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Dining
Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dixon, IL
  • Dixon Memorial Arch
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dixon Historic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sterling, IL (SQI-Whiteside County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

RELAXING GETAWAY DESTINATION

This vintage bungalow is bright and welcoming. Inside, enjoy the charm of natural wood floors, century-old woodwork and high ceilings. Four bedrooms (great beds!), two baths, and a fully-equipped kitchen provide a sense of home and comfort for your family and friends. Outside, the screened-in front porch is a pleasant space to relax, and the back yard fire pit invites everyone to gather for memorable evenings. The large, park-like property has many mature trees, and guests often see deer, turkeys and other wildlife.

The Rock River is the centerpiece of Dixon, the hub of its history and a major attraction for visitors. The city’s downtown district is within walking distance of the house and has the distinction of being listed on the National Historic Register because of its architecture. You can eat out, shop and, if your timing is right, enjoy one of several annual city festivals.

The many options for outdoor recreation include boating, canoeing, kayaking, and water skiing on the river, or hiking, biking, horseback riding, and jogging on park trails. Lowell Park (200 acres) offers scenic drives, trails, a dedicated natural area and nature center, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and boat access. Meadows Park is a 567-acre open space along the Rock River that includes hiking trails and sports fields. Also worth your time and attention are three nearby state parks: Lowden State Park, Castle Rock State Park, and White Pines Forest State Park.

You’re sure to note both the pride Dixon takes in its history and its contemporary energy. The King family has had its own place in Dixon history ever since the house and farm were given to the owner’s grandparents as a wedding gift in 1915. And as a guest in the homestead, you’ll contribute to its ongoing vitality. We know you’ll enjoy your stay, and we hope you’ll want to return often.

Property manager

Richard Wm. King

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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: 25
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

About the area

Dixon

Dixon is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castle Rock State Park and White Pines Forest State Park, while Historic Dixon Theatre and Dixon Historic Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dixon, IL

What's nearby

  • Dixon Welcome Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Historic Dixon Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dixon Memorial Arch - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dixon Historic Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RELAXING GETAWAY DESTINATION pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at RELAXING GETAWAY DESTINATION?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RELAXING GETAWAY DESTINATION?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RELAXING GETAWAY DESTINATION located?

Situated in Dixon, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Park 4 Paws Dog Park, Lincoln Statue and Lincoln Monument State Memorial. Dixon Welcome Center and Historic Dixon Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Great House

Perfect house for the needs of 4 coworkers working for 2 weeks out of town.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great Place to Enjoy Nature

Very nice and well stocked home with a huge yard to enjoy with our dog and appreciate nature. We saw deer several times each day along with all sorts of birds and other wildlife. Convenient location in town as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal M.

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

Perfect Rustic Respite

My family rented the King Estate Manor for a long weekend and found it to be a perfect spot for meeting up, breaking bread and getting a good night’s rest in between the busy-ness of wedding festivities. The home is definitely “rustic” but very clean and comfortable. Two downstairs bedrooms and bath were perfect for our elderly parents; while the upstairs bedrooms and bath were perfect for us more limber adults. We all agreed that the best room in the house was the quaint screened-in porch with wildlife sightings galore! Watching my 80-yr old father’s eyes light up with each deer sighting was priceless! Bottom line: The house was established in 1912 so it is quirky with old-school charm. With that said, our stay couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

jack m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Inaccurate listing and short refund

I booked a four night stay for late October. Right after we arrived we discovered that the TV in the living room had no cable as advertised, a useless over-the-air antenna, and a non-working remote control. The TV in the bedroom had nothing at all. I called the owner's phone, but got a v/m in his office as it was late in the afternoon. As such, we had no TV the first night. He called back the next day to say he'd send someone out to get it fixed. A local maintenance man showed up about an hour later with a larger over-the-air antenna and a replacement TV. No matter where he and I placed the new antenna, ever outside on the porch, we couldn't get any MSM network stations at all. The only one we got was a Fox affiliate out of Rockford. The new TV had a badly cracked screen right out of the box, but without programming it would have been useless anyway. At that point it was clear there was no short-term remedy for the lack of TV programming, so I called the owner back. He agreed there was no short-term remedy, so I told him we'd be heading home to MI ASAP. He agreed to make the financials right by us. The day after we returned home, I emailed the owner to request a full refund less the cleaning fee which I felt we owned him. His first response was to say his listing on Airbnb did not claim cable was included. I quickly told him I didn't use Airbnb. I used VRBO, and it clearly said (at the time) the rental offered TV and cable. He acknowledged that fact in writing (and quickly removed the cable feature from the VRBO listing). His next parry was to direct my attention to paragraph 20 in his rental agreement. I looked into that and said paragraph referred only to Internet reliability. It had nothing to do with TV or cable. His final offer was to refund only three nights rental, not the first night and not any of the fees. He refused to offer the full refund I was expecting from our final phone conversation at the property. Know well what you're getting with this rental property. We expected a working TV and cable as advertised. We got neither. We also expected a full refund. Didn't get that either. So "buyer beware."
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Misty B., St. Paul

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

Lovely Home

We really enjoyed our stay! The home was clean, the property was amazing with tons of room inside and outdoors. We wished we had brought our whole family with but hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Nice location and beautiful property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

perfect for the whole family

we were in town for a wedding and had enough room for everyone, lots of deer in the early mornings. a older house and little rough around the edges but clean. landscaping could have been kept up a little better, but could have been the time of year fall and leaves and spiders/buggy, but over all a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S., Harvard Illinois

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

Beautiful backyard

This was not the fanciest house we have ever rented but the huge backyard made the stay great. Beautiful trees and very secluded yet close to town. We spent the whole weekend around the firepit. We all slept comfortably in simple but very clean bedrooms. The whole house was very clean. The only downside was the very small kitchen but we cooked on the Weber grill so no big deal. Great Labor day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

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

Very enjoyable weekend!

The house was very comfortable and guest ready. The yard and surrounding tall trees were beautiful. Our family thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Extremely glad that our furry family members were allowed to be with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonita T.

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

Great Getaway

My only regret was not staying on the property more. We were greeted by an 8-point buck, two young bucks and a doe upon our arrival. Perfect bonfire setting. The back yard is way prettier than the photo. A bundle of wood and charcoal were left for our convenience. When we went inside the house, I was surprised we had to make all of our own beds. Bedding was laid in a bundle on the corner of each bed. The old house quirks were a bit challenging at times, like forced air to the upper level (bring a fan), tiny awkward kitchen, and the toilet parked right in front of one of the door ways of the jack and jill bathroom downstairs. None of that would keep me from returning though. It was a very homey, cozy accommodation. We were two families with 4 teenage boys. All the boys stayed upstairs with their own bathroom, while the parents had their own getaway downstairs. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Jason K.

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

Great to be back Home!

We truly enjoyed seeing all The updated changes in Dixon and loved the secluded , wooded property and location of the house. The wildlife was pretty spectacular . We were lucky to find a pet friendly rental as well. Enjoyed the history of the family farm house and hope this house gets the necessary updates required for an older home especially to the upstairs to cont to make it one of the desirable VRBO’s in Dixon. The Colorado 5
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

The house in the woods

Grand old farmhouse, clean, host was great. Could use a better entrance stairway with handrails. If you like tall vegetation this is the place. Short ceiling in some places upstairs. All this said the house is a good bang for your buck!

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

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

Fun!

Nice property , beautiful yard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jim B.

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

Dixon stay

Owner was very helpful and acomendating. There was an issue with bugs and a mouse in upstairs bedroom. Particularly enjoyed the back yard and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Tammy C.

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

Beautiful getaway.

Beautiful getaway. Unfortunately we had to wash all of the dishes. This home was peaceful and quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Ellisa G.

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

Wonderful time in Dixon!

We had so much fun on the property and exploring the surrounding area. The farmhouse is so comfortable and home-y. and the surrounding acreage...wow, what an escape from the city! We also went for many hikes in the state parks and big bike rides on the rail trail. What a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Family getaway

Nice older home with a nice wooded property. We took our boys 14, 12, and 8 on a mini spring break getaway. The home has a lot of doors and rooms to explore for younger kids. The woods have plenty of area to roam around and see families of deer. The deer were very active early in the more in hand the evening. We did find a deceased partially eaten deer in the forested area so be careful with smaller dogs. The kids thought it is pretty cool and understand it’s part of nature. There are plenty of trails and wooded area and the rock river to explore nearby too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R., Chicago, IL USA

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed the our stay. The house is beautiful and the location is very quiet but still near enough to restaurants and things to do, which is exactly what we were looking for. No issues whatsoever. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Sweet home with lots of outdoor space

We really enjoyed our stay in Dixon, IL! Found the Homestead to be a great place for the 6 of us- 1 child, 5 adults- plenty of space inside and outside. We took advantage of the HUGE backyard and the walking paths. The living room and dining room were our main spaces, but also taking time alone in a bedroom was easy. As it's an older building, the central heat wasn't consistent, but it also didn't leave us freezing. I recommend that you stock up for the kitchen, we ended up at Walmart (10 min drive) to get things like tin foil, storage bags, additional cooking pans, etc. It snowed a few inches overnight while we were there and the plow came out the next day, just had to shovel the stairs and a path to the car. We went into town twice and found multiple coffee shops and a bookstore- it's worth walking around and supporting local businesses!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mariya I.

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

Amazing place! Clean and cozy! Quite, inside in small family forest! We like to come back.

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great for family with pets

Very comfortable and quaint - a terrific "family reunion" destination. Plenty of room . Nicely updated bath on main floor. Screened porch and big rambling backyard with firewood ready. Walkable (about a mile) to the Rock River riverwalk park and also park trails. You can easily plan paddling and biking trips in the surrouding area. You would never know that pets had been previous visitors, and we were glad to find such a convenient spot where we could have ours with us! Owner is highly responsive and welcoming. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Great Property

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Wedding Guests

Great outdoor space for kids to run, good size bedrooms and comfortable beds. Love the front porch as well. Great temporary home--third time we've stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Serene

Old fashion home with a lot of character. Beautiful serene property , absolutely loved using the screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

issac r.

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

Love this place

Great house! Great town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Richard Wm. King

Host profile image
The house and farm were a wedding present to my
grandparents when it was built in 1915 and has been in the
family since then. It was an operating farm until the mid 1980's
and is now used for recreation.

Why they chose this property

We have retained the property in the family due to its
uniqueness. It is managed as a certified family forest. It
has an orchard, prairie restoration and wildlife food plot.

What makes this property unique

The house has a unique setting, nestled in a mature oak forest. You can enjoy the beauty of nature, take advantage of the recreational opportunities or explore Dixon's quaint downtown and many historic sites. Relax on the large screened porch or sit on the patio and view wildlife.

THINGS TO DO IN DIXON, ILLINOIS

Reagan Trail (features significant sites related to Ronald Reagan’s life)

Lowell Park (offers a wide range of outdoor activities)

Dixon Riverfront, also known as Heritage Crossing (a scenic area along the Rock River that includes the Dixon Arch, an iconic landmark)

The Next Picture Show (premier art gallery and community center)

Loveland Community House and Museum (community center and museum)

Lincoln Monument State Memorial (commemorates Abraham Lincoln's military service)

Northwest Territory Historic Center (museum housed in former school building where Ronald Reagan attended classes)

Dixon Welcome Center (offers brochures and maps of Dixon and the surrounding area)

Veterans Memorial Park (dedicated to the men and women who have served in the military)

John Dixon Park (offers walking paths through beautifully landscaped gardens and open green spaces)

Wooden Wonderland Playground (features wooden structures designed for children)

Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home (features guided tours and a visitor center)

Dixon Stage Left (community theater in Downtown Dixon)

Old Settler’s Memorial Cabin (features guided tours about pioneer life)

Meadows Park (offers various outdoor activities including walking and biking trails)

Plum Hollow Family Center (features a variety of activities for all ages)

Dixon Historic Center (offers informative information about the history of Dixon)

Page Park (features activities for all ages and extensive walking and biking trails)

Venier Forge (working blacksmith shop where visitors can see traditional metalworking techniques)

Dixon Petunia Festival (an annual event that features a week-long series of activities)

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English
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