You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
History and Luxury on the Kankakee River.
Historic Volkmann House on the Kankakee River across from Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie Style home, the B. Harley Bradley House. This property was developed by Col. Haswell C. Clarke before 1900 as a stable, but was converted to a home and extensively remodeled in 1919 by jeweler William H. Volkmann of Kankakee. This home maintains its historic charm yet is outfitted with modern amenities, comfortable furnishings, 550 thread count, 100% supima cotton sheets, fluffy 100% cotton bath towels, washer/dryer, dishwasher, WiFi and cable TV. With access to the Kankakee River, boat access at nearby public boat launch, and centered on a triple lot and dead-end street, this property provides excellent privacy and wonderful views of the river. This home has three bedrooms, two and 1/2 baths with primary bedroom en-suite, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, and sleeps 6 people. All three bedrooms have queen sized beds. Enjoy grilling out on the deck watching the sun set over the river.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from B. Harley Bradley House. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from B. Harley Bradley House and 13 minutes on foot from Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau
History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Shari Haug
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,062 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
History On The Kankakee River
History Luxury on the Kankakee River
History Luxury on the Kankakee River.
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History Luxury on the Kankakee River. A Private Waterfront Home
History luxury on the Kankakee River. A private waterfront home.
History and Luxury on the Kankakee River. Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Maureen K.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Magical Time in Kankakee
From the first communication with Shari, I knew this would be a good visit. What I didn't realize was how magical the experience would be. Shari welcomed us to the house and gave us a bit of history. It was the perfect setting for celebrating the Christmas holidays with family: my son and daughter-in-law, their newborn son, my elderly in-laws, and my DIL's parents. Many happy memories were made in this historical house on the river. It was a visit we will never forget!
Maureen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amylee N.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Magical
The hosts are spectacular as well as the house. Beds comfortable, so much kitchen ware, climate controlled perfect, close to my family and across the street from the house that inspired my career. We will be back as much as possible! Such a wonderful three days! Thank you so much!!
Amylee N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathe M., United States
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
True Gem
The pictures do not lie! This home has amazing historic charm and the river view was fabulous. We have stayed in quite a few short term rentals and this was by far the cleanest property we have experienced: no dust, dirt, or grime to be found anywhere. Shari, property owner, was so easy to communicate with and greeted us on arrival to give us instructions and answer questions. She has thought of every detail down to conveniently placed extension cords, makeup wipes, and a notebook full of history and recommended restaurants. We plan to make this a return visit!
Kathe M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lara P.
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic River House
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful historic property along the Kankakee River. The kitchen is well stocked to cook and the backyard patio is perfect for grilling out. We have wonderful memories staying here during our trip! The kids loved playing in the backyard and we even saw some lightning bugs on our last night there. Thank you for sharing this beautiful house as a rental, we really enjoyed staying there.
Lara P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maggi S.
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home
We love returning to this beautiful house on the Kankakee River. It’s our special home away f the pm home.
Maggi S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
The house was absolutely charming, not to mention gorgeous and historic. Really appreciated the info provided about the house itself as well as the Frank Lloyd Wright prairie home across the street. The location right on the river cannot be beat. My friends and I enjoyed our stay immensely!
Lisa K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristine G., Torrance, California
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Volkmmann house
We had a great 4 night stay. The house is so lovely as well as Sheri, the owner. The house was clean and every room was perfect! The beds were comfortable, the views of the river are magnificent and the patio is nice to sit at in the evening. We will be back!
Kristine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chase D.
24 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cool house in a small town
We were visiting family in Kankakee in the summer and this house was perfect for our family of 6. We also hosted some extra family one evening and the backyard and back porch worked out great. The kids also loved walking to Jaenicke's for floats!
Chase D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris K.
9 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Harrison Street
Loved the house! So clean, open and great view! Loved the public areas!
Chris K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephen S.
10 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Home by the River
Wonderful place to entertain family and friends. Best sleep ever…was it the 500-thread sheets or the soothing train whistle in the night or gentle sound of the geese in the morning? Beautiful view of the river.
Stephen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristine G., Torrance, California
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic home on the river
We had a wonderful 9 days with family in this historic home. We will be back and Shari is a fantastic host.
Kristine G.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Ann R., Columbia
7 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old home
Lovely home and property. Clean and quaint. One night the road noise was very loud the other night it was not as loud. Temperature must have something to do with it.
Ann R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
gary t.
23 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic property
This house was beautiful Shari thought of everything we needed was well furnished and very clean awesome home
gary t.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
James F., Chicago, IL U.S.A.
2 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely home on a lovely river. A struggling town. A train horn.
The home is lovely and in a historic district on a lovely river. We had a great time canoeing on the river. Kankakee is struggling. town. The historic district is narrow, a couple blocks. Then the town is struggling. Trains come through early in the morning and blow their horns. It is a My Cousin Vinny moment but less of a pain. I loved sitting on the deck and feeling to cool breezes blowing off the river. We all did.
James F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bob R.
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property totally enjoyed staying here
Wow. This is a great place to stay. Very clean and well furnished. Felt very safe staying in this quite historic part of town. Beautiful grounds along the river. It was like staying in a museum. We will come back here again. Loved everything about our stay. Super nice owner met us and let us explore her home.
Bob R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shirley-Anne W., London, United Kingdom
25 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for rest and relaxation. .
Well provided riverside prairie property, plenty of space and well stocked with consumables
Shirley-Anne W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
K H.
9 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection on all levels!
My son was graduating from college so our immediate family came to Kankakee to celebrate with him. The house was immaculate and one of the most beautiful settings I have ever experienced! The hosts thought of everything we might need and were immediately available to help when we had questions. This experience was fantastic all the way around!
K H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly F.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing Property
This river front property was beautiful and comfortable. There was plenty of space for the kids to play and my husband and I to relax. We were in town for a funeral and this property served as a gathering place for family due to its size and central location. My kids enjoyed learning the story of this historical home. We are excited to stay here again! Highly recommended!
Kelly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda L.
27 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Women's Weekend Staycation
We loved staying here for a winter weekend getaway even though we live right here in this amazing neighborhood. It was perfect for our group of women who could stay close to home but feel like we got away from it all. We've long admired this historic home overlooking the river. The home was clean and the kitchen had great amenities. There were beautiful views of the Kankakee River all throughout the house. The hosts were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed! We hope to do it again in the warmer months when we can utilize the outdoor spaces. A quiet, peaceful weekend retreat!
Rhonda L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy E. W.
25 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond beautiful
The house is stunning and so well appointed. But the location is what is most breathtaking. We spent most of our time in camp chairs along the river enjoying the view. Also got a tour of the FLW house across the lawn, which was also wonderful. Quiet, peaceful, historic but with all the modern amenities. And fresh tomatoes! Shari did a wonderful welcome and then left us in privacy for the rest of the weekend. Also greatly enjoyed the Kankakee River State Park. I wish we could have stayed longer. We'll be back with bells on!
Amy E. W.
10/10 Excellent
Matt C., Urbandale, IA USA
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Beautiful historic river home
We loved being right on the river, and across the street from an historic Frank Lloyd Wright home. This home exceeded our expectations!
Matt C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
DIANA S.
24 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Absolutely wonderful hope to make another trip this summer
DIANA S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
15 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Coming home.
We came back to town for a funeral and to visit family. We could not have had a better visit. We created so many new memories. The house was beautiful and so comfortable. Sitting on the porch and watching the river brought back so many memories. The homeowners were so nice! We will be back for sure.
Mary H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marcus W., Nashville, Tennessee
2 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful experience on the Kankakee River
The host was amazing ensuring that everything for my stay was perfect. The house was warm and inviting as well as fully stocked for my stay. This is a place to lock-in if you're looking for great scenery, a lazy flowing river and a wonderful location.
Marcus W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie S., greenville,oh
14 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Kankakee
Wonderful house, very clean and well stocked with anything you could wvwr need. Owner very prompt in responding to emails. Are going back in Aug.