The Underground: A Stylish Gatsby-Inspired Retreat located inside Wells on Main Guesthouse & Gatherings in Fairbury, Illinois. Escape to "The Underground," A sophisticated and romanitc Airbnb designed with an elegant 1920's Great Gatsby vibes. Located in a charming little town of Fairbury, Illinois. This hidden gem offers the perfect blend of style comfort, and nostalgia, ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway or a girls weekend retreat. Book a week long stay and get 40% off.
The space
This suite is situated within a charming building that also hosts a photography studio and a small events venue and one other Airbnb unit. We are conveniently located in the heart of downtown Fairbury, just 11 miles from Route 66 and halfway between Chicago and Springfield, this quaint small-town setting offers easy access to local restaurants and specialty shops.
The suite features a kitchenette equipped with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker, toaster oven, toaster. The living room boasts a 55-inch Samsung TV with complimentary Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ and more, additional amenities include a queen size bed, full size murhphy bed, private bathroom with shower and double vanity. This unit has it's own seperate entrance.
Located just down the block you'll find Dream Cabin Coffee, 250 ft away you'll find El Jaracho Bar & Grill, and 500 ft. away you will find Dave's Supermarket for grocery shopping needs, baked goods, or food from the deli. Please note most shops, including the grocery store are closed on Sundays. El Jaracho , China Kitchen, Monicals, Pizzas by Marchelloni's and Dairy Queen are all open on Sundays. Also we have a Dollar General and Family Dollar that are open on Sundays when Dave's Supermarket is closed.
There is plenty of parking just outside your Airbnb, There are 2 dedicated parking spots for our guests and there are two large parking lots available as well. You may also park in the front of the building if you prefer, parking is allowed on the street in the dedicated parking spots.
Guest access
Door #3
which has its own access door directly to the Airbnb unit and can be accessed through the stairs in the back, it is the downstairs unit. It can also be accessed through the long hallway door. Enter the door and turn to your left, go downstairs and turn left in between the leather sofa and chair your unit is door #3.
Or you may park in the front and use the front entrance. Walk all the way down the hall, go down the stairs and turn left just past the brown leather chair.
Parking is available in the back of the property, directly in front of the property or across the street. Conveniently located within walking distance of a grocery store, several restaurants, and local shops.
Please note that ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft are not available in the area.
Can sleep up to 6 with the air mattress upon request.
Other things to note
We are located in the heart of downtown Fairbury, a fairly quiet and safe area with a charming small-town atmosphere. However, as we are near the train tracks, you may occasionally hear a train pass through. If you are a light sleeper, please keep this in mind when booking your stay.
2 night stays receive 15% discount, 3 night stays receive a 30% discount and week long stays receive a 40% discount on your stay!
Airbnb has a kitchenette which is a partial kitchen so there is no oven or stove.
For the comfort of all our guests, we want to share that we currently use lightly scented laundry detergents to maintain a fresh, clean environment—something many guests tell us they love walking into.
If you have sensitivities or allergies to fragrances, please let us know several days prior to your arrival. We will gladly do our best to prepare the space with unscented alternatives to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.