Title: Historic Haven off the River Road 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 # Historic Haven off the River Road Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Mississippi River ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246700/113246687/db116df2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246700/113246687/47259273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246700/113246687/1aa64072.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246700/113246687/33856fd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246700/113246687/7a8f9005.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Historic Haven off the River Road provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Historic Haven off the River Road Welcome to Elsah's Finn Inn in the historic village of Elsah only 5 minutes from Grafton. Our home is nestled on a hillside with a deck off the back of the home with views to the Mississippi River. Our home is a desirable 5 minute drive to all of the Grafton bars /restaurants. The village is a quiet /historic town and very walkable with historic homes. Our home can accommodate group of 6 . All bedrooms are located on second floor. We have a spacious living room , dining room tastefully decorated. The kitchen has top of the line appliances and has everything you would need to make a meal. A coffee bar is located right off the kitchen with drip coffee maker and iced coffee maker with craft ice maker in refrigerator. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms with tub/shower in one and shower stall in other. The deck on the back of the home is private and great to take in the views of the nearby river. Restaurant to open spring 2025 right across the street from our home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30522600/30522545/a73dbd74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guest House 632 Summit Street Alton - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 200 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=30522545&PinnedHotelID=30522545&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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66400000/66396000/66395928/9020ea81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grafton Escape #2 - River views! 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Grafton - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=33666955&PinnedHotelID=33666955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load the dishwasher Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Smoking allowed in outdoor areas with clean up ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.9507,-90.36662&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DlwlFjvpfP%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40UBQ%40S%40SBQBSBSBSBSDQBSDQDSBQDSDQFQDQFQDQFQFQFOFQFQFOHQHMFQHMHQHMHOHOHMJMHOJMHKLMHMJKJMLKJKJKJMLIJILKLIJILKLGLILGLILGNGLELGLGNELGNELCNELENCNCLCNCNANCLANANCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40NBN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNBLDNFLDLFLFNDLFLFLHLFLHLFLJLHJHLJLHJHLLJJJJJJJLJJJLJLJJHLJNHLHLHNJNHLHPFLHPFLHPFNFPFPHNDPFPFPDPFPDPDPDRDPBRDPDRBRBPBRBRBRBPBR%40R%40P%40T%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAT%3FRARARAPARATARARCRCPCRCRCRCPCREREPCPEREPEPEPGREPGPGNEPIPGNGPGPINGNINGNININKLININILKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKHMJMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIKKMGMKKKMIKKKKKKMKKMKKIMMMIMKMIMKMIOIOIMIOIOIOGOIOIOGQGOGQGQGQGOEQGQESGQEQEQCQESEQCSEQCSCSCSCSCQASASCSAUASAQAS%3FSAS%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nXt22TC91kvi7qWhcJygtgM1Xz8=) Elsah, IL #### What's nearby - Treehouse Wildlife Center - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles - Raging Rivers Waterpark - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles - Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles - The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles - Pere Marquette State Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles #### Getting around - Alton Station - 23 min drive - Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 43 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 - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Haven off the River Road pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Historic Haven off the River Road located? > Situated in Elsah, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mississippi River and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Raging Rivers Waterpark. Grafton Ice Cream Company and Treehouse Wildlife Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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