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Grafton Getaway - Farmhouse on 23 secluded acres

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Property grounds
Exterior
10 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Dow, IL
  • Treehouse Wildlife Center
    6 min walk
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark
    13 min drive
  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
    14 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Dow

Located in Dow, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Treehouse Wildlife Center and Mississippi River. .This family-friendly farm stay is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Raging Rivers Waterpark and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Grafton Winery & Brewhaus.
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What's nearby

  • Treehouse Wildlife Center - 6 min walk
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark - 13 min drive
  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 14 min drive
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 15 min drive
  • The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 25 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loading Dock Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪3rd Chute Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Froge's Bar and Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Aerie's Riverview Winery - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Grafton Getaway - Farmhouse on 23 secluded acres

Grafton Getaway - Farm is a secluded 23 acre property with chickens, ducks, fishing, wooded walking trail, and barn hayloft sleeping quarters. We have similar amenities as our three sister properties (Grafton Getaway - Riverhouse, Cabin, and Overlook Lodge). Farm is just 10 minutes from Grafton and 9 minutes from historic Elsah.

Amenities are plentiful at our hobby farm and include:
*hammocks, swings, and a putting green
*trampoline, bbq grill, ping pong table, giant yard chess, and kids zone in barn
*smokeless Tiki firepit with free firewood along with a gas fire pit in the Gazebo
*classic record player and complimentary coffee/tea/hot choc in the full kitchen
*foosball, free fiber WiFi, free naps, frisbee golf
*82 inch smart Tv for rainy days or to watch our fav DVD - "Funny Farm"
*additional smart Tv's in master suite and basement

Listen to the sounds of nature (songbirds, cows, hawks, coyotes) as you will not hear any highway. Step outside to see if our chickens have produced farm fresh eggs for you (they lay more eggs when happy, so be sure to smile at them during check in), and scan our pear/peach/apple trees for a ripe fruit. Then find inspiration for your next travel journey in our "Adventure Room" complete with books, maps, and travel trinkets from our own adventures. Next, grab our fishing gear and try for a bass or perch or catfish (catch and release). Then relax in our hammock or gazebo or walk along our wooded trail which has benches to sit for a bit to read, relax, contemplate, or meditate.

We utilize staggered pricing so that smaller groups pay less than larger groups. Inquire if further questions. Weekends require a minimum of 6 guests. Pet fee is $50. Guests at hotels call the front desk when they need something...so if ever during a stay you feel your satisfaction is not at a 5-star level please call/text us right away, while you are still with us, so we can remedy the situation and make your stay all you hoped it would be.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This farm stay also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Brandon Jeffers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Cycling
  • Boating
  • Table football
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Water park access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Note from host: The firepit is not an ashtray. Leave no trace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: plz note - our chickens/ducks are free range

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Family memories made here, bring all the kids!

Important information

You need to know

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: 60
Note from host: events must be approved before booking
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

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Grafton Getaway - Farmhouse on 23 Secluded Acres Dow

Grafton Getaway - Farmhouse on 23 secluded acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Monument, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our Thanksgiving reunion
Our family of 18 was looking for a location to gather for a Thanksgiving reunion for our group scattered across the country. The St Louis area became our target destination. We couldn't have picked a more perfect place to stay than the Grafton Getaway Farm in Dow, IL, just a 40 minute drive into the city. The house was so accommodating to our needs and the kids loved playing farmer as they tended the chickens and fed the ducks. Brandon was a great host, it was fun seeing his collection of memorabilia from his world travels, some which our group had experienced but many others we are now inspired to undertake. A fully stocked kitchen and pantry with extra tables and chairs made our Thanksgiving feast one for the memory books. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this location to other families looking for a taste of farm living.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
The house was incredible we kept finding new charming things around every corner and it was well stocked with everything we could possibly need. It was the perfect place to relax and celebrate our friends before the day of their wedding. There is so much to do all around the property. Incredibly memorable and scenic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gramma Lois’ 100th Birthday Party!
We have stayed in several Vrbos and the Grafton Getaway Farmhouse is by far the best equipped one ever! There was nothing we needed that wasn’t supplied!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
13 of us ranging in age from 11 months to 76 traveled to the farm for 3 days. We enjoyed the house with plenty of spaces for all of us. The kids loved the garage with Pong and Pac Man, the outdoor games of chess and ping pong. We took a family hike, fished in the pond and collected fresh eggs! It was a great place for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to gather with family
We were able to get our entire family together for a great long weekend. We ranged from 1-83 years old, and there was something for everyone to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great venue for family reunion
Many activities for "kids" of all ages
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
The farm was such an amazing place to find. Our extended family, including my older parents truly enjoyed their stay. There was something for everyone, from small children to teens to adults. We loved the ping pong table, campfire, foosball and record player. The host was on top of everything and a great communicator. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion at the Farm
Our family ranged in age from infant to 85 years old. All of us had a good time at the Farm. The host was very responsive and helpful, even meeting us upon arrival. The property provided lots of opportunities for activities and fun, with a variety of indoor spaces and games plus multiple outdoor things to do. We were surprised that we were expected to help care for the chickens & ducks, but these chores were simple. The seclusion of the property was nice for us, but it was also near several places we needed or wanted to go (stores, the river, a state park). We highly recommend this host and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family spring break!
We wanted a stress free, enjoyable spring break for our family of five, and had a wonderful time at the Grafton Getaway. There were so many fun things to keep the kids entertained, both outdoors and indoors, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and Brandon was very helpful and friendly with suggestions for things to do in the area. We would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family fun
Enjoyed our overnight stay. Property owner was very helpful and responsive. Loved the peace and quiet. Several sleeping options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property! Amazing host!
My husband and I had 6 boys together at this property for my sons 10th birthday sleepover party. The property was amazing. There was so much for the kids to run around and do. I wish we'd actually had more time and stayed longer than one night. They had so much fun picking their location to sleep within the house, and their favorite part might have been naming all of the chickens. The host was just as great! He communicated timely and was kind and helpful! We look forward to checking out this property again as well as his other ones. I definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Lots of elbow room, lots of options for activities on site, great comfortable spaces for gathering both inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Farm
Out in rural Jersey County, you will find this cozy, quaint and quirky farmhouse. The area is beautiful with fall trees changing colors and the brisk fall breeze. We enjoyed fishing, paddle boating and kayaking on the farm pond. The 2 ducks on the farm pond are darling! The hens were one of my favorite activities letting them out in the morning. We used to have chickens. I got into several foosball wars with my companions. We also enjoyed the numerous games and movies available within the house. This house is amazing! The amount of bedrooms in nooks and crannies is one of the coolest features! You’ll not be disappointed with this property! 5 stars! Thank you for the wonderful memories! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
The property was amazing from yhe lake to the house everything was what the listing said and much more the house was very big and had plenty of things to do if ever we need a big place again we will definitely be staying here and the host was great he answered any questions we had and was fast to respond back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Reunion
3 young families, 7 kids under age of 4. We had a great time. Most laid back (in a good way) host I have experienced, check in/out was a breeze. It is an older farmhouse not a new build so just have appropriate expectations, photos are accurate. Very well furnished, comfortable beds. Very thoughtful with variety of kids activisties, our kids enjoyed the trucks, gravel pit, kid zone, trampoline, paddle boat, and gathering eggs. Would absolutely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 24-27, 2023
We had such a great family vacation! There were ages 8 months to 94 years old. Great grandparents, grandparents & all of the adult children & their children. A truly one of a time vacation and everyone had a fantastic time. Grafton Getaway was exactly as advertised! Very clean, every family had their own room & there was plenty of space for all of us to be together. Bedrooms on the main floor for elderly to stay with bathroom. We enjoyed all of the games especially in the nice cool garage! The pond was so beautiful & even though it was extremely hot, we did some ping pong in the barn. Nightly gatherings at the gazebo too! Something for everyone. Most of all priceless memories were made. Brandon was great to work with. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
family reunion
worked well for our family, we did have to travel several hours to see the sights but we had known that going in. Cell service is very spotty, need to put in maps before losing the service at the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 18
The home and property are absolutely gorgeous. We vacationed with our four sons and their families. They live in four different states and rarely get together. Their was so much to do with our grandchildren. It was both exciting and relaxing. Brandon was very helpful and he answered all our questions immediately. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifton W.

Liked: Cleanliness
White Family Vacation
If you want quality time with your family, a time to teach them values while making memories, then leave those expensive theme parks behind and go to the farm! This place is a quaint little Getaway with so much to offer for every age. The barn loft, Harry Potter room and game room are perfect for teens (adults too lol); the fishing, ducks and chickens delighted the younger ones (adults too, lol) and the record room, music, hammocks great for adults. Everything was there for cooking. a nice pantry, plenty of beds, toiletries, toys, puzzles, games. Really no need to even leave the farm. However, it is located in the perfect spot close to everything. The historic little river towns have so much to offer, we loved exploring and learning about the river's importance. So much to see and do we didn't have time to see it all. Be sure to check dates as events are abundant, we enjoyed Thursday - Music in the Park and collected commemorate glasses given for eating at local restaurants week. When we could talk everyone into leaving the farm for awhile lol! Kids enjoyed getting fresh eggs each morning and we had them for breakfast every day. During the day there was a paddle boat and kayak to enjoy and evening time around a campfire with plenty of seating and an huge amount of fire wood. A charcoal grill with charcoal are on site, I know i've missed some things, just really hard to mention all that is available! Family enjoyed time here getting our kicks on Route 66!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Some reservations
Pros: Very friendly and responsive host Well-stocked with soaps, paper products, and a variety of spices and food items Lots of things to do, especially for kids Space to spread out, lots of rooms and property to enjoy Kids loved the "arcade" room in the garage Cons: The rooster was aggressive and caused injury to one of the kids - If the rooster is still there, please be very cautious. Bathrooms: the half bath is VERY "rustic" and not kid-friendly. As a result, the majority of the group will likely end up using one bathroom, primarily. The hot water heater seemed to be set very high, and especially in the main floor shower, couldn't be set at a cool enough temperature to be suitable for all. Most of the useable space, including the sleeping space, in the barn is accessed only by navigating a ladder, which rules it out as a suitable sleeping space for many (i.e. anyone who may need to use the restroom during the night). Younger kids can't safely play in the "kid zone" without close adult supervision Be aware of tripping hazards with many flooring transitions throughout the house, and several areas where stairs are irregular in size. Overall, we had a fun and memorable stay, with some issues. Would not stay at this property again. Listing needs more pictures (half bathroom, access to barn). We had enough suitable space for our group of 12, but were glad not to have additional guests, due to unconventional spaces that made some areas difficult to utilize fully.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Thank you Brandon for hosting our family! We had a blast—fishing, ping-pong, bags, darts, playing records and so much more. The house is an adventure & discovered so many rooms. Lots of room for everyone in our family. We are huge Harry Potter fans and loved the 9 3/4 room! The chickens and ducks brought us so much joy everyday. The house is spotless, well-maintained; with modern amenities. Very clean home and beddings were comfy. To wind down our day, we loved the big screen TV in the family room. Nice to gather around the fire pit. Well-stocked kitchen & loved the coffee pods! Had a great stay and we were sad to leave. This is the best place for family bonding time as there are so many indoor/outdoor games available or simply sitting outside enjoying the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering with something for everyone
Family weekend for kids and adults. Grafton Getaway was perfect! Kids loved the play areas and especially the trampoline. Adults enjoyed the fire pit and many indoor spaces. House was spacious and clean with many places for sleeping. The highlight was the stocked pond. Kids caught small fish easily and adults caught much larger fish. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is a lovely adventure!
We had a great time celebrating my husband's 60th birthday with a surprise trip with all of our kids and grand kiddos. The property had beds everywhere and we fit perfectly. The entire property was an adventure in our own backyard. So many things to see and do and discover in every corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing 13th Birthday!
This was an amazing trip start to finish. The manager was always super responsive and wonderful. My son had ten friends join us for a night and it was absolutely amazing! They loved every part of it from the chickens, to fishing in the pond, to the barn with the giant chess and ping pong, to the game room in the garage to the swings to sledding down the hill at morning frost, to the trampoline, to an evening laser tag competition with laser guns we brought where they explored so much of the property, to the chalk room, to the Harry Potter bedroom and everything in between! They had an absolute ball!! We did dinner out at the Landing Dock which was awesome and highly recommend (they had s’mores and ice skating since winter!) and then did rest of food in the awesome updated kitchen. The manager answered texts throughout the trip and I couldn’t say enough good things! It’s clear the owner and manager love exploration and adventure and it was a 13th to remeber!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Huong L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
We loved the decor, all the fun things available in the barn/garage/house and the isolated location with all the available outside seating to have some relaxing outside time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023