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Backyard Seclusion Cottage

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Alton, IL
  • Place, Alton Prison
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Argosy Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Douglas Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Backyard Seclusion Cottage

Private cottage 2 bedroom home. Built in 1860 Very secluded backyard with porch and patio. Located3 blocks from Great River Road ,bike and walking path and scenic views.Walking distance to downtown Alton, many restaurants, bars, bakery, shops, library. Grafton Is just up river road tourist enjoy water park, zip line, lots of places to eat n relax.
The space
Very private back yard, with porch and limestone patio, to enjoy. Outside patio furniture there to relax
Inside is
Claw foot tub to enjoy a soaking warm bath.
Sorry no wi fi ….use your cell hotspot, or one block to public library

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
TURN AC OFF the switch below on thermostat… Take out trash Turn OFF fans n lights Lock door Hang wet towels to dry Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING NO PARTIES NO VAPING Close the shower curtain when using

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3212114vb
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

Alton

Alton is home to this holiday home. Alton Prison and Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Old Bakery Beer Company and Rolling Hills Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Charles Raich Field or Vadalabene Center.
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Alton, IL

What's nearby

  • Alton Prison - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Argosy Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lincoln Douglas Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riverfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Historic Museum of Torture Devices - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 10 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bubby And Sissy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bluff City Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Danny's Lounge - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard Seclusion Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backyard Seclusion Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Backyard Seclusion Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard Seclusion Cottage?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Backyard Seclusion Cottage located?

Situated in Alton, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Hayner Public Library and Mississippi River. Alton Prison and Jacoby Arts Center are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful, helpful, and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms , responsive host , cute small holiday touches
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful little old home near the downtown area but just enough off the center to not be busy. Well stocked and perfect for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is well located near everything Alton, Granite City, and Edwardsville has to offer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay! Everything we needed was provided! Perfect for parents with infants or small children too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming bungalow with detailed information written throughout the home. Alton is a wonderful place to visit and our company came for the Earthtones Festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was wonderful! Fully stocked cozy vibe. Never had an issue with parking. Communication was easy and fast.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage that has everything you will need. We enjoyed walking around the Alton downtown area and this home is close by places to eat and explore. It is also a quick and easy drive into St. Louis to take in the sites there without having to stay in the city. The host is very accommodating and provides great communication if you need anything or have questions. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colby M.

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

Great place for friends or family in a great location!

Owner of property was very nice and easy to get in touch will. Place was very clean and had no issues what so ever.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Quaint & nostalgic

Quaint cottage full of nostalgia. Enjoyed downtown Alton and area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Great little getaway!

We had a wonderful stay! Very charming little house. We went to a Cardinals game, and it was an easy drive to and from the stadium. Walking distance to good restaurants and shops. Neighborhood has lots of cool historic homes and brick sidewalks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb N.

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

Dr Barbara Neely

We absolutely loved our stay. The host left notes on everything and made our stay very comfortable. The place was clean and cozy.we are looking forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is super clean and location is great! Walkable distance to shopping and a ton of great bars and restaurants. You can see the river from the front of the house. The back yard is great and a peaceful place to eat or have morning coffee. Safe neighborhood.Host was super responsive with any questions we had. House has everything you could need for a long or short stay. Highly recommend and we hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carole V.

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

Convenient and clean

We enjoyed our stay. Missed having WiFi. Otherwise, great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Fun Weekend

We enjoyed staying in the adorable little cottage! Close to everything. Easily accessed. Owner was available to answer and questions and she was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae G.

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

Quiet and Cozy

The property owner is very helpful and will make sure your stay is enjoyable! The house is very cozy, quiet and clean. We had everything we needed inside the home. The property owner is very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Fall Getaway

My husband and I visited the Alton area for a long fall weekend. The property owner was very helpful from arrival to our departure. We enjoyed the attention to every detail and the cleanliness. It was also a quiet neighborhood with close access to food and shopping. We would not hesitate to stay at this property again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2024
Appreciate….welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

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

College Roommate Reunion

Wonderful experience. Very cozy house in the historic district. Love the cobblestone streets! The host was an amazing communicator and was so thoughtful in making the house comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

It was a really cute place but it was futher away than I thought from my family. I didn't even stay

Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Robin and guest left the place clean… The beds were used…but maybe no showers taken? The house was cleaned again for next incoming guest I believe the address for the house is given once the reservation is confirmed and paid. Thanks for staying.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Perfect Stay in a Historic City

We rented this perfectly-sized charming cottage in historic Alton for my daughter and her friend to stay in while she attended orientation at the nearby dental school and looked for long term housing.The house was very comfortable, nicely furnished, beautiful decorated and conveniently located in a quiet, safe neighborhood in one of the most historic cities in Illinois.Susan was the perfect host! Communication was prompt, friendly and always positive. I will be recommending her house to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Lori was very open w communication My backyard seclusion cottage in Alton Illinois was hopefully comfortable for her daughter… they took good responsibility an care of house. Would welcome them again THANKS for staying
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

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

Charming and quiet

What a cute little house with so much charm. We loved the brick everywhere, the high ceilings and the private backyard space. We never saw another human but did have a feline visitor when we sat outside. ☺️ Bonus points for the relaxed check in/out times, helpful notes around the house, and for the luxury of prefilled ice trays! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
THANKS!!! Try to make guest comfortable and feel welcome!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc H.

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

Nice Cottage

The stay was great. The owner was very responsive. No Wi-Fi would be one item I would change. I would put a hand rail for the shower/ bathtub. All was great otherwise. Nice decor, nice beds and nice kitchen and supplies. Beds were very comfortable. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti O.

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

Lovely house surrounded by historic Alton

We had a wonderful stay in this cozy little cottage! The clawfoot bathtub is wonderful, the beds are comfy, and the retaining walls in back are masterpieces of masonry in and of themselves. It's charming and surprisingly quiet for being so close to downtown Alton. Be warned, the brick road is both rough and steep so you're best off approaching from the top of the bluff. We got great workouts when we ventured out on foot to look at the historic homes in the neighborhood! The host is easy to reach and quick to respond to any question or concerns. We're very happy to have found Tab's in our adventures, a veteran-owned and operated eatery with the most amazing food! A wonderful stay in this historic river town and this quaint little house was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at my backyard seclusion cottage in Alton Illinois! It is a great neighborhood to walk around..or visit restaurants and shops downtown Alton. The area holds lots of historical homes and buildings . Welcome again anytime!

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