See all properties
Entire home

Riverfront Cottage located in historic park

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Riverfront Cottage located in historic park

Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Lowell Park
  • Place, Dixon Historic Center
  • Place, Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)

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.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

COZY LIVING ROOM!
MASSIVE 5 BED WATERFRONT COZY CABIN GETAWAY!
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
MASSIVE 5 BED WATERFRONT COZY CABIN GETAWAY!

House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM
Check out before 3:00 PM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 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

About the area

North America

View more Cottages in North AmericaOpens in a new window
Map
Dixon, IL

What's nearby

  • Lowell Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lincoln Monument State Memorial - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dixon Welcome Center - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dixon Historic Center - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - 7 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee crush - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬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 does it cost to stay at Riverfront Cottage located in historic park?

As of 5 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Cottage located in historic park on 9 November 2025 start from NZ$383.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 within a 5-minute walk of Woodcote Cottage and Lowell Park. Park 4 Paws Dog Park is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

barbara n.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Woodcote

Needs a good cleaning!! Window sills are filled with dead bugs and spider webs .Is a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Awesome

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Very spacious and peaceful

I grew up in Dixon but don’t have family living there anymore. My brother had recently passed away and we had his service & Celebration of Life in town and had several family members coming from out of town/state. It was absolutely perfect for our needs! Not only did it accommodate our large group, it gave us a beautiful, peaceful location to all be together opposed to 6 or 7 hotel rooms with no gathering place. Not to mention the benefit of being able to take walks through the gorgeous park. Bringing linens etc was some extra work, yes, but well worth it. Would do it all over again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

8/10 Good

Nancy Z.

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

Fam Jam

We love Woodcote! We have enjoyed several stays there. Our one ongoing struggle with the rental is that the fire wood is wet and there is no kindling or paper provided. A key feature to Woodcote in the winter is sitting by a fire in the beautiful fireplace but it is very difficult to get a fire going and keep it going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Living History

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

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Beautiful rustic lodge

Lowell park is beautiful- the river, recreation, flowers, wildlife. Lodge still feels secluded. Large indoor spaces and nice outdoor areas. Fire pit. Big kitchen. Plenty of parking. Parks dept was very supportive and helpful. Will go again! Close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Fun Friends Getaway!

We greatly enjoyed our stay- especially having disc golf right out the door! The house was clean with lots of space. The upstairs bedrooms are divided by a small landing which makes it great for two families, as we each had a little section. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and grill. Tons of room for the kids to play on the property. We’ll be back this fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Dixon Park District

Host profile image

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback