Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min!

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8187.5 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Dixon, IL

Dixon Memorial Arch
‪15 min walk‬
Dixon Historic Center
‪19 min walk‬
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
‪2 min drive‬
Sterling, IL (SQI-Whiteside County)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

The Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

The West Bedroom

1 King Bed

The White room

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy over 2,018 sq ft of living space with a very large front screened sitting porch, large rooms, high ceilings and beautiful woodwork. Spacious and open. Escape your busy life and unwind at Grandma's house in the quiet and quaint historic town of Dixon, IL! A piano is in the home as well as wifi, cabl tv, dvd players, cards, games, DVDs and books. Fishing and boat enthusiasts can take a short 3-block stroll to behold the breathtaking views of the Rock River dam and waterfront. Located only 0.8 miles away is our adorable downtown where you can explore quality retail shops, a charming bookstore, bakeries, a fine art gallery, wine shop, multiple fine dining restaurants and Heritage Crossing on the Riverfront. Grandmas is within three blocks of a grocery store, drug store, city park, the YMCA, many restaurants, a liquor store and a short walk to Dixons bike and hiking path which leads to beautiful Lowell Park.... The home has 3 bedrooms, two queen beds, one full bed, two pull out queen couch beds, one couch, a queen blow up mattress, one twin blow up mattress, a pack and play and crib is available. Also, I will allow therapy dogs with an additional deposit.

Property manager

Judith Friel

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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Dixon Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Step-Free Entry | 1,200 Sq Ft

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

I require that children eat sitting at tables.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Therapy dog allowed with extra cleaning fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking area at side of house

Rules set at “no events” but that refers to parties. Family get togethers are allowed. Reunions of family, friends, birthdays, showers and memorial

I allow smoking on the front porch. No smoking inside house.

No shoes allowed to be worn in the house. They can be left in mat outside or inside the front door on a shoe mat. The carpet is beige. Thank you.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dixon

Located in Dixon, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Lincoln Monument State Memorial and Lincoln Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Castle Rock State Park and White Pines Forest State Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.

Dixon, IL

What's nearby

Dixon Welcome Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Historic Dixon Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Dixon Memorial Arch - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Dixon Historic Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
‪Town & Country Family Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Grandma's House! I'd love to host your family&friends! 2 night min! located?

This family-friendly Dixon holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Monument State Memorial, Historic Dixon Theatre and Lincoln Statue. Dixon Memorial Arch and Dixon Welcome Center are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

1 December 2024

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

Definitely Grandma's house

Judith was an excellent host who was willing to accommodate us completely. She will help with whatever you need. I would highly recommend her and her property.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

21 November 2024

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

Comfy Home

Wonderful nostalgia at grandmas house. Very comfortable and brings back all the memories of growing up and visiting your Grandma! As former Dixonites, we have stayed several times and have always enjoyed the hospitality of the host!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin p.

4 August 2024

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

Perfect for our group

Perfect location, clean and quiet neighborhood. Everything is just as listed. We had a group of 6 and it was perfect for us! Excellent communication from home owner. I will recommend this to other family members

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2024

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

family get together

I was able to get my daughters, one in MN and one in MI together with all 5 of my grandkids. We met half way and had a wonderful time. Very relaxing and homey. I would recommend this as a great place to stay...

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

17 June 2024

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

Owner

The owner couldn’t have been more helpful! We lost power because of a storm and she checked on us right away to inform us of estimated repair time. Also that she could run over a power source if we needed it. Well stocked rental!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

24 October 2023

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

Lovely home

This was a lovely place to stay for a few days while visiting family in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

9 October 2023

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

The warmth of Grandmas house

Very cozy & spacious dwelling that brings back memories of visiting Grandma!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

5 September 2023

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

Great Stay!

My daughter, 3 grandkids & I came for my class reunion and to visit family. The house was in a good neighborhood and very clean. It had a very homey atmosphere- just like Grandma's house should. There was plenty of room, dishes and pots & pans for us to make a family dinner for us and 5 of my nieces and nephews. It was perfect for our family gathering. The host was prompt to respond to any messages we sent.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

14 August 2023

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

Mom’s birthday

I would recommend Grandma’s house to anyone. It was neat and clean and have everything you could possibly ever need. Judi was a great hostess. She gave us a number where we could reach her anytime. Also stocked many breakfast items and condiments in refrigerator for us to use. All in all a most pleasant experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Fort Myers, FL USA

30 June 2023

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

Amazing Stay!

Grandma’s was perfect for our family reunion! 5 of us coming from swFL and wanted a place to call home away from home and this did not disappoint. The amenities, the communication, the location, all was on par. Grandma’s House truly made our family reunion even more enjoyable. Thank you Judith!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelley b.

9 May 2023

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

felt like home

Grandmas house was just lovely. It had plenty of room for everyone. The enclosed porch was so great. We were able to have the kids play there without having to worry. It was also walking distance to everything. I would highly recommend staying here .

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha A.

6 November 2022

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

Felt like home

The home was amazing. We thought it was well worth the price. Located in a good area of town and close to everything we wanted to do. Really like staying at grandma's house. Will definitely stay here next time we are in town.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

30 September 2022

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

It really was Grandmas House.

We had to make a last-minute trip to the area and we’re so happy to find grandmas house. The first thing, my husband said when he walked in the front door was this feels like my grandma and grandpa‘s house. We were in town for his grandmother’s funeral, and to visit family. The location was perfect. The house had absolutely everything that we needed and Judith couldn’t have been kinder. We were able to stay a little bit longer after check out, and that gave us the chance to visit with our granddaughters and daughter. We can’t say thank you enough for accommodating us.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

25 September 2022

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

Great place for family

It had everything you needed

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

11 April 2022

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

Amazing and comfortable

Judi is the best host I have ever had. I have never had a host ever leave you a few basic food items. It feels just like being in a loving home. Our trip was solely for the purpose of visiting my dad who was a resident in the Rockfalls nursing home. This gave us a perfect place to bring him for a family gathering rather than a hotel. I hope to continue to work with Judi for our visits to my dad.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

27 March 2022

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

Hosts were friendly and accommodating, fridge was stocked with a few essentials.

Nice place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

alicia h., Minneapolis, USA

22 February 2022

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

Perfect for us place

My cousins are all originally from the area and now all live out of state. This place was perfect for our family. It was spacious. Perfect for hanging out and playing games together. The kids ages 4 and 6 were entertained with all the toys. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

5 February 2022

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

Simply wonderful

We spent 5 wonderful days days at Grandmas house. During our visit several family members stopped by for a visit and all agreed that the home was lovely. We were happy to find the home stocked with food items, bottled water and toiletries. The beds, linens, and furniture was extremely comfortable and the home is large enough to host many guest. We will return on future visits to the Dixon area. By the way checking in and out was super easy!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 June 2021

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

Grandma’s House

It was simply awesome! Great location and very comfortable home. Well stocked too I might add.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mathius J., Detroit, MI

19 May 2021

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

Nice Spot

House was as advertised, very clean and in good shape for being an old house. Loved the screened in porch and short walk to the riverfront and downtown. Would happily stay again if we are back in Dixon.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophea L.

25 August 2020

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

Relaxing family stay

We were looking for a destination that offer canoeing, biking and hiking activities. Dixon has all of it and more. We had a lovely stay at Grandma house. The house is well equipped for a comfortable stay. Special mention for the piano that my son enjoyed playing a lot. We did not meet Judith, but she was such welcoming and responsive. She is a great host. She provides great recommendations for activities and tips overall. She was really nice to find some bikes that we can use for our stay. Definitely I highly recommend to book Grandma house for a nice relaxing stay!

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann N., West Dundee, Illinois

17 November 2019

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

Had a great time at Grandma's house!

The house was perfect. We met for a sister's crafting trip and loved the house. The extras the host provides were so thoughtful and added so much. The layout and space in the house were also perfect for us - we especially liked the large dining room table. We found ourselves looking at many of the things in the house and enjoying the history and uniqueness of the house. The neighborhood is also very nice and we loved the old homes. Such a cute area! Thanks much. Hope to come back again as it is a great meeting place for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

10 October 2019

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

Comfortable and cozy home

The house was comfortable and loaded with many extra little touches like a wide selection of coffee, tea and hot chocolate plus shampoos, conditioners and body lotion products. The beds were very comfortable and we appreciated the fans!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

11 August 2019

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

Good house. Convenient and comfortable

Was a pleasure staying here. Look forward to returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

19 February 2019

Full of character

My friends and I truly enjoyed our stay at Grandma's House. The home itself is beautiful and full of character. The bed sheets were incredibly comfortable and we loved that there was food available for us. Judi is wonderful, very accommodating, and caring. We will stay here again for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Judith Friel

Hi, my name is Judi and I'm excited about hosting. My parents bought this home in 1968, I was in 8th grade. Dixon born and raised I love Dixon, IL. I am married to Denny, we have four married daughters, nine grandchildren, three furry kids (dogs), and two feathered friends.

Why they chose this property

Ideal location, you can walk everywhere. Friendly, safe and within walking distance to the grocery store, park, pharmacy, YMCA, churches, numerous restaurants, pubs and the beautiful River Front. For runners, walkers and cyclists it's a half mile to the Dixon Bike path which goes miles to and through beautiful Lowell Park.

What makes this property unique

Grandmas house is a comfortable and relaxing home. Conveniently and centrally located to everything in Dixon. A great place to unwind and relax. It's the perfect home for hosting an event such as a wedding, baby shower, luncheon, meetings, girls or guys weekend. The home is clean, spacious and well laid out. The screened front porch is a favorite place to hang out for everyone.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

The Master Bedroom

The West Bedroom

The White room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property