Backyard Seclusion Cottage

Alton, Illinois
$189 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Private cottage 2 bedroom home. Built in 1860 Very secluded backyard with porch and patio. Located3 blocks from Great River Road ,bike and walking path and scenic views.Walking distance to downtown Alton, many restaurants, bars, bakery, shops, library. Grafton Is just up river road tourist enjoy water park, zip line, lots of places to eat n relax.
The space
Very private back yard, with porch and limestone patio, to enjoy. Outside patio furniture there to relax
Inside is
Claw foottub to enjoy a soaking warm bath.
Sorry no wi fi ….use your cell hotspot, or one block to public library

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  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Stereo Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nicole B.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2026

    Stayed Feb 19, 2026

    Host was wonderful, helpful, and polite.

  • Jeanne H.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Clean rooms , responsive host , cute small holiday touches

  • Shannon S.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 7, 2025

    House was wonderful! Fully stocked cozy vibe. Never had an issue with parking. Communication was easy and fast.

  • Don G.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    The cottage is well located near everything Alton, Granite City, and Edwardsville has to offer. Highly recommend.

  • Suzanne F.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 21, 2025

    Cute cottage that has everything you will need. We enjoyed walking around the Alton downtown area and this home is close by places to eat and explore. It is also a quick and easy drive into St. Louis to take in the sites there without having to stay in the city. The host is very accommodating and provides great communication if you need anything or have questions. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    This house is super clean and location is great! Walkable distance to shopping and a ton of great bars and restaurants. You can see the river from the front of the house. The back yard is great and a peaceful place to eat or have morning coffee. Safe neighborhood.Host was super responsive with any questions we had. House has everything you could need for a long or short stay. Highly recommend and we hope to come back!

  • Sue U.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Charming bungalow with detailed information written throughout the home. Alton is a wonderful place to visit and our company came for the Earthtones Festival.

  • Daniel B.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    It was a wonderful little old home near the downtown area but just enough off the center to not be busy. Well stocked and perfect for a getaway.

  • Lori K.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    We rented this perfectly-sized charming cottage in historic Alton for my daughter and her friend to stay in while she attended orientation at the nearby dental school and looked for long term housing.The house was very comfortable, nicely furnished, beautiful decorated and conveniently located in a quiet, safe neighborhood in one of the most historic cities in Illinois.Susan was the perfect host! Communication was prompt, friendly and always positive. I will be recommending her house to friends and family.

  • Katie F.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay! Very charming little house. We went to a Cardinals game, and it was an easy drive to and from the stadium. Walking distance to good restaurants and shops. Neighborhood has lots of cool historic homes and brick sidewalks.

  • Heather A.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    My husband and I visited the Alton area for a long fall weekend. The property owner was very helpful from arrival to our departure. We enjoyed the attention to every detail and the cleanliness. It was also a quiet neighborhood with close access to food and shopping. We would not hesitate to stay at this property again. Thank you!

  • Carole V.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay. Missed having WiFi. Otherwise, great!

  • Mary W.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Quaint cottage full of nostalgia. Enjoyed downtown Alton and area.

  • Robin P.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$189+
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