; Mystic Oak; Acorns (5 miles from Maeystown); River Lakes
• World Shooting and Recreational Complex
• Breweries: Stubborn German Brewing Co; Hopskeller Brewing Co; Lieferbrau Brewery

Property manager

Joyce Kuergeleis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Maeystown

Located in Maeystown, this holiday home is in the city centre. Annbriar Golf Course and De Vinos Winery 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 Salt Lick Trail Nature Reserve. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Maeystown, IL

What's nearby

  • Busch Stadium - 61 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Enterprise Center - 62 min drive - 53.4 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 62 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Gateway Arch - 63 min drive - 53.9 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 69 min drive - 61.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Walsh's Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern At Maeystown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dreamland Palace German Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Rooster HIll Farm & Gift Emporium - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Acorns Banquet Facilities - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peter Ray House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peter Ray House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peter Ray House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peter Ray House located?

Situated in Maeystown, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Illinois Caverns State Natural Area, Mississippi River and Lakeview Park. Lions Park and Borsch Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 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

10/10 Excellent

Janey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peter Ray House

House is across alley from my granddaughter’s, making it very convenient for our visit. Enjoyed staying in this beautifully restored and decorated house. This is our second stay and plan on staying here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf tournament in Waterloo

Wonderful for the second year in a row. Will be back as long as you’ll have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Fantastic host and stay. The Peter Ray house has such character!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Yet Cozy

Plenty of room to spread out if you needed yet enough room for family game or movie night.Perfect for one or six
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay

Wonderful house for a quiet night away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Stay

Everyone was very comfortable and it was a great time to catch up with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay! House was super clean and a great place for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

Very clean and lots of nice features like a fire pit along with lovely kitchen. Would stay again as the whole family loved it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful fall weather get away

We had a great time in Maeystown!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and so quiet.

Beautiful place to stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Would love to come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Get Away

This was the perfect get away for our anniversary. The home and town were charming. Have already recommended it to others. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This property is amazing! The cleanest place I've ever stayed in. The house is beautifully restored, very welcoming and comfortable. Loved the historocity of the house and the community. I highly recommend this place for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

House was perfect. Old house in an old small town that was perfect for a night getaway. The house is in very good shape and has great history to it. Bed was comfortable and everything was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little town

Very clean and well cared for historic property. Helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JESSE LEE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Peter Ray house

We had a great stay. The property was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked, as were the bathrooms. We were a group of five and there was plenty of room for all of us. The property was in excellent condition and well maintained. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful quiet town. Very nice neighbors and a beautiful historical home very well maintained. Definitely will be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peter Ray House, second year in a row

Amazing town full of history. This house and many of the surrounding buildings are made with native limestone and look absolutely beautiful. We spent five days attending the AIM Grand National Trapshooting Championships near Sparta, IL. It’s an easy 45 minute drive and worth it for the opportunity to stay in this beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Holiday Vacation

This is the second time our family has had Christmas in Maeystown and we love the property and the charm of the town.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house was super clean and so comfy. We loved it's charm and personality.

It was great! We would love to visit again in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peter Ray House in Maeystown, IL

Wonderful and well kept home in a beautiful and historic village. We loved the place and look forward to a return visit next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming home for the greatest getaway!

Loved the location and the front porch made morning coffee special. The rooms were spacious, the kitchen well stocked and we appreciated the vintage decor. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

Absolutely beautiful home. Very well decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Totally Satisfied

Was so happy staying here - satisfied in every way. The house was just as described (even better than I expected), clean, and comfortable. Communication with Joyce was excellent - she was always available, and very descriptive with the overall checkin/checkout process. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. (:
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house is awesome. It is clear the owners put a lot of love and themselves into what appears to have been a total renovation. But renovation or not, the house still has all the charm of the 1870’s home that it is. We were only here for a night but I’ve would love to have stayed much longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Peter Ray house is a great place to stay! Very well done! Modern and clean with all the historic touches of the original house! Enjoyed our stay in this very historic home and town. Peaceful and scenic. A perfect getaway! You will enjoy it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joyce Kuergeleis

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