Havisham House Guest Agreement

By making a reservation you agree to the following:

  • You are 21 years of age or older.

  • There will be no smoking inside, or near a doorway or window. 

  • We do not accept pets (I absolutely love cats/dogs but rule is due to allergies of other guests) 

  • There is a minimum two-night stay on weekends 

  • There is a $35 return check fee 

  • Noise kept to a minimum (I want to keep our neighborhood & neighbors happy so I can continue to offer this beautiful property to you as a vacation rental.) Zero noise outside after 10 p.m. 

  • Use anything in the home but do not take anything from the home. This is not a hotel. Please respect my home and what it costs to maintain/supply amenities. 

Cleaning Policy: 

  • All used towels/wash cloths to be put in hamper or tub.

  • Put all trash in one bag and take to outdoor trash bin.

  • Do not make beds when checking out. (This way I know which beds were used) 

  • Wash dishes. If staying in Carriage House – wash then air dry in plastic dish drainer on counter top. If staying in Main House, rinse dishes thoroughly in sink and place in dishwasher. 

  • Clean any spills on floors or carpet 

  • Because these are vacation home rentals (carriage & main houses), it takes me several hours to clean each home thoroughly. Please understand you are getting the entire home when you rent a bedroom. I truly appreciate anything you can do to clean up after yourself, but I understand you are on vacation and don’t want to deep-clean someone else’s home! 

About the Historic Property 

I believe you will absolutely adore Havisham’s Main & Carriage Houses. They were built in 1892, passed ownership 4-6 times, then sat vacant, damaged and abandoned for several years before we purchased the property. We brought the homes back to life with love and respect. The entire county is appreciative of our extensive restoration efforts, and we are proud to offer these homes to you. Please enjoy and relax here while you visit all southern Illinois has to offer. Thank you for choosing Havisham House. 

Payment Policy 

We require 50% down when making your reservation, then remainder of payment is due 30 days prior to your stay. If you must cancel and you do so at least 15 days prior to your stay, a refund will be given. Anything less than a 15-day cancellation will result in a credit for a future stay.