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The Bressmer - Victorian National Historical Landmark Home from 1853

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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9 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 24595 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Springfield, IL
  • Dana-Thomas House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Illinois State Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Springfield

Heart of Springfield.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Elijah Iles House and Dana-Thomas House. Vachel Lindsay Home and Lincoln Home National Historic Site are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site - 9 min walk
  • Illinois State Capitol - 14 min walk
  • Bank of Springfield Center - 14 min walk
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 14 min walk
  • St. John's Hospital - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 17 min walk
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saputo's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bernie & Betty's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Terra Ferment - ‬12 min walk

About this property

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

The Bressmer - Victorian National Historical Landmark Home from 1853

The Bressmer at Bressmer-Baker House is a Lincoln-Era National Historical Landmark Home from 1853 in Springfield, Illinois. Located in Old Aristocracy Hill in prime Downtown Springfield, Illinois just off Route 66, just a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln's Home, The Presidential Library, The Illinois State Capitol, The Dana Thomas House, and much more!

This Queen Anne Victorian home was initially purchased by John Bressmer and remodeled by the architect who built the Illinois Governor's Mansion just down the street. Bressmer would grow to be a huge success as a merchant in Springfield. Anyone who was anyone wanted to dress in their Sunday best and be seen at "Bressmer's" downtown. After the department store burned to the ground in the largest fire in Springfield's history, it was revived and re-launched with the first escalator in Illinois.

Property manager

Arrive and Thrive

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 6400 sq ft (595 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Special Event Rates Available Upon Request
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Special Event Rates Available Upon Request For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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The Bressmer - Victorian National Historical Landmark Home from 1853 Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., St. Louis Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Church retreat extraordinaire
Amazing property. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. Kitchen, living room, laundry and dining room on every floor. Luxurious bedrooms. A beautiful old mansion. In the heart of Springfield. Every amenity you could imagine. We had an amazingly wonderful weekend of sharing and church family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Facility
Super cool property. A must for those who enjoy the nostalgia feel with all the modern amenities! We enjoyed every day being there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022