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Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Located in the heart of Grafton, this cozy condo offers a perfect retreat for individuals or couples. Unwind on the patio overlooking the outdoor pool and river views while watching the SkyTour pass by, or take a short walk to explore local bars, restaurants, and wineries. With amenities like a kitchenette with coffee maker and dining table inside your studio home away from home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants

**need more room? - book Listing ID 2261359 together for an additional 2 bedrooms/ 2.5 bath**

Welcome to your Grafton Escape! This condo is perfect for an individual's stay or for a few days escape for couples. The studio condo offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower, living area with couch and TV, kitchenette with sink, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, dining table. Enjoy an evening on the patio overlooking the outdoor pool, watching the SkyTour in your backyard pass by, and river views!

Walking distance from all Grafton has to offer: the Grafton SkyTour (which brings you to the best views in the area), bars, restaurants, wineries, Aeries Zipline, boat rentals from Grafton Marina and much more!
Or hop in your car and within minutes arrive at Pere Marquette for hiking and horseback riding, or Raging Rivers to enjoy a day at the waterpark! Sam Vadalabene Great River Road Bike Trail is a paved 20 mile trail from Pere Marquette to Alton, and in the winter months you can do Eagle watching or ice skate at the indoor ice rink at the Loading Dock. There is so much to do in and around this small river town!

*There are no steps for entry into condo; this unit is in the same unit as Listing ID 2261359 and shares a common garage*

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

House
Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Grafton, IL

What's nearby

  • Grafton Winery & Brewhaus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grafton SkyTour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grafton Ice Cream Company - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 28 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loading Dock - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Oyster Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aerie's Riverview Winery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grafton Winery, The Vinyards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants located?

Located in the heart of Grafton, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grafton Winery & Brewhaus and Mississippi River. Grafton SkyTour and Grafton Lighthouse are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Grafton Escape #1 - River views! Pool! Walking distance to bars/restaurants Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Grafton

Perfect location! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Consistently good.

We've stayed in this unit several times, and its always a good experience. I think the patio door was replaced recently.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Family visit

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

Weekend get away

Very impressed with the process and the room location and amenities were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was a huge hill which made it impossible to walk anywhere at are age.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Just what we needed

Love the little place we stayed at small and comfy. We enjoyed Grafton and just needed a clean place to rest our heads. This was our first experience with VRBO. No problems at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place

Cute and cozy place! So close to everywhere we wanted to go. Easy to check in, we would definitely recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Very clean property. Conveniently located near many establishments.

Enjoyed our stay and will consider staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara W., Edwardsville, IL

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

Perfect

We loved this place! Perfect size for the two of us, perfect location, clean, and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Appreciated the short distances from shops and restaurants. Loved how quiet the place was.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Great stay in Grafton!

The location was great for food and entertainment... we could have walked everywhere if not for that Mulberry St hill lol... very nice place looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherlyn C.

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

Weekend getaway

We loved our weekend getaway and the property was exactly what we thought it would be. Very clean and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great views

The place worked out great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Grafton Escape!!!

We enjoyed the stay. It was a nice weekend away from home. Thank you Tim and Michelle!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

On the Mississippi

Comfortable stay, nice location and view. Grafton is a neat get away town. Small quarters but was perfect for me.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great space for an overnight!

The location was perfect for being close to all the restaurants, bars, and attractions in Grafton! Lovely space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Great Escape!

Great location, great property & super clean! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lee Anne K.

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

Weekend getaway

We loved our stay, next time i will not choose lower level as it was not as quiet with guests staying above us but we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Perfect location

Loved having a pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Nice Place

No complaints nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Booked as a present for my wife. Unit was clean and easy to check in to. Location was great. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H., Highlands Ranch

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

Was just what I expected

Just the right place for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Todd Z.

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

Nice place

The condo is nice. Although don’t walk up to Aeries from there. The owner of Aeries asked us where we were staying and told us we needed to turn around and walk back down when we got to the top.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

Great location!

This condo was the prefect location and exactly the getaway we needed! Thx so much! Keep up the great work!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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