Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental
House in Alto Pass, IL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Where 1892 meets modern luxury in a vacation home rental, located in Alto Pass, Illinois. We are in the heart of the southern Illinois wine trail and just a few miles from Bald Knob Cross, gorgeous hiking areas and bike trails. You will love Havisham House. This house holds historic charm and is tastefully decorated. Very clean, spacious and private. You don't just get one room, you have the entire home.
This stately Main House offers two beautiful bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, parlor, living room, formal dining room, breakfast/sun room and a spacious and relaxing covered front porch. The living room has private doors, a gas fireplace and comfortable queen sleeper sofa. Main House sleeps up to 6 adults. Not a child-friendly home, only due to antiques, hardwood floors and staircase. But, we definitely allow children.
Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits is adjacent to this property. They serve food, wine, cocktails, beer & have over 300 whiskies in stock. See website: havishamhouse.com
Why did we name it "Havisham House"? Have you read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens? Main character, Miss Havisham, lived in the Satis House, a ruined mansion. This property immediately reminded me of this classic novel when we found it in 2015… abandoned and heavily damaged from a severe tornado. (Please see "before" pictures at havishamhouse.com.) Even with its extensive damage, we fell in love with this property and had "great expectations" for its rescue. We think you will truly enjoy your stay as you make wonderful memories in southern Illinois. We know you will love Havisham House as much as we do.
This stately Main House offers two beautiful bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, parlor, living room, formal dining room, breakfast/sun room and a spacious and relaxing covered front porch. The living room has private doors, a gas fireplace and comfortable queen sleeper sofa. Main House sleeps up to 6 adults. Not a child-friendly home, only due to antiques, hardwood floors and staircase. But, we definitely allow children.
Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits is adjacent to this property. They serve food, wine, cocktails, beer & have over 300 whiskies in stock. See website: havishamhouse.com
Why did we name it "Havisham House"? Have you read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens? Main character, Miss Havisham, lived in the Satis House, a ruined mansion. This property immediately reminded me of this classic novel when we found it in 2015… abandoned and heavily damaged from a severe tornado. (Please see "before" pictures at havishamhouse.com.) Even with its extensive damage, we fell in love with this property and had "great expectations" for its rescue. We think you will truly enjoy your stay as you make wonderful memories in southern Illinois. We know you will love Havisham House as much as we do.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Alto Pass, IL
$$$$
Reviews
5.0
Lovely home. Close to some great walks and welcoming people. Comfy beds. Thank you so much for hosting us!
5.0
we had a wonderful time at your property!
5.0
Small group of friends getting away for the weekend. Great location for seeing the beauty of southern Illinois. Jerry and Nick were great hosts and we loved the new bourbon bar as well. Would definitely go back.
5.0
The house is gorgeous! Owners Jerri and Nick couldn’t be nicer were there for us, answered every question and went out of their way to make our stay a perfect one. Loved every minute will be back!!!!
5.0
Loved our stay. Rented the house and carriage house. Exceptional opportunity for our family! Thank you for being a wonderful host.
5.0
Perfect!
I found this place online and planned our whole weekend around this home.
This is not a place you just stop and sleep; this is a place that you make your whole weekend about.
I did have to admit to my husband how much he spent on this place. My excuse was “it was less than the Peabody”.
Of all the homes, places, rentals I have stayed in over the past fourteen years of traveling - this has been my favorite. I believe it will be hard to top.
5.0
Great space to share with friends and family
The property has lots of space and living areas, making it easy to gather with friends or spread out for privacy. The large covered patio can be enjoyed in any weather. The house is beautifully renovated and very well maintained. There are many delicate decorations so definitely go outside if you want to throw a ball around.
5.0
Beautiful restored getaway!
This 1890's home and grounds has been beautifully restored with love and detail. Whether you need a quiet weekend staying in with your loved one or exploring the wine trail, this is the home for you. My wife and I had a wonderful time staying here for the weekend. We enjoyed the majority of it inside the Havisham House. We will definitely be back. M&K. Paducah, KY.
5.0
Gorgeous home
This is a beautiful home that’s centrally located to all the wineries. We had a blast and the owners were wonderful! Highly recommend.
5.0
Girl Weekend
We had a great time at the Havisham House. Wonderful accommodations and a great place to stay for our group of gals!
5.0
A Gem
Immense respect for those that save amazing properties such as this. Our stay at Havisham House was thoroughly comfortable and enjoyable! Would choose to stay again if ever in the area.
5.0
Great Expectations were met!
We loved our weekend in Alto Pass. The wineries were beautiful, the house was lovely and had so much character! I would visit again!
5.0
Girl’s Trip
This was the perfect relaxing location for our girl’s trip. The house was absolutely beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice.
5.0
Amazing property and location
Highly recommended
4.0
Beautiful Property
The house is a gorgeous mix of old and new, situated in a quaint town with really nice nature all around. Definitely a neat place to spend some time at or book your wedding at. Works best if you can fill up the sleeping spaces, so then you can take full advantage of the formal dining room. Gerri and Nick are very responsive!
5.0
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
What an amazing home and beautiful setting! Wonderful host, too! We had such a relaxing and enjoyable time. This has become one of favorite new places...we plan to return soon.
5.0
Beautiful home
Lovely home from the late 19th century that has been beautifully restored. Had an issue with the HVAC upon arrival and the owners were very quick to respond and got the problem fixed. Enjoyed my stay and would stay again. Highly recommend the soaking tub!
5.0
Beautiful house!
The Havisham House is perfect for any occasion. It’s one of those houses that you see from the road and wonder about. The restoration is beautiful.
5.0
Beautiful historic home with modern luxuries.
Smooth communication ahead of stay -- we appreciated the industrial about wine trail covid schedules! Nice little town with easy access to several wineries and a great little trail. Beautiful home with thoughtful amenities.
5.0
Girls Trip!
Jerri was amazing as always. The Havisham House was BEAUTIFUL and we cannot wait to come back!!
5.0
Havisham House is truly one of Southern Illinois' hidden gems. The home is spacious and elegant.
We have stayed at Havisham House twice and both times had a wonderful experience. The decor is breathtaking and charming. We enjoyed visiting the wineries and soaking up the beauty of Southern Illinois.
5.0
Beautiful house! Owners thought of everything to make it feel like home.
Excellent experience. Located near hiking and biking trails, amazing views.
5.0
Lovely home
Lovely home, and conveniently located by a variety of great hiking trails.
5.0
This Place Exceeded Our Expectations!
Wow! This house looked great online, but the pics don’t convey the “feeling” it provides. It had so much character that we truly can’t do it justice in words. Every room has been classicly decorated and planned out. The AC worked great and the place was immaculate! The owner is terrific to communicate with and she made us feel very welcome and valued as customers. We have been staying in the area for 20 years and this house is our new favorite!
5.0
Fantastic getaway; you won't need any electronics to keep you entertained.
Not enough words to describe how great the property is; but will try. Phenomenal, breathtaking, peaceful, historical, and full of character. There is so much to do in the area. Wineries, wineries, and more wineries. A trip to Cape Girardeau is only 45 minutes away. Thank you for the opportunity to stay here. We will be back.
5.0
Girls' Weekend
Havisham House was the perfect spot for a relaxing, girls' weekend! And Southern Illinois, with its lush forests and rolling hills, was an ideal locale for a social distancing getaway! After busy days of driving to take in the scenery - with stops at the wineries for curbside delivery - this beautifully appointed, yet comfortable and cozy Victorian house felt like "home".
5.0
Very gracious house
It was just what we were looking for — a few days of luxury — wine, soothing baths, evenings by the fireside and candlelight, and sunny morning breakfasts. And then an unexpected plus — the picturesque country, winding Shawnee Wine Trail
5.0
Perfect Weekend Getaway
This property is stunning and in a fantastic location to enjoy the wine trail. You won’t be disappointed with the amount of space, amenities, and overall beauty of the Havisham House!
5.0
Anniversary getaway
What an amazing house. We loved the bathroom, the porch, the kitchen, I could go on and on. The renovation is nothing short of amazing. The whole property is just comfortable and feels like home. And the location is great with easy access to plenty of activities.
5.0
Just Wonderful
What a great experience and a wonderful property. This is our 3rd time visiting Alto Pass and by far the best. Looking forward to next year.
5.0
Beautiful inside and out!
This home is so beautiful and comfortable. No detail has been overlooked. The renovation is stunning, and the furnishings are luxe. The home is large and situated on a gorgeous, relaxing property. The owner was very friendly in emails and quite accommodating to our needs. I have high standards, and I would recommend this rental to anyone.
5.0
Every aspect of our 2 day stay was wonderful
Jerri was the perfect hostess. The property is beautiful and the house renovations are amazing. Everything is provided for you- just bring your suitcase and enjoy Southern Illinois and all it has to offer. A perfect mini vacation. Thank you Jerri.
5.0
Very nice!! Very clean!!
Great place, very clean!! Awesome house with awesome bathroom & kitchen!! Very quite and with lots of room! High end touches on a vintage home!
5.0
Exceeded expectations in every way, both property and host!
We were impressed with the pictures, we were blown away with the property. The house was stunning, displaying great craftsmanship in every corner. Beautiful stained glass, some antique furnishings, and a bathroom that was amazing. Modern amenities with a country style made for a fantastic weekend in the heart of the Shawnee wine trail. We went to 6 vineyards during our short stay, and 2 of them are less than a mile away. We choose to utilize the wonderful kitchen and cooked two fantastic meals that we paired with our local wine.
The communication with the host was very fast and polite. I always received a response in a matter of minutes. Jerri is a great host with a magnificent house.
I would recommend the Havisham House to anyone looking to enjoy the area and we can't wait to plan our next stay.
5.0
Great Restored Property
Really enjoyed our stay at this immaculately restored property, very conveniently located to visit the numerous vineyards in the area.
5.0
This property is so amazing it is exquisite in the beauty of the area is like none other ...i
History meets elegance and luxury. This has truly been a wonderful experience. This home is set in such a peaceful and in a beautiful part of the country. The scenery of this town is breathtaking . It is ideal for someone just wanting to get away. The home itself is a treasure and has been restored with such style and elegance. The owner has provided every need both in necessity and luxury. I can't imagine a better home to rent or a better experience. I truly hope I can come back someday. I give the owner in the home 10 stars for accommodating all that we needed and going above and beyond. I left today beyond inspired. -Grace
5.0
Amazing One of A Kind House!
This is by far one of the best house rentals I've ever hard. It is truly a one of a kind architectural gem in a beautiful small town. The house has recently been renovated but keeps all of it's turn of the century charm. The accommodations are top notch and Jerry is an incredibly welcoming host.
The two bedrooms upstairs are very private and the living room downstairs has two sets of french doors and a couch bed. The bathroom and shower are really well appointed (rain shower is great) and the kitchen has everything you need if you chose to cook - but there is such great food all around. It is perfectly located to all the wineries and hiking, but in a very small quiet town to get a true country home experience.
I'd recommend this house to anyone - can't wait to stay again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Alto Pass?
The average price for a rental in Alto Pass is $273 per night. This rental is $123 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental. 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.
Is Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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