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Hidden Gem SLEEPS 10+! Children & Pets welcomed!

Dining room seats six. Lovely full size piano as well !

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Hot tub
Fireplace
Washer

Explore the area

Rockford, IL

Coronado Performing Arts Center
‪6 min drive‬
BMO Harris Bank Center
‪6 min drive‬
Anderson Japanese Gardens
‪6 min drive‬
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Hidden Gem SLEEPS 10+! Children & Pets welcomed!

Unique to Northern Illinois, this Spanish style Villa boasts five patios, a furnished balcony, a gazebo for the perfect small wedding and capacity of 10 + for sleeping. An outdoor dry Cantina with funk is only one of the many surprises you will find as you look at every turn to something unexpected. This property is filled with beautiful furnishings and offers a gas fireplace, Bar & Coffee Bar, game table, two TVs hidden in beautiful armoires, many seating areas, a furnished balcony off of the upper level that boasts a 12 foot ceiling. A large walk in shower on the upper level and a jet tub in the lower bathroom offers any level of self-care desired.
UPDATE!
New remodel adds 7 ARCADES, ANOTHER BAR WITH TV AND MORE SLEEPING CAPACITY, ANOTHER FULL BATHROOM WITH SHOWER, AND MORE!

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property is more of an adult friendly property

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

The furniture may not be rearranged or moved

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only Outside the unit.

Please close shower door in upstairs bathroom when in use!

Please rinse dishes thoroughly and run dishwasher upon check-out.

Refrain from moving or rearranging any items placed in and around the Villa. Use no tape of any kind on any surface

Important information

You need to know

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60

Note from host: The furniture may not be rearranged or moved

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockford

Rockford is home to this holiday home. Discovery Center Museum and Weis Morris DaySpa Salon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blackhawk Park and Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, or check out an event or a game at BMO Harris Bank Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Rockford, IL

What's nearby

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Coronado Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
BMO Harris Bank Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Anderson Japanese Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Rockford Casino - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
‪Don Carter Lanes - ‬2 min drive
‪Johnny Pamcakes - ‬2 min drive
‪Stockholm Inn - ‬16 min walk
‪Sam's Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem SLEEPS 10+! Children & Pets welcomed! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem SLEEPS 10+! Children & Pets welcomed!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem SLEEPS 10+! Children & Pets welcomed!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hidden Gem SLEEPS 10+! Children & Pets welcomed! located?

This family-friendly Rockford holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of SwedishAmerican Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Anderson Japanese Gardens. Beyer Stadium Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

22 Aug, 2025

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

We had a fantastic stay! Eight of us stayed at the house for the weekend and we had additional guests over one day to celebrate grandmas 88th birthday! The kids loved the arcade games and popcorn machine and the adults made use of the numerous patio spaces outdoors.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

27 Aug, 2025

Our stay met every expectation we had.The home itself was unique and the yard was incredibly relaxing.Marlene is a five star host and the home she owns tells a lot for her incredible taste.Will be on my list for my home away from home.Thanks for sharing your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

9 Aug, 2025

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

Family Vacation

The house was beautiful and clean. Backyard was fantastic! The host was very responsive to any messages.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa B.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Uniquely Fun Place to Stay

A hidden magical place for beautiful photo opportunities & memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene S.

31 Jul, 2025

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

Very clean property, loved the hot tub which is also very clean! Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Beds are comfortable. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belen P.

22 Jul, 2025

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

This was a perfect stay for our multi family stay. There are so many areas throughout the house that make this place unique. There’s also many different nooks that, if you just want your own peace and quiet, “away from family and friends”, you can escape too, The lower level bedroom has its own private full-size bathroom. Only thing I have already recommended is to have a small area in the lower level bedroom to hang your clothes in…otherwise the place was perfect! Will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle A.

18 Jun, 2025

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

Re-unite with friends

Excellent night with friends we had not seen in several years. Lots of cozy spots for private conversations and spots big enough to accommodate everyone. Glad we stayed here.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

4 Apr, 2025

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

Beautiful home

Our stay was awesome! There is so much to keep you occupied at the house and it was the best place to host a birthday party.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph R.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Incredible week!

We stayed here for a week leading up to our wedding, with the wedding taking place here as well. The wedding party was able to stay with us the whole week and we had a wonderful time. In fact, we’re already planning on coming back next year to celebrate our anniversary!The host was very responsive and helpful during our stay. We had a minor maintenance issue on the first day of our stay, and someone was sent over quickly to fix the issue, which took less than half an hour. We definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

7 Jun, 2025

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

The stay was great Didn't like the fact the cleaning people lied and said they seen more people than I had and I got charged a extra fee bt the house was as pictured the host had great communication

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani P.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Birthday Party

Decided to do my 22nd birthday party at this unique place! Everything you see in the pictures is exactly the same in person but the in person are more amazing. Me, my family, and friends got to explore everything it has and we thought it was very cool! We all had so much fun being there and it was definitely worth it! It felt like we were all in a different country because of the setting of the place which is we love so much!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mat E.

17 Mar, 2025

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

Great Trip!

We had a small friends get-together for a birthday party and really enjoyed the property. The outdoor spaces are excellent and fit a group of 6-8 well. The arcade was a fun touch!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Einar J.

26 Jan, 2025

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

Great visit

Wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

28 Jan, 2025

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

Adventure in Rockford

This place made memories for us! We enjoyed exploring the building, marveling at the details, and especially the hot tub. We hope to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

maelynn m.

29 Dec, 2024

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

New years get away

The visit was a relaxing respite following a hectic Christmas for our family. Everythinwawas clean and

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel M.

18 Dec, 2024

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

Wonderful

When I first walked in, holiday music was playing, lights were twinkling, everything was sparkling and beautiful. We had such a time enjoying this unique property! Thank you for the fantastic experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

14 Oct, 2024

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

A wonderful escape

We really weren’t able to stay as long as we wanted to, but Marlene’s place is just fantastic! My 220 something year old kids stayed with me and there’s a hot tub, a bunch of arcade games and so much wonderful outdoor space!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

18 Oct, 2024

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

A Fun and Unique Property

We six had plenty of room and a comfortable stay. The decor was amazing, a very fun surprise. Sadly, the weather was too cold to spend time in the gorgeous grounds. The location was good and we were able to explore Rockford.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey R., DeKalb IL

5 Sept, 2021

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

Great place

We had a blast!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice O.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Nice sanctuary

This place was clean, had comfortable beds and pillows and had a stocked kitchen. Home away from home. The owner was easily accessible by phone and answered questions promptly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

24 Oct, 2024

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

Love

We had the most wonderful time together. Stayed outside with the fire pit. Just over all loves the place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cece L.

4 Sept, 2024

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

21st B-Day stay

I had me and a few of my friends stay here for my 21st birthday and it was absolutely amazing!! The place was super clean l, spacious, and had plenty of games and toiletries for our use. In a great location near stores and things to do in the area. Also had some nice cats that hung outside with us :)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jered S.

12 Mar, 2020

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

Great place!!!

We had a great night! Would definitely stay again

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

19 Jun, 2024

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

Friend getaway

What a fantastic place! Everything was so clean, beds were super comfortable and there was plenty of space. Our favorite place was the yard! The garden/patio area is gorgeous!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Birthday Party

The venue was amazing! My guests enjoyed the property and commented how beautiful it was. Thank you again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marlene Schoeneck

My husband Charlie and I have four children, and two grandchildren. Aside from my family, I love creativity and beauty! Working with my team on this property and creating this sanctuary in the city has been one of my most rewarding journeys to date. I am a retired DCFS master trainer. Prior to that, my sculptures were to be found in many of the local stores and businesses including the lobbies of the Old Clock Tower resort. It has been my good fortune to have traveled extensively here and abroad over the years. This Spanish style home is reminiscent of what I have seen with pargeted embellishments and walls that could tell many tales. My vision is to see this, 'The Sedona of Rockford' as a Beacon of Light that inspires us all!

Why they chose this property

This property is a hidden treasure that has remained elusive to everyone I know. Its uniqueness to this part of the country is unparalleled in my view. It has been my honor to be able to bring it as they say, to the rainbow. We are all blessed.

What makes this property unique

My team and I have gone to great lengths in creating a seclusive environment. Close the gates behind you upon entering and you feel as though you are no longer in the city, but rather in the heart of another place and another time. Due to my sense of wishing for others the experience of the extraordinary, at every turn a flair of Funk along with tradition will be found.