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Roff Home: Award-Winning 1868 Victorian Italianate Villa

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A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a grand piano, and ornate furniture.
A fireplace with a Christmas tree and angel decoration, wooden flooring, and a staircase.
A room with a large window, a radiator, a sofa, and a statue.
A cozy living room with a piano, a red upholstered armchair, a patterned sofa, and a chandelier.
A two-story brick building with a front porch, large windows with shutters, and a small staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Watseka, IL
  • Place, Iroquois County Old Courthouse Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Iroquois River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Olivet Nazarene University
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Watseka

Located in Watseka, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Local points of interest include Iroquois River, Iroquois County Old Courthouse Museum, and Hoopeston Community Hospital.
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Watseka, IL

What's nearby

  • Iroquois County Old Courthouse Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iroquois River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Kankakee Community College - 42 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Northfield Square Mall - 45 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Olivet Nazarene University - 47 min drive - 67.9 km

Getting around

  • Gilman Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Potosina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Watseka Table - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Roff Home: Award-Winning 1868 Victorian Italianate Villa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Roff Home: Award-Winning 1868 Victorian Italianate Villa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Roff Home: Award-Winning 1868 Victorian Italianate Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roff Home: Award-Winning 1868 Victorian Italianate Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Roff Home: Award-Winning 1868 Victorian Italianate Villa located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Iroquois River and Iroquois County Old Courthouse Museum. Hoopeston Community Hospital and The Lorraine Theatre are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good one night stay. Was were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host & so friendly. Easy check in & check out process. Loved the old house & will see if it’s available when we’re in town next.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Experience!

Beautiful property. Lots to explore. Close to everything in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very unique

Nice quiet stay, very unique property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beautiful home was great step back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Historic Estate

This place made for the absolutely perfect secluded, romantic, weekend getaway. My wife truly enjoyed the feng shui of the well- appointed, historic Italianite villa. We had a great time and we will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Thank you so much, for your review, and thank you for choosing our home 🏡! Have a wonderful day. Valentino and John
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It looked like an old mansion. With beautiful antique furniture inside everything was comfortable. We were pretty close to where we needed to be each day. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The owner of the property helped us with all our needs. And always answered right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family time

great - we had family from Texas, Missouri, llinois . some came, some stayed a day or two, some stayed the whole time. somemwere born in Watseka and knew the story, some neverheard of it . we all had a great time we couldnt have donit without the house,
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A True Treasure and a rare jewel!

Amazing!!! Omg the place is absolutely a true treasure. There is Nothing negative I could say about this place. I could live in the home. It’s so peaceful and relaxing and warm and inviting atmosphere. John is amazing he truly is I feel like he is family!! I’ve stayed in the home twice and planning another trip soon. I can’t get enough of the place .💕
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not only the nicest vacation rental in the area, but one of the best decorated, historical treasures for many miles around. Comfortable beds, multiple bathrooms and quality linens/towels make your stay easy - but the furnishings make this property a gem. If you like late 19th century architecture, be sure to check this out. If your a fan of historical antiques, this is for you - plus a large (big!) smart TV with a comfortable leather sofa that will fit a family. Responsive hosts, easy check-in, easy departure. Good value. NOT recommended if climbing stairs is an issue. All bedrooms require stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The description of the property on your site was nothing like the actual house. All bedrooms were upstairs and the stairs were not safe and did not meet code and the rails were loose and rickety. The owner was there working at check in time and someone was asleep on the sofa. There was open cat food on the kitchen floor and laundry was being done. After carefully climbing the stairs, and coming back down, we decided not to stay at this property. We feel our money should be refunded!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
We are very sorry for your experience. You arrived earlier than we had anticipated. When you did arrive, we finished loading our things, including our cat, and left the house. From our photos, the home is clearly a two-story structure and, is common with homes of this age, the bedrooms are on the second floor. Photos in our profile clearly show stairs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful lovely house!

We had a relaxing weekend stay! Very much enjoyed it. The house's decoration is amazing! The surrounding area is very beautiful as well. The owners were very helpful and responsive to guests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming home

This is a charming property. The renovations are coming along nicely. We were amused at the creaks and hisses of the place, typical of historic homes, reminded me of my grandmothers years ago. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Restful

We stayed in this house for a weekend found refreshment and relaxation. John communicated with us each day to make sure all went well. We definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Step back into time in this historic home. It is beautiful and has a sense of nostalgia. We loved it. Thanks John and Valentino!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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