Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River

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A small brick building with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a wooden fence.
An aerial view of a single-story house with a brown roof, a covered porch, and a fenced yard.
A wooded area with a signpost and a path.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a door.
A dining area with a round table, four wooden chairs, a red placemat, a white pitcher, and a framed cityscape picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Godfrey, IL
  • Place, Piasa Island
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Alton Prison
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Argosy Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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

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About the area

Godfrey

Located in Godfrey, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Alton Prison and National Great Rivers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument and Robert Wadlow Statue. Jacoby Arts Center and Raging Rivers Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Godfrey, IL

What's nearby

  • Piasa Island - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Mississippi Sanctuary-Olin Reserve - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Alton Prison - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Argosy Casino - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mineral Springs Mall - 9 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 18 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Johnson's Corner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 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 is parking at Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piasa Island and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mississippi Sanctuary-Olin Reserve. Mississippi River and John M Olin Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy little cottage house in the hills, perfect for a little get away with lots of quiet and nature all around. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2026
Thank you Kathleen for your very nice review! Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a peaceful time thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property away from the chaos of the city. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again ! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2026
Thank you Shelley for your very nice review! Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what was advertised loved staying there would do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good news is that the only “inaccuracy” was not listing the fact that the property has a high-quality folding bed in the living room! Was a nice bonus.A little tough to find after dark, but no deal-breaker.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
Thank you for your nice reply. Yes, we left that out. We were thinking that it might be nice for someone older (like me) to sleep on the main floor where the bathroom is. 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the location for easy access to Grafton and Alton. Appreciated the quiet, serene environment. Host provided timely and thorough instructions along with suggested sites to see and activities. Only issue was the in-house internet was not working while we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very peaceful property. It does sit on a major incline of a hill no low sitting vehicle travel. Nice little house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful. If you're looking to get off the grid and enjoy nature, this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Pam was very friendly. The house was very clean and accommodations were perfect. Would definitely go back. Thanks for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little house for a weekend getaway! The property was beautiful, and the house was clean and tidy. Pam was very helpful and sent suggestions for what to do in the area. Also, good location being near Alton and Grafton and with St. Louis a little farther out. Would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for your very nice review! Hope to see you again some time. Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I will definitely stay here again when back in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2025
Thank you for your nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was really amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great time beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

My family and I had a great stay at this beautiful retreat in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful getaway. Perfect location to enjoy both Grafton and Alton.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and cozy. Great communication from owner and check in was smooth
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

We stayed here while we visited Grafton. It was a nice place to stay- easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is nestled in the bluffs, surrounded by woods, making it the most picturesque place to stay in the fall. Beautiful colors, privacy, peace and quiet…a perfect spot for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying her. Comfortable beds, beautiful property, great host communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The cottage was very clean and the location was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed having a location close to family in the area. The listing and description were very accurate and the cottage had a quaint charm to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

A very peacefull, and quiet stay!

My Sisters and I had a great time, close to Alton and shopping areas!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place! Great Time!

Everything was awesome, quiet, and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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