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The Conkling House, a beautifully restored Italianate-style home in Springfield's historic Old Aristocracy Hill neighborhood, offers an inviting blend of elegance and comfort. With spacious rooms, inlaid hardwood floors and modern conveniences creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 135005 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood

The Conkling House is a lovely Italianate style house located in the Old Aristocracy Hill neighborhood of Springfield. It was originally built in1878 by prominent Springfield resident, Clinton L. Conkling.
The Conkling House is both elegant and comfortable. Inlaid hardwood floors, banisters, and period details create the feel of a grand historic home. While spacious rooms, welcoming furniture, and modern conveniences provide an enjoyable and relaxing environment.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 5,005 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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

Springfield is home to this holiday home. Velasco Tennis Center and AMF Springfield Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Illinois State Fairgrounds and Illinois State Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bank of Springfield Center or Springfield Racquet & Fitness Center. Visit our Springfield travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Illinois State Museum
    Illinois State Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Illinois State Capitol
    Illinois State Capitol
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site
    Lincoln Home National Historic Site
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bank of Springfield Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Springfield Station
    13 min walk
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • Bernie & Betty's Pizza
    9 min walk
  • The Chili Parlor
    11 min walk
  • Vinegar Hill Plaza
    4 min walk
  • Dynasty Asian Cuisine
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood located?

Situated in Springfield, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dana-Thomas House and Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Vachel Lindsay Home and Illinois State Museum are also within 10 minutes. Springfield Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed our stay. This is a beautiful house, and it is lovely to have seven bedrooms for 11. There is not a conventional stovetop or oven. people. Note th We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Amazing house except for shower

The house was beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. If you like historic properties, you will love this place. Our issue, however, was the bathroom situation. The house has 1 teeny-tiny shower and 3 powder rooms. The listing should better reflect that. shojld
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Family stay at the historic Conkling Home

This is an amazing opportunity to stay at an historic home blocks away from the significant sites in Springfield. If you enjoy history and hold homes---this is pretty cool. The home has been beautifully restored to give you both a sense of history, but also to be quite functional for today (mostly). The furnishings and decor are exceptional as the photos portray. The one thing that was not a pleasant suprise: the listing notes that the property features 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 13 guests. With that description, it was not great to arrive and realize there is one small shower to accommodate up to 13 people. We had our extended family staying together in this beautiful home for a funeral. So one shower for everyone to get ready for an event was not a disaster---we constructed a tight schedule---but I feel to advertise a capacity of 13, but not state there is only one shower out of 4 bathrooms is misleading. Correspondence with the property manager (?) was sparse and not helpful to our situation. That aside, this was an amazing home to stay and enjoy with our extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the large spaces. Communication was fast and easy. Jeremy was great to work with and we look forward to staying here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

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

Awesome house

We came in for some meetings for work. The only downside to the house is that there’s only one tiny shower with low water pressure. We made it work though. It was an awesome house to stay in & I’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Jean L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Deceptive Listing and Uncaring and Unresponsive Host

If you'd like 12 people sharing ONE shower and a makeshift kitchen for a week, without air conditioning for three out of a five-day stay, then this property is just what you are looking for. Host lives in Washington state. We arrived for a convention to find a tiny, 2'x2' shower in one bathroom on the second floor. Other 3 "bathrooms" only have a sink and a toilet. The "kitchen" is actually a room with a refrigerator, microwave, filthy toaster oven and a hot plate. The "sink" is a 12"x12" bar sink in a hallway off the "kitchen". The dishwasher is IKEA apartment-sized, and not even big enough to wash coffee cups used in one day. No oven, so cooking actual food was not an option. The a/c was out when we arrived - it was 88 degrees in the house. The host advised us to open the windows (it was 90 degrees outside). Day 2, claimed it was fixed - but had only sent a housekeeper to check it. That night, host just stopped returning phone calls and text messages until VRBO made him call back. Repairman arrived at 10:30PM, and after midnight he told us that it was a serious repair, and would have to come back to fix it. Finally fixed on day three of four-night stay. Worst stay ever. We were refused a refund, and are currently pursuing a small claims suit against VRBO and the host. Rent at your own risk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025