Stay Right In Arthur : The Heart Of Illinois Amish Country!

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Arthur, IL

Rockome Gardens
‪14 min drive‬
Lake Shelbyville
‪39 min drive‬
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
‪53 min drive‬
Mattoon, IL (MTO-Coles County Memorial)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Looking for a place to stay in Arthur? This Cape Cod built in 1951 features 4 bedrooms and can sleep up to 10 with the additional Queen size sofa bed. Our family friendly home offers a a full kitchen, beautiful wood floors, Wireless Internet, TV, DVD player, two car garage and patio. Plus enjoy our basement rec room with a pool table, ping pong table and huge blackboard for the young and the young at heart. We are within walking distance of Downtown Arthur and the local park and only one block from the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair, Arthur Community Pool, the Freedom Celebration Fireworks and Pauly's BBQ.

Our house is just minutes from The Great Pumpkin Patch, Yoder's Country Kitchen and other restaurants plus area Amish shops. Arthur is less than twenty miles away from Arcola, Tanger Outlet Mall in Tuscola, Lake Shelbyville and The Little Theatre on The Square in Sullivan.

Property manager

Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please let us know if a booster seat is needed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside.

Children under two exempted from maximum allowable guests.

No additional guests without the written consent of the owners.

Excessive garbage will incur a minimum removal charge of $50. If a dumpster has to be hired, that amount will be taken out of your damage deposit.

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arthur

Arthur is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Little Theatre on the Square, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rockome Gardens and Kelly Moore Memorial Park. Power boating, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Arthur, IL

What's nearby

Beachy's Bulk Foods - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Rockome Gardens - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
Lake Shelbyville - 39 min drive - 27.3 km
Eastern Illinois University - 45 min drive - 53.3 km
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 53 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

Mattoon Station - 28 min drive
Decatur, IL (DEC) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Yoder's Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
‪Pauly's BBQ - ‬3 min walk
‪It'll Do Arthur - ‬10 min walk
‪Homestead Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Right In Arthur : The Heart Of Illinois Amish Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Right In Arthur : The Heart Of Illinois Amish Country!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay Right In Arthur : The Heart Of Illinois Amish Country!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay Right In Arthur : The Heart Of Illinois Amish Country! located?

Located in Arthur, this family-friendly holiday home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Beachy's Bulk Foods, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rockome Gardens and Kelly Moore Memorial Park. Hippie Memorial is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Levi H.

11 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I don’t know how it could have been any better.

Everything was great and as we expected. We all had a great time and felt like home away from home. We would recommend it to friends and family. Thanks again for the hospitality.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph Y.

13 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it was a nice house

Good place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returning Home

Came for a large extended family reunion just outside of Arthur. I found the Walker Family Inn and it was a perfect location and size for our families. Beautiful wood floors and cabinets, and nice touches of some antique furniture pieces. Melodi and Tanya were great hosts. Tanya went through the house with us, and both checked in via texts regularly. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!!!

This is a beautiful family home in a quaint area. There is much to do within Amish Country. Tanya and Melodi are amazing hosts who provide a spotless place to stay, proactively communicate, provide reliable information, and are just so nice! I will be staying here again! Lynne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit.

Excellent family stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cape Cod home

The home is just as it's pictured. It was perfect for our girls getaway weekend. The hosts are friendly and readily available for any questions we had.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding /reunion weekend

A clean comfortable convenient place to stay in the heart of Arthurs amish country.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K., United States

27 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect charming house!

This house is super charming and served our purposes well. Plenty of room, communicative owner, very clean!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

tom and sue s.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Question

I could have sworn the rental said washer and dryer . To find it was a extra charge ??? Was I mistaken ? Or was that , listed ??otherwise everything was great . And very accommodating

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling get away

Clean home with plenty of amenities only need to bring food and clothing. Walking distance to town and quiet area. Owners very easy to communicate with and did not disturb our weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K., United States

29 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful!

This home is a delightful place to stay. I host a group of 25 high school students for dinner two nights in a row and they love hanging out here. There is a pool table, ping pong table, etc in the basement and plenty of room outside for some of them to hang out and eat and relax. The house it spotless, comfortable and spacious. The owners are very communicative and helpful. I have stayed here four times and plan on continuing our tradition.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean K., Overland Park

18 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work Stay

House was very comfortable to stay in and the owners were very accommodating. Close to food and DT.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James T.

3 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House!

Great house with plenty of room, VERY clean and the internet flawless. Only complaint is the patio out back is not family friendly (loud X-rated neighbor).

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

12 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay for GIRLS TRIP

It was absolutely perfect. First off, let me say that I use VRBO quite frequently; I have never had better communication than what took place with these owners. We are 6 mature adult women who came to attend the Broom Festival and just have a weekend away. The house was just right for us. Everyone had their own bed, no need to double up. We made the bath and a half work well by rotating shower schedules. Living room cozy for all of us to sit around to chat, read or watch TV. Back yard is nice with a fire pit and plenty of chairs to sit around. It was delightful in the evening. This house had everything we needed it. Highly recommend this home for your GIRLS TRIPS or FAMILYS.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Ramsey, MN USA

18 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters and cousins get away

This house was perfect for us. There were 7 adult females looking for a place to relax, visit with each other and do a little sight seeing. We were from 3 different states and met here. The kitchen was perfect to sit around the table and talk and the living room was large enough to be comfortable for visiting with enough chairs and sofa. We went out to eat and the food in this area is outstanding. The house is within easy walking distance to Pauly's Bar B Q and an easy drive to other places. The Amish community is very interesting. We had lunch at an Amish home that was only one of many highlights. We ate too much, but totally enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

9 December 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint home

Very clean home! This is a very nice place to stay in Arthur. Plenty of room to spread out and move around. Conveniently located close to stores. Thank you for allowing us to use your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

10 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in small town Illinois

Looks to have been their family home. Very well maintained. Big enough for our extend family of 9. Beautiful house in a beautiful town. Lots of Amish carriages in town.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn S.

29 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Notice Booking

After having to cancel a cabin on the Illinois River 4 days prior to occupying it because of flooding and inaccessible roads, I was lucky enough to come across The Walker Inn listing. Being in high panic because a group of us were getting together to celebrate birthdays and it was Memorial Day Weekend I had little hope of finding something in the price range of the cabin we had booked. I contacted the owner at lunchtime and by the time my afternoon break took place the reservation had been approved. Whew! After speaking with the owner and getting the information I needed, we just let things go on their own. The house is well cared for, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. There were 5 adults in our party, all got individual beds with only 2 people having to share a bedroom. Adequate seating in the living room, at the dining table and out on the covered back patio. It was a lovely time, we played board games on the picnic table, grilled Fred Flintstone sized steaks on the BBQ grill, bring your own charcoal, and just relaxed and chatted. The beds were all comfortable, air conditioning runs great, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Close to downtown Arthur, and we highly recommend Pauly's BBQ just around the corner from the house for dinner. It was delicious. Should have gone here forMonday lunch rather than Yoder's Kitchen carry-out, as that was a terrible let down. Great communication with the owner, highly recommend this house when touring Illinois Amish Country.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Micky R., Hesperia

23 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best part of our trip

This is a lovely comfortable home with plenty of room to socialize - this was the best part of our stay, the beds were super comfortable and the shower wonderful. The hosts provided things to do and see. This is a nice home, very upkept. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K., United States

26 May 2019

Perfect for us!

This was our third time staying in this house and it's just perfect! We host dinner for 30 two nights in a row for a high school track team and this is a great place for that! First of all the house is spotless! Second, Tanya is very friendly, accommodating and helpful. She helped my daughter and I unload a car full of pots and pans and groceries in very hot temperatures and did so with a smile on her face! Third, the basement has a pool table, ping pong and foos ball and the boys loved hanging out after dinner. We hope Tanya will continue to let us stay for years to come!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

15 May 2019

Arthur Getaway

Great place for a quiet family vacation in the heart of Illinois Amish farmland. The house was comfortable and our family enjoyed playing pool and darts in the basement. Our daughter's graduation in Champaign was not too far to commute (45 minutes), and we'd like to explore more of downtown Arthur the next time we're in the area. Cinnamon rolls left by our hosts were excellent!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

29 April 2019

Made traveling easy

Staying in the clean and organised Walker Family Inn made traveling easy for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

4 January 2019

Walker Family Inn was exactly what was needed

It was great to find a clean and roomy home to stay for a month while visiting family and working remotely. The owners were very organised and helpful for us to get settled and quickly addressed any questions. The home is very well maintained.

Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A.

22 November 2018

Great place to stay

My niece and her family stayed here while visiting. They loved it! Plenty of room, great location and wonderful hosts!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

25 June 2018

Excellent

My family and I stayed here June 2018. It was wonderful! Tanya and Melodi went out of their way to make sure that we were settled and had everything we needed! The house is FULLY furnished--if you need something, odds are they will have it! The entire house was spotless, and very comfortable. It truly felt like we were home away from home! My 3 children had a blast in the basement! I highly recommend the Walker Family Inn without any reservation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan

Tanya Walker and Melodi Walker McKeighan invite you to enjoy and explore our hometown where "You're a Stranger Only Once"! We feel very fortunate to have grown up in small town America and enjoy the many amenities our village has to offer. You can walk or bike ride within minutes to the fair, fireworks, restaurants, schools, parks and downtown. You can also relax on the back patio or play pool or ping pong in our basement rec room.

Built in 1951, we have called this "home" since 1968. It still retains it's beautiful woodwork, mid-century modern styling, arched doorways and many unique built-ins. Even though we don't currently live in Arthur, we come back many times throughout the year to visit friends, family and enjoy the festivals. It is and always will be "home"!

Why they chose this property

Come stay at Walker Family Inn where "You'll always feel at home".

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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