The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood

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7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Springfield, IL

Illinois State Capitol
‪7 min walk‬
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
‪12 min walk‬
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
‪17 min walk‬
Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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 manager

Jeremy Goodson

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Springfield

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. Washington Park Botanical Gardens and Knights Action Park are also worth visiting.

Springfield, IL

What's nearby

Illinois State Capitol - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Bank of Springfield Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
St. John's Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

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
‪Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery - ‬10 min walk
‪Terra Ferment - ‬14 min walk
‪Boone's Saloon - ‬8 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.

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 1 mi (2 km) of Dana-Thomas House and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Vachel Lindsay Home and Illinois State Museum are also within 10 minutes. Springfield Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

5.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Marcus H.

22 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

7 July 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Jean L.

2 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

24 Feb 2024

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

8/10 Good

Bruce G.

23 Jan 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Goodson

Languages:

English

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