"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."