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Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel.

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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Springfield, IL
  • Popular LocationIllinois State Capitol2 min drive
  • Popular LocationLincoln Home National Historic Site3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum4 min drive
  • AirportSpringfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel.

This apartment is the lower level of a 1939 Duplex. The Duplex shares an acre of land with a house originally built in 1859, now a tri-plex. We live in the upper unit of the tri-plex. This apartment is set up to look like you've walked into a 1970s early 80s home. Decorating was alot of fun...we are regulars at Goodwill. :)
Have a working atari, super nintendo, vhs player, 8 track tape player - and other older technology. Oh and a kind of hidden clubhouse area with blacklights and blacklight posters. :)
We poured our hearts into this apartment, we love it and have loved sharing it with people since 2018. But, we are very strict about the no party/no outside visitors without prior approval policy. There is a calm and tranquil environment here.
There will always be projects going on in and around the yard, always a bit of controlled chaos. Our yard is all about natural landscaping, pollinator plants and gardening. Elena works from home and Justin’s home is the work! We have 10 very friendly semi-free ranging chickens in the backyard. 2 cats: Zoro, Mr Z Kitty and Sir Oliver Butterscotch, the Belligerent. We also have 2 65 pound dogs; EmmaJane NaughtyPants and Link Underfoot. They are friendly in your face kind of dogs. We do our best to keep them away from guests, but they are around. We hope you come stay with us and don’t forget your slippers!

Property manager

Elena Houghtaling

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Blast From The Past Springfield
A Blast From The Past Private vacation home
A Blast From The Past Private vacation home Springfield

About the neighborhood

Springfield

This vacation home is located in Springfield. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Illinois State Fairgrounds and Illinois State Museum. Washington Park Botanical Gardens and Knights Action are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Illinois State Capitol - 2 min drive
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 3 min drive
  • St. John's Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 4 min drive
  • Illinois State Fairgrounds - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 3 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bernie & Betty's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel. ?

As of Jun 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel. on Jun 16, 2024 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lower duplex apartment, centrally located. Beautifully furnished, 1970s feel. located?

Situated in Springfield, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum and Pasfield House. Illinois State Museum and Illinois State Capitol are also within 1 mi (2 km). Springfield Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The space was decorated in a fun way.. brings back memories of childhood. Plenty of space for us to hang out and enjoy some “downtime”.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very eclectic property
The decor of the property was very retro. We stepped back into the 1970’s, which was cool. I’ve stayed at VRBO properties that tried to do period-specific before, but went all in, in ways that detracted from the experience. But this property wasn’t like that. The TV was “smart”, which guests have come to expect. The beds were also comfortable, which is a must. It was a fun stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place
We stayed in the blast from the blast apartment. And it really was. Each room featured items from the late 60's through the 90's. ie a cb radio, a TV in a console, 45 rpm records, painting by number pictures, a psychedelic hide out. It is just fun. The front yard/garden is wild and beautiful. The kitchen has modern appliances. I can't say enough about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Walla Walla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fun place to stay and provided everything we needed. The hosts were responsive and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. It's very clean and there was alot of effort put into decorating. We especially loved the secret reading loft. The hosts were friendly and responded quickly to my questions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic experience
My daughter and I stayed in this property and just loved it. The decor is amazing. It’s a great neighborhood. Close to everything. The property manager was extremely friendly. Everything was clean and perfect. All the amenities were spot on. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Warm and cozy apartment for a snowy winter weekend. Great host and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Elena and Justin were so accommodating and helpful! The house is clean and well-decorated -- truly a Blast from the Past that we enjoyed! There was a surprise ice storm during our stay and the property was iced and we felt safe. They were accommodating to our extended stay request, and it is so appreciated that they do ALL of the cleaning!! I would recommend this spot to other visitors of Springfield!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun duplex
This is a fun 1960's house. We loved all the fun things to look at and I couldn't believe how clean you kept all that! The space was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We cooked big breakfasts every morning and the pots, pans, utensils and dishes were top quality. I am dismayed that for some reason I am unable to give all 5 star reviews. I keep clicking all the stars and they keep unclicking themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay!
This place was amazing! My 8 year old loved it. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Insanely Cool Space
It's hard to describe the attention to detail in this incredibly cool space. It was so well done in 70's decor and seemingly every spec of it was fashioned from this era. It was a big space, ample room, and very comfortable. It was also spotless and just had a great feel to it. We loved our time there. The location was amazing, on a nice quiet street very close to the Lincoln museum and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and quirky
It was like stepping back to the 70s Cozy and tastefully decorated. The house was located in a very quiet neighborhood and close to everything. They have a immense library of DVD, videos and just any game you may want to play. I would definitely recommend this location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
So fun!
The house was clean, comfortable, and amazingly decorated. It was also less than a ten minute drive from everything we wanted to see in town. We loved all of the little touches in every room and enjoyed the vintage video games. Our whole group agreed that we’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay - great spot
We had a blast staying at this property, which was obviously well cared for and wonderfully decorated. It was fun to enjoy all the 1970s touches and decor -- many of which I remember from my youth! The neighborhood was quiet and close to everything; the rooms comfortable and very, very clean. I absolutely recommend. Would definitely stay again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Springfield stay
Wonderful as always. Clean and comfortable and so convenient. I’m a repeat stayer and encourage others to stay with Elena
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
This is the second time my sister and I have stayed here. It is convenient for us meeting from two different states. It's convenient to the Lincoln tourist attractions. It's an easy part of town to get around in. Feels safe to take a walk in the neighborhood. The hosts are wonderful to work with on anything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Touch of nostalgia
Great weekend and nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robin M., Crete, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
This was just as advertised, clean and comfortable. Only thing not 5 stars would be no cable TV. Otherwise, perfect location and rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
We love staying here! 4th time at their property. The rentals are very comfortable, clean and spacious. Plus the property is so unique and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blast in the Present!
The Blast from the past unit was perfect for us. Our hosts have created such a beautiful and serene place to be. This is our third time staying with them. Home away from home. ♥️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fun place - super clean.
We enjoyed our stay at the adorable 70s styled home. It was really fun to look everywhere and see your collection! The beds were comfortable, the bathroom spotless, towels big and fluffy, and plenty of coffee and creamer. I would encourage you to update the exterior photo. It didn't look right when we drove by and went by a few more times until we did see it was the purple house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories of the 80s
This was an 80s style 2 bedroom masterpiece... I grew up in the 80s and they had ao many things that reminded me of my childhood that it was uncanny... So, of course I watched "Stranger Things" on Netflix while Inwas there and a few episodes of "Happy Days", haha... It was a great 6 night stay for a trampoline competition downtown... only about 7 min from The BOS Center... Thanks for the memories...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

leigh g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy & Cozy
We loved our long weekend here! So cozy that we didn’t want to leave. P.S. there’s a secret reading room. Can you find it?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The amazing retro
This is the second VRBO that I have stayed in ( the first one was in my home state of MN), this was my friends first time in a VRBO! The owners were so helpful with a few things, recommending a close restaurant.,. When asked about a toaster, she said she would clean a toaster oven and bring it over. About a half hour later there was a knock on the door and new toaster greeted us. That's definitely great customer service! The area was close to everthing we wanted to see. We felt very safe there, especially not knowing anything about the area. We were so happy that we chose this blast from the past. Some of the decor I remembered from my family home growing up in the late 60's and 70's! If we're ever in the area again we will only stay in the blast from the past. Thank you for being part of our adventure in Springfield IL.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Springfield
Structure Type
Private vacation home