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A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Game room
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside!

This house was built in 1916 and has recently been beautifully renovated. This property was once considered one of Rockford's Mansions because of its large accommodating 3 story size. Come enter the tranquility that this property provides from its riverside views to its endless entertainment possibilities. The moment you drive through the gates and down the tree lined driveway; you know that you have been transferred to a private retreat where you can relax from the city. Situated so close to the Arboretum where many wedding events take place, this property is the ultimate choice for bridal and groom parties to come together for wedding activities. This property can house up to 15 guests for a comfortable socially distanced event and the hosting possibilities are endless from having get togethers, executive extended stays, to a romantic getaway for two; this property will not disappoint.

Consider this property for that perfect private getaway for business or for pleasure. This 3 story home has 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms on the 3rd floor, 1 full bath with Jacuzzi and separate shower in the master, 1/2 bath on the main level, jetted Jacuzzi on the main level, clear river views from the kitchen's breakfast nook, screened in porch off the master bedroom overlooking the river, with table and chairs for a quaint quiet moment. The kitchen is equipped with a double stove, dishwasher, gas range, microwave, double door refrigerator with ice maker, granite countertops, and professional grade kitchen appliances. The dining room can seat 10-12 people easily, the living room is spacious with a fireplace, lots of seating with access to Roku and leads to a beautiful heated/air-conditioned sun porch with a spectacular view.

This home is equipped with central air, panoramic windows throughout, and 110-year-old wood floors throughout. During the warmer months enjoy the outside amenities such as the grill area, fishing, and boat access. When it comes to access to the city, this home is a 2-minute drive to the Arboretum; a beautiful park popular for weddings. Take a short drive to the BMO center for local events and to the Coronado Theater for a show. There are also many casual and fine dining areas to access in Rockford’s River District.

Property manager

Ron Schwartz

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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: 20
Note from host: Absolutely No wild or loud parties!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside! Rockford
A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Rockford, IL

What's nearby

  • Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • BMO Harris Bank Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Coronado Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • SwedishAmerican Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Anderson Japanese Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ernie's Midtown Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grant Park Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kishwaukee Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cj's Public House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside! located?

Located in the heart of Rockford, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Denton Island, and Marinelli Field. South Park and Blackhawk Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaToyia T.

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

50th Birthday Dinner

From the moment that we arrived everything was perfect. The house was so welcoming and beautiful. The house was very well stocked with everything that was needed and then some. Ron was such a pleasant host to communicate with. I would recommend this place time and time again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Wonderful Experience!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed its stay at this riverside property. The house is great and the grounds are amazing, especially down by the river. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anita H.

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

We loved our stay for the wedding

This site was perfect for the rehearsal dinner. Everyone loved the house and the grounds. It was the perfect setting for a perfect evening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great visit!

House and grounds were wonderful. Owner and manager were great on any requests.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitty D.

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

Awesome property

This house is set up for a large group. Lots of things to do including a basement full of pinball machines, pool table, foosball table, etc. everyone said it was one of the best places to stay. Really enjoyed the view of the river. So peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shauna C.

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

Girls weekend

Thank you! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Great Stay

The communicated amazingly! Very seamless process. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Perfect Stay

There are no words to describe this home and Ron's attentiveness to his guests. The interior of the home is so comfortable and cozy and no detail is spared. We were in town for a volleyball tournament and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is memory that our girls will have for a very long time. I would highly recommend staying if you get the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Retreat near the river

We had an excellent stay at this property—very peaceful, lots of spaces indoors and outdoors to hang out. Sunroom, outdoor tables, patios, etc. House was really lovely with lots of charm. Owner very responsive to questions and check in and check out was very easy. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu G.

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

Nice

Great property for a larger gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Great Host

Super!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy m.

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

Capone Reunion

Family from 3 other states flew in for a weekend of activities. Great accommodations for large group, appreciate all the furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Family Wedding

We had such a great time with family! We gathered for our son’s wedding at the house was the perfect location to host everyone and enjoy our time together.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Perfect for a weekend get away

We are a group of 10 and the house was perfect for us. Lots of room to watch TV, play games, parking off the street. Used the game room in the basement and the cornered patio by the water. The host was quick to respond to our questions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Privatte and convvenient

This house has been restored to its former glory with modern comforts. Lots of space for gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

erin m.

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

Girls Weekend

We had a time celebrating our annual girls weekend at the house. The house had everything we needed and plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Son's wedding in Rockford

We booked this property a year ago for our son's wedding. This property is a beautiful and relaxing place to stay during a crazy time between events for the wedding. Definitely would recommend this property to anyone who wants to visit Rockford
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

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

Owners were very accommodating. Check in and out was very easy.

This was a beautiful home. Very clean and spacious. Views were awesome of the River! Game room was an added plus! Gazebo in the yard was so nice and relaxing. Sun porches were soooo nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Lovely home with all the amenities

This home has the charm and beauty of days gone by and all the amenities of today! Very well stocked kitchen and bathrooms and many outdoor items/activities to keep you busy in the huge yard overlooking the river. Mr. Schwartz was responsive and checked in to make sure we had all needs met. Our family reunion was a great success because of this home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Wedding and 21st Birthday

Impeccable and lovely home. Good kitchen, GREAT dining room, and wonderful outdoor grounds. Game room is excellent working condition and lots of fun. fit an finish of the rooms and bathrooms was excellent. So many good places to gather en masse or have small groups for coffee or drinks. Would definitely rent again but for longer!!! View to river is majestic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Beautiful

Home was absolutely beautiful. Oh complaint is the amount of bathrooms. Overall very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Gorgeous property with views for days!!!!

We absolutely loved the house and the entire property. We were in town for a wedding and it was so enjoyable to stay here and get ready. The house is gorgeous with so much attention to detail!!! And it’s HUGE!! We felt welcomed and at home immediately. We all agreed that we’d like to come back again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., Charlotte, Mi

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

Beautiful property, with immaculate detail

Our son got married in Rockford, so we wanted our family to stay together for the days of rehearsal and wedding. The home was so accommodating to have your family there! Would definitely recommend this property. Such beautiful view of the river. Beds and pillows were very comfortable, and kitchen and eating area was great fir whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Richard W.

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

The house is very nice and love the kitchen the master bedroom was great

My only problem was the bathrooms accommodation because I had older people in my group going up and down the stairs was the only problem other than that everyone love it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Son's wedding

We rented the property for out of town family for our son's wedding. It is beautiful! We all loved exploring the 3 floors and hanging in the basement. Hosts were great to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023