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Historic home with easy access to Chicago

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Wheaton College
    4 min drive
  • Adventist GlenOaks Hospital
    6 min drive
  • College of Dupage
    8 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    31 min drive

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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (37)
The price is €283
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic home with easy access to Chicago

The Davis Victorian Farm house is 1892 landmark home. It is located in beautiful Glen Ellyn, known for its quaint down town and Vintage Homes. USA Today selected Glen Ellyn as the Picturesque Town of Illinois because of this. The Davis House is located on a very quiet cul-de-sac. Set back from Davis Terrace, its front garden adds to the grandeur of this beautiful home. Steps from Babcock Grove Park as well as Lake Ellyn Park. For young children these are just a few of the options. Also for children and adults The Perry Mastadon that was discovered in Glen Ellyn in 1963 is on display at Wheaton College, just a few miles away. If you are looking to get away from it all....this is it.

The home has many original features and has all hardwood floors on the main level. In the family room you will find the fireplace and large Plasma TV with surround sound. The home is nestled amongst large trees and beautiful gardens...truly a wonderful place to call home while visiting Historic Glen Ellyn and neighboring towns as well as Chicago and all that it has to offer. With our Metra station with in a 10 minute walk down town Chicago can be reached from there as quickly as 30 minutes!!!
Please note: Per Glen Ellyn Village ordinace, single family use only. No large gatherings or events.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Wheaton College. Enjoy features like a spa tub. Free WiFi and a jetted tub are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Wheaton College and 5 minutes from Dupage County Historical Museum
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

William

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets upon approval.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests can not have guests without approval byWH
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Landmark Victorian Home House Glen Ellyn
Landmark Victorian Home House
Landmark Victorian Home Glen Ellyn
Landmark Victorian Glen Ellyn
Landmark Victorian Home Glen Ellyn
Landmark Victorian Home Private vacation home
Landmark Victorian Home Private vacation home Glen Ellyn

Historic home with easy access to Chicago Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!!!
Very clean and well maintained. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
The house was perfect and our host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely historic home
We loved the character of this spacious, old home. Very clean and well appointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
Amazing home. More stunning than pictures. Lots of places to gather as a group or have solitude. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. Neighborhood quiet and walkable. Enjoyed outdoor dining on deck, quiet porch swing mornings, happy hour toasting in the sunroom, playing the grand piano, and cozing up in the living room for a movie. 5 adult family members gathering for graduation from a graduate program at Midwestern University.. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Large House
The house was large and met our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, neighborhood and accommodating host!
My family and I enjoyed our stay at Davis House! Warm & cozy, yet private. A great place for family/friends to gather. William, our host was personable & accommodating. The neighborhood is beautiful for walking and downtown Glen Ellyn is adorable with lovely shops & restaurants close by. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L., South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property and Host!
Family gathering to visit oldest son who lives in Chicago-land area. This was the perfect property for all of us (5 adults) to gather. A home with plenty of room and an abundance of charm! The neighborhood is fabulous. Quiet, peaceful and very clean. Just a few short minutes to the train into Chicago. Downtown Glen Ellyn is also very nice with some great restaurants! Book this property for your next visit to the area - it will not disappoint. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home, William!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great old farm house.
Very nice and unique place. Great place to stay, but not for gatherings of more than 15. Enjoyed the quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tad R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable accomodations
The house was beautiful and well maintained. Very comfortable interior with an equally private patio and yard. Fantastic character inside and out. The neighborhood was quiet and well maintained and within walking distance to Main Street. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a relaxing getaway in a historic setting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful neighborhood
Lots of space
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
This is the third time we have stayed in this beautiful house. It has always been clean and very well maintained. We can tell that the owner loves this home and invites his guests to love it too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Glen Ellyn charm
We loved our stay at this house! A charming old home in a great location. William was an excellent host and it was the perfect way for me to visit my hometown!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Davis Home
We enjoyed our time at the Davis House; it was clean, charming and has many amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
We all enjoyed our stay, absolutely a beautiful house. So very interesting to walk around and look at everything. The back deck was very nice, beautiful yard too. The neighborhood was great too. Location was perfect for what we wanted to do. Host was extremely nice and had lots of history to share with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual friends trip
It was a wonderful choice to stay at this house. We all had a wonderful time, it was very warm and homey for our gathering. Location was perfect and neighbor hood was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Davis House
My senior citizen cousins and I stayed at the Davis house for three nights. It was LOVELY! The architecture, furnishings and amenities were even nicer than listed in the ad. The price was great, as well. William was very communicative and even left us a couple of welcome gifts. Best VRBO stay EVER! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! What a gem!
This property was a delight from beginning to end. It is way bigger than it looks in the pics, the beds are SO comfortable, and it is in a beautiful neighborhood walkable to a little downtown area. The kids loved exploring the beautiful yard. The kitchen was stocked like someone actually lives and cooks there, none of the sparse beat up equipment you often find in other rentals. My only caution is to make sure everyone in your party is steady on their feet. The stairs are quite steep and narrow, in the way that antique stairs are. We would love to stay again when in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A secret garden in a great location
The house is so cozy and beautiful. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank V., Boerne, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023
Second time with William and this beautiful home. Looking forward to doing it again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
We had an outstanding stay at the Davis House while celebrating a family wedding. William is a very kind and accommodating host! We had the pleasure to meet and speak with him on our first night there. The house itself is absolutely beautiful and feels like a museum. We had fun exploring each room. The gardens are incredibly lovely and the porch swing was so fun! The neighborhood is charming. There is a nice park two blocks away which we used to throw the football around. Easy walk to downtown too. We had absolutely no complaints and would very gladly book this house again in the future! The driveway is indeed a bit tricky but just go very very slow while backing out. Easy check-in and check-out with the house key. Don’t hesitate to book this historic property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, Luxurious, and Elegant
This was by far the nicest place we've ever stayed. The owner has obviously put a lot of love and thought into this house. He's very helpful and responsive. We especially loved the kitchen and the master bathroom. There are a lot of quiet places to relax and hang out. The front porch and the grounds are beautiful. It's a very nice, quiet neighborhood, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
I've always wanted to experience a real Victorian home. This was it. Just beautiful. I loved all the rooms and the modern features did not distract from the antique feel. The only problem was backing out of the drive way. The bushes, although beautiful, were a real pain to avoid. Perhaps trimming them to be even with the driveway would be a good idea.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
William was a class act host from start to finish. My wife and I booked this as a place to stay after our wedding since it was close to the venue and William surprised us with a gift basket, a bottle of wine and a hand written note congratulating us. From start to finish William was communicative and made sure that all of our needs were met and went beyond to provide us such exceptional service. We will definitely stay here again when we need a place to stay in Glen Ellyn. I couldn’t imagine a better experience. Such a clean and beautiful house in a great and safe neighborhood! Pictures don’t do justice for how great this house/property is!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Excellent stay in an exquisite home from a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Holland, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Home Close to Glen Ellyn
We were a family of 7 adults in town for a family gathering. The location was close to Glen Ellyn and we enjoyed walking downtown to eat at the many restaurants. This is definitely a historic home with many old world charms yet still had many modern amenities mixed in. It was fun to look around at all the eclectic decorations and treasures. Might not be the best choice for families with exploring toddlers. Everything was clean and the kitchen had many amenities. Has a large table in the kitchen for meals and conversation. It has a large outdoor deck but weather was not conducive for us to use it. It was dog friendly and one of the major reasons we chose it. The extensive gardens were just starting to bloom and will be very inviting in the summer and fall. It was perfect for our circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023