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Horizon Haven
Alton, Illinois

A beautifully restored 1921 home set on a quiet street in historic downtown Alton — four bedrooms, two baths, sleeps ten, and the Mississippi a short walk from the front porch.

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Alton, IL
Mississippi River
03 The Tour
A Walk-Through

Step inside Horizon Haven.

Three minutes inside the house — from the porch rockers and the leather sofa by the windmill fan, through the dining room that seats your whole party, and up the original walnut stair to four quiet bedrooms.

Filmed on a slow Sunday morning, the way most of our guests like to experience it.

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Living room with brown leather sofa and windmill ceiling fan
Fig. 03 — Living Room, west exposure Run time 2:48
05 Inside
Inside the House

Everything provided,
nothing forgotten.

Furnished room by room over the last two years. Each space below is photographed and itemized — no surprises on arrival.

Four bedrooms, ten guests.

One king, two queens, a full, and a sleeper sofa downstairs. Linens are hotel-grade percale; the closets are stocked with extra blankets and a noise machine in every room.

  • 1 King bed (primary suite)
  • 2 Queen beds (upstairs)
  • 1 Full bed (upstairs)
  • Queen sleeper sofa
  • Hotel-grade percale linens
  • Blackout curtains in every room
  • Smart TV per bedroom
  • Ceiling fans throughout
  • Iron, board & steamer
  • Pack-n-play available on request
Primary bedroom with king bed
Primary Suite · Main Floor

Cook for the whole table.

A full chef's kitchen with everything you'd use at home, opening to a dining room that comfortably seats your whole group at one table.

  • Full-size refrigerator + ice maker
  • Gas range & convection oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip coffee, Keurig & French press
  • Knife block, sharpener, mandoline
  • Dutch oven, sheet pans, cast iron
  • Blender, toaster, kettle
  • Wine glasses, tumblers, mugs (×12)
  • Dining seats 8 + bar seats 4
  • Starter pantry: salt, oil, spices
Dining room with chandelier and seating for eight
Dining · seats 8

Movie nights, game nights, slow mornings.

A 65-inch smart TV in the living room, a curated board-game shelf, and gig-speed Wi-Fi reach every corner of the house.

  • 65" smart TV in living room
  • Roku in every bedroom
  • Sonos sound bar
  • Gigabit Wi-Fi (Eero mesh)
  • Board games & cards
  • Vinyl record player + 60 LPs
  • Books & local guidebooks
  • Streaming: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+
  • Dedicated work nook with monitor
  • Printer for boarding passes
Living room with sofa and entertainment center
Living Room · Main Floor

Porch coffee, fenced yard.

Two rocking chairs on the columned porch, a fenced rear yard, and off-street parking for three vehicles. The river overlook is a five-minute walk.

  • Covered front porch + rockers
  • Fully fenced rear yard
  • Charcoal grill + utensils
  • Outdoor dining set (6)
  • String lights for evening
  • Off-street parking for 3
  • Bike storage available
  • Walk score: 78 — very walkable
  • Pet-friendly yard (on request)
  • Hose & outdoor power
Exterior side of the property with fenced yard
Side Yard · Fenced
06 The Experience
The Stay

A few ways
to spend a weekend.

Most groups end up doing some version of all three. Each room of the house is built around one of them.

Guest bedroom with reading lamp and dresser I — Rest

Rest & Recharge

Four quiet bedrooms with blackout curtains, a noise machine in each, and a porch made for slow mornings. We turn the bed down with a chocolate.

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Dining table set for a family meal II — Gather

Cook & Gather

A full chef's kitchen and a dining room that seats your entire group at one table. The neighborhood butcher is two blocks east; the wine shop is three.

Plan a long dinner →
Front of the home with porch and walkway III — Explore

Explore Alton

The Mississippi overlook is five minutes on foot, Clark Bridge is ten by car, and the wineries of Grafton are a twenty-minute drive along the Great River Road.

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09 Guests
From Our Guests

Forty-seven stays,
forty-seven five-stars.

Verified reviews pulled live from Airbnb and VRBO. The full review history is available on request.

4.9/5
47 reviews across Airbnb & VRBO
100% 5-star stays in the last 12 months
Superhost · 6 consecutive quarters
Cleanliness 5.0 Communication 5.0 Location 4.9 Value 4.9
10 Your Host
Portrait of David
Meet your host

Meet David,
your host.

I bought Horizon Haven in 2023 and spent the next eighteen months bringing it back — refinishing the original walnut stair, opening the rear of the house to the dining room, and outfitting every bedroom the way I'd want one set up for myself.

I host every guest personally. Messages get answered in minutes, and I live close enough to drop off something you forgot. If you're planning your first trip to Alton, ask me anything.

✓ Superhost ✓ Instant Book ✓ 5-Star Rated ✓ Responds in < 1 hr

— David

11 The Area
Alton, Illinois

A historic town
on the Mississippi.

Fifteen minutes north of St. Louis, with a walkable downtown, riverfront overlooks, and the Great River Road right out the door.

Horizon Haven
38.8906° N · 90.1843° W · Alton, IL
0.4 mi · 5 min walk

Mississippi Overlook

Public bluff with benches and bald eagle viewing in winter.

0.6 mi · 10 min walk

Historic Downtown

Antique row, cafés, restaurants, riverfront amphitheater.

14 mi · 20 min drive

Grafton Wineries

Four hilltop tasting rooms along the Great River Road.

1.3 mi · 4 min drive

Clark Bridge

Iconic cable-stayed bridge — best photographed at dusk.

12 Questions
Common Questions

Asked & answered.

Don't see your question? Send inquiries to stay@altonbnb.com — replies usually within the hour.

What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out can usually be arranged on request — just message us a few days ahead.
How do I get into the house?
Self check-in via smart lock. You'll receive a unique door code by email the morning of arrival, valid through your check-out time. No key handoff required.
Is parking available?
Yes — off-street parking for up to three vehicles in the rear drive, plus free street parking. Larger vehicles can be parked just down the block.
Are pets allowed?
One small-to-medium dog is welcome with a $75 pet fee. Please let us know at the time of booking. The rear yard is fully fenced.
Is the house good for kids?
Absolutely. The home sleeps ten and works well for multi-generational stays. We can have a pack-n-play, high chair, and stair gate set up if you let us know in advance.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in for a full refund. Inside 14 days, the first night plus cleaning is non-refundable; the rest is refunded if we can rebook your dates.
Is the Wi-Fi fast enough to work from?
Yes — gigabit fiber with an Eero mesh covering every room. There's a dedicated work nook with an external monitor and a printer.
Do you provide linens, towels, and toiletries?
Yes. Hotel-grade linens on every bed, fresh towels for every guest, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, and a starter set of trash bags and laundry pods.
13 The Fine Print
House Rules & Policies

Keep it kind,
leave it lovely.

A few light rules to make sure the next family enjoys it as much as you did.

Check-In
4:00pm
Check-Out
11:00am

House Rules

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    No parties or events — quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM out of respect for neighbors.
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    No smoking indoors. Smoking permitted on the porch with provided ash receptacle.
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    Maximum 10 guests, including any children and infants.
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    Pets welcome with prior approval and $75 fee — one dog, under 50 lbs.
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    Photo ID required for the primary guest at the time of booking.
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    Suitable for children, but the stairs are original — stair gate available on request.

Policies

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    Cancellation: full refund 14+ days out; first night + cleaning non-refundable inside 14 days.
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    Damage policy: we don't take security deposits — accidental damage waiver is included.
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    Trash & recycling: bins are in the rear drive; pickup is Tuesday mornings.
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    Departure: start the dishwasher, strip the beds, and lock the front door. That's it.
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    Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM, including the porch and yard.
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    Lost & found: we'll ship anything you leave behind at cost.
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