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The 1840's Goat House

Travelers gather at this welcoming farm stay in Kaneville where goats roam freely and evening conversations unfold around the firepit

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Memory Farm offers a peaceful retreat on 2.5 acres of historic Illinois farmland. Friends and family find space to reconnect among large barns and outbuildings, while the 1.5-acre fenced backyard provides the perfect setting for intimate gatherings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Elburn is home to this farm stay. Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden and Fabyan Windmill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Acquaviva Winery and Sugar Grove Family Fun Center. Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are also worth visiting. Visit our Elburn travel guide
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Elburn, IL

What's nearby

  • Water slide
    Splash Country Waterpark
    10 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Woof Run Dog Park
    8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Batavia Bark Park
    9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Acquaviva Winery
    9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Blackberry Farm
    11 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Elburn Station
    15 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Culver's
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Burnt Barrel Social
    10 min drive
  • Casey's
    15 min drive

About this property

The 1840's Goat House

Property highlights
At The 1840's Goat House, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and books
  • Games
Room features
All guest rooms at The 1840's Goat House include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, composting and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Do not enter the goat pen or chicken coop. You may pet the goats over the fence. Do not enter the elevator area or any of the tool/storage areas

Any damage to the home or damaged/missing furniture will be reported and fines assessed. Do not rearrange furniture. If found rearranged expect fines.

No food whatsoever in upstairs in the bedrooms. No dogs on any furniture. No dogs on beds. Fines for breaking either rule will be assessed

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 28
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The 1840's Goat House pet-friendly?

Yes, The 1840's Goat House allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The 1840's Goat House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The 1840's Goat House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The 1840's Goat House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The 1840's Goat House located?

Situated in Elburn, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Acquaviva Winery, Woof Run Dog Park and Batavia Bark Park. Peck Farm Park and Blackberry Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The 1840's Goat House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Great place for family to just be together

The Goat House was the perfect place for our family of 11 people to stay. The property is spacious with plenty of nooks for conversation, play and of course fun petting and feeding the goats. The house was simply beautiful with a large family room, living room, dining room and kitchen. We could all hang out together or have space to spread out. Additionally the rooms where upstairs which allowed for quiet sleep if you needed a nap. I would highly recommend this property if you are a larger family group, or just friends who want and indoor and outdoor combo to relax at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney D.

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

Wedding Central

We had 3 generations at the farm for a wedding for one of the youngest generation. The house was a wonderful place to stay & a great place for the wedding party to prepare. The bridesmaids loved enjoying the gardens, goats and chickens in their downtime. The photographer found numerous opportunities for stunning pictures of the bride, bridesmaids and family. it was an amazing place to prepare for the wedding. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Amazing Experience!!

My sisters and I stayed at the house for a long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed this spacious, charming home. From the moment we arrived, we felt this was a special place. We hosted my niece's bridal shower is the "Memory Farm" barn and it could not have been more beautiful. The property was peaceful, charming and so different from a typical restaurant event. We were able to make it our own and share the day with our new goat pals who peeked through the window:) We had great communication throughout with our amazing host. I can't give a high enough review to the house and the property. Do not miss this experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Wedfing Weekend

Love this property perfect for our neefd
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

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

Memories Made

Memory Farm was the perfect setting for 4 generations to make memories. We loved the historical beauty of the farm house and barn. Thank you for being excellent hosts. We will miss Dill, Pickle, Bean and Spout!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

Cozy and rustic, great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

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

Great getaway!

My group and I were very impressed with the property! We will definitely be coming back! There was plenty of space and the animals were adorable! ☺️ 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tegan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great stay! It's a very cute property! We stayed with some of our bridesmaids and groomsmen for our wedding weekend. The goats were very friendly, house was clean and comfortable, and host was responsive. We were confused and thought the whole backyard was the goat pen, because those sneaky goats got out of their pen and were wandering in the bigger fenced area eating the flowers! The host responded promptly to let us know it was the backyard and we could enjoy the space. They said they would come to check on the goats later that day, but they ended up not needing to because the goats had their fill and walked themselves back into their pen! Only had a couple downsides--a closet door fell off, and we were glad we didn't have a full 14 guests because it would've been hard to fit 14 adults. The couch listed in the main bedroom could really only be a sleeping space for a toddler.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025