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Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Godfrey, IL
  • Argosy Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Pere Marquette State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪43 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

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 Prison and Historic Museum of Torture Devices are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument and Robert Wadlow Statue. 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.
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Godfrey, IL

What's nearby

  • Argosy Casino - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark - 25 min drive - 18.7 km
  • The Winery at Aerie's Resort - 30 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Pere Marquette State Park - 31 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bakers & Hale - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shivers Frozen Custard - ‬12 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 3 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Bluff Top Cottage above the Mississippi River on 3 September 2025 start from NZ$264.6, 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?

This family-friendly Godfrey holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Piasa Island and 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. 120 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Place! Great Time!

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

10/10 Excellent

stacy m.

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

Fabulous all around!

It was so quiet and serene. The place was very clean so cozy comfy. I definitely will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Over night stay

Our stay was quick, but very enjoyable. The house was very clean and comfortable. The property was quiet with an abundance of wildlife. My family loved the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

Nice and quiet

Loved the house and our host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

.

Second time staying here, it’s been excellent both times!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a place to stay on the road to New York City. This was perfect for us. Lots of trees and quiet. We enjoyed an evening in the quiet nature and slept well. The driving directions given by the host made finding the property easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I will definitely stay here again when back in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christian L.

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

Stay in July

Great property, good communication with host, very clean. The 2nd bedroom, smaller one, did not have AC (or at least we couldn't figure out how to turn it on). Was very hot at night. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryle C.

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

Rustic and comfortable.

It was comfortable. The stirs to the bedroom were tricky because I have two artificial knees, but the beds were comfortable and the rooms were a nice size. We enjoyed the grill and the beautiful setting. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is such a neat property. We loved staying here. An older property but with modern updates to make the stay feel like home. The A/C works really well downstairs and in 1 bedroom but the other one stays pretty warm, definitely not a deal breaker but just something to know. We loved the “unplugged” style; only 1 tv in the living area with dvds to watch and no WiFi (the phone service is good). We saw 3 eagles, 1 doe, 2 fawns, several turkeys, opossums, and bunnies. Easy access to Godfrey, Alton, Grafton and St Louis. We stayed here with our 2 littles (youngest in a playpen in the dining room) and it was perfect for us. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Pam! We really enjoyed your old house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Loved it

This place was cozy and AMAZING. Set by itself in a nice wooded area. We shall definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not close to river

House was nice but no way to access river like posting leads you to believe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is quite and immaculate. I was able to navigate the stairs to the cottage but the stairs to the bedrooms were rougher than I expected so I ended up sleeping downs stairs which was fine. We saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed the rainy lazy day. A little disappointed that the bench pictured over the river was not as secluded as I thought it was. It is beautiful but close to another cottage/cabin. Over all very relaxing stay in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

8/10 Good

Alberta M.

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

Cabin

The cabin was quiet and we saw several animals and birds. Nice getaway. I am sure I missed about all the stairs to get to the cabin and for the sleeping quarters. It would be a plus to add a hide away bed for sleeping downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

D&D Dirt Fishers

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

Absolute MUST

This property and its Hosts were very accmidating, friendly and gave us a lot of information about the history and surrounding area of the property. Absolutely recommended especially if your looking for a place that feels like "hone". Plenty to do or not do from exploring the historic towns and parks near by to just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife stroll or fly by.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

girls getaway

fun getawaycomfortable, quaint. private and oerfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy A.

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

Dena T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Beautiful Country Getawat

Great location. Very clean and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Labor Day weekend getaway

Loved the house and area. Very cute
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CA K.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful, peaceful, clean, and quiet cabin. Too hot to walk much around property but very thankful for the air conditioning this weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

alicia f.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

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

About the host

Hosted by Pam Barker

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English

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