(3IS4) Merkle Field - Apple Orchard on a Runway 🍎🛩️
Hanover, Illinois, United States
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Hanover, Illinois, United States
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✈️ Land. Stay. Explore. Welcome to a Fly-Inn at Merkle Field. 🍎🌿
Land on Merkle Airport in Hanover, Illinois, and step into a stay designed the way pilot travel should feel—runway access, peaceful surroundings, and everything waiting for you when the engine shuts down… including a car ready for your use 🚗 so you can explore the area with ease.
Relax in the modern comfort of a cozy, well-appointed guest suite surrounded by wooded views 🌲. The bedroom features a king bed, perfect for a restful night 🛏️. Guests can unwind in the living room, complete with a comfortable sofa bed. The bathroom offers a shower and a smart toilet/bidet, along with a hair dryer for convenience. Climate control keeps the space comfortable year-round.
This aviation-inspired space is perfect for nature lovers, pilots, and snow skiers in the winter ❄️. Experience beautiful sunsets to the west 🌅 and incredible sunrises along the runway 🌄 at this one-of-a-kind retreat.
On fall weekends, enjoy apple season with fresh-picked apples 🍎, apple cider donuts 🍩, and hard cider in the on-site tasting room 🍻. Walk the property’s 2,000-tree apple orchard 🍏🌳 or hike the 10 miles of trails at the adjacent 1,000-acre Witkowsky State Wildlife Area 🥾.
Things to Do Nearby:
Hit the slopes or take in the Mississippi River views at Chestnut Mountain Resort 🎿
Explore shops, dining, and historic charm in Galena Historic District 🏘️
Cruise scenic overlooks along the Great River Road 🚗
Go boating, fishing, or kayaking on the Mississippi River 🚤
Visit local wineries and tasting rooms 🍷
Enjoy year-round outdoor adventures including hiking, snow sports, and wildlife viewing 🦌
Located mid-field on the grass airstrip at Merkle Field (3IS4) 🛩️, just minutes from Chestnut Mountain Resort, The Galena Territory, and a scenic 12-mile drive to historic downtown Galena.
An apple orchard… on a grass strip. 🍎🛩️
Fly-Inn and Stay Awhile. ✨
Orientation
18/36
Pattern
Left, Left
Dimensions
Surface
Condition
N/A
Lighting
None
Fuel
Parking
Bring your own tie-downs
CTAF/UNICOM
122.9
Hours
We have a courtesy vehicle waiting for you!
Note: Please contact us in advance for use of a vehicle or contact for shuttle service.
Use: private | Elevation: 970 ft
Orientation: 18/36 | Pattern: Left, Left
Dimensions: 2900 ft × 100 ft | Surface: Grass
Condition: N/A | Lighting: None | Fuel: no
Parking: Bring your own tie-downs
CTAF/UNICOM: 122.9 | Hours: Dawn-Dusk
Ground Transportation: We have a courtesy vehicle waiting for you!
Guests
4
Bedrooms
1
Beds
1
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Important guidelines for your stay
Please supervise children, especially around airplanes and firepits.
Not permitted on the property
Minimum Stay
1 day
Maximum Stay
30 days
Less than 55 lbs
Short-term stays
Guests receive a full refund if they cancel 14 days or more before the scheduled check-in time. The Host doesn’t get paid for the booking. Guests receive a 50% refund if they cancel between 14 and 7 days before the listing's check-in time. No refunds within 7 days of the listing's check-in time.
If the Guest cancels after the check-in time, the Host will be paid for each night the Guest does stay, plus 1 additional night, plus 50% for all additional nights the Guest did not stay.
Long-term stays (28+ nights)
Guests receive a full refund if they cancel 28 days or more before the scheduled check-in time. The Host doesn’t get paid for the booking.
If the Guest cancels after the 28-days-prior point, the Host will be paid 100% for each night the Guest does stay, plus 50% of 30 additional, unused nights. The Host is paid 100% for all of the remaining nights if fewer than 30 unused nights are left on the reservation when the Guest cancels (to a maximum of the equivalent of 50% of 30 nights).
Cancellation policies vary by booking duration. Please review carefully before confirming your reservation.
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Fly-Inn and Stay Awhile!
Bathrooms
1.0
Rooms
3
Check-in Time
16:00:00
Check-out Time
11:00:00
Dwelling Type
Apt./Condo/Loft
Floor Number
1
Distance from Runway
0 Miles
Size
650 ft
Not permitted on the property
Children: Allowed (Infants: 2-17, Children: 3-24) | Pets: Allowed ($25/pet)
Parties: Not allowed | Smoking: Not allowed | Stay: 1-30 days