Title: Peter Ray House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Peter Ray House Holiday home in Maeystown with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Peter Ray House ![Property grounds - Peter Ray House (Maeystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67672200/67672168/970a0e87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Peter Ray House (Maeystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67672200/67672168/f8ca0077.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Peter Ray House (Maeystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67672200/67672168/b56eb1ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Peter Ray House (Maeystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67672200/67672168/f3482f3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Peter Ray House (Maeystown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67680000/67672200/67672168/e8c84ce5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi River valley, this charming 150-year-old house offers a spacious patio with a fire pit for your outdoor enjoyment and central air for warm days. With three TVs, a kitchen, dining room and living room on the first floor; there's plenty of space to unwind after exploring Maeystown’s rich German heritage. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £166 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan ## 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. ### 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/49000000/48991900/48991852/612a5086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Notting Hill Cottage Alto Pass - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 328 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=48991852&PinnedHotelID=48991852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110240000/110230900/110230837/4b7b185d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 2-BR cabin with bonus loft bedroom by the Wine Trail in the Shawnee Forest! 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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 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 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 title here Peter Ray House Maeystown Peter Ray House Private vacation home Peter Ray House Private vacation home Maeystown ## 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%7C38.22472%2C-90.23250&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LcLRSI6N_v4ICpJctzg22EzKAHc=) Maeystown, IL #### What's nearby - Illinois Caverns State Natural Area \- 13 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Lakeview Park \- 14 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Lions Park \- 17 min drive \- 10.7 miles - Waterloo City Hall \- 17 min drive \- 11.4 miles - Waterloo Town Square \- 17 min drive \- 11.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Dreamland Palace German Restaurant - ‬22 min drive - ‪The Tavern in Maeystown - ‬1 min walk - ‪Walshs Inn - ‬18 min drive - ‪Rooster Hill - ‬10 min drive - ‪Schwarze's Quality Meats - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peter Ray House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Peter Ray House? ### How much is parking at Peter Ray House? ### What time is check-in at Peter Ray House? ### What time is check-out at Peter Ray House? ### Where is Peter Ray House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peter Ray House Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 69 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah 5 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house was wonderful, the town was delightful, and the people were very friendly! We can’t wait for our next trip! ##### Deborah Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah N. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Outstanding property! Comfortable beds, beautiful decor. ##### Sarah N. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wendy 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful! Clean! Welcoming! ##### wendy Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan K. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a nice property ##### Jonathan K. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert D. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jeep run We loved it. Everything was great. ##### Robert D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Criona D. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was amazing in a lovely location. Beautifully decorated and spotless. Great for two couples. Check-in was a breeze. A hairdryer in each bathroom would be terrific, as I suspect, like me, lots of people don’t bring them along. ##### Criona D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Historic Home We have stayed at The Peter Ray House several times and it never disappoints. Beautiful, clean, comfortable home. This place has everything needed for a comfortable stay. ##### Mary S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison N. 4 Jul 2023 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. ##### Alison N. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight stay Wonderful house for a quiet night away. ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S., Omaha, NE 4 Jun 2023 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!!! ##### Susan S. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janey D. 7 Apr 2025 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. ##### Janey D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndi D. 24 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Fantastic host and stay. The Peter Ray house has such character! ##### Lyndi D. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee C. 24 Jun 2024 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! ##### Renee C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna M. 27 Jun 2023 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. ##### Anna M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison S. 16 Apr 2025 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. ##### Allison S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie G. 30 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful fall weather get away We had a great time in Maeystown! ##### Julie G. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginger S. 25 Jul 2022 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. ##### Ginger S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron S. 1 Jan 2023 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. ##### Ron S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryant S. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little town Very clean and well cared for historic property. Helpful host ##### Bryant S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonia W. 31 Dec 2024 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 ##### Tonia W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri T. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay! The Peter Ray house was exactly as described in the listing. The property was immaculate and the owner has thought of everything. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, utensils and everything needed to cook. The living room was cozy and comfortable and the beds were very comfortable as well. The town is so peaceful and quiet and we both slept so well. The property has been restored with thoughtfulness and love. We enjoyed looking around the house. The backyard is very inviting. ##### Terri T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody R. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place Absolutely beautiful home. Very well decorated. ##### Cody R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd C. 3 Aug 2023 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. ##### Todd C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony B. 7 Nov 2023 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 ##### Anthony B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia G. 7 Aug 2023 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. ##### Patricia G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ---