Spacious Craftsman Retreat, 4BR Sleeps 9, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Near Beloit
Welcome to 717 Roscoe — a spacious, comfortable Craftsman-style home with plenty of room for families, groups, business travelers, and guests visiting the Beloit–South Beloit area.
With 4 bedrooms, sleeping space for up to 9 guests, multiple living areas, a private fenced backyard, and convenient off-street parking, this home gives your group room to spread out while still enjoying time together. Eight guests sleep in beds, with the 9th guest accommodated on the sofa.
Need even more space? Our second vacation home, 721 Roscoe, is directly next door and can accommodate up to 12 additional guests. When both homes are available, larger families and groups can reserve the two properties together and stay right next door to one another — ideal for weddings, family reunions, holiday visits, sports weekends, and multi-family trips.
Located just minutes from downtown Beloit, Beloit College, restaurants, shopping, parks, and the riverfront, 717 Roscoe makes a great home base for family visits, weddings, sporting events, work trips, college visits, weekend getaways, and longer stays.
-What You'll Love
• 4 comfortable bedrooms • Sleeps up to 9 guests • Beds for 8 guests, plus sofa sleeping space for the 9th guest • Multiple living and gathering spaces • Private fenced backyard • Pet friendly • Plenty of off-street parking • Fast Wi-Fi • Roku-equipped TVs • Fully equipped kitchen • Washer and dryer • Dedicated workspace • Grill and outdoor seating • Enclosed front porch • Pack ’n Play and family-friendly amenities • Second vacation home available directly next door for larger groups
-Comfortable, Spacious & Full of Character
717 Roscoe combines the charm of a traditional Craftsman home with the conveniences travelers expect today. You'll find beautiful woodwork, warm finishes, comfortable furnishings, and plenty of space for everyone to relax.
The multiple living areas are especially helpful for larger groups. Some guests can watch TV or relax while others play games, read, work, or simply enjoy having a little extra room.
-Cook, Eat & Gather Together
The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare breakfast, snacks, or a family dinner instead of eating every meal out.
The dining area gives everyone a place to sit together for meals, cards, games, or planning the day's activities. Coffee and everyday kitchen essentials are also provided to help make mornings easier.
-Private Fenced Backyard
The fenced backyard is one of our guests' favorite features.
It's a great place to relax, grill dinner, enjoy your morning coffee, let the kids get some fresh air, or give your dog room to stretch its legs.
Dogs are welcome with the applicable pet fee. We simply ask guests to clean up after their pets and respect the home and yard.
-Great for Families
Traveling with children takes enough planning already, so we've tried to make your stay easier with family-friendly amenities such as a Pack ’n Play and children's items.
Between the fenced yard, comfortable living spaces, kitchen, laundry, and separate bedrooms, families can enjoy many of the conveniences of home while traveling.
-Fast Wi-Fi & Workspace
Fast Wi-Fi makes it easy to stream, work remotely, check email, or stay connected during your trip.
A dedicated workspace is also available, making the home a good option for business travelers, traveling professionals, extended stays, or anyone who needs to get a little work done while away.
-Convenient Location
The home is located in South Beloit, Illinois, immediately next to Beloit, Wisconsin.
Downtown Beloit is only minutes away and offers restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, entertainment, seasonal events, and the riverfront.
You'll also have convenient access to Beloit College, Roscoe, Rockton, South Beloit, and the greater Rockford area.
-Traveling With a Larger Group?
For larger families or groups who want to stay close together without crowding into one house, 721 Roscoe is located immediately next door.
The neighboring home can accommodate up to 12 guests. When both properties are available, the two homes provide accommodations for up to 21 guests while still giving everyone separate bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living spaces, and room to relax.
It's a particularly convenient setup for wedding guests, extended families, reunions, multi-family vacations, sporting events, or groups traveling together who want to be close without everyone sharing one house.
Availability for the neighboring property varies, so please contact us if you're interested in reserving both homes.
-Easy Parking & Check-In
Ample off-street parking makes the home especially convenient for groups arriving in multiple vehicles.
Check-in is simple and convenient, and we'll provide everything you need before arrival. If you have questions before or during your stay, we're always happy to help.
-A Few House Rules
We want you to enjoy the home while also respecting our neighbors and future guests.
• No parties or unauthorized events • Outdoor quiet hours begin at 10 PM • No smoking or marijuana use inside the home or on the front porch • Dogs are welcome with the applicable pet fee • Please clean up after pets • Only registered overnight guests unless approved in advance
Whether you're visiting family, attending a wedding, exploring the area, traveling for work, or simply looking for a comfortable place where everyone can stay together, 717 Roscoe offers the space and convenience of a home instead of several separate hotel rooms.
And if your group outgrows one house, 721 Roscoe next door gives you the rare option of keeping everyone together while still having two complete homes.
We'd be happy to host you during your next visit to the Beloit–South Beloit area.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
South Beloit
South Beloit is home to this vacation home. Bushnell Wheeler House and Bunge Studio Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Water Tower Park and Turtle Creek Parkway. Traveling with kids? Consider Laura Aldrich Neese Performing Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at ABC Supply Stadium.
Stateline Restoration Prairie - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Pearl Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Logan Museum of Anthropology - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Mechanics Green - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Papa John's Pizza - 11 min walk
Nora's Place - 7 min walk
Westside Family Diner - 3 min drive
Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub & Play - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Craftsman Retreat, 4BR Sleeps 9, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Near Beloit pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Craftsman Retreat, 4BR Sleeps 9, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Near Beloit?
As of Sep 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Craftsman Retreat, 4BR Sleeps 9, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Near Beloit on Oct 4, 2026 start from $256, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Craftsman Retreat, 4BR Sleeps 9, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Near Beloit?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Craftsman Retreat, 4BR Sleeps 9, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Near Beloit?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Craftsman Retreat, 4BR Sleeps 9, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly, Near Beloit located?
This family-friendly South Beloit vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of South Beloit Municipal Park and South Beloit Public Library. Nature At The Confluence and South Beloit City Hall are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Our stay here was awesome, perfect for our family of 5, with a 4yo, 2yo & 2 month old. There was a pack n play available to use, and a toy area in a room upstairs that the kids loved! A great, responsive host. I’d definitely stay again if we are in the area. Highly recommend!
My 1st VRBO. Communication was awesome, the house is beautiful and has everything you need for your stay and the bed was very comfortable. Large fenced in yard is a major plus for those with pups. Highly recommend.
Easy access to our family reunion. Very quaint older home with what we needed. Having water in the refrigerator was a nice touch. Slept all 7 of us comfortably but one shower off a room with a sleeper bed was a little challenging. Would definitely stay again with less people.
This is my second time renting this charming, cozy house for a week and I really enjoyed my stay here. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, and owner communication is excellent! Plenty of eating options nearby and a cute park and lake very close that is nice to walk to :)
We stayed here because we were attending a wedding. The property was great! We really appreciated the additional touches like coffee and filters, water bottles, an Iron , shampoo and soap. Many properties don’t supply these items . Very clean beautiful house.
We had a great time and felt very comfortable in this home that had everything we needed and more. Our dog loved the fenced in backyard and visiting the river just a short walk away.
Absolutely stunning house! It was such a treat to be welcomed into such a beautiful space with all the immaculate wood moldings and trim etc! It was so clean and comfortable!
Clean, responding quickly to questions and concerns…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Anthony Thoren
I’m from the South Beloit/Beloit area and have spent much of my life working with homes, remodeling, design, and improvement projects. I’ve always enjoyed taking something with potential and making it more comfortable, functional, and inviting. Hosting gives me the chance to bring that same mindset to the places where our guests stay.
I enjoy working on home projects, spending time with family, traveling, trying new restaurants, exploring local attractions, and finding practical ways to make our properties better. I also enjoy the problem-solving side of hosting—thinking about what guests may need before they even have to ask.
What I like most about being a host is knowing that our homes often become part of an important trip or occasion. We host families visiting loved ones, wedding guests, parents visiting college students, business travelers, sports families, groups celebrating milestones, and people simply looking for a comfortable place to relax.
Because I’m local to the area, I’m also happy to help guests with questions about Beloit, South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton, Rockford, restaurants, attractions, shopping, or anything else that may make their stay easier.
My goal as a host is pretty simple: provide a clean, comfortable, well-equipped home; make check-in and communication easy; and give guests the privacy to enjoy their stay while still being available if they need help.
We’ve tried to create homes that feel more like staying at a comfortable family home than a temporary rental. I especially enjoy hearing that guests felt at home, had everything they needed, or were able to spend quality time together.
We appreciate every guest who chooses to stay with us and always want them to leave feeling that they made a good choice.
Why they chose this property
We chose this neighborhood because it offers a great balance of convenience, character, and a relaxed residential feel. It’s close enough to downtown Beloit that guests can be at restaurants, shops, Beloit College, the riverfront, and local events within just a few minutes, while still being able to come back to a quieter neighborhood at the end of the day.
We also like how central the location is to South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton, and the greater Rockford area. Whether guests are visiting family, attending a wedding, traveling for work, going to a sporting event, or exploring northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, it’s an easy place to use as a home base.
One of the things we enjoy most is that the area feels established and welcoming. The homes have character, there are mature trees, and you’re close to everyday conveniences without feeling like you’re staying in a busy commercial district.
We also appreciate being near parks, trails, restaurants, local attractions, and seasonal destinations throughout the Beloit and Rockford area. It gives guests plenty to do while still offering a comfortable place to relax when they return.
For us, the biggest appeal is simple: it’s convenient, comfortable, and close to the places people actually come to the area to enjoy.
What makes this property unique
What makes 717 Roscoe stand out is the combination of character, space, and flexibility.
The home has the warmth and charm of a traditional Craftsman, with beautiful woodwork and architectural details you don’t find in a typical rental, while still offering the modern conveniences guests expect.
It’s especially well suited for families and groups because it offers 4 bedrooms, multiple living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, fast Wi-Fi, off-street parking, and a private fenced backyard. Guests have room to gather together without feeling crowded, and the fenced yard makes the property particularly convenient for families traveling with children or dogs.
Another feature that makes the property truly unique is that we also own 721 Roscoe directly next door. When both homes are available, larger families and groups can reserve the two properties together and stay side by side while still enjoying separate bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces. Together, the two homes can accommodate up to 21 guests.
That setup is especially convenient for weddings, family reunions, holiday gatherings, sports weekends, and multi-family trips.
Our goal has been to create a home that feels comfortable, practical, and welcoming—not just a place to sleep, but a place where guests can actually enjoy spending time together.
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