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Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment

This house is located 34 miles south of Springfield, Illinois; 85 miles North of St. Louis, Missouri; 8 miles off I-55 it is within walking distance from city square, in a nice neighborhood with friendly neighbors. This is a house that has been tastefully decorated with vintage furnishings, and touches of Route 66 memorabilia and we have information available to help make your trip a unique experience. Food and shopping are close by. Girard has a couple of train tracks on the edge of town that you hear occasionally. Whether you're coming to see historic Route 66 attractions, on family trip or business travel, bring your suitcase, we have the linens, towels and a fully equipped kitchen, so come relax for day, week or more. Maybe you want to enjoy the spacious back yard, covered front porch with swing, or the nice flower bed patio area to watch the humming birds when they are in the area.

The space is approximately 1600 square foot, over 80 years old. It was built before Route 66 was an attraction. There is ample parking on property. The woodwork in this home is awesome and the closet space is amazing for the period of time this home was built. The house is original, with just a kitchen remodel, first floor bedroom update and the bathroom spiffed up a little. Mainly filled with vintage furnishings but have added little touches of comfort. The dining room table is big enough for 8 if you add the extra leaf and chairs. The kitchen has table for four and everything you need to make your meals and lots of small touches to make you feel at home. There is NO Cable TV or WIFI so you can enjoy the ones you traveled with or maybe just sit and read a good book. There is plenty of games, cards and reading material to enjoy an experience of days of the past.

Property manager

Craig and Myrna Bomkamp

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking of any kind permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Home is on the Original 1926 1930 Route 66
Home is on the Original 1926-1930 Route 66 Alignment Girard

About the neighborhood

Map
Girard, IL

What's nearby

  • University of Illinois at Springfield - 34 min drive
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 44 min drive
  • St. John's Hospital - 44 min drive
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 44 min drive
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlinville Station - 23 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc's Soda Fountain - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whirl A Whip - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Di Carlo's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment located?

This family-friendly vacation home is in the center of Girard, within 20 mi (32 km) of Carlinville Public Square, Piper Glen Golf Club, and Chatham Dog Park. Knights Action Park and Lake Lou Yeager are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Home is on the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cozy house off of Route 66
Great home to stay at with your family or friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
This was a very relaxing VRBO, described nearly perfectly, it's super charming. Most importantly it's close to Whirl-a-whip! Seriously, we'll stay again when visiting the area, even in winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girard High School Class of 1969 Class Reunion Trip Headquarters
We were very impressed with the cleanliness of this quaint property, and that everything we needed was there. We really enjoyed our two night stay, and will stay there again. Yhe hosts were great and easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Route 66 themed decor
We stayed for 2 nights while visiting family and friends. The house was clean and perfectly described. Love the location in town. We enjoyed the local restaurants and ate ice cream a few times at Whirl-a-whip. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Damon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Very greatful we discovered this unique property close to my mother-in-law. Quiet neighborhood and Craig and Myrna are very thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless small town home
House is like stepping into the 70s. Awesome woodwork and super clean. Owners easy to deal with .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely older home
Older two story home with nice patio and front porch with great swing. No wi fi was a drawback but not huge. The furnishings were lovely and from the same period as the house with great informative pictures on the walls. It made a perfect meeting place for lunch and dinner with my nephew and 5 nieces.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
The Girard house is a beautiful home decorated with nostalgia from the Route 66 days. Quiet peaceful setting. The home had everything we needed except a washer/dryer. The ice cream shop just a couple blocks away offered 50 amazing flavors of ice cream!! We highly recommend this house for anyone traveling through the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The British are coming
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

connie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Madison House
Fantastic A great place to relax, sleep and enjoy life. The place is so user friendly that no time is spent wondering. My 3rd visit and I am looking forward to a 4th. Love the house and our time spent there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and very good communication at all times
Was close to our job site,they were great to work with and communication was great highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
This house is just what we needed. Clean, comfortable, and well-cared for, plus a good location and accommodating hosts. Myrna's communication was great, and check-in was a breeze.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful well taken care of home. Everthing you could need or want is available and its very clean. You feel at home in this house and we had lots of sibling reminicing while in town for our brothers funeral.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood. Property managers were friendly. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

debbie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
This was our third time staying here. Everything was great, just as it has been every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hidden gem!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home in quiet setting
We enjoyed our stay in this very clean, well appointed, and spacious home. The owner was proactive in providing all of the information we needed and the entire experience was very pleasant. We'll be back the next time we're in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
COMFORTABLE AND QUIET
2nd stay here in 3 years. Owners were easy do deal with and everything was great. Absolutely will stay here again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nostalgic
The home was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
Beautiful and comfortable house perfect for the whole family!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
We needed a place to stay while visiting Grandma. She was able to stay with us. The kids loved baking with her in the nice kitchen. We got have family dinners and grill together. We saw one hummingbird and many other birds. We enjoyed the beautiful porch and swing. It was perfect for the 5 of us. Everyone could have their own space when needed but we all had a place yo sit to visit comfortably together. We will hopefully be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
This was my husband and mines first time standing at a house that wasn’t a relative and not a hotel setting. Ms. Myrna was beyond amazing too! She answered all are questions, plus she founded out that we’re driving and she let us check in early so we could get some sleep from driving all night. It reminds you of your grandparents’ house! Plus, it was only like two or three houses down from our relatives house too! This is perfect stay for anyone! Definitely will stay there the next time we are in town!!!! Thank you again for opening your home to us!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
easy, comfortable
clean, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice peaceful place
Nice clean, peaceful place. Easy check in. Great Host with wonderful communication.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022