Riverfront 3 BR 2 BA Home on Private Wooded Lot

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81629 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Dixon, IL

Dixon Historic Center8 min drive
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home9 min drive
White Pines Forest State Park28 min drive
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)41 min drive

Clean. Spacious. Comfortable

Abel L.

Oct 25, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Finished basement

2 Double Futons

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy this cozy cottage by the Rock River nestled on a hilltop. The home is on a 1.4 acre wooded lot on a private, dead-end street. The kitchen has been recently updated with new appliances and granite countertops. The family room w/ vaulted ceiling, features a foosball table & game table area stocked with games/dvds. Out back you will find a gazebo, sitting area, grill (charcoal not provided) and firepit. Take the nature path down the small hill (adjacent to the driveway) and take in river views from your private fishing dock (summer).

We love our home nestled among the trees and nature. It was built in 1935, but has been renovated nicely over time. The wooden ceiling beams, hardwood floors, and 2 stone fireplaces give the home a cozy cabin-like feel. The kitchen and dining room have an open floor layout. Enjoy the large open front yard. Our kids and their friends love to play basketball or foursquare on the large flat driveway area in front of the attached garage.

Our guests are free to access the entire first floor of the home, which includes kitchen, dining area, living room, 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms. No space inside the home is shared with anyone else. In addition, guests may use the enclosed gazebo behind the home. The attached and detached garage is not for guest use.

Guests are also welcome to explore the 1.4 acre lot. There is a property map included in the Welcome binder to show our property boundaries. Guests are also free to use our fishing dock (the one closest to the bridge, summer time only).

Bring your kayak/canoes to launch from the private fishing dock (summer only) and enjoy the scenic river views. Bring your fishing poles to catch carp, catfish and other fish right off the dock. When facing the dock, to the left there is a sandy area, in which our boys love to dig around for mussels, clams, and play with frogs. Recently installed reverse osmosis water filtration system for drinking water and ice. Please note also, our home is located next to Route 2. There will be road noise when cars pass by.

Property manager

Roberta

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Attached garage and detached garage are not for guest use. Please do not enter.

To help keep floors and carpets clean, please take off your shoes in the house.

The fireplace in the kitchen is not operational. Please contact me if you would like to use the living room fireplace.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dixon

Located in Dixon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Historic Dixon Theatre and John Deere Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Woodcote Cottage. Travelling with kids? Consider Dillehay Park, or check out an event or a game at Chicagoland Skydiving Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dixon, IL

What's nearby

Dixon Welcome Center - 8 min drive
Dixon Historic Center - 8 min drive
Castle Rock State Park - 9 min drive
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - 9 min drive
White Pines Forest State Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Red Apple - 9 min drive
Casey's General Store - 9 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive
Arthur's Garden Deli - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront 3 BR 2 BA Home on Private Wooded Lot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront 3 BR 2 BA Home on Private Wooded Lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront 3 BR 2 BA Home on Private Wooded Lot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront 3 BR 2 BA Home on Private Wooded Lot located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Historic Dixon Theatre, John Deere Historic Site, and Dixon Historic Center. Loveland Community House and Museum and Dixon Memorial Arch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Abel L.

25 October 2023

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

Work outage

Clean. Spacious. Comfortable

Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

14 September 2023

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

Super clean

We relocated from Colorado and needed a place to stay for over a month. We found this property had everything we needed. The owners are very nice and responded right away on any questions we had. I give this place a 5 star rating.

Stayed 36 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole Y.

22 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Midwest getaway

All in all a great experience, the place was perfect for our needs! Originally the place was listed to sleep 6, so our family of 5 would fit great, but the owner made a mistake and said the listing was for 4 people and charged an extra fee for our 4 year old—there is ample space for 6 people, but we paid the fee anyway because of location and timing of booking. Roberta was a wonderful communicator, and stuff to do inside and outside for your family. Plus if you like to cook and save money by not eating out on a vacation for every meal, the kitchen was great, it has everything you need! The sound from the highway was a little loud at night, we didn’t realize how close it was to IL-Route 2, but we still slept good!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carissa S.

27 October 2021

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

This was such a neat place to stay. There were so many fun things for the whole family to do. We love being outdoors and enjoyed the wooded nature surrounding the property. They had many great games to play indoors on the rainy days too! The kitchen was nice, and there were plenty of supplies and extra items to make our stay comfortable. Hosts were very helpful throughout our stay as well!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Roberta

I am a wife and mom to 3 boys. In my free time, I love to travel, grow food in my backyard, and spoil my pet chickens.

What makes this property unique

We love the cozy, cabin-like feel of our home. There is plenty of space for my kids to run around and play sports in the large front yard area. We also love to relax by the river on the fishing dock, kayaking , fishing, and enjoying the views.