A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside!
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rockford, IL
House in Rockford, IL
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(38 Reviews)
4.0
Thank you! We enjoyed our stay!
5.0
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!!!!
5.0
I can’t even begin to say enough great things about this house and the host! Ron was wonderful to work with! He was so easy and helpful to communicate with!
The house is absolutely stunning! Ron provides you with lots of different activities to enjoy! The game basement was so much fun! My friends and I enjoyed playing all the different games down there! The outside has plenty of places to sit and relax. Outdoor games, firewood, and a gas grill are all provided by the host. Inside the house, there are plenty of amenities supplied (like lots of towels, the bathrooms were stocked with different necessities, and there was ample kitchen items). I’ve stayed at lots of rental homes, and this one has exceeded all my expectations!
I can’t recommend this house enough! We will be back for sure!
5.0
I am a tour manager for a country artist with a 5 piece band. We had a day off before playing at the Japanese Gardens and we decided to stay at Ron and Karen’s. This place is UNBELIEVABLE. Gorgeous master suite, grounds, river view, tiled screened in porches, terraces, etc.
All communication with Ron and Karen was easy and clear. They were incredibly generous hosts and came to see our concert the next day. We even had a very nice late night hang with the neighbors who are super friendly.
I hope to stay here many more times.
5.0
The communicated amazingly! Very seamless process. Great hosts!
5.0
Super!
5.0
This house has been restored to its former glory with modern comforts. Lots of space for gatherings.
5.0
Great property for a larger gathering.
5.0
Family from 3 other states flew in for a weekend of activities. Great accommodations for large group, appreciate all the furnishings.
5.0
The only problem with this amazing home is deciding which beautiful room to have your morning coffee. We have stayed at VRBO all over the country...this may be the best. Then the owners decided to throw in some vintage video games, pinball machines, and an authentic Jukebox spinning old 45's....family dance party in the basement...Thank You for sharing this amazing property with us.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
House and grounds were wonderful. Owner and manager were great on any requests.
5.0
We had a time celebrating our annual girls weekend at the house. The house had everything we needed and plenty of room!
5.0
Our stay was fascinating. The home has so much character. If you have an active imagination you can see yourself back in the early 1900’s. The home is good sized and decorated nicely. The property on the river with an outside gazebo was a nice surprise. I highly recommend stays of over 3 days to take in and appreciate this home.
Ed Gearen IV
5.0
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.
5.0
We were in town for a wedding. The house was large and had plenty of room. It was great for our group!
5.0
My family stayed here for a wedding in the area. We had 3 couples stay here, with plenty of space to spread out. The house and property is beautiful!
5.0
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
5.0
The property was very comfortable and convenient to the Rockford area. We enjoyed the lovely fire pit located near the river.
5.0
This property lived up to its promise and some. Lots of history here and nicely located near Klehm Aborateum. Great place for entertaining or just chilling. Would happily stay again.
5.0
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!
5.0
What an amazing, we’ll maintained home! We had a family wedding in Rockford and the 5 bedrooms with lots of extra space for hanging out was just what we needed.
Best part of this home is the decode that matches the historical feel!
Amazing stay at amazing home!
Thanks
5.0
The house and grounds were beyond what we expected! Spacious and comfortable. The basement! We love the 2nd floor outside balconies for early morning gatherings. A fire pit gathering by the river, watching the ducks and swans go by was a perfect ending to a memorable weekend.
5.0
Amazing property!
We rented the home from out of town for our sons wedding. The home absolutely exceeded our expectations! It was clean, modern and huge.
We had my husband and I and the 4 groomsmen for my son's wedding and some of them had significant others. The bedrooms were really large and so private. Everything was perfect. The view of the river is beautiful and we took some pictures pre-wedding pictures there.
If I ever had the opportunity to rent this place again, I would definitely do it as it was a very memorable experience.
5.0
The accommodations were wonderful. Home worked out great for our group, who were in town for a family wedding. Game room was enjoyed by both young and old in our group! No major complaints.
5.0
Beautiful Historic Mansion
The accommodations were wonderful. Home worked out great for our group, who were in town for a family wedding. Game room was enjoyed by both young and old in our group! No major complaints.
5.0
This house is beautiful. It was well equipped for our family gathering, and so much room inside and out nobody wanted to leave! The one possible issue there may be is was keeping the noise level down outside if you have a larger crowd. Neighbors are very close. We enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Loved it!
This house is beautiful. It was well equipped for our family gathering, and so much room inside and out nobody wanted to leave! The one possible issue there may be is was keeping the noise level down outside if you have a larger crowd. Neighbors are very close. We enjoyed our stay!
5.0
We had a great stay for a work event. The house had plenty of space and was very quiet. Will definitely go back!
10.0
We had a great stay for a work event. The house had plenty of space and was very quiet. Will definitely go back!
5.0
A beautiful house off of the Rock River
We had a great stay for a work event. The house had plenty of space and was very quiet. Will definitely go back!
5.0
Cozy, nice home
This home in Rockford was exactly what we needed. It was cozy, warm, and clean. We looked forward to returning home at the end of each day. It was so nice to curl up by the fire and watch a movie at night. Lots of great tv programming. Home was snug and warm despite the winter weather. Kitchen had the pots and pans necessary to cook. Beds and showers were clean. And owner was accommodating and quick to respond. I think of this house fondly. It was a bright spot in our trip. We would stay here again without hesitation. Thank you.
5.0
Great house
We are a group of women that get together and cook and discuss books. Ron's house was great -- lots of room for us to spread out and have a quiet space, but also wonderful, large rooms for gathering. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed. Wonderful location across from the arboretum. When a slight issue arose, Ron was responsive and made it right immediately. And Ron even brushed the snow off of our cars when he was clearing snow from the driveway. A terrific house and great host.
5.0
The home is beautiful and comfortable with a lot of room for everyone. We were there in the winter so the fireplace made it cozy.
5.0
Christmas/New Years Celebration
The home is beautiful and comfortable with a lot of room for everyone. We were there in the winter so the fireplace made it cozy.
5.0
Beautiful riverside home with lots of room
This was a nearly ideal home base for our crew. We were 5 colleagues in town for work for several days, and this beautiful home provided lots of space for us to be together without being TOO together. ;) We especially enjoyed the patio chair areas down by the river, where we watched the sun set and saw lots of bird life in the evening light. Absolutely beautiful.
Only downsides, I'd say, were the neighborhood (it looks a little sketchy until you're right up on the house) and the fact that the third bathroom doesn't have a shower and is downstairs next to the kitchen, rather than up near the bedrooms. The top floor has two bedrooms and one bath, which is perfect. But the second floor has three bedrooms (one of them the master) and just the master bath, which is awkward to share with the other two bedrooms. In any case, a small inconvenience and a wonderful stay overall.
5.0
This is a great old house to stay in with plenty of room. Great kitchen. It will be even better when the bathroom on the 3rd floor is completed. Enjoyed the firepit and river as well!! Thanks for letting us stay.
5.0
Great House for a Big Family!
This is a great old house to stay in with plenty of room. Great kitchen. It will be even better when the bathroom on the 3rd floor is completed. Enjoyed the firepit and river as well!! Thanks for letting us stay.
5.0
This was a little slice of heaven! The house is beautifully decorated and felt serene and peaceful. It perfectly accommodated all ten of us. After a bit of a mix up in VRBO scheduling, our hosts worked very hard to prepare the house even with short notice. We booked for three days, but again because of the mix-up we could only stay two days. Our hosts reimbursed us, and gave us additional support in finding hotel accommodations. They were so kind. We have a wedding next summer in Rockford and plan on trying to book again. Thanks you!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rockford?
The average price for a rental in Rockford is $106 per night. This rental is $319 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Beautiful Escape By The Riverside!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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