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Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel.

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Springfield, IL
  • Pasfield House
    14 min walk
  • Illinois State Museum
    17 min walk
  • Illinois State Capitol
    2 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    8 min drive

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The price is NZ$267
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6 Jan - 7 Jan
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About the area

Springfield

With a stay at this vacation home in Springfield, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum and Pasfield House. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Illinois State Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Illinois State Capitol.
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What's nearby

  • Illinois State Capitol - 2 min drive
  • Memorial Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 3 min drive
  • Bank of Springfield Center - 3 min drive
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 3 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bernie & Betty's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Head West - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel.

This apartment is the lower level of a 1939 Duplex. The Duplex shares an acre of land with a house originally built in 1859, now a tri-plex. We live in the upper unit of the tri-plex. This apartment is set up to look like you've walked into a 1970s early 80s home. Decorating was alot of fun...we are regulars at Goodwill. :)
Have a working atari, super nintendo, vhs player, 8 track tape player - and other older technology. Oh and a kind of hidden clubhouse area with blacklights and blacklight posters. :)
We poured our hearts into this apartment, we love it and have loved sharing it with people since 2018. But, we are very strict about the no party/no outside visitors without prior approval policy. There is a calm and tranquil environment here.
There will always be projects going on in and around the yard, always a bit of controlled chaos. Our yard is all about natural landscaping, pollinator plants and gardening. Elena works from home and Justin’s home is the work! We have 10 very friendly semi-free ranging chickens in the backyard. 2 cats: Zoro, Mr Z Kitty and Sir Oliver Butterscotch, the Belligerent. We also have 2 65 pound dogs; EmmaJane NaughtyPants and Link Underfoot. They are friendly in your face kind of dogs. We do our best to keep them away from guests, but they are around. We hope you come stay with us and don’t forget your slippers!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Elena Houghtaling

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Blast From The Past Springfield
A Blast From The Past Private vacation home
A Blast From The Past Private vacation home Springfield

Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
70’s Supreme
Great home, awesome location, Elena & Justin are fabulous hosts. Such a charming place, well appointed and immaculate. Have stayed in their homes several times and always a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique venue
Neat, clean with quirky decor. Great place to spend a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay!
This was such a fun, interesting, ,unique, special place to stay. We loved everything about it. The neighborhood was a nice place to walk. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed feeding the fish and watching them.. There was so much to look at and explore. All the decorations really brought us back to the 70s. The loft was so neat! Everything was super clean. Outside at night the lights made it look so fun. We hope to stay again. I can't say enough about how much I loved staying here and how cozy it was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house.
Was fun, fun, fun. 70s theme. Everwhere you looked, more fun stuff. Owner showed his other property. Awesome work. Friendly owners. Would stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Convenient
We have stayed here before and always look forward to returning. We enjoy the retro '70's look! The hosts are available and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Decor
The house is so cute. I could have spent all day looking at all of the memorabilia. Just fantastic and whimsical. Comfortable as well, and quiet. Friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

keri c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located and lovingly curated
Blast from the Past is one of the best finds on VRBO! All of our relatives absolutely LOVED stopping by to visit and looking at the decor. It's conveniently located in town and easy to find. It has plenty of room and comfortable beds. We loved the fish and the reading nook. Justin's care of the property is next level--we loved the wildness feeling of all the plants and flowers and enjoyed coming out to see the morning glories every morning. One thing to note is that if you're sensitive to neighbor noise, there is an upstairs tenant but we felt it just blended into the sounds of life. Thank you so much! We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring Springfield
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from home
We have stayed several times in this particular unit and enjoyed their other units as well. Having a full kitchen is fabulous. The owners are very helpful and we love the property - feels like being in the country, yet so convenient to everywhere in Springfield.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Springfield
Super clean and quiet. Very comfortable bed. Had everything we needed. In town for a wedding. Wish we had more time to enjoy everything that was there. Loved the fish tank. Highly recommend staying here. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
The property was great! The house was clean. It was obvious that the owners put a lot of thought and effort into decorating. It was an incredibly unique duplex. The inside was cheerful, and we had a fun time going around inspecting all of the 70s themed decor and memorabilia. The outside was beautiful as well, with lots of flowers and ponds. It was fun to watch the chickens in their large coop in the back yard. We met Justin a couple of times, he was very friendly and even took us on a tour of a couple of his other properties, which were all equally fantastic. We would stay there again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
A place to rest and relax. You can see the butterflies, hear the birds sing and enjoy the unique and lovely flower garden. A peaceful get-a-away in the coty
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hysun C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun place!
This is a fun, funky place. Lots of nostalgia! The owners were incredibly friendly and responsive! Definitely plan to stay here again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like going home
My sister and I have now stayed there three times and each time it kind of feels like going home. We love all the fun decorations from the 70's. It's comfortable, not fancy and it suits us. We feel safe in the neighborhood and it's convenient to many parts of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The space was decorated in a fun way.. brings back memories of childhood. Plenty of space for us to hang out and enjoy some “downtime”.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very eclectic property
The decor of the property was very retro. We stepped back into the 1970’s, which was cool. I’ve stayed at VRBO properties that tried to do period-specific before, but went all in, in ways that detracted from the experience. But this property wasn’t like that. The TV was “smart”, which guests have come to expect. The beds were also comfortable, which is a must. It was a fun stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place
We stayed in the blast from the blast apartment. And it really was. Each room featured items from the late 60's through the 90's. ie a cb radio, a TV in a console, 45 rpm records, painting by number pictures, a psychedelic hide out. It is just fun. The front yard/garden is wild and beautiful. The kitchen has modern appliances. I can't say enough about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Walla Walla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fun place to stay and provided everything we needed. The hosts were responsive and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. It's very clean and there was alot of effort put into decorating. We especially loved the secret reading loft. The hosts were friendly and responded quickly to my questions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic experience
My daughter and I stayed in this property and just loved it. The decor is amazing. It’s a great neighborhood. Close to everything. The property manager was extremely friendly. Everything was clean and perfect. All the amenities were spot on. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Warm and cozy apartment for a snowy winter weekend. Great host and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Elena and Justin were so accommodating and helpful! The house is clean and well-decorated -- truly a Blast from the Past that we enjoyed! There was a surprise ice storm during our stay and the property was iced and we felt safe. They were accommodating to our extended stay request, and it is so appreciated that they do ALL of the cleaning!! I would recommend this spot to other visitors of Springfield!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun duplex
This is a fun 1960's house. We loved all the fun things to look at and I couldn't believe how clean you kept all that! The space was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We cooked big breakfasts every morning and the pots, pans, utensils and dishes were top quality. I am dismayed that for some reason I am unable to give all 5 star reviews. I keep clicking all the stars and they keep unclicking themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay!
This place was amazing! My 8 year old loved it. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023