Welcome to the River House in historic Rockton, Il. This newly renovated, historic home is located on the Rock River will be perfect for your long wedding weekends, next trip back home or vacation to enjoy this quaint town. The home offers fantastic views of the Rock River including a fire pit area overlooking the river. Minutes from I-90 and close wedding venues like The Pavillion at Orchard Ridge Farms (6.5 miles), the Barn on Prairie (12 miles away) and The Williams Tree Farm (4.6 miles).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Rockton
Located in Rockton, this holiday home is on a river. Historic Auto Museum and Bushnell Wheeler House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Laura Aldrich Neese Performing Arts Center and Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at ABC Supply Stadium or Flood Arena.
Talcott Free Public Library - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Settler's Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Blackhawk Prairie Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min drive
Nora's Place - 5 min drive
China Palace - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is River House in historic Rockton, IL pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at River House in historic Rockton, IL?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River House in historic Rockton, IL on 4 May 2026 start from £183, 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 at River House in historic Rockton, IL?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at River House in historic Rockton, IL?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at River House in historic Rockton, IL?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is River House in historic Rockton, IL located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Village Green Park and Talcott Free Public Library. Settler's Park and Rockton Village Hall are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was spacious, quiet, and very comfortable. The location was great. Erin was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. We will stay there again.
Best property we've every stayed in. Host has impeccably decorated, made the house feel like a home and was clean as if the Host lived there.
pam d.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thank you so much! You guys were awesome guests 😊
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was cozy, welcoming amd excellently appointed. All the little extra touches like mints in dishes and extras really made for a totally comfortable experience.
Comfy and cozy, very spacious and just the right touches everywhere for our stay - we could not think of anything else we could add to make it better - stone fireplace out back was a neat thing to do at night too! Close to Beloit and Rockford but Rockton is a quaint little town as well - we will definitely be back!
Karin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Karen and friends were wonderful to host! They took great care of our home and we had great communication. We’d love to host them again.
Felt at home and welcome for the weekend in Rockton. We were here for a baby shower, the flowers were in bloom and the view along the river is amazing. Highly recommend! Thank you for making this available!
Mike B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking such great care of our home. Exceptional guests!
This property is great! We were in town for my stepson's wedding at The Pavillion at Orchard Ridge Farms (10 min drive) and it had all the amenities that we needed for our brief stay. It's right on the river with great views (wish the weather would have cooperated so we could have enjoyed the outdoors more) and Erin was a great & super responsive host. Would love to come back!
Perfect house for our girls getaway. Plenty of room for 7 of us. Home has a lot of character and was so clean. Host was awesome to work with, great communication and responded quickly to any questions. Overall it was an awesome experience. Will definitely stay here again! Thanks! 😊
Lovely, clean and well looked after property. Check in was simple. If you’re staying with littles please be aware there are a lot of breakable knickknacks, but they just add to the term of the house. Would definitely rent again.
Met and exceeded expectations. The home was very comfortable, spacious, beautifully decorated, and well appointed. It offered multiple gathering spaces both indoors and out. Great weekend!
Barbara B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2022
Barbara is fantastic and such a delight to host. Communicates well, respectful of the place, and left everything clean. Really enjoyed hosting you Barbara and your family! We would love to have you stay with us again. Safe travels!
Erin and Greg were great hosts . We had a minor issue which was taken care of immediately .
The house was spacious, well equipped and very clean.
Loved the area and the back deck , even the geese.
Thank you,
The Praters
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Gary P.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Gary and family were simply lovely guests. Great communication and they left our home spotless. Hope to host them again in the future!
The owner is very helpful, letting us know when someone was coming to mow the lawn and being available to us. I really like the detailed info she sent before we came. We loved relaxing by the river. The kitchen is very well stocked with dishes, utensils, etc. The house is spacious, the pictures are accurate. The Japanese Garden in Rockton was a highlight.
They've created an amazingly beautiful experience in Rockton on the Rock river, in a town with so much history. It was wonderful to see how you've made this space so welcoming! My family has some history in the area and it was a wonderful launching spot to explore and connect. This house is truly a gem, from the décor of all the rooms, the well designed kitchen, to the thoughtful touches of the coffee bar, the amenities and games and books, the fire pit view along the river and even parking that really works! We are truly blessed to have discovered your spot and look forward to returning again! Merry Christmas 2023!
Erin was an accommodating, gracious host. We had an early rehearsal at nearby venue and she made the house available to us before check in time. The house was very clean and is well appointed (kitchen and baths). The setting on the river is beautiful even though it was too cold and windy for us to enjoy. We had an 18 month old with us and the setting felt very safe. Both stairwells are blocked (gate and door) and there weren’t many things he could reach that would be unsafe for him or that he could break. The house has colorful finishes that we loved. Would definitely recommend!
Erin is kind and very thoughtful. She (and her helpers, I imagine) thought of every detail. The space is very thoughtfully appointed from the fun-themed bathrooms, to the fully stocked kitchen to the thorough arrival info website link you receive when you check in.
Upon approach, it doesn't look like much, which I think is part of the magic. But when you enter through the back, it is much bigger inside than it looks. The space is awesome--it looks better than the pictures. It is warm and inviting---and very conducive to a group gathering, a group of people who like to spend time together, and sometimes spend some time apart. There's one main large open concept room: living room and kitchen, and then there's a separate sitting room and dining room. This worked out great for our intergenerational family reunion. It's great because no one is very far away--the teens drawing in the sitting room, a group playing games in the dining room, the talkers in the living room---so it was easy to regather together when need be and flow in and out of the rooms. Beds were also super comfortable. My sister-in-law joked about extending our stay.
All my interactions with Erin were awesome. When my sister in law left her glasses, she let her drive back to fetch them... Highly recommended. I'm sure my family will consider this place again.
Grace H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2022
Grace and her family were a pleasure to host. The communication was excellent. They treated our home as if it was their own. Thank you for leaving so clean and orderly. We look forward to hosting them again.