Spacious 1845 Mansion with modern amenities. Loved by large groups, 5bd /4.5ba!
Overview
Spacious 1845 Mansion with modern amenities is a smoke-free, pet-friendly vacation home in New Athens, Illinois, designed with large-group stays in mind. The property is configured as a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home and is set in a country setting on approximately eight acres, emphasizing privacy and space for guests, pets, and vehicles.
Space & Gatherings
This is a purpose-fit venue for weddings and family or group gatherings, with both indoor and outdoor event options and planning support via an events website. Guests can bring their own caterers, and the host offers rentals for tables and chairs, glassware, silverware, plates, and linens. Outdoor time is a highlight, with an outdoor grill plus a firepit for casual evenings.
Amenities
Core conveniences include air conditioning, a full kitchen, and an ironing board. The home is explicitly kid-friendly and smoke-free, making it suitable for mixed-age groups. Pet-friendly policies and the large acreage support travelers bringing animals and those who want room to spread out.
Location & Nearby
The home sits in St. Clair County, about 45 minutes from the St. Louis Arch, and is approximately 3 miles from the World Shooting and Recreational Complex. For nearby dining, Tiff's Café is close (about 993 m away), while additional options include Smoked 'N Smashed, Pistol City Restaurant & Saloon, and The Brickhouse Bar & Grill. Airports in the wider area include MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (about 34.6 km away) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (about 78.4 km away).
Area Activities
Local points of interest mentioned for activities and outdoor time include Sparta Country Club, Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Fayetteville Community Park. These provide options for golf and nature-focused outings within the broader region around New Athens.
Best for
This mansion-style vacation home is best for large groups—family reunions, wedding parties, and group getaways—thanks to its 5 bedrooms/4.5 baths, eight-acre setting, and event-support options (including tableware and linens rentals). It also suits travelers visiting the World Shooting and Recreational Complex, located about 3 miles away. Pet owners and families benefit from the pet-friendly, kid-friendly, smoke-free setup and outdoor grill/firepit gathering spaces.
Travel tips
Plan on driving: the property is in a country setting with ample space for vehicles, and dining options are spread out (though Tiff's Café is under 1 km away). If you’re flying, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is the closer option (~34.6 km), while St. Louis Lambert International is farther (~78.4 km). If you’re visiting downtown St. Louis sights like the Gateway Arch, budget about 45 minutes each way.
What guests say
No guest review excerpts were provided, and public rating details are not available, so recurring review themes cannot be reliably summarized. The listing emphasizes strengths such as large-group suitability, a private eight-acre country setting, and event support with optional rentals for tables, chairs, and place settings. It also highlights outdoor gathering features (grill and firepit) and proximity to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex. Any consistent positives or negatives around cleanliness, noise, comfort, or host responsiveness are not documented in the provided materials.
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