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Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min!

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King size bed...
Master bedroom ... king size bed
Upgraded to king size...
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8187.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dixon, IL
  • Dixon Welcome Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dixon Historic Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

The Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

The West Bedroom

1 King Bed

The White room

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min!

Enjoy over 2,018 sq ft of living space with a very large front screened sitting porch, large rooms, high ceilings and beautiful woodwork. Spacious and open. Escape your busy life and unwind at Grandma's house in the quiet and quaint historic town of Dixon, IL! A piano is in the home as well as wifi, cabl tv, dvd players, cards, games, DVDs and books. Fishing and boat enthusiasts can take a short 3-block stroll to behold the breathtaking views of the Rock River dam and waterfront. Located only 0.8 miles away is our adorable downtown where you can explore quality retail shops, a charming bookstore, bakeries, a fine art gallery, wine shop, multiple fine dining restaurants and Heritage Crossing on the Riverfront. Grandmas is within three blocks of a grocery store, drug store, city park, the YMCA, many restaurants, a liquor store and a short walk to Dixons bike and hiking path which leads to beautiful Lowell Park.... The home has 3 bedrooms, two queen beds, one full bed, two pull out queen couch beds, one couch, a queen blow up mattress, one twin blow up mattress, a pack and play and crib is available. Also, I will allow therapy dogs with an additional deposit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
I require that children eat sitting at tables.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Therapy dog allowed with extra cleaning fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking area at side of house

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules set at “no events” but that refers to parties. Family get togethers are allowed. Reunions of family, friends, birthdays, showers and memorial
I allow smoking on the front porch. No smoking inside house.
No shoes allowed to be worn in the house. They can be left in mat outside or inside the front door on a shoe mat. The carpet is beige. Thank you.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dixon

Located in Dixon, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Lincoln Monument State Memorial and Lincoln Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castle Rock State Park and White Pines Forest State Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Dixon, IL

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Monument State Memorial - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lincoln Statue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dixon Welcome Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dixon Historic Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lil' Smoked Bar + Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee crush - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min! located?

This family-friendly Dixon holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Monument State Memorial, Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza and Historic Dixon Theatre. Lincoln Statue and John Dixon Monument are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Judith Friel

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Hi, my name is Judi and I'm excited about hosting. My parents bought this home in 1968, I was in 8th grade. Dixon born and raised I love Dixon, IL. I am married to Denny, we have four married daughters, nine grandchildren, three furry kids (dogs), and two feathered friends.

Why they chose this property

Ideal location, you can walk everywhere. Friendly, safe and within walking distance to the grocery store, park, pharmacy, YMCA, churches, numerous restaurants, pubs and the beautiful River Front. For runners, walkers and cyclists it's a half mile to the Dixon Bike path which goes miles to and through beautiful Lowell Park.

What makes this property unique

Grandmas house is a comfortable and relaxing home. Conveniently and centrally located to everything in Dixon. A great place to unwind and relax. It's the perfect home for hosting an event such as a wedding, baby shower, luncheon, meetings, girls or guys weekend. The home is clean, spacious and well laid out. The screened front porch is a favorite place to hang out for everyone.

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