Rock River Recreation!

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Oregon, IL

Castle Rock State Park
‪5 min walk‬
Lowden State Park
‪13 min drive‬
White Pines Forest State Park
‪20 min drive‬
Sterling, IL (SQI-Whiteside County)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Perched high atop Castle Rock Bluffs, abutting the Rock River with views for days, this wooded home-site is surrounded by State Park and State Forest. Walking distance to an abundance of trails, the hunting areas of Castle Rock State Park or fishing on the Rock River with a boat launch 1 mile north of the property. Canoe or kayak from Castle Rock Park or sign up for a hosted trip out of Oregon, IL. Many great restaurants, bike trails, and hiking trails nearby.

*** You are required to sign a lease for this property, which will be emailed to you after your reservation is processed, and also to submit a guest registry prior to receiving your door code for accessing the property.

We have a cell phone signal booster, you should get LTE speed data reception on your mobile devices, as well as, Starlink WiFi internet at +50Mbps.

The property is now equipped with a pay per use EV Charger (48A), and a RV electrical and water hookup (additional charge applies).

Property manager

Nicholas Novelle

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Suitable for older children only.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping is permitted in the home. If you smoke outside, all cigarette butts must be collected and discarded. Additional fees if not.

No cleaning or dressing/gutting fresh caught fish in the house or on the property, they must be cleaned off-premises if you plan on consuming them.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oregon

Located in Oregon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dixon Memorial Arch and John Deere Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dillehay Park and Rochelle Railroad Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oregon, IL

What's nearby

Castle Rock State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Conover Square Mall - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
Lowden State Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
White Pines Forest State Park - 20 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Alfano's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Spring Valley Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪The Hunt Club - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock River Recreation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rock River Recreation! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock River Recreation! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rock River Recreation! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Castle Rock State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Village Way Dog Park and Conover Square Mall. White Pines Forest State Park and Lowden State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

15 October 2024

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

Girls Weekend

Lovely home equipped with everything for a comfortable stay. Scenic views of the river from the deck. Private and quiet location. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 June 2022

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

Great place!

Very nice and relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

8 July 2024

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

Spacious Get-away

We really enjoyed our stay. The spacious lot allowed plenty of room for out door activities and games. The deck was good size and the beds were comfortable. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

1 October 2024

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

Great location for a family reunion

The house was a relaxing and well-stocked home base for our siblings weekend. The kitchen and dining room were our hub. The bedroom set up worked perfectly for us to all have our own spaces and re appreciated the nice bathrooms. Loved the fire pit and stargazing at night. star gazing at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

16 September 2024

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

Cabinesc

We had 4 couples stay. Full kitchen. Nice fire pit. Great view from the deck. We went tubing with a local company as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G., Brookfield, IL

10 October 2021

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

Great Family Break

Loved the extra room! Beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

21 August 2022

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

Great space for 4 couples. Nice amenities and thoughtful conveniences, like bug spray :)

Peaceful property with great amenities. Nice and roomy for larger group. Easy communication with owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

13 October 2023

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

Girls Weekend

Beautiful home on the river with lots of privacy. Saw bald eagles and had a wandering flock of chickens visit daily. Most enjoyable stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint C., Morrison, Colorado

12 June 2022

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

Excellent property and location

This is a very nice home on the river. The beds were incredibly comfortable! The owner is extremely responsive and helpful throughout if you need anything. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

15 May 2019

First vacation home rental

This was our first experience renting a vacation home and we were very pleased. The place lived up to the expectations set in the ad and the hosts were great. Will definitely do this again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

12 October 2021

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

Wonderful location!

We had a wonderful girls weekend. The home is very clean and the property is beautiful with great river views from the deck. Will definitely return!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

27 July 2018

Wonderful!

The house was clean, accommodating and well-maintained. The owners were very helpful and accessible with any questions. This is a great choice for enjoying the beautiful area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

15 August 2023

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

Great house by the river!

The house was exactly as advertised and everything worked great! The instructions were also very thorough and clear!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

21 August 2018

QUITE AND RELAXING

House was immaculate, it exceeded our expectations. The rooms were spacious and beds were very comfortable. The property owner was very informative and gave us directions and recommended places to go and things we could do during our stay. If your looking for a quite location this is the place!

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

20 June 2021

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

Excellent communication and pre trip information

Girls weekend Kayaking on the Rock River . Large house, comfy beds great outdoor space in a rural setting Highly recommend the Rock River for kayaking with White Pelican in Oregon IL too

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

31 July 2023

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

Girls Weekend

A great stay for a girl’s weekend. Did a float on the Rock River (boat landing only 3 minutes away) and played games on the porch, enjoying the beautiful view and sunset. Kitchen stocked with plenty of towels, knives, bowls, can opener, etc. Would book here again for next summer’s weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P., Charlotte, MI

15 July 2021

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

Worth it!!

Very relaxing place during a very stressful and emotional time. Rented for my family to be together during my father's funeral. Would highly recommend also as a great vacation place. I would like to go back with my family to spend more time and explore the area more.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

20 June 2023

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

Family reunion

Thank you so much for the wonderful home you provided for us! The proteas very clean and comfortable. Beds were amazing! We had plenty of room for 10 adults and 2 babies. We were very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay and had room to have family that lives in town over. Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth L.

25 August 2024

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

Th

Our stay was very pleasant but was dismayed at the width of the bathroom doors! I had a stroke in May and need a walker to get around. Needless to say I couldn’t go into either bathroom with my walker. The house was well equipped.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

14 November 2022

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

Very comfortable, very relaxing

Rock River Rental is a very clean, comfortable and spacious home. Lots of space for everyone (inside and out) and just about everything you could need to make your stay great. Nick is a great host and was very prompt in responding to all inquiries. Can't say enough about the surrounding area. A few state parks and forests are within a 15 minute drive. The Rock River is just outside the house. Great place to relax and spend some time in nature. Would gladly stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

1 July 2020

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

Easy to relax

This is a nice house for a retreat. The layout is great in terms of everyone having their own space. The one *tiny* note that isn't obvious in the pictures is that there isn't anyplace inside where you can really sit and look at the river view - you need to be outside, which (because we went in June) was super buggy. Not a huge deal - just something to know! Otherwise was a nice visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex C., Elkhorn

24 November 2020

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

Quiet Reatreat

Five family members from Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska for a 4-day reunion and early thanksgiving. The property is as pictured and described - plenty of indoor and outdoor gathering or reading space, wonderful fire pit and patio overlooking the Rock River, a particularly well appointed and stocked kitchen, great bedding and baths and a quiet, private setting just south of Castle Rock State Park. The local market was unusually well stocked for a small town grocery store and the town generally had all the amenities we could use. Plenty of nearby hiking trails (closed our weekend for deer hunting season). We'll plan to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin L R., Moorestown, NJ

30 May 2023

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

Engagement Weekend Celebration

We were visiting Grand Detour to celebrate our sons engagement and were delighted to find this home in Oregon only 10 minutes away from the festivities! The deck overlooking Rock Lake was a wonderful place to start every morning with a cup of coffee and the family room with comfortable and plentiful couches was a relaxing place to unwind after a day on the river. Thanks to Nick for detailed directions from Chicago and his quick response to our thermostat assistance! We appreciated all the amenities this home had to offer.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

21 October 2022

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

Girls Getaway Trip

A truly wonderful place to stay. Home is comfortable and very well kept. Very private with beautiful views.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

15 August 2022

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

Great trip!

Got away for the weekend with old buddies. Couldn’t of asked for a better location to disconnect over the weekend. Easy to check-in and check-out and any questions about the property were answered promptly by Nick!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicholas Novelle

Rock River Rentals
312-213-7788

What makes this property unique

A 2018 remodel of a stand alone country home on 7 acres of rolling land along the shores of the Rock River. Castle Rock State Park is located across the road.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property