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  • Two lodges. Two lodging styles. Rest, relax, retreat, romance. Book online or check availability by visiting website.
    • Nightly Rate $109 - $229
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    • Reviews 13  
    • Rooms 8

    • Address 11052 Ventura Blvd
      Rockford, IL 61115
      USA
    • Phone+1-815-636-1884
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    The River House B & B Getaway Retreat is a northern Illinois favorite for romantic getaway, family vacation or group retreat. There are two riverfront inns, well separated on five tree shaded acres. Click "visit website" button to BOOK ONLINE or CHECK AVAILABILITY. The luxury GETAWAY LODGE offers couples romantic privacy in three suites complete with Jacuzzi, fireplace, and gourmet breakfast. The TIMEAWAY LODGE, with five family sized guestrooms offers child friendly accommodations for leisure travel or retreat. It is an ideal location with its large gathering room, conversation bar and outdoor deck to host a family reunion, church or business retreat, scrapbooking weekend, or wedding ceremony and reception.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 13 Reviews

    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    highly recommend!

    April 08, 2013

    Stayed Three Months On A Work Assignment. Great Location On The River With Great Views. The Room Was Clean And Kept Clean With Cleaning Service Once A Week. Management AndCleaning Staff Was Friendly And Trust Worthy! Would Stay Again If I Come Back To The Area. Highly Recommend! Thank You For Making Me Feel At Home When I Was Away From Home!

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your kind comments...We'd love to host your stay should you return again!

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Wonderful B&B

    October 08, 2012

    Wow Wow and Wow!! What a great place! Patty and Jim are just nicest people! This place has the whole package for relaxation. My wife and I really enjoyed the Bordello Suite, super comfortable bed, amazing shower, great bird watching with great views of the Rock River. But let me tell you, Patty makes the most spectacular breakfasts!! She is a true wizard in the kitchen. Thank you so much, we will be back!

    Innkeeper Response
    I love to cook...Feels to good when guests love to eat what I cook! Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is much appreciated!

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Weekend

    September 18, 2012

    A great getaway not far from home. Patty and Jim were the perfect hosts. Our suite was supplied with everything we needed and more. A great night sleep on the most comfortable bed. Breakfast was a gourmet treat. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves in a beautiful setting. Can't wait to visit again!

    Innkeeper Response
    Your kind comments are much appreciated! We will continue to do our best to assure your next visit will be just as pleasing.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    First Time

    September 04, 2012

    Great place for family, we rented the whole house and it was wonderful. Patty is great, will be coming back again.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your kind comment...We'd love to see you again too!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Patty Michalsen

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $109 - $229

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 4pm    Check Out: 12noon

    • Deposit Amount Required: see River House website for detail

    • Cancellations: see River House website for detail

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • Midweek MTWT 2nd night lodging discounted
      Percent Off: 50% Days Required: 2

    • Weekend FSS 3rd night lodging discounted
      Percent Off: 50% Days Required: 3

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 13 Reviews

    4.6 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    highly recommend!

    April 08, 2013

    Stayed Three Months On A Work Assignment. Great Location On The River With Great Views. The Room Was Clean And Kept Clean With Cleaning Service Once A Week. Management AndCleaning Staff Was Friendly And Trust Worthy! Would Stay Again If I Come Back To The Area. Highly Recommend! Thank You For Making Me Feel At Home When I Was Away From Home!

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your kind comments...We'd love to host your stay should you return again!

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Wonderful B&B

    October 08, 2012

    Wow Wow and Wow!! What a great place! Patty and Jim are just nicest people! This place has the whole package for relaxation. My wife and I really enjoyed the Bordello Suite, super comfortable bed, amazing shower, great bird watching with great views of the Rock River. But let me tell you, Patty makes the most spectacular breakfasts!! She is a true wizard in the kitchen. Thank you so much, we will be back!

    Innkeeper Response
    I love to cook...Feels to good when guests love to eat what I cook! Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is much appreciated!

    5 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Weekend

    September 18, 2012

    A great getaway not far from home. Patty and Jim were the perfect hosts. Our suite was supplied with everything we needed and more. A great night sleep on the most comfortable bed. Breakfast was a gourmet treat. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves in a beautiful setting. Can't wait to visit again!

    Innkeeper Response
    Your kind comments are much appreciated! We will continue to do our best to assure your next visit will be just as pleasing.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    First Time

    September 04, 2012

    Great place for family, we rented the whole house and it was wonderful. Patty is great, will be coming back again.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your kind comment...We'd love to see you again too!

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Definitely would come again.

    November 03, 2011

    We stayed at this B&B for the first time in October 2011. When looking for B&Bs on the internet we were kind of surprised to find Machesney Park/Rockford as the locale since I never pegged that area as a B&B type area. Wow, was I wrong! We were in the Getaway Lodge and stayed in the Timber Suite. Even though there are video clips of each of the rooms on the website, the videos did not do the room justice. It was huge, comfortable with a spectacular view and the adjoining private porch with the hot tub was great. Even though you are super close to local eateries and entertainment, you really feel like you're "away" from everything with the property being right on the river, and set back from the road. Patty was incredibly friendly and helpful. Maybe it's just me, but there's always that question mark when staying at a Bed and Breakfast. I mean, you're there in someone's home. Will it be awkward? Private? Uncomfortable? It was definitely not awkward or uncomfortable and we were in our own little world. And in the morning, breakfast was AMAZING. Patty said to come hungry and we listened, much to our delight! Both the food and conversation around the breakfast table were awesome! It was so nice to have our room and stay be romantic and private and a bit secluded from the kids and stresses, but then have a nice friendly conversation-filled breakfast. We would definitely return again and would highly recommend to others.

    Innkeeper Response
    It feels really good when a guest enjoys the breakfast table conversation. Sharing stories and smiles is fun for everyone and, to this innkeeper, an important facet of the B&B lodging experience. Thanks for telling others how very special it was for you! Your kind compliments are much appreciated!

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Vacation Getaway

    September 24, 2011

    My husband and I recently went to visit our daughter in Illinois it is the first time we had been there. I did not want to stay in a Motel because of past bad experiences with cleansiness . From my first phone conversation with Patty to make reservations til the end of our stay I have never been so happy and felt so relaxed. It was beautiful and I will choose B & B again. It was like our home away from home. Donna and Les Binion

    Innkeeper Response
    Oh, how I LOVE it when a first time B&B guest says they have been converted to our style of lodging...Very best compliment I can ever get is to "turn" a hotel guest into a confirmed bed and breakfast aficionado! Your comments are sincerely appreciated!

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Lovely B&B/Inn close to Rock Cut St. Park & Rock River

    August 31, 2011

    Two Inns in one location really, and both are lovely, quiet, relaxing. Patty is a great host, knows when to pamper and when to provide quiet space. If you want to be close to nature but still sleeping in style this is a good choice. Terri & Dave Erickson

    Innkeeper Response
    Thanks for your kind words...They are appreciated! Next time you come, we'll definitely have to pick a little bluegrass music together!

    4.0 out of 5
     

    perfect getaway near Rockford

    August 19, 2011

    We had a wonderful stay in the Bordello room. Love the porch and the view of the river. Patty and her husband took good care of us. Patty's breakfasts were lovely and superb! My parents live in Rockford and felt they were on a getaway when they visited us at the River House. It was quiet, relaxing, and welcoming. We're very glad we chose to stay here.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your kind comments. So happy we were able to provide a welcome place for your family visit!


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  • Location Type

    • Nature

    • Riverside

    • Waterfront

    • Wooded

    • City

    • Lakeside

    • Suburban

    City - Rockord

    • Distance to city: 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      see River House website for detail

    Airport

    • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) 15 miles


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseshoes

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Urban Inn

    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Anniversary

    • Family Reunion

    • Retreats

    • Scrapbooking

    • Waterfront location

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • Air conditioning

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Gourmet breakfast included w/Suite only

    • Cost: 9.00

    • Time Served: 8:00 am to 10:00 am

    • Serving Location: Getaway Lodge dining room,In-room service available for Suite guests

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Cold beverage selection in Suites

    • Complimentary snack basket in Suites

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