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History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.

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10.0Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

"We had a great time and the host was very attentiveto what ever needed.We will certainly stay again."

Travis R.

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Indiana

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this house rental

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.

Amenities at History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.

Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Eagle Creek Park

Fort Harrison State Park

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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Top rated by guests

10.0Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

"We had a great time and the host was very attentiveto what ever needed.We will certainly stay again."

Travis R.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Indiana

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Indiana

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Eagle Creek Park

Fort Harrison State Park

About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great time and the host was very attentiveto what ever needed.We will certainly stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

From the first communication with Shari, I knew this would be a good visit. What I didn't realize was how magical the experience would be. Shari welcomed us to the house and gave us a bit of history. It was the perfect setting for celebrating the Christmas holidays with family: my son and daughter-in-law, their newborn son, my elderly in-laws, and my DIL's parents. Many happy memories were made in this historical house on the river. It was a visit we will never forget!

10.0 / 10.0

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!!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

6.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent property for rest and relaxation. .

Excellent property for rest and relaxation. .

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

10.0 / 10.0

Perfection on all levels!

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely Amazing Property

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Women's Weekend Staycation

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Beyond beautiful

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful and Beautiful historic river home

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic

Fantastic

Absolutely wonderful hope to make another trip this summer

10.0 / 10.0

Coming home.

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful experience on the Kankakee River

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Kankakee

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.

5.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

Historical Gem!

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

10.0 / 10.0

We had very good time. House is beautiful, got absolutely everything we were looking for. Lovely n

We had very good time. House is beautiful, got absolutely everything we were looking for. Lovely n

Great place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful historic home on the beautiful Kankakee river!

Beautiful historic home on the beautiful Kankakee river!

This rental exceeded all expectations. The hosts were kind and communicative. The home itself was large, and let everyone spread out without feeling on top of one another. The yard was very large, and well maintained, with a beautiful view of the river. The owners clearly care about their property and the town of Kankakee.

10.0 / 10.0

Pictures don't do it justice

Pictures don't do it justice

This historic home is absolutely immaculate. Shari is a gracious host and she's taken care to attend to the smallest details to make your stay perfect. My entire family loved every minute and we are already planing our next trip!

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay

Great property owner, great location and wonderful home . Thank you for allowing us to relax .

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful

Wonderful

We had such a magical time living next to the river and an absolutely beautiful neighborhood with fantastic hosts.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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