Red Riverfront Cottage w/Firepit & Swings, Blackhawk on the Fox!!

Happy 250th anniversary to the USA!

Greetings VRBO viewers! Come over and visit our little river house that we call "Blackhawk on the Fox". The location within the 1940's Five Islands subdivision lends itself naturally to the quaint cabin theme. Our family has been hosting this place for 5 years, and it has been a huge blessing.

DUE TO SOME NEW REGULATIONS WITH THE COUNTY, WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF TRANSITIONING TO MONTHLY RENTALS ONLY.

The house is a small 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch house. Many guests refer to it as a cottage or a cabin. The first bedroom in the front has queen sized bed, and the second bedroom in the back has twin sized bunk beds. Please note, the bottom bunk of the bunk beds is low to the floor, and might not be suitable for all guests. There is also a full sized sofa bed in the living room, with a memory foam mattress.

Snuggle up in the living room for a Netflix movie night on the 50" TV. Order a pizza, or cook a meal in the kitchen. Roast marshmallows over the fire in the large fire pit in the backyard. You're welcome to bring your own firewood or purchase a bundle for $10 from the backyard, while supplies last. We also have a basic charcoal grill in yard. And, the kids will love the swing that hangs from a 30 foot branch in the oak tree, and well as the tire swing!

Enjoy a front row seat and watch the river take a brief northwest detour before turning southbound again toward St. Charles. It's about a 5 mile drive to the charming streets of downtown St. Charles to the south, and Elgin is 5 miles to the north. There is plenty of bike trail nearby, including a long bridge that runs diagonally across the big bend in the river. There's a small waterfall walking distance from the property. If you're into fishing, you can fish right from the property. There is also a small boat launch right in the neighborhood, as well as a park district boat launch a few miles away. Sorry, the river is not suitable for swimming. We wish!

Just a reminder, this place is in a wooded area on a river, and can be prone to wildlife. Waterbugs are a real deal in the spring.... not to mention mosquitoes in the summer. We do provide bug spray and citronella candles.

Fast Modern WiFi! Relax in a peaceful setting while enjoying the convenience of 210Mbps WiFi, delivered to the house via a fiber optic line.

The house is 43 miles from downtown Chicago, 22 miles from Woodfield mall, 32 miles from O'Hare airport, and 42 miles from Midway airport.