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161 year old home full of history and charm

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Vienna, IL
  • Place, Vienna Public Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vienna City Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Hill State Trail
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vienna

With a stay at this vacation home in Vienna, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Shawnee National Forest and Vienna Public Library. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Vienna City Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Tunnel Hill State Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Vienna Public Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vienna City Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 17 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 33 min drive - 38.4 miles

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vienna Diner - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

161 year old home full of history and charm

Step back in time at the beautifully restored Hess House, built in 1864. This historic gem features original hardwood floors and gorgeous woodwork that tell a story of craftsmanship rarely seen today. The blend of period charm and thoughtful restoration creates a space that feels both timeless and welcoming. Enjoy spacious rooms perfect for gathering, relaxing, or simply admiring the intricate details that make this home one of a kind. The lovely property features 2 king beds, 1 queen bed, and 1 full size bunk bed, Perfect for families or groups of friends. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

161 year old home full of history and charm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for having us at your wonderful home. My sons and I loved the history of the home, interesting antiques and artifacts, and exploring all the interesting rooms. We came for scuba certification at Mermet Springs and that was splendid. We enjoyed Vienna and were stopping at Metropolis on the way home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026