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Riverfront Cottage located in historic park

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A stone house with a covered porch and a red mulch garden.
A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, wooden flooring, and large windows with dark frames.
A group of people sitting on mats in a grassy area with trees and a body of water in the background.
A wooden staircase in a room with stone walls and a tiled floor.
A spacious room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a table with chairs, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dixon, IL
  • Place, Lowell Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodcote Cottage
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixon Historic Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

E. C. Smith Park

2 Single Beds

Haymarket Square

2 Single Beds

John Dixon Park

2 Single Beds

Lowell Park

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Page Park

3 Single Beds

President's Park

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs

Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Riverfront Cottage located in historic park

Just steps away from the beautiful Rock River and nestled in Lowell Park the historic Woodcote Cottage is a perfect setting for your next rustic unplugged getaway! Built of native limestone in 1902, Woodcote Cottage was once home to the park's keeper. The cottage has 6 bedrooms, a full kitchen, 2 fireplaces, and 2 1/2 baths, and can sleep up to 14 people. Bedding and bathroom amenities are not provided. There are 12 twin beds and 1 full bed. Bring your sleeping bags or sheets and make this cottage your home! There is Wifi in the cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1912338vb
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: 99
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Map
Dixon, IL

What's nearby

  • Lowell Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Woodcote Cottage - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dixon Historic Center - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sauk Valley Community College - 9 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arthur's Garden Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cottage located in historic park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront Cottage located in historic park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cottage located in historic park?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cottage located in historic park?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Riverfront Cottage located in historic park located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from Lowell Park and Woodcote Cottage. Park 4 Paws Dog Park is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was ideal for what we were looking to do - both the cottage itself and the Lowell Park setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space and stocked with essentials minus sheets and towels. We had several guests ask for details to book for themselves, as it’s quite the impressive property! We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Woodcote! Loved being in Lowell Park. I grew up in Dixon so it was great coming "home" to spend a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Awesome

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wonsuk C.

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

Had good time.

We had lots of fun at this historic place. This place is very impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim h.

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

great family time

We loved the old house, comfortable house. And all the great outdoor living space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Great Place

Everything was great. We are even talking about getting a bigger group together and staying here again when there is better weather! All in all, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Beautiful Lowell Park

We stayed two nights in the Woodcote and had a mini family gathering. The cottage was perfect. The grounds were beautiful. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We are happy you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to accommodating you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Military event

Bring our team here twice a year. Great place and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen E.

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

Family Party

House and location worked out great for our family party. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana E.

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

Great place to accommodate a large family!

It was wonderful to have our family stay together in one home! There's a number of bedrooms and enough bathrooms too. The great room is a perfect place for larger gatherings. Lovely setting too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Perfect

We love Woodcote! It was the perfect venue for my son’s grad party.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

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

The house was fantastic with great view, very clean and beautiful place

The space was absolutely what was promised. The bed was super comfy and clean. We will definitely book again at this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena G.

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

fun times in Dixon

We weren't sure what to expect because this property is unique...but we had an excellent time. Great space and location to spend time with a big family group. Loved being close to the water and spending time on the property and in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Beautiful and spacious. Has everything you need (except, of course, towels and bedding which is clearly in the description).
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Great spot for family reunion

We really enjoyed our short stay at Woodcote! There were 9 of us staying overnight and 12 there for the family gatherings. The lodge can accommodate that with no problem with ample indoor and outdoor seating. All of this in a gorgeous setting at Lowell Park!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for visiting Woodcote at Lowell Park. Dixon Park District
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Living History

Comfortable, clean, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHAD H.

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

Great space

We used the space for a memorial service for my brother. The space was clean and perfect for the event--especially having the folding tables and chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

House rental for Christmas party

This house is a perfect rental for our Christmas party. This is the 3rd time rental for us. The house is clean. The fireplaces add some extra warmth. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey K.

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

Corey

Our family absolutely loved the cabin and the surrounding areas. We will be booking again for next year and adding an additional day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Flexible Spaces for a Variety of Activities

We enjoyed walking through the park; spreading out in this facility for games, puzzles, crafts, and chatting; and having plenty of room to set up food for our extended family. Thank you for providing this nice space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Beautiful nature retreat

We had a family gathering at Woodcote. The atmosphere and furnishings were very relaxing and comfortable. The amenities were accurate as stated in the listing and everything needed was there. Those that we worked with were congenial and informative. We have stayed at Woodcote twice and plan to schedule again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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