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Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery Guest House Hanover IL

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Front Exterior facing 5-Acre lake
Fall in full color
Fisherman’s Cabin on 5-acre lake
5-acre lake
Fisherman’s Cabin (Front View) overlooking 5-acre lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$740
avg per night

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  • Place, Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery
  • Place, Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is NZ$740
avg per night

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About the area

Hanover

Located in Hanover, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery and Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi Palisades State Park and Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mississippi Palisades State Park - 13 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 17 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootlegger Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jack’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jug's Tap - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Small Town Saloon - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery Guest House Hanover IL

The Fisherman’s Cabin is located on the property of Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery Estate nestled in the properties rolling hills by the vineyards. Walk out the front door of the cabin to a 5-acre private lake with beach that’s fully stocked with Large Mouth Bass, Catfish, and Bluegill. Perfect for fishing, swimming, and canoeing.

The Guest Cabin has 4 beds (sleeping up to 8 people) and three bathrooms. Main level has a master bedroom (King Size Bed) with an on-suite bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, and living/dining area. Upstairs is a loft (Queen Size Bed) with an on-suite bathroom, and lower garden with two queen beds with an on-suite bathroom as well. All bathrooms are stocked with towels for your stay. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, coffee maker, microwave, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Rocky Waters Fisherman’s Cabin is located not far from Elizabeth and approximately 18 miles from Historic Downtown Galena IL.

There is a 2 night minimum requirement and holiday weekend stays require a 3 night minimum. Up to 3 dogs may be allowed with the approval of the property owners in order to maintain the integrity of property. A non-refundable fee of $40/night per pet.

If your looking for a quiet area to unplug and unwind while enjoying the outdoor life, the Fisherman’s Cabin is truly a perfect spot to stay. During your stay, come visit the Rocky Waters Vineyard Winery Estate deck area to sample some of their award winning wines. There are also kayaks & fishing poles available for rent. 4-wheel drive or AWD is recommended especially during winter months as cabin is down in valley of property.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery Guest House Hanover IL pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery Guest House Hanover IL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery Guest House Hanover IL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery Guest House Hanover IL located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery and within 12 miles (20 km) of Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery and Apple River Fort. Massbach Ridge Winery and Mississippi Palisades State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery Guest House Hanover IL Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is gorgeous, cabin is well stocked, and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so happy with our stay! The hosts were wonderful, always available. The home is secluded and quiet with great views. Our dogs loved all the space. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay, everything was clean and well maintained. Winery is just up the hill from the cabin. Secluded location and private lake. This was a great spot for a long family vacation and pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a weekend and had a great experience! The owners were very easy to contact with any questions or concerns we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

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

Nice weekend at the Fisherman’s Cabin!

It was clean, quiet, private and most of all, the kitchen is well equipped!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger O.

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

Weekend Stay

Was perfect.. 2 nights was not enough. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Awesome place

Everything was as advertised. Kitchen is well stocked and the place was clean. The winery is very nice and it was fun talking with the owners and hearing the history of the place. We had a blast hanging around the campfire at night. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Cabin

What a great house and property. Located near Galena, Mississippi River and a various state parks/trails. The house was perfect, clean, had everything needed for family of 5. Had dinner and a tasting at the main winery bldg on property. Property management/owners were accessible the entire stay and were very helpful. Tons of property to explore, fishing/spending time on lake, s’mores over the fire pit at night, fall colors everywhere. Entire family really enjoyed the long weekend on this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf S.

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

Perfect

Would come back for longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Katie B., Chicago, IL

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

Cozy Getaway!

We had a lovely weekend away at this cozy cabin in the valley. Kyle was a gracious host, ensuring smooth check in and check out. The house was stocked with everything we could have needed - plenty of towels, kitchen was stocked, and the beds and linens were all comfortable. The bunk room in the basement fit all 6 kids easily and the adults each had their own room. The house is about 20 minutes from Chestnut Mountain, making for a super fun and safe skiing/boarding weekend away overall! If heading there in the winter, do ensure you have a 4WD vehicle as the drive is very steep and can be slippery. With 4WD, was not a problem, and Kyle was sure to warn us of this before we booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

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

AMAZING Views!

My family and I (group of 9) and our fur babies recently stayed here for 4 days/3 nights. The location is breath taking! You see nature at its best! The cabin was clean, and very cute! A tad bit small for my group (we have 3 tall, fit young adults, too big for bunks) but it would be ideal for smaller groups. It is stocked with plenty of dishes and they start you off with the rest so you'll need to bring your own paper towels, toilet paper, condiments, etc. The water/sandy area are very nice! We brought an oversized float and spent a lot of time in it on the water! which worked for us because there are 3 portable lounge chairs you can use and we would have needed more. I would also recommend having seating by the fire pit! We went up to the winery (sits at the top from the cabin) and tasted some delicious wine! Highly recommend you bring an all wheel drive vehicle, we had one that wasn't and it was rough getting out and going up that very steep hill! Overall, great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daniel N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Cute Spot but Bed Bug Massacre and Zero Accountability

The property looks just like the photos. Great porch with gorgeous views of the little lake. Descent swimming. It is a murky near the shore but clearer off the other side of the floating dock. The lake is fairly small (the wide-angle photo captures its entirety), so, unless you're fishing, it will only take a minute or two to canoe or kayak around the perimeter. (The canoe oars were broken during our visit, and the kayaks cost extra.) It is a peaceful and secluded setting but the ambience is undermined by the loud music from the Vineyard Estate. My wife and I visited for a weekend escape and largely enjoyed our time except we were absolutely massacred by bed bugs. The bites take a little while to manifest, so we did not know the cause of the itchiness until welts started appearing when we were on our way home. We tried to raise discreetly with the owners, and they hit us with the trifecta of how dare you undermine small business owners, why didn't you come to the house and show us in person, and you were obviously attacked by gnats. They then pushed us to VRBO and cut off communication. As mid-westerners, we are quite familiar with mosquitos and gnats. I had bites in places that were well-covered with clothing, and the pattern--clusters and zig-zagged lines--were the mark of bed bugs. The scars are only fading now, close to three weeks later. I am sure they will have the place properly cleaned, but their response and lack of accountability was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent we enjoyed ourselves that’s our fourth year there we’re gonna make it every year an annual
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyle was an extremely welcoming host to my family and I. The property is gorgeous and the seclusion makes the experience very peaceful. My young children had the absolute time of their lives just playing in the lake, walking the property and seeing the wildlife. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely be going back again in the future. Bonus- the fishing was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyle was very prompt with answering any questions I had. The cabin was very cozy, offered many extra amenities that most VRBO’s I have stayed at did not. If you’re looking for a secluded getaway, this is it! Our group was a tad disappointed that we were not able to partake in some wine tasting while during our stay, but we would love to revisit! We hope that we can book next year!! Thank you Rocky Waters Winery for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyle was great about communication and coordination, working with us at every turn to make our stay enjoyable. Property was well maintained, clean, and a great escape from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were beautiful! We throughly enjoyed our stay! We also went to the winery and it was beautiful. Nice lake to swim and relax on. The owners of the house were very friendly and responded to questions promptly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz K.

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

Beautiful Gem Outside of Galena!

This property in Hanover was absolutely stunning. From the charm of the wooden cabin to the spaciousness of three bathrooms and three bedrooms, along with such a clean, private lake, this was a fantastic find. Kyle was an incredible host, with lightning-fast responses and assistance, a personal knowledge of the wines made on the property, and just a very earnest and relatable approach to hosting. Galena was only a 20 minute drive, and Woodbine Bend Golf Course was also beautiful and in close proximity. Bonus points for all the different types of fish in the lake! We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great spot!

Beautiful home on a gorgeous winery. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Beautiful Property

The cabin had everything we needed and more. Wish we could have stayed longer. It's been on my bucket list to stay there since the first time we visited the winery years ago. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Weekend getaway

Had a great weekend with family. Enjoyed the property and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great

It’s was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Great stay with great weather

The property IS GORGEOUS. A lot of wildlife. The cabin is great. It has a lot of steep steps and hills. The place is great if the weather is great. We would have felt pretty cramped if the weather kept us inside - though, I guess we'd have spent more time at the winery. (Only open until 4 or 5pm) The wifi does not reach the beach, no cell service there. The TV in the family area is very old. The beach could use another load of sand, but we were there late in the season. (August) *IF YOU DRIVE A CAR, YOU MAY NOT GO BACK UP THE DRIVE TO THE CABIN. You need 4 wheel drive. There was no mention of the steep, curvy, rutted, gravel trail to the house. Our Mazda 5 (not a tough car). Was stuck several times and smoking and full of rocks by the time we got back out of there at checkout. We would still be there if we hadn't had 3 dry days. Overall, a great stay. House has everything else you need and oozes charm. You just need good knees and a SUV with some go!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sesar S.

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

Bachelor party

Very cozy, private, with lots of convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Idyllic lake house

Wonderful, quiet spot. Dogs loved swimming in the lake and roaming around. Had a wonderful visit to the winery as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024