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Grand Victorian Carlinville home on Rt. 66.

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A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a central entrance with a door, and a chimney.
Master bedroom with queen bed
Master bedroom dressing room
Room B with queen bed
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Carlinville, IL
  • Place, Carlinville Public Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Lou Yeager
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert Wadlow Statue
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Elegant Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Poetic cupola room

1 Queen Bed

Spacious room with fabulous natural lighting

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Victorian hideaway

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Basement toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Grand Victorian Carlinville home on Rt. 66.

Beautiful Victorian home on the iconic Rt. 66 graced with all the amenities for your comfort. Walking distance to the charming Carlinville Square where you can find a coffee house, restaurants and antique shops.

Our home was built in 1904 and has gorgeous woodwork on the fireplaces and iconic pocket doors with intricate fretwork. This historic home is a luxurious escape back to a genteel time.

The kitchen is equipped for all your cooking and baking needs, including spices, vegetable oils, selections of coffee and tea as well as paper goods.

Historic features make this house a gem. Discover the Butler’s staircase and game room in the basement. A wrap around porch has a great sitting area and porch swing to enjoy the outdoors in mild weather.

Attention to your vacation needs has been provided in case you may have forgotten something at home. The bathroom has shampoo, conditioner and body wash in addition to makeup wipes, hair dyers and feminine products. Forgot your razor, toothbrush or toothpaste? We’ve got that too.
The TV's can stream your personal online services.
The spacious private backyard has a fire pit/grill on the patio. Extra camp chairs are located in the Butler’s pantry.
Each stay will bring more comforts as we are constantly improving the home to bring her back to her original glory. EV charger, level 2. Bring your own NEMA 14-50 compatible cable.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is not child proofed in any way.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Checkout time is 10 am. Please wash all your dishes, take the trash out to the parking lot dumpster, make sure the front and back doors are locked and return the key to House lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2221453vb
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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carlinville

Located in Carlinville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Raymond Shoal Creek Golf Course and Timber Lakes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaver Dam State Park and Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Carlinville, IL

What's nearby

  • Carlinville Public Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center - 28 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Lake Lou Yeager - 29 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Piper Glen Golf Club - 45 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Robert Wadlow Statue - 59 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlinville Station - 13 min walk
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lakeside Dining Hall - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Victorian Carlinville home on Rt. 66. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Victorian Carlinville home on Rt. 66. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Victorian Carlinville home on Rt. 66. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Victorian Carlinville home on Rt. 66. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Victorian Carlinville home on Rt. 66. located?

Set in the centre of Carlinville, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Carlinville Public Square, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Beaver Dam State Park and Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area. Lake Lou Yeager and Madison Park are also within 25 miles (40 km). Carlinville Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful. A very comfortable stay. It was very clean and well stocked with anything you might need. The host is very gracious. She was quick to respond to any request and reached out to us when we left something behind. We were able to retrieve it before leaving town. It was a lovely place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Everything was great

We will stay there again if we're in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is exactly as described and pictured. Full kitchen with spices, oil, etc - very helpful! Central location is awesome, and you can walk to the Dollar General across the street, which has great grocery options. Beds were very, very comfortable. Lots of helpful notes around the property and extras included, including several blow dryers, etc. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell M.

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

Beautiful Victorian home away from home

Beautiful spacious Victorian home! Wonderful location and impeccably stocked. Gracious owner. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Thank you Janelle! I’m glad your stay was good. We look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The traffic and train noise was louder than I recalled from previous stays. On a positive note, the A/C worked well. The location is very convenient-walking distance to the square and several good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Carlinville Grand was GRAND

Awesome place for a group of friends to relax and unwind for a few days after a particularly difficult holiday season!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2024
Thank you for your review. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and beautiful! The host was so nice and quickly responded to any questions. She was very helpful. The house was stocked nicely with appliances. Very clean. Overall amazing experience! Will come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Wonderful historic home

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It is thoughtfully remodeled and cared for without removing its original charm. Each bed we used was comfortable and all needs were well met. The hosts are wonderful and kind. We will be back to this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell M.

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

Beautiful Victorian home

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful Victorian home. So comfortable and clean. Anything you could need, they have it. The owner was very attentive and organized. A true Gem in Carlinville!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4th of July Fun

We stayed here over 4th of July weekend and it was perfect! We were very close to the town square and a short drive to our family - which is exactly what we wanted. Easy check-in and check-out, clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for 3 families with children ranging from 2-8 years old. They were great with communication and quick to respond. Will stay here again for future family gatherings. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
Thank you for the great review! I’m so glad you had an excellent stay and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Carlinville Grand

The Carlinville Grand is exactly that! From the time we booked until our departure communication was easy and fast. The house was beautiful and very well stocked. The hosts were very thoughtful with their preparations for our rental experience. Walking distance to the square where we found shopping, food, and pubs. We will definitely recommend to others. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

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

Wonderful Stay

The house is wonderful and we very much enjoyed our stay! It was very spacious and the character of the house was fascinating. It was exceptionally clean and well stocked with towels, linens etc. We did not do any cooking other than breakfast oatmeal during our stay but there were plenty of dishes. The location was great and made visiting family up in Girard very easy. Arryn was wonderful with communication and very attentive. Overall, we had a great stay and we will definitely look forward to booking another stay here in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Arryn

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We enjoy restoring The Carlinville Grand and sharing her story with our guests. We bought this 1904 home in 2019 and converted it to a vacation rental in 2020. Carlinville landed in our lives when our oldest child attended Blackburn College. Hospitality is an art we enjoy extending and of which we have always been appreciative. Welcome to our unique Victorian guest house.

Why they chose this property

Steeped in history and poised right on the iconic Route 66, downtown Carlinville harkens back to an era of gentrification where trains and automobiles brought goods and services to the prairies. Just two blocks from The Carlinville Grand is Hawthorne coffee house, restaurants, antique shops, thrift shops, a great florist and of course the "Million Dollar Courthouse". A short drive takes you to the Amtrak station. Nearby sites are Beaver Dam, Bloom's Orchard and several wineries.

What makes this property unique

This unique Victorian home, including the sweeping veranda, spacious back yard, fitness and game rooms, formal dining room, parlor and living rooms bestow a sense of gentility and comfort. There are security cameras at both entrances. The house is only a half mile from Blackburn College and about 2 blocks from the charming Carlinville square with a coffee house, antique store and restaurants.

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