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The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood

Holiday home with kitchen, near Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Illinois State Capitol
  • Place, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
  • Place, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
  • Airport, Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood

The Conkling House is a lovely Italianate style house located in the Old Aristocracy Hill neighborhood of Springfield. It was originally built in1878 by prominent Springfield resident, Clinton L. Conkling.
The Conkling House is both elegant and comfortable. Inlaid hardwood floors, banisters, and period details create the feel of a grand historic home. While spacious rooms, welcoming furniture, and modern conveniences provide an enjoyable and relaxing environment.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Springfield

Springfield is home to this holiday home. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Illinois State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dana-Thomas House and Vachel Lindsay Home. Illinois State Fairgrounds and Washington Park Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Springfield, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State Capitol - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. John's Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 13 min walk
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinegar Hill Plaza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trish & Mary's Public House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boone's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Incredibly Delicious - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Conkling House in the Old Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood located?

Situated in Springfield, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dana-Thomas House and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Vachel Lindsay Home and Illinois State Museum are also within 10 minutes. Springfield Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

6.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Family stay at the historic Conkling Home

This is an amazing opportunity to stay at an historic home blocks away from the significant sites in Springfield. If you enjoy history and hold homes---this is pretty cool. The home has been beautifully restored to give you both a sense of history, but also to be quite functional for today (mostly). The furnishings and decor are exceptional as the photos portray. The one thing that was not a pleasant suprise: the listing notes that the property features 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 13 guests. With that description, it was not great to arrive and realize there is one small shower to accommodate up to 13 people. We had our extended family staying together in this beautiful home for a funeral. So one shower for everyone to get ready for an event was not a disaster---we constructed a tight schedule---but I feel to advertise a capacity of 13, but not state there is only one shower out of 4 bathrooms is misleading. Correspondence with the property manager (?) was sparse and not helpful to our situation. That aside, this was an amazing home to stay and enjoy with our extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean L.

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

Deceptive Listing and Uncaring and Unresponsive Host

If you'd like 12 people sharing ONE shower and a makeshift kitchen for a week, without air conditioning for three out of a five-day stay, then this property is just what you are looking for. Host lives in Washington state. We arrived for a convention to find a tiny, 2'x2' shower in one bathroom on the second floor. Other 3 "bathrooms" only have a sink and a toilet. The "kitchen" is actually a room with a refrigerator, microwave, filthy toaster oven and a hot plate. The "sink" is a 12"x12" bar sink in a hallway off the "kitchen". The dishwasher is IKEA apartment-sized, and not even big enough to wash coffee cups used in one day. No oven, so cooking actual food was not an option. The a/c was out when we arrived - it was 88 degrees in the house. The host advised us to open the windows (it was 90 degrees outside). Day 2, claimed it was fixed - but had only sent a housekeeper to check it. That night, host just stopped returning phone calls and text messages until VRBO made him call back. Repairman arrived at 10:30PM, and after midnight he told us that it was a serious repair, and would have to come back to fix it. Finally fixed on day three of four-night stay. Worst stay ever. We were refused a refund, and are currently pursuing a small claims suit against VRBO and the host. Rent at your own risk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the large spaces. Communication was fast and easy. Jeremy was great to work with and we look forward to staying here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Amazing house except for shower

The house was beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. If you like historic properties, you will love this place. Our issue, however, was the bathroom situation. The house has 1 teeny-tiny shower and 3 powder rooms. The listing should better reflect that. shojld
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed our stay. This is a beautiful house, and it is lovely to have seven bedrooms for 11. There is not a conventional stovetop or oven. people. Note th We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

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

Awesome house

We came in for some meetings for work. The only downside to the house is that there’s only one tiny shower with low water pressure. We made it work though. It was an awesome house to stay in & I’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Goodson

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Languages:

English
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