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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Godfrey, IL

Argosy Casino10 min drive
Fast Eddie's Bon Air12 min drive
Raging Rivers Waterpark13 min drive
St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)48 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property and location of this place is gorgeous! When wanting to get away from the busyness of life, this is the pla...

Tedra L.

Mar 29, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River

This charming, newly remodeled cottage is conveniently located between Grafton and Alton, IL on top of the bluff, high above the Mississippi River and the Great River Road. This 2 bedroom cottage is in a private, woodland setting perfect for your bird and wildlife viewing. We have seen many eagles, turkey and deer.

Although there is no internet at the cottage there is a river viewing area with internet close by. Cell phone service is good. Also, for those that would like to stay longer, there is a 10% discount for weekly and 15% for monthly stays.

Property manager

Pam Barker

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed outside only. Please use ashtray.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Godfrey

Located in Godfrey, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Alton Square Mall and Fast Eddie's Bon Air are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Treehouse Wildlife Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Raging Rivers Waterpark and National Great Rivers Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Godfrey, IL

What's nearby

Argosy Casino - 10 min drive
Fast Eddie's Bon Air - 12 min drive
Raging Rivers Waterpark - 13 min drive
Pere Marquette State Park - 17 min drive
Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 42 min drive

Getting around

Alton Station - 15 min drive
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bakers & Hale - ‬16 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Shivers Frozen Custard - ‬12 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River on 1 July 2024 start from AU$232.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mississippi River, Alton Prison, and Lincoln Douglas Square. Argosy Casino and Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Just I.

23 June 2024

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

Quiet Weekend Getaway

The place was great. Quiet, clean, and peaceful. Manager was responsive and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

14 June 2024

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

Privacy

Very clean and very private we loved it!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

2 June 2024

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

Absolutely beautiful property and cottage.

Hard to leave such a beautiful property, wildlife and location

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melba S.

23 May 2024

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

Hiking Adventure!

It was very enjoyable to hit the pillow at the lane house after lots of hiking along the Mississippi & Missouri 😊 our evenings cooking & sitting on the porch were a true delight. Loved the quiet, the cool bedrooms upstairs & the sights of owls, cardinals, deer & the sound of the locust’s & thunderstorm was a bonus!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

12 May 2024

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

Great stay!

House was very comfortable and clean. Situated on some nice grounds and very secluded. Access was easy and the property owners made the experience without issue. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

14 Apr 2024

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

Nice quiet place. Rustic but clean.

Nice for a few day getaway. See ya next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

14 Apr 2024

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

Quaint Little Getaway

We were here to fix a water main break at my friend's mom's house. We needed a place for a bit until we could get water going again. This is just what we needed. It offered a relaxing setting to unwind after a long day. My only suggestion to the owners is to put some solar light along the steps outside becausr had we artived after sunset, those steps would have been hard to navigate in the dark.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tedra L.

29 Mar 2024

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

Gorgeous property!

The property and location of this place is gorgeous! When wanting to get away from the busyness of life, this is the place. Secluded but close enough to places to go if desired. We would absolutely stay here again! I would love to know more about the history of the house, it was really neat.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

3 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing atmosphere

Convenient location to many activities. Much better location than a hotel for our family to enjoy a getaway while in town for a dance competition. Plenty of kitchen supplies to cook a nice meal as well as grill! Beds were very comfortable. Only considerations I would add to description is shower ceiling is a little low for tall people and the driveway is steep (wasn't a problem for our SUV). We would definitely stay again if we are in the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy J., Port Richey, FL

22 Jan 2024

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

Lovely out-of-the-way location

The cottage is on a beautiful hill overlooking the Mississippi River. We stayed over Christmas while we were in town visiting family, and though we were generally only there long enough to shower and sleep, we loved it and would stay again. The drive to and from the cottage is gorgeous, and we did find time to visit nearby Alton as well as the Cahokia Mounds. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori b., Springfield, IL

24 Dec 2023

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

Gals getaway

Property is beautiful Comfy beds Stairs can be challenging at night as the bathroom is downstairs. Very nice experience in an awesome old house.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

10 Dec 2023

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

Weekend Adventures

The Lane house was very clean and the size was perfect for us. The house sits on a large open area plenty of privacy, definitely off the beaten path. The location was Great to be able to explore Grafton and Alton. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys the country vibes.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa S.

25 Nov 2023

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

Perfect Secluded Weekend Getaway

Myself, husband, and almost five-month-old stayed at this quaint cottage for an extended weekend while in the area for a work conference at the nearby college. It was exactly what we were looking for and had all the necessities to keep my family comfortable. Pam was a great host. We loved our stay here! The property is clean and cozy. Would love to come back in the future! Thank you for sharing this gem with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., IL

29 Oct 2023

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

Girls Get Away

The home had so much character and the surroundings were beautiful.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

27 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful and quiet, I will definitely stay again sometime.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

24 Sept 2023

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

Birthday get away.

Last year a flat tire caused the cancellation of my birthday celebration, so this year my husband wanted to “make up for it”. We heard about Grafton from some friends, so decided to make the 3 hour trip south. Grafton is an adorable town! We enjoyed watching the river traffic, shopping, live music and good food. Around 9pm as the town was really getting a little too loud, we drove out to this wonderful little cottage. It was quiet and dark and just the prefect escape. My husband has trouble sleeping away from home, but he said he slept great! The room AC made the bedroom perfect temperature for him. The house was clean, the coffee was good, the shower had plenty of hot water, and the living room was bright and sunny as we watched the news and weather for our trip home. The wifi wasn’t an issue as my phone had service the whole time (I have US Cellular). We plan to be back for a longer visit sometime and bring our bikes as there are bike trails along the river we want to try. Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday adventure!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., Millsboro, DE

22 Sept 2023

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

Serenity

Loved the property. Very private, quiet, and peaceful. And the weather was absolutely perfect during our stay! It was the perfect place to rest and regroup after exploring the local areas, and visiting precious family while there. Would stay again for sure!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudy A.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great stay

Had a great time beautiful place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B., Hobbs, NM

8 Aug 2023

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

Quiet get away in nature.

peaceful and quiet cabin just off the Mississippi river.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenna T.

24 July 2023

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

Quiet and Serene

If you are looking for a break from the every day hussle and stress of life, this is the place to be. We enjoyed watching the wildlife and breathing in the fresh country air. We had one minor issue that was taken care of quickly. The only thing miasing was a backyard hammock!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

14 July 2023

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

Neat house!

Love that the history of the home is put to the forefront. Clean and well stocked! Owner is very responsive to messages.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

10 July 2023

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

Much needed time away from the hustle and bustle.

We absolutely loved our stay. It's so peaceful out there and the cottage felt like home. We spent some time just sitting outside and walking around the property. There's a lot of animals roaming around. We went to Alton and to Grafton for sightseeing and activities. It's a nice little hideaway that's not too far from activities. It was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H., Princeton, Mass.

4 July 2023

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

Unique stay

This property was convenient to where we needed to be and private. Lovely grounds. It was a bit hot for sleeping upstairs - could use better air conditioners. Overall, a good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund K.

1 July 2023

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

Solitude.

Completely alone at the end of the road. Acres of beautiful land with thick forest on 3 sides. A short walk to an overview of the Mississippi River. The cottage is old school but has all that is needed. Stove, oven, coffee maker, toaster, blender, pots, pans, ect. Bed and pillows were very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia H.

11 June 2023

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

Escape

This was the perfect place to runaway to. It was quiet, so glad not to have traffic. Time to work on a few projects without interruption, crocheting and drawing. Definitely looking forward to another escape.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023