The perfect mix of old and new in this 1857 Great House and this family was involved in bringing the railroad and higher education to Galesburg. The spacious CHAMBER'S ROOM has a queen size bed, full bath, TV, mini frig, desk, and great view of the neighborhood. Continental breakfast included. There is a full house of antiques, history books, pictures and a "proof of the past" scrap book to examine while enjoying your stay. Just a few minutes walk to our beautiful downtown Galesburg. The Chamber's Room matches its name. It has a queen size bed with new mattress, sheets, pillows, a full bath, TV, mini-frig, desk/make-up table, and extra chairs for comfort. In addition, you have access to a full kitchen for your continental breakfast, a dining room, front and music room, side parlor, private office and many intimate spaces to enjoy with family and friends. At the end of your day, enjoy a glass of wine on either the front porch or back deck. Both are different experiences guaranteed to fill your emotional basket. Be sure to rub your hands over the herbal plants to fill your space with aromatic delight. When ready, retreat to your room, grab a snack and open the door to this grandiose yet quiet room. This experience may change your life and change your way of traveling. The morning of arrival, the code to get into the house will be emailed to you through Airbnb. Once inside, It is important to know which room you booked. Your room will have two keys, one key for your room and the other key opens the back GUEST DOOR behind the music room. Please lock these doors when you are not using them. Also within this email will be information on the internet and other important information and house rules. The basement access is only available on request. It is a normal basement you would expect to see in a 1857 house. The laundry/storage room is for employees only unless special arrangements are made. A iconic house within the historical district just minutes from downtown Galesburg. Walk to town and enjoy your own architectural tour of stunning homes. BY TRAIN: The Amtrak station is five blocks away, go to train crossing on Chambers Street (past the building with the mural on it) and you will walk right into our front door. FROM HOUSE: It is easy to walk to downtown from the Great House. Go out the front door and walk four blocks to E. Main Street. Turn right and you are in our beautiful downtown. Check out Seminary Street for great shopping and dining and be sure to visit our new Galesburg Community Art Center located on the corner of Main and Seminary Streets. There is a long steep original stairway that winds to the second floor bedrooms. We do not allow children due to the hazard of these stairs. In addition, the house is chuck full of antiques, china, and breakable stuff that will be expensive to replace. We are sorry but homes built in 1857 were not built to be handicapped accessible. Modifications would be very difficult. Fee includes use of the house by overnight guests only. Events are allowed but only with pre-arrangements. Please ask about the event fee. This room has a fireplaces that is non-functional but does have electric heaters in them.