History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6192 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Kankakee, IL

B. Harley Bradley House
1 min walk
Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau
13 min walk
Kankakee Railroad Museum
15 min walk
Kankakee, IL (IKK-Greater Kankakee)
9 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

Parking available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

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 Volkmann House on the Kankakee River across from Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie Style home, the B. Harley Bradley House. This property was developed by Col. Haswell C. Clarke before 1900 as a stable, but was converted to a home and extensively remodeled in 1919 by jeweler William H. Volkmann of Kankakee. This home maintains its historic charm yet is outfitted with modern amenities, comfortable furnishings, 550 thread count, 100% supima cotton sheets, fluffy 100% cotton bath towels, washer/dryer, dishwasher, WiFi and cable TV. With access to the Kankakee River, boat access at nearby public boat launch, and centered on a triple lot and dead-end street, this property provides excellent privacy and wonderful views of the river. This home has three bedrooms, two and 1/2 baths with primary bedroom en-suite, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and sleeps 6 people. All three bedrooms have queen sized beds. Enjoy grilling out on the deck watching the sun set over the river.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from B. Harley Bradley House. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Steps from B. Harley Bradley House and 13 minutes by foot from Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Shari Haug

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Blender

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Books
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the river
On the waterfront

Things to do

Fishing nearby
Swimming nearby
Rafting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Power boating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Waterskiing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 2062 sq ft (192 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Amylee N.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Magical

The hosts are spectacular as well as the house. Beds comfortable, so much kitchen ware, climate controlled perfect, close to my family and across the street from the house that inspired my career. We will be back as much as possible! Such a wonderful three days! Thank you so much!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathe M., United States

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

True Gem

The pictures do not lie! This home has amazing historic charm and the river view was fabulous. We have stayed in quite a few short term rentals and this was by far the cleanest property we have experienced: no dust, dirt, or grime to be found anywhere. Shari, property owner, was so easy to communicate with and greeted us on arrival to give us instructions and answer questions. She has thought of every detail down to conveniently placed extension cords, makeup wipes, and a notebook full of history and recommended restaurants. We plan to make this a return visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara P.

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic River House

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful historic property along the Kankakee River. The kitchen is well stocked to cook and the backyard patio is perfect for grilling out. We have wonderful memories staying here during our trip! The kids loved playing in the backyard and we even saw some lightning bugs on our last night there. Thank you for sharing this beautiful house as a rental, we really enjoyed staying there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggi S.

14 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Feels like home

We love returning to this beautiful house on the Kankakee River. It’s our special home away f the pm home.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

The house was absolutely charming, not to mention gorgeous and historic. Really appreciated the info provided about the house itself as well as the Frank Lloyd Wright prairie home across the street. The location right on the river cannot be beat. My friends and I enjoyed our stay immensely!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G., Torrance, California

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Volkmmann house

We had a great 4 night stay. The house is so lovely as well as Sheri, the owner. The house was clean and every room was perfect! The beds were comfortable, the views of the river are magnificent and the patio is nice to sit at in the evening. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase D.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool house in a small town

We were visiting family in Kankakee in the summer and this house was perfect for our family of 6. We also hosted some extra family one evening and the backyard and back porch worked out great. The kids also loved walking to Jaenicke's for floats!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Harrison Street

Loved the house! So clean, open and great view! Loved the public areas!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

10 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Home by the River

Wonderful place to entertain family and friends. Best sleep ever…was it the 500-thread sheets or the soothing train whistle in the night or gentle sound of the geese in the morning? Beautiful view of the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G., Torrance, California

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic home on the river

We had a wonderful 9 days with family in this historic home. We will be back and Shari is a fantastic host.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ann R., Columbia

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely old home

Lovely home and property. Clean and quaint. One night the road noise was very loud the other night it was not as loud. Temperature must have something to do with it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic property

This house was beautiful Shari thought of everything we needed was well furnished and very clean awesome home

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

James F., Chicago, IL U.S.A.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely home on a lovely river. A struggling town. A train horn.

The home is lovely and in a historic district on a lovely river. We had a great time canoeing on the river. Kankakee is struggling. town. The historic district is narrow, a couple blocks. Then the town is struggling. Trains come through early in the morning and blow their horns. It is a My Cousin Vinny moment but less of a pain. I loved sitting on the deck and feeling to cool breezes blowing off the river. We all did.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property totally enjoyed staying here

Wow. This is a great place to stay. Very clean and well furnished. Felt very safe staying in this quite historic part of town. Beautiful grounds along the river. It was like staying in a museum. We will come back here again. Loved everything about our stay. Super nice owner met us and let us explore her home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley-Anne W., London, United Kingdom

25 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property for rest and relaxation. .

Well provided riverside prairie property, plenty of space and well stocked with consumables

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

K H.

9 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection on all levels!

My son was graduating from college so our immediate family came to Kankakee to celebrate with him. The house was immaculate and one of the most beautiful settings I have ever experienced! The hosts thought of everything we might need and were immediately available to help when we had questions. This experience was fantastic all the way around!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

26 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing Property

This river front property was beautiful and comfortable. There was plenty of space for the kids to play and my husband and I to relax. We were in town for a funeral and this property served as a gathering place for family due to its size and central location. My kids enjoyed learning the story of this historical home. We are excited to stay here again! Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

27 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Women's Weekend Staycation

We loved staying here for a winter weekend getaway even though we live right here in this amazing neighborhood. It was perfect for our group of women who could stay close to home but feel like we got away from it all. We've long admired this historic home overlooking the river. The home was clean and the kitchen had great amenities. There were beautiful views of the Kankakee River all throughout the house. The hosts were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed! We hope to do it again in the warmer months when we can utilize the outdoor spaces. A quiet, peaceful weekend retreat!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy E. W.

25 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond beautiful

The house is stunning and so well appointed. But the location is what is most breathtaking. We spent most of our time in camp chairs along the river enjoying the view. Also got a tour of the FLW house across the lawn, which was also wonderful. Quiet, peaceful, historic but with all the modern amenities. And fresh tomatoes! Shari did a wonderful welcome and then left us in privacy for the rest of the weekend. Also greatly enjoyed the Kankakee River State Park. I wish we could have stayed longer. We'll be back with bells on!

10/10 Excellent

Matt C., Urbandale, IA USA

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Beautiful historic river home

We loved being right on the river, and across the street from an historic Frank Lloyd Wright home. This home exceeded our expectations!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

DIANA S.

24 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Absolutely wonderful hope to make another trip this summer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

15 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Coming home.

We came back to town for a funeral and to visit family. We could not have had a better visit. We created so many new memories. The house was beautiful and so comfortable. Sitting on the porch and watching the river brought back so many memories. The homeowners were so nice! We will be back for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W., Nashville, Tennessee

2 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful experience on the Kankakee River

The host was amazing ensuring that everything for my stay was perfect. The house was warm and inviting as well as fully stocked for my stay. This is a place to lock-in if you're looking for great scenery, a lazy flowing river and a wonderful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., greenville,oh

14 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Kankakee

Wonderful house, very clean and well stocked with anything you could wvwr need. Owner very prompt in responding to emails. Are going back in Aug.

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Magnolia TX USA

16 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Historical Gem!

It was just perfect for our unique requirements. The house felt very “homey” and comfortable. A relaxing and private river park like setting. Centrally located to the city, but still very private and low traffic area. We really enjoyed sitting by the river in the evenings. Very well maintained and organized spaces. The younger family members really liked the Harry Potter type closets, and especially the attic converted into a bedroom!! Thanks Shari for your prompt communication the entire time, and being the best in the business managing your property!! Gary B

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020