Storybook Cottage: An Adorable Stone Home Nestled Near the River & Bike Path

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Loves Park, IL

Anderson Japanese Gardens3 min drive
Coronado Performing Arts Center5 min drive
BMO Harris Bank Center5 min drive
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Storybook Cottage. This sweet little stone home is nearly 100 years old, yet updated to keep the charm of yesteryear, yet provide all the comfortable modern amenities. We have set up the cottage to function for the needs of families, as well as be peaceful and quiet respite for our traveling professionals who enjoy some tranquility after a long day or night of work. All bedrooms have blinds and blackout curtains for our medical professions working the night shift. This home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood near the Bike Path along the river and while it feels tucked away, you are less than 15 minutes to all of our local hospitals and only 4 minutes to the UIC School of Medicine. For our working professionals, there are two dedicated work spaces as well as high speed internet. A Roku TV is provided and ready for you to log into your favorite apps. Enjoy morning coffee in the three season porch or make your home cooked meal memorable by dining at the table on the paved outdoor patio. The kitchen is well equipped with full size appliances and plenty of pots/pans, bakeware, and utensils to make all the home cooked meals you want. Although we provide plenty of linens and extra blankets, there is a washer/dryer provided for your convenience. Given that this is nearly a century old home, it is not handicapped accessible and the ability to climb stairs into and around in the house is necessary. Please note there are two exterior doorbell cameras pointing away from the house which includes any space of guest enjoyment.

Property manager

Molly

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Two bedrooms are upstairs. Please use discretion

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Big dogs welcome! $200 for 1st dog. 50/second dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking/vaping on in or on property

No smoking in or on property

Out of respect for other guests, no animals may be on furniture, including beds.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: No events allowed

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Loves Park

This cottage is located in Loves Park. Rockford Art Museum and Burpee Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Discovery Center Museum and Weis Morris DaySpa Salon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BMO Harris Bank Center or Marinelli Field. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

What's nearby

Anderson Japanese Gardens - 3 min drive
Coronado Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive
Burpee Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive
BMO Harris Bank Center - 5 min drive
Mercyhealth - 7 min drive

Getting around

Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Spring Garden Family Restaurant - 5 min walk
Whiskey's Roadhouse - 6 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Storybook Cottage: An Adorable Stone Home Nestled Near the River & Bike Path pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Storybook Cottage: An Adorable Stone Home Nestled Near the River & Bike Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Cottage: An Adorable Stone Home Nestled Near the River & Bike Path?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Storybook Cottage: An Adorable Stone Home Nestled Near the River & Bike Path located?

Situated in Loves Park, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Anderson Japanese Gardens and within 3 miles (5 km) of Burpee Museum of Natural History and Rockford Art Museum. Discovery Center Museum and Jefferson Street Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Chris F.

30 June 2023

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

Thank You!

We enjoyed our stay. It was a quiet and peaceful neighborhood with great restaurants nearby. The inside was clean and comfortable. The outside of the house could use some updated landscaping, yet we loved being able to walk the dogs on the bike path along the river. Thank you for allowing us a safe and cozy place to stay while visiting family and friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 June 2023

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

Perfect Cottage

Molly is kind and immediately responds to any questions i may have. The kitchen is perfectly supplied with all kinds of cookware and necessities The beds are comfy, linens are nice, and the front room is cozy. The location is lovely, close to the river and walking path! I have seen lots of ducks, geese, bald eagles, and a muskrat! :) I have stayed here several times when i travel to Rockford for work! Storybook Cottage is a perfect home away from home!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 April 2023

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

Perfect in Every Way

Quiet, clean, cozy, comfortable! Close to groceries, restaurants, and walking path along the river! Could not be better in any way!! Molly responds to questions immediately!

Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob (Patti) A.

31 January 2023

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

Perfect

I was looking for a small, comfortable place to spend a few days outside of my regular hectic life. Enough going on outside, with neighbors enjoying the outdoors to keep it interesting, even in the snow! Beautiful carpentry and amazing architecture kept me walking from room to room just to see the unique spaces. It was just what I was looking for!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

3 January 2023

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

Cozy cottage that is well apportioned

This was a nice place for our small family to hang out, play games, and relax. Very neat and clean. Well decorated for the holidays. Well apportioned for the supplies etc. we needed. (You might need a few extra blankets in the upstairs bedrooms during the winter nights...)

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Molly

Howdy! I'm Molly, and am a Northern IL native, but traded the corn fields of IL for the mountains of East TN where I live with my husband, 4 kids, floofy German shepherd and an ever growing populous of chickens on our homestead. Being a host is truly a dream come true. Being the steward of this darling little cottage is the icing on the cake of life! It's an honor to host you here at Storybook and at Copper Ridge in beautiful Johnson City, TN.

Why they chose this property

This cozy little home is nestled near the river and Bike Path in a quiet, residential neighborhood full of adorable well kept bungalow homes. There is a family and friendly vibe among the neighborhood. We like that it's a great central location for getting around the area.

What makes this property unique

History! In the early 1930's a Swedish stone mason and his family emigrated from Sweden and settled in Northern IL. As the story goes, he lovingly built this home for his family using the natural stone he found along the river. His workmanship was revered in his time, and is still cherished today. Under that beautiful stone exterior is a small house that lives large. Not only does this cottage have a fabulous modern kitchen and bath, but the house itself is naturally bright and airy. The evergreens, private driveway, quiet neighborhood, and yet close to everything make this a peaceful and relaxing place to stay when in the area. We call it "Storybook" because its natural charm lends itself to be something out of a storybook.

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