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Peaceful Harvard Vacation Rental: 3 Mi to Town!

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.
Two white single-story houses with a patio area featuring a table and two chairs.
A single-story building with a blue door, a small porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and blue door.
A living room with a blue door, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Harvard, IL
  • Place, Long Prairie Trail Trailhead
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontana Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Chemung

Located in Chemung, this cottage is in a rural area. Woodstock Opera House and Dancing Horse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bull Valley Golf Club and Lake Lawn Resort Marina. McHenry County Fairgrounds and Yerkes Observatory are also worth visiting.
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Map
Harvard, IL

What's nearby

  • Long Prairie Trail Trailhead - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Geneva Lake - 20 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Fontana Beach - 20 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Rock Cut State Park - 21 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Woodstock Square - 21 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 7 min drive
  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Stumble Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪House of Lawrence - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kelley's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Harvard Vacation Rental: 3 Mi to Town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Harvard Vacation Rental: 3 Mi to Town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Harvard Vacation Rental: 3 Mi to Town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Harvard Vacation Rental: 3 Mi to Town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Harvard Vacation Rental: 3 Mi to Town! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Geneva Lake, Fontana Beach and Woodstock Opera House. Woodstock Square and McHenry County Fairgrounds are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and cozy home that we enjoyed very much. Everything we needed was provided for. Doug and Mari are excellent hosts Will stay here again when in Harvard area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Mark, We’re happy you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. It was nice to meet you before you left. We look forward to a return visit sometime.. Doug and Mari
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place in Harvard!

We were visiting family in a nearby city and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this quaint cottage. The owners thoughtfully designed this space to feel spacious and cozy all at the same time. The owners were also proactive with communication which was greatly appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Scott, Thank you for choosing our cottage for your stay. We’re glad you were comfortable while you were here. Hope to see again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

The cottage was wonderful. It had everything we could think of and was done so nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as pictured and more! Thoughtfully decorated and equipped for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2025
Hi Mary,We're happy you enjoyed your stay at Stone Mill Cottage. We hope to see you again soon.Doug and Mari
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

Lovely property in relaxing rural area. Perfect place to recharge!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a place to sleep for the weekend while we visited for a friend's wedding and our expectations were far exceeded! The cottage was spotless, homey, and there were so many little touches that made it feel like home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Hello Hailey,We’re thrilled you chose to stay at Stone Mill Cottage. Thank you for the nice comments. You were great guests and we hope you’ll return again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleased

This stay was great! Better than the listing! Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Tranquility

This beautiful place was the perfect retreat between wedding activities. I felt welcomed before I even arrived! Everything was above my expectations! Splendid!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding oasis

What a retreat! Peaceful and private. Beautiful and comfortable decor. Attention to detail impeccable. We kept finding pleasant surprises throughout our stay. Hosts were available to welcome and answer all questions. Outstanding stay and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return visit

We will be back! Outstanding attention to detail. Designed with comfort and amenities in mind. Owners quickly respond to questions. Peaceful and comfortable retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mom and Dad Getaway

A nice little piece of heaven. The cottage was perfect and absolutely beautiful. The hosts were easy to communicate with and very thoughtful with every detail put into making us feel welcome. Located close to the downtown area and the Rush Creek Distillery. Get your nice quiet getaway at this Harvard cottage. Oh and we were welcomed with the most delicious fresh chocolate chip cookies!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing stay!

We came in for a girls weekend, and for The Black and Gold Ball in Rockford. The cottage is beautiful, and Doug and Mari are the greatest hosts we’ve experienced ever! We were welcomed with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, and the cottage was so welcoming and comfortable to stay. They have the cutest chicken coop in the back yard and they provided us with fresh eggs! There’s also a nice patio area and they supplied all the things to make s’mores! We can’t wait to come back for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

The cottage was a perfect place in multiple ways. Everything one could need for kitchen use was there. We were gifted with fresh eggs, cookies! The cottage is beautifully decorated. Bathroom sink was high and I just might use that idea for a new bathroom sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

Nicest stay ever. Home was clean, owners were so friendly and gracious. I was greeted by fresh cookies, eggs from their chickens, and veggies from their garden. There was attention to detail in every corner of the home. The area felt super safe and is in a wonderful neighborhood. I will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 stars Truly. 5 stars

Family reunion required us to house a relative for the evening. Doug was very courteous and took care of everything. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming Cottage Getaway near Lake Geneva

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming cottage near Lake Geneva for a wedding we attended this past weekend. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the cleanliness and attention to detail. The cottage was spotless and provided all the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry materials we could possibly need throughout our stay.The hosts were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay special. We were greeted with fresh baked welcome cookies, personalized koozies, a warm welcome letter, and a basket of fresh eggs from their chicken coop, with an invitation to gather more if we ran out. They even provided a complimentary s'mores making kit, which was a delightful touch. To make our stay even more comfortable, they rolled an extra bed into the cottage for my brother-in-law.The location was perfect—easy to find and situated in an adorable, quiet neighborhood. It was just a short 15-minute drive to the lake, making it convenient for our wedding events.Overall, this cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Lake Geneva area and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Retreat

As usual, the cottage provided all that was needed for a perfect stay. The attention to detail is outstanding. We have stayed at least 5 times and continue to uncover quiet gems that make the visit so special We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Mary, thank you for the nice comments. We always look forward to seeing you! We’re looking forward to your next visit. Doug, Mari and Rudy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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