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Lovely Riverfront House with Fire Pit & 30ft Swing!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms Sleeps 6 69.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
South Elgin, IL
- Arcada Theater10 min drive
- Grand Victoria Casino12 min drive
- Kane County Fairgrounds12 min drive
- Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
The Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Lovely Riverfront House with Fire Pit & 30ft Swing!
Summer's not over yet! Come over and visit our little river house that we call "Blackhawk on the Fox". The location within the 1940's Five Islands subdivision lends itself naturally to the quaint cabin theme. We finished painting it red in 2022 and it looks great!
Snuggle up in the living room for a Netflix movie night on the 50" TV. Order a pizza, or cook a meal in the kitchen. Roast marshmallows over the fire in the large fire pit in the backyard. You're welcome to bring your own firewood or purchase a bundle for $10 from the backyard. And, the kids will love the swing that hangs from a 30 foot branch in the oak tree!
Enjoy a front row seat and watch the river take a brief northwest detour before turning southbound again toward St. Charles. It's about a 5 mile drive to the charming streets of downtown St. Charles to the south, and Elgin is 5 miles to the north. There is plenty of bike trail nearby, including a long bridge that runs diagonally across the big bend in the river. If you're into fishing, you can fish right from the property. There is also a public boat launch right in the neighborhood.
Check-in is at 4:00 and check-out is at 11:00. We generally need to stick to these times to be sure we have enough time to get everything ready in between guests.
Please be aware that this property is in a wooded area! Although we try to keep the critters away, it's prone to bugs and wildlife.
Fast Modern WiFi! Relax in a peaceful setting while enjoying the convenience of 210Mbps WiFi, delivered to the house via a fiber optic line.
The house is 43 miles from downtown Chicago, about an hour drive.
The house is 22 miles from Woodfield mall, a 30 minute drive.
The house is 10 miles from Santa's Village Azoosment Park, a 20 minute drive.
The house is 32 miles from O'Hare airport, and 42 miles from Midway airport.
If you're visiting in the winter, you may want to bring some slippers in case the floor is chilly.
We often get inquiries from individuals wishing to have large gatherings on our property. While we appreciate the interest, we only allow up to 12 visitors on the property at a time. It's a quiet neighborhood, and we don't want to draw too much attention to the place. We do hope to have a party rental one of these days!
Snuggle up in the living room for a Netflix movie night on the 50" TV. Order a pizza, or cook a meal in the kitchen. Roast marshmallows over the fire in the large fire pit in the backyard. You're welcome to bring your own firewood or purchase a bundle for $10 from the backyard. And, the kids will love the swing that hangs from a 30 foot branch in the oak tree!
Enjoy a front row seat and watch the river take a brief northwest detour before turning southbound again toward St. Charles. It's about a 5 mile drive to the charming streets of downtown St. Charles to the south, and Elgin is 5 miles to the north. There is plenty of bike trail nearby, including a long bridge that runs diagonally across the big bend in the river. If you're into fishing, you can fish right from the property. There is also a public boat launch right in the neighborhood.
Check-in is at 4:00 and check-out is at 11:00. We generally need to stick to these times to be sure we have enough time to get everything ready in between guests.
Please be aware that this property is in a wooded area! Although we try to keep the critters away, it's prone to bugs and wildlife.
Fast Modern WiFi! Relax in a peaceful setting while enjoying the convenience of 210Mbps WiFi, delivered to the house via a fiber optic line.
The house is 43 miles from downtown Chicago, about an hour drive.
The house is 22 miles from Woodfield mall, a 30 minute drive.
The house is 10 miles from Santa's Village Azoosment Park, a 20 minute drive.
The house is 32 miles from O'Hare airport, and 42 miles from Midway airport.
If you're visiting in the winter, you may want to bring some slippers in case the floor is chilly.
We often get inquiries from individuals wishing to have large gatherings on our property. While we appreciate the interest, we only allow up to 12 visitors on the property at a time. It's a quiet neighborhood, and we don't want to draw too much attention to the place. We do hope to have a party rental one of these days!
Property manager
ErikCindy
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Check-out is at 11am sharp. Please be out by 11:00, unless prior arrangements have been made. Thanks!
Please remember to pay for any firewood used. Let us know if you have any questions about this.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
About the area
South Elgin
Located in South Elgin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. St. Charles Heritage Center and Camp Kane and Beith House Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Geneva Commons and Charlestowne Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at NOW Arena, or consider a night out at Goebbert's Farm. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
South Elgin, IL
What's nearby
- Epic Air Trampoline Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Fine Line Creative Arts Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Arcada Theater - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
- Grand Victoria Casino - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
- Kane County Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Culver's - 5 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
birthday trip
Sarah S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy K.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay
Amy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jeanne P.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeanne P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Robert S.
25 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Robert S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel R.
16 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Rachel R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra A.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in quiet neighborhood
Debra A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert P.
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantic getaway
Robert P.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Julia B.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun relaxation
Julia B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria C.
7 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Little Getaway
Maria C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely repeat retreat!
Sarah M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heidi G.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin
Heidi G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melinda S.
31 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway Spot
Melinda S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Wade M.
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice River view!
Wade M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joanna C.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Joanna C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monise L.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Monise L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chastity S.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Chastity S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rick S.
21 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience. Enjoyed my stay
Rick S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
David K.
26 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place on the River
David K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amelia A.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Amelia A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
abigail l.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & quiet location!
abigail l.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emma S.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Emma S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dustin T.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet escape in the burbs
Dustin T.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan O.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Dan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by ErikCindy

Cindy and I have about 3 years of experience hosting a room in our home on Vrbo, and we're beyond excited to be offering this property as a short term rental. We have been working hard to fix the property up to be an awesome vacation rental, and we appreciate your patience as the house is still a work in progress.
Why they chose this property
Growing up in Schaumburg, IL, Cindy and I met in high school, and married each other and moved just 15 miles west toward the Fox River valley. After living in Elgin for some years and having two children, we moved to the charming community of Valley View right near St. Charles and have bought a couple rental houses in the area. The big bend in the river north of St. Charles is one of the prettiest regions outside of Chicago and we are thrilled to offer this great little house on the river for people to enjoy. It's a peaceful place.
What makes this property unique
The house is located in a great spot. The yard is about an acre with 185 feet of river shore in a small neighborhood hidden between two forest preserves. Enjoy a private place to view the water, fish, and rest. Take a 10 minute walk along the trail to Blackhawk waterfall, or continue to explore the 35 mile Fox River trail. While on the trail, stop to watch the sunset from the bridge amidst the five islands. Jump in the car and take a drive to downtown St. Charles, IL, a great place to walk down Main Street, shop and eat and soak it all in. While in St. Charles, ride the big paddle boats, or the little pedal boats! Go miniature golfing at Pottawattamie Park. As part of the "Tri-Cities", Geneva and Batavia are similar river towns that are very close by. And so is Elgin, with a population of 110,000 and a riverboat Casino. It's really a great area to visit.
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