5,000 Sq Ft | Fireside Gatherings | 6 Mi to Scheels Sports Park | All Stays Benefit Refuge Ranch Calling all nature and history lovers — your Springfield vacation rental awaits! This 'Fishes & Loaves Guest House' features a full kitchen and ample gathering space. Explore numerous sites, including Lincoln's Tomb, New Salem State Park, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Return to the 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home to unwind by a crackling fire. Lock in your Land of Lincoln escape today! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed (twin/queen) - Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds - Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed - Loft: 2 full futons OUTDOOR LIVING - Furnished balcony - Deck patio, seating & dining areas - Outdoor fireplace - Private yard - 13-acre property: private & wooded w/ frequent visits from deer INDOOR LIVING - Smart TVs, board games - Wet bar w/ seating - 2 gas fireplaces, 1 decorative fireplace (living room) - Breakfast bar, 2 dining tables KITCHEN - Stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator - Drip coffee maker (coffee provided) - Microwave, toaster, blender - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware - Trash bags & paper towels GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central heating & air conditioning - 2 washers & dryers, iron/board - Linens, towels, hangers - Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer ACCESSIBILITY - 3-story home, 3 steps to enter - 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths on 1st floor PARKING - Driveway (4 vehicles) ALL STAYS BENEFIT REFUGE RANCH - And the very best part, every stay at the F&L Guest House supports Refuge Ranch — a local organization that offers no-cost equine-assisted mentoring and adaptive riding to at-risk and special needs youth. Check us out and, better yet, schedule a tour while you're in town! -- THE LOCATION -- - Quiet suburban setting surrounded by golf courses, parks & historic sites - 3 miles to downtown Springfield: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, shopping, dining, cafes - 3 miles to Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site - 5 miles to the Illinois State Fair - 6 miles to the new Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe - 10 miles to Lake Springfield: fishing, hiking, boating - 12 miles to Henson Robinson Zoo - 4 miles to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport & 77 miles to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking, vaping, or illicit drug use. Smoking is only allowed outdoors, and all smoking waste must be disposed of - No pets allowed. For the safety of all guests, staff, and the Ranch’s horses, pets, and animals of any kind are not permitted on the premises - No events, parties, or large gatherings - For the safety of guests and the property, please do not engage in recreational activities near the solar panels on the west side of the property - This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 15 guests. No additional guests or visitors are allowed without written approval - Please be respectful of Refuge Ranch and keep noise to a minimum, especially during the evening hours. Amplified outdoor sound systems are not permitted without approval - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 3-story home requires 3 steps to enter. It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the 1st floor - Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding grounds, but are asked not to enter fenced pastures or barn areas without permission. Once the stable restoration is complete, the horses on the premises will be available to be admired, but not to be approached or fed unless accompanied by Refuge Ranch staff - Just steps out the front door, you will find a local favorite: Westwoods Lodge Pub & Grill and Big Timber Bourbon Bar featuring an extensive menu, including a local specialty, the Horseshoe, as well as a few 'wild side' items; all enjoyed in a cozy, lodge-like atmosphere! - And the very best part, every stay at the F&L Guest House supports Refuge Ranch — a local organization that offers no-cost equine-assisted mentoring and adaptive riding to at-risk and special needs youth. Check us out and, better yet, schedule a tour while you're in town!