The Innkeeper's Room at Great House of Galesburg
Room in Galesburg, Illinois
- 1 bed
- Private attached bathroom
Stay with Linda
- Superhost
- 4 years hosting
Listing highlights
In Galesburg's historic neighborhood
About a 10-min walk to the Galesburg Historic District and Railroad Museum, with downtown five blocks away
A mansion full of history to explore
An 1857 mansion with shared parlors, a music room, a library, and a private garden to unwind in
Guests keep coming back
Multiple guests have returned for repeat stays, praising Linda as an attentive and welcoming host
The perfect blend of old and new in this 1857 mansion, the Silas Willard home, just 1/2 mile from downtown. This room is 1 of 4 bedrooms with a full bath, most all amenities, and a view of the neighborhood.
It's whispered this home was involved with the Underground Railroad, Abraham Lincoln, and the startup of what is now Knox College.
Enjoy a 24-hr continental breakfast, pajama bar, and to explore the 1800 square foot main floor full of secrets, mysteries, and even a vault.
The space
Single room with full back and includes Continental Breakfast.
The Innkeeper's Room is named after the founders of Innkeeper's Coffee Shop on Seminary. It has a queen size bed with new mattress, sheets, pillows, a full bath, TV, mini-frig, desk/makeup stand, and extra chairs for comfort. In addition, you have access to a full kitchen and a self-serve continental breakfast, dining room, combined front and music room, side parlor, private office, and many intimate spaces to enjoy with family and friends.
At the end of your day, enjoy a glass of wine on either the front porch or back deck. Both are different experiences guaranteed to fill your emotional basket. Be sure to rub your hands over the herbal plants to fill your space with aromatic delight. When ready, retreat to your room, grab a snack and open the door to this grandiose yet quiet room.
This experience may change your life and change your way of traveling.
Guest access
The morning of arrival, the code to get into the house will be emailed to you through Airbnb. Once inside, It is important to know which room you booked.
Your room will have two keys, one key for your room and the other key opens the back GUEST DOOR behind the music room. Please lock these doors when you are not using them.
Also within this email will be information on the internet and other important information and house rules.
The basement access is only available on request. It is a normal basement you would expect to see in a 1857 house.
The laundry/storage room is for employees only unless special arrangements are made.
Other things to note
There is a long stairway that winds towards the top. Heavy luggage will be difficult to take up. If needed, you may request a box to separate your luggage making the trip up easier.
We do not allow children due to the hazard of these stairs. In addition, the house is chuck full of antiques, china, and breakable stuff that will be expensive to replace.
We are sorry but homes built in 1857 were not built to be handicapped accessible. Modifications would be very difficult.
Events are allowed but only with pre-arrangements. Please ask about the event fee.
All the fireplaces are non-functional.
It's whispered this home was involved with the Underground Railroad, Abraham Lincoln, and the startup of what is now Knox College.
Enjoy a 24-hr continental breakfast, pajama bar, and to explore the 1800 square foot main floor full of secrets, mysteries, and even a vault.
The space
Single room with full back and includes Continental Breakfast.
The Innkeeper's Room is named after the founders of Innkeeper's Coffee Shop on Seminary. It has a queen size bed with new mattress, sheets, pillows, a full bath, TV, mini-frig, desk/makeup stand, and extra chairs for comfort. In addition, you have access to a full kitchen and a self-serve continental breakfast, dining room, combined front and music room, side parlor, private office, and many intimate spaces to enjoy with family and friends.
At the end of your day, enjoy a glass of wine on either the front porch or back deck. Both are different experiences guaranteed to fill your emotional basket. Be sure to rub your hands over the herbal plants to fill your space with aromatic delight. When ready, retreat to your room, grab a snack and open the door to this grandiose yet quiet room.
This experience may change your life and change your way of traveling.
Guest access
The morning of arrival, the code to get into the house will be emailed to you through Airbnb. Once inside, It is important to know which room you booked.
Your room will have two keys, one key for your room and the other key opens the back GUEST DOOR behind the music room. Please lock these doors when you are not using them.
Also within this email will be information on the internet and other important information and house rules.
The basement access is only available on request. It is a normal basement you would expect to see in a 1857 house.
The laundry/storage room is for employees only unless special arrangements are made.
Other things to note
There is a long stairway that winds towards the top. Heavy luggage will be difficult to take up. If needed, you may request a box to separate your luggage making the trip up easier.
We do not allow children due to the hazard of these stairs. In addition, the house is chuck full of antiques, china, and breakable stuff that will be expensive to replace.
We are sorry but homes built in 1857 were not built to be handicapped accessible. Modifications would be very difficult.
Events are allowed but only with pre-arrangements. Please ask about the event fee.
All the fireplaces are non-functional.
What this place offers
Lock on bedroom door
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Galesburg, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
A historical house within the historical district just minutes from downtown Galesburg. Walk to town and enjoy your own architectural tour of stunning homes in this safe and historical neighborhood.
The Amtrak station is five blocks away. Walk out the front door and don't stop until you are at the station.
The Amtrak station is five blocks away. Walk out the front door and don't stop until you are at the station.
Meet your host
My work: Linda-Retired from the Gates Rubber Company after 30 years/Niels-Sales Director for Suez Water Treatment for 31 years.
Speaks English
Lives in Galesburg, Illinois
We are Niels and Linda Lewis, and we are happy to be the new hosts of The Great House in Galesburg, IL. We have both spent most of our lives in Galesburg and are very active and committed to the community. Our love for the town and experience in travel brings new ideas we would like to expand upon this house.
Linda: I attended Carl Sandburg College and Eastern Illinois University. I spent most of my career as a Buyer for The Gates Rubber Company in Galesburg and Columbia, MO, then retired. This gave me an opportunity to invent, develop, patent, and take to market my idea, Flipple. I can show this to you if we meet. Covid ended my venture, and I am thankful – long story.
Niels: I was born in Coppenhagen, the son of a pilot and lived in the Bahamas, England, KS, Jersey (the Island), Tanzania, PA, IL. I have now lived here for 31 years and feel like a native of Galesburg.
I got my BA in Chemistry from Illinois State University am an area Sales Director for Suez WT. This puts me on the road quite a bit which makes me even more appreciative of a place like The Great House.
My wife and I love to travel two ways; the familiar which is comfortable and predictable and the completely unknown where we are expecting an adventure. We hope that you will be able to experience both when you visit The Great House; a very comfortable space that is also going to be outside of the traditional hotel experience.
Linda is a Superhost
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm