Title: Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton Family-friendly holiday home in Grafton with a water park ![Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68430000/68429800/68429794/2b6ebb9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68430000/68429800/68429794/64138c23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68430000/68429800/68429794/aa068c59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68430000/68429800/68429794/cf936bb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68430000/68429800/68429794/0d4dc8fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Grafton, Homestead Retreat is a charming farmhouse that invites you to unwind and reconnect with nature. Experience the tranquility of this 80-acre property, complete with a private lake, pedal boat, and rec room. Gather around the bonfire pit or challenge family and friends to ping pong or foosball in the Homestead Hangout. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill £178 includes taxes & fees 12 Nov - 13 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton Pet Friendly COME ON IN, MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME You'll find no other guest house in Grafton that will offer you this down-home peaceful country experience. You’ll stay in a private, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a 1-acre lake, tucked away on 80 acres. This beautiful farm is ALL yours. A spring fed lake full of fish (catch and release ), pedal boat , rec room, 1/2 mile nature trail. Bring the kids the family pet (addtl $25/pet) and enjoy all the amenities this guest house has to offer. Just 2 miles from Grafton. Maybe you just want to "Hangout" with your family and friends? Then you will enjoy our Homestead Hangout. You'll play ping pong, foosball or just relax on our comfy sofa and read a book. Forgot your book? That's ok we have several for you to choose from and take one home if you didn't get a chance to read the whole story. Make your way to Hedge Apple Point and take a photo with "The three sisters." Grab a flashlight and head out to Starry Nights to view the night sky, or put your wish into a bead and hang it on the Wishing Tree! Bring the kids, the family pet and enjoy all the amenities this guest house has to offer: Just two short miles from Grafton. 1/2 mile nature trail Lake for fishing Dock Pedal boat Horseshoes Bon Fire pit BBQ grill Ping pong Foosball Huge covered porch Fully equipped kitchen Complimentary snacks Smart TV free fiber WiFii DVD player & 100+ movies Get outside and enjoy each other! We are always creating new experiences for our guests. Don't be surprised if you are surprised! Just two miles away is Grafton with all the wineries, bars, shops, local bands and just an all-around good time. The property may accommodate large parties, weddings, family reunions, etc. or room for an RV. Our standard nightly rate will not cover any parties/retreats beyond 12 guests. Please inquire to receive additional pricing. I hope you find peace and Gods presence my family found at this special place. Welcome Home, Shirley and Patricia Owner/Operator A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY In 1943 my parents purchased the 80-acre farm, farmhouse and barn for $2,800. In 1944 the current home was built on the site of the old homestead. The white barn is the original barn that was on the property when my parents purchased the farm which makes it about 100 years old. At the time, America was using all of our resources to fight World War II, therefore building materials were hard to come by. All the lumber used to build the home in 1944 was used lumber bought from a lumber yard in Brighton Illinois. There was no basement in the original farmhouse, so dad dug the basement with a scoop pulled by a team of mules and as the main support for the house my grandpa hand hewed the beam from a white oak timber found on the farm. This beam is still supporting the homestead to this day! No electric, no gas, no running water! It wasn’t until sometimes in the fifties did we have electric, until then we saw by kerosene lamps and mom cooked on a wood stove. There was no running water, but we had a cistern to catch rainwater which was then pumped into the house by a hand pump. You can still see the cistern around the back of the house. Chicken, pigs and milk cows all lived on the farm. In 1964 an addition was added onto the living room. In order the make way, the original steps (hand poured) needed to be moved. Daddy had an old John Deer tractor that he used to work the farm; it was all that tractor could do to move those old steps a few feet from the house where they remain today. In 2003, with the help of my family, the Homestead Retreat was one of the first guest houses to open in Grafton. With a new front porch, the mud room converted into a sunroom, a fresh coat of paint and a few pillows we were ready to go. But mostly it's just like mom and dad left it. Yes, there is running water and indoor plumbing!! Converting my childhood home into the Grafton Homestead Retreat has been, and still remains, a labor of love. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 15 accessible parking spaces - In-room accessibility - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Table tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49190000/49183900/49183844/05aff5bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Confluence Cabin Grafton, IL Grafton - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=49183844&PinnedHotelID=49183844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96870000/96863100/96863021/52e96466.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Home - Modern meets comfort Grafton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 55 reviews £255 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=96863021&PinnedHotelID=96863021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100959700/100959686/w506h683x259y0-c518bec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### McClusky Trail Guesthouse Convenient Access to Jerseyville, Grafton & Alton Jerseyville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 21 reviews £170 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=100959686&PinnedHotelID=100959686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107790000/107786900/107786812/ef6f7662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom cottage with WiFi and AC in serene Grafton Grafton - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=107786812&PinnedHotelID=107786812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95910000/95903000/95902931/456d8639.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Home with Country Views Grafton - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Game room - Parking available 10 Exceptional 38 reviews £243 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=95902931&PinnedHotelID=95902931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111530000/111521700/111521620/4fe5b93f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Escape in Grafton! 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Thanks ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50 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 first aid kit 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 This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Country Farmhouse on 80 Acres Just 2 Miles From Grafton ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.99448%2C-90.40651&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-IeD9Z76pYnulN-LSrbPO3uX_NE=) Grafton, IL #### What's nearby - Grafton Ice Cream Company - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles - Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles - The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles - Pere Marquette State Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles - Raging Rivers Waterpark - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles #### Getting around - Alton Station - 30 min drive - Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Loading Dock - ‬7 min drive - ‪Beagle At The Junction - ‬12 min drive - ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Winery at Aerie's Resort - ‬8 min drive - ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton? > As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton on 12 Nov 2025 start from £178.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. 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Ask a question ## Farmhouse 80 Acres Rec Room Peddle Boat Lake Fishing Nature Trl 2 ml to Grafton Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 126 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven B. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Could not have asked for a nicer place ##### Steven B. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben T. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice relaxing weekend! From start to finish this was one of the best trips we have taken for a quick weekend getaway to unwind! The property and accommodations were fantastic, and we will definitely be back! ##### Ben T. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amos P. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice and relaxing Was a great and relaxing time. Would love to stay again. ##### Amos P. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy H. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Place We really enjoyed the serene land and quaint farmhouse . It’s the perfect spot to get away but still be close to Grafton and all the fun it has to offer. ##### Randy H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt G. 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place to stay Awesome property to stay at, we didn't have time to explore around but there is a lot of fun stuff to do. We forgot a baby monitor camera and realized it when we were halfway home (3.5 hours) and Patricia mailed it to us the next day! 100% would recommend ##### Matt G. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monty P. 4 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grafton house Great place for a family getaway love the game room addition ##### Monty P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 8 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Perfect for a girls night or weekend. The property is beautiful and the house is clean and cozy. ##### Mary C. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jason w. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work trip Great ##### jason w. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa T. 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Diamond in the rough! This lil place is so unique and peaceful. The owners go above and beyond with the extra stuff they do for their renters(not gonna ruin it by sayin on here what it is) Go there with the intentions of getting a little R&R you will not be disappointed❤️ ##### Theresa T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. 5 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful! Felt like we were visiting home! The cottage was quiet and beautiful while being charming! Patricia went above and beyond to welcome us yet we felt we had privacy. We look forward to returning! The game was a plus! And the photo ops were lovely! Thank you! ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas D. 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun! A nice cozy house with plenty of entertainment. A good selection of games, movies, and books. Comfortable bed. Close to Grafton. ##### Nicholas D. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My husband had a mild stroke in April and is experiencing memory issues so I put together a surprise 75th Birthday party. Brothers, sisters, a nephew, kids and grandkids traveled from as far as California, North Carolina, Georgia, Kansas City and many from Michigan to celebrate and share memories.While the venue has room for 6 to overnight the place was perfect for our day time celebrations and evening cornhole competitions and stories by the fire. Peaceful atmosphere and shear beauty of the property was met with the perfect weekend weather that made our stay wonderful. Many memories were shared and many more were made. Kids and family loved the game room and hanging outside. Fire side stories at night and a little music and it was a weekend to always remember. Thank you for giving us the chance to make a 75th birthday a memory of a lifetime.Jack, Lisa, Falon, Sabrina, Jeremy, Jason, Harlow, Finn, Elizabeth, Todd, Carol, Dave, Barb, Dave, Mike, Randy and Pattie. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c4cf3f5e-7d54-4413-be77-73193725754b-1754377970528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/73c0c38f-4c75-44a7-943d-092639613594-1754377969622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5e97efd3-ad31-42c9-8ea9-32ee6c601376-1754377968784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3b47cdde-cc2e-4e4e-a22f-600b7b6d562b-1754377970678.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene F. 4 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & peaceful with lots to do We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Homestead Retreat! Cute little vintage farmhouse in a beautiful, peaceful, wooded setting with a pretty little pond. Lots to do between exploring the property, sitting on the awesome front porch and the garage converted into a full fledged game room. You can tell that Patricia has put a lot of care into all kinds of little details to make her guests' stay great. We will definitely be back! ##### Rene F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 28 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I enjoyed this place it had this quiet old family home . I do photography so walking around the house was fun seeing all the different birds and wildlife I spotted a fox and his den. I was mainly there to photograph eagles along the Mississippi River so it was close enough to get there . I will definitely try and come back again A ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rod D. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Place Nice property. It's fun to spend time on the porches and watch the birds. The house has some years on it but that's it's charm. The game room is a nice addition. Open the doors and enjoy that. Nice trails around the property. It's so quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed it. ##### Rod D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris S. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homestead Haven We found The Homestead to be a wonderful haven, perfect for relaxation and hitting the "reset" button. It's so much more than a house -- it truly is a home. You can feel the love of a family throughout each room. We especially appreciated the untouched farm ambiance, just like walking into grandma's when we were young. We found the accommodations to be comfortable for our week long stay. We slept long and soundly every night! The trails and spots of serenity throughout the property were welcoming, thoughtful and special. Much time was spent outside walking, reading and peddling around the lake. During hot summer days, we appreciated ample shade provided by beautiful, mature trees and continuously commented about the constant gentle breeze. This farm homestead is packed with history and interesting finds, including wildlife. Thank you, Patricia and Shirley, for sharing your lovely home. ##### Kris S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel B. 27 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Terrific Thanksgiving We enjoyed our stay at the Homestead Retreat very much! We gathered as a family to celebrate Thanksgiving and spent from Tuesday through Saturday morning there. Our hosts went above and beyond to make us comfortable, allowing us to park our camper and run electricity for heat so we had additional bed space and a place for our large dog to sleep and stay when we left the house. Some of our family stayed with us and other family members from St. Louis joined us just for dinner. The hosts provided such welcoming touches, too, such as the ingredients to make homemade pancakes, luxury shampoo and conditioner, all of the essential staples, and some yummy snacks. They called to check that we found everything we needed. Communication with them was always so easy. They responded quickly to any messages we sent. Our three generations of family had a wonderful Thanksgiving with lots of love and laughter in this cozy home. We hope to return sometime soon! ##### Daniel B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### learn p. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mid week pre summer " brain" break This was a post school end, pre summer activities brain break before our days were filled with busy schedules. Lovely property and house. My 19 year old throughly enjoyed fishing all hours of the day and night. 15 year old was tagging along for mum and brothers sake but in reality i could tell it did him good away from his faming machine and friends. My dog and i absolutely loved going on walks and exploring. If you are looking for getting away from city , modt definitely came to the right place.i would strongly advise packing some groceries or purchasing on u r wsy to retreat like basics eggs, bread , meat etc if you want to stay put. The nearest grocery is 30-45 mins away. We ate out 2 times but stayed put mostly. Definitely recommend Pere Marquette lodge restaurant. Thank you patricia and shirley for sharing your place. ##### learn p. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris K. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time Our family had a real nice time. We enjoyed the hike, bonfire, paddle boats and hanging in the garage. You have a beautiful piece of property. Conveniently close to the downtown area where we enjoyed a few different restaurants and shops. ##### Chris K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty S. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I loved this stay it's something so different every detail was covered and really enjoyed the trails and all the thought behind them. ##### Misty S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a wonderful place to introduce my grandchildren to the fun of country living! Grown-ups had a lot of fun in the game room! Overall a great experience! ##### Mary M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wesley O. 21 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace of mind What a down home feel. We loved this place. Very comfortable and peaceful. ##### Wesley O. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat Z. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LOVED IT AGAIN! Its like coming home. ##### Pat Z. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin P. 29 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little piece of Heaven From the get go the property felt angelic and peaceful. With the Loud World this is exactly what a person needs to find their Peace and Joy! Thank you ladies!! ##### Kevin P. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy A. 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homestead My family and I loved the Homestead. A wonderful country home. Very nice amenities both inside and out. Very clean and beautifully decorated. The owner was very accommodating! We enjoyed all the Homestead had to offer. ##### Tracy A. 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