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Backyard Seclusion Cottage
Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Mississippi River 
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Argosy Casino
 - Place, Fast Eddie's Bon Air
 - Place, Robert Wadlow Statue
 - Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
 
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
Backyard Seclusion Cottage
Private cottage 2 bedroom home. Built in 1860 Very secluded backyard with porch and patio. Located3 blocks from Great River Road ,bike and walking path and scenic views.Walking distance to downtown Alton, many restaurants, bars, bakery, shops, library. Grafton Is just up river road tourist enjoy water park, zip line, lots of places to eat n relax.
The space
Very private back yard, with porch and limestone patio, to enjoy. Outside patio furniture there to relax
Inside is
Claw foot tub to enjoy a soaking warm bath.
Sorry no wi fi ….use your cell hotspot, or one block to public library
The space
Very private back yard, with porch and limestone patio, to enjoy. Outside patio furniture there to relax
Inside is
Claw foot tub to enjoy a soaking warm bath.
Sorry no wi fi ….use your cell hotspot, or one block to public library
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM 
Minimum age to rent: 21 
Check out before 9:30 AM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
Events
No events allowed 
Pets
No pets allowed 
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted 
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: 
Take out the rubbish 
Turn off the lights and lock the doors 
TURN AC OFF the switch below on thermostat…
Take out trash
Turn OFF fans n lights
Lock door
Hang wet towels to dry
Thanks! 
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 
About the area
Alton
Alton is home to this holiday home. 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. National Great Rivers Museum and CP Pinball are also worth visiting. 
Alton, IL
What's nearby
- Argosy Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
 - Historic Museum of Torture Devices - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
 - Fast Eddie's Bon Air - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
 - National Great Rivers Museum - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
 - Robert Wadlow Statue - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
 
Getting around
Restaurants
- Danny's Lounge - 4 min walk
 - Bluff City Grill - 8 min walk
 - Mac's Downtown - 4 min walk
 - Post Commons - 7 min walk
 - Bubby And Sissy's - 5 min walk
 
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Susan
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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