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Balcony
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Pet-friendly
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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
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About this property
Kildahl House - Boutique Farmhouse Suite #3
Summary:
Kildahl House is a thoughtfully restored historic farmhouse set on a hill overlooking downtown West Dundee, offering a light-filled, comfortable retreat just steps from restaurants, shops, and the Fox River.
Each reservation is for one private one-bedroom apartment suite within the home, not the entire house. Every suite features a king bed, full kitchen, and a spacious bathroom, with soft, layered interiors designed for comfort and ease.
The Space:
Kildahl House is a fully restored historic farmhouse originally built in the early 1900s, offering a stay that blends character, comfort, and a strong sense of place. Set on a hill above downtown West Dundee, the home provides a light-filled setting with easy access to everything the area has to offer.
The property includes four private one-bedroom apartment suites, each fully self-contained with its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living space, creating four fully private apartments within the home.
Each suite is thoughtfully designed with a king bed, full kitchen with modern appliances, a spacious bathroom with elevated finishes, and a comfortable living area. Soft tones, natural light, and simple farmhouse details create a space that feels warm, relaxed, and easy to settle into.
Guests also have access to outdoor spaces, including a wraparound porch and backyard seating area, offering a place to unwind and take in the charm of the surrounding neighborhood.
Kildahl House is well suited for couples, extended stays, and guests traveling together. Guests attending events at nearby venues like The BRIX on the Fox often reserve multiple suites for a shared experience while still enjoying private accommodations.
Guest Access:
Guests have full private access to their individual suite, with secure, contactless entry for a smooth and seamless arrival. The main entrance to Kildahl House is located on Second Street, and detailed check-in instructions will be provided prior to your stay.
Free parking is available across the street in nearby municipal lots. From April through October, additional parking is available directly in front of Kildahl House.
Please note that Suites 1 and 2 are located on the first floor, while Suites 3 and 4 are located on the second floor.
The Neighborhood:
Kildahl House is located in historic downtown West Dundee, a walkable district along the Fox River that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
You’re just steps from local restaurants, coffee shops, and neighborhood favorites, including Emmett’s Brewing Co. and live music at RocHaus, as well as the scenic riverwalk and bike trails that wind through the Fox River Valley. Guests can also rent bikes nearby or bring kayaks and canoes to enjoy the river.
Set slightly above the downtown, the home offers a more residential feel while still being close to everything. It’s an easy place to settle in, with a relaxed rhythm and a strong sense of local character.
We’re also just a short drive from The BRIX on the Fox, making Kildahl House a convenient option for wedding guests. Traveling with a group? Our nearby properties, including 124 Lofts and Sinclair Suites, are all within walking distance, allowing guests to stay close while enjoying their own private spaces.
Getting Around:
Downtown Dundee is easy to explore on foot, with restaurants, coffee shops, and riverfront access just steps from the home.
For trips beyond downtown, Kildahl House offers convenient access to the surrounding area. Interstate 90 is just 3 miles away, and the nearest Metra station is within a short drive, providing easy access to Chicago. Rideshare services are readily available, along with PACE public transportation.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away.
Other Things to Note:
Please note the following house rules:
No smoking
We are pet friendly (see additional pet policy below)
No parties or events
Maximum occupancy is two guests per suite
Not suitable for children under 12
Guests must be 21+ to reserve
Quiet hours begin at 10 PM
Each suite is a fully private apartment within the home, with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living space.
We offer a 10% discount for 7-night stays and a 20% discount for stays of 30 nights or more.
Guests traveling together may reserve multiple suites to stay close while enjoying separate private spaces.
Pet Policy
We are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs at Kildahl House.
A $50 fee per pet, per stay applies (maximum of 2 pets)
Pets must be well-behaved and respectful of other guests
Pets may not be left unattended if they are prone to barking, crying, or restlessness
For your convenience, a pet waste station is located in the backyard. We kindly ask that dogs are taken to the backyard for bathroom needs, as urine in the front yard can cause yellowing of the lawn.
If a pet causes ongoing disturbance or damage and is not promptly addressed, we reserve the right to request corrective action to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.
Interaction with Guests:
We're local and just a few blocks away, so we are always nearby if needed. Feel free to reach out by message or phone if you have any questions or need assistance during your stay.
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Important information
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Property # 3221751vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
West Dundee
Located in West Dundee, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Grand Victoria Casino and Elgin Fire Barn Number 5 Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Arboretum of South Barrington and Village Square Shopping Center. 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.
Schaumburg Convention Center - 26 min drive - 30.7 km
Woodfield Mall - 29 min drive - 31.8 km
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - 46 min drive - 54.0 km
Getting around
Elgin Big Timber Road Station - 9 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's - 20 min walk
Starbucks - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Bandito Barney's Beach Club - 6 min walk
Olive Garden - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Kildahl House - Boutique Farmhouse Suite #3 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kildahl House - Boutique Farmhouse Suite #3?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kildahl House - Boutique Farmhouse Suite #3?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kildahl House - Boutique Farmhouse Suite #3?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kildahl House - Boutique Farmhouse Suite #3 located?
Located in the heart of West Dundee, this apartment building is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cinemark West Dundee and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa's Village. Helm Woods Forest Preserve Trailhead and Randall Oaks Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was perfect! Great location and would stay there again.
EDWARD P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We’re delighted to hear everything about your stay felt perfect and that you enjoyed the location as well. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back again anytime.
Suzanne &Andy
The Kildahl house is just like home. It’s so comfy. We always stay here when we’re in town. The host is very accommodating. You will be very please when you choose this location.
Kristin
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review and for continuing to stay with us at Kildahl House.
We’re delighted to hear you continue to enjoy the comfort of the property and your experiences with us whenever you’re in town. Your continued support truly means a great deal to us.
We always look forward to welcoming you back again.
Suzanne & Andy
This apartment is beautiful, gorgeously furnished and spotlessly clean. Good location, easy access and lovely hosts. Wonderful stay, highly recommended.
Lesley K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review.
We’re so glad you enjoyed the space and found everything comfortable, clean, and easy throughout your stay. It’s wonderful to hear the location and overall experience stood out as well.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime.
Suzanne & Andy
This is our 3rd time staying here. We will always come back to the Kildahl house.It so clean and comfortable and it’s perfect location for the restaurants and shopping. You will be very happy when you make reservations here.
Kris G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for continuing to stay with us at Kildahl House.
It truly means a great deal to hear that you’ve returned multiple times and continue to enjoy the comfort, cleanliness, and walkable location of the property. Repeat guests are incredibly special to us, and we’re so grateful for your continued support.
We always look forward to welcoming you back again.
Suzanne & Andy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amelia
18 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a fantastic stay in this West Dundee property. It was a beautiful, clean, and cozy apartment and we loved the food recommendations. Thank you!
This is an outstanding place, well furnished, easily walkable to lots of retaurants and bars, plus entertainment. Parking was great- on street in front or lot across the street.
We gonna wanna stay there whenever we're in town.
Steve T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review.
We’re so glad you enjoyed the walkable location and found the space comfortable and well suited for your stay. It’s wonderful to hear the convenience of the parking and nearby restaurants and entertainment added to the experience as well.
We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back anytime you’re visiting the area again.
Suzanne & Andy
Neat, clean, well decorated ---the king size bed was absolutely the best sleep experience we've had! We enjoyed being in walking distance of restaurants and local businesses. The surrounding neighborhood features homes dating back to the late 1800's, early 1900's making for an interesting and relaxing walkabout. The hosts were attentive checking in with us to make sure our stay was comfortable.
Dorothy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed both the apartment and the charm of the surrounding neighborhood during your stay. It’s wonderful to know the walkable location, historic homes, and nearby restaurants all added to such a relaxing experience for you.
We especially appreciate your kind words about the comfort of the bed and the overall atmosphere of the space. Creating a welcoming and restful stay is always our goal.
Thank you again for staying with us. We would love to welcome you back anytime.
Suzanne & Andy
The apartment is beautifully appointed and perfectly located close to restaurants and the walking path along the river. Parking was easy and the property was quiet and peaceful. The kitchen was adequately appointed for preparing meals, which is often not the case - had just what was needed and nice items. Will definitely hope to stay here again.
Jennifer L. T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, convenient location, and walkable access to the river and downtown restaurants. It’s especially wonderful to know the apartment felt comfortable and well equipped throughout your stay.
We truly appreciate your kind words about the kitchen as well - we try to include the thoughtful details that help guests feel more at home during their visit.
Thank you again for staying with us. We would love to welcome you back anytime.
Suzanne & Andy
I come to Dundee regularly for family, so I have to be in town. But this apartment is so great, I'd come here even if I didn't have family in the area!
We had an amazing weekend stay at the Kildahl House while visiting family in the Chicago area. The house was exactly as described - clean, private, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. We plan to stay again next time we are in town visiting family. This house is 100% better than staying at a hotel.
Susan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We’re delighted to hear Kildahl House was such a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay while visiting family. It means so much to know you found the space clean, private, welcoming, and beautifully designed throughout your visit.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad the experience felt like a special alternative to a traditional hotel stay. We would love to welcome you back the next time you’re in town.
Suzanne & Andy
What a wonderful place to stay. Truly we had no idea how cute the town was or how incredibly nice the apartment was or else we would have arrived much earlier than we did. We loved the cute little porch swing and slept great in the bed. The welcome snacks were a great touch and much needed since we arrived late and didn’t have much to eat with us. I highly recommend staying here!
Megan D.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed both the apartment and the charm of downtown West Dundee during your stay. It’s especially nice to know the little touches - like the porch swing, comfortable bed, and welcome snacks - helped make your arrival feel relaxing and welcoming after a long day.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and only wish you could have stayed longer as well. We would love to welcome you back anytime.
Suzanne & Andy
We stayed for a week to visit friends & family. This was one of the nicest places we have stayed! Location was extremely convenient and the accommodations were superb! Loved the decor as it was very comfortable. The hosts were quick to respond and help with any questions or issues that arose! Thank you Suzanne & Andy! We’ll be back for sure!
Penny D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We’re delighted to hear the space worked so well for your extended stay while visiting friends and family. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the comfort, decor, and convenient location, and that everything felt welcoming throughout your visit.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad we could help make your stay enjoyable and stress-free. We would love to welcome you back again anytime.
Suzanne & Andy
The room was so well appointed and well done! My husband and I were able to spread out a bit too! Many one bedroom places are cramped and loud! Our room was very comfortable! We always found convenient parking and the location is walkable to many shops and restaurants! We enjoyed this trip very much.
Kathleen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
We’re delighted to hear the space felt comfortable, quiet, and relaxing during your visit with family. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the roominess of the suite along with the walkable location and convenient access to shops and restaurants nearby.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad you both enjoyed your trip. We would love to welcome you back again anytime.
Suzanne & Andy
Could not be more pleased with the accommodations. This is a high-end luxury apartment, beautifully appointed. Very comfortable king bed and large bathroom with long double vanity and wal-in shower. This will definitely be our go to for future trips.
Alfreda
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
We’re delighted to hear the space exceeded expectations and that you found the apartment both comfortable and beautifully appointed. It’s wonderful to know the design, spacious bathroom, and overall experience all stood out during your stay.
We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back for future trips.
Suzanne & Andy
This property was spectacular. We had a long travel day and our mood changed the minute we walked thru the door of Kildhal House. Its beautifully decorated and was very welcoming complete with a goodie basket with a few essentials. The whole place was spotless and the furnishings were ultra comfortable. Great linens and towels and a very comfortable king bed. The climate control in each of the living spaces were great as we could adjust the temperature in minutes. The tv’s were great and the adjustable mounts made viewing easy. We will be staying here on all of our future trips in this area. We were in town visiting friends and actually showed off our place to them. They were grateful to see it and will be recommending this property to other family and friends for future visits. We can’t say enough good things about a great experience. The location to downtown restaurants and shops were great. It was also cool to hear church bells ringing one of the morning's. Do not hesitate to stay here as this will be the only property we will consider on future trips to the area.
Paul M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful review.
We’re truly delighted to hear Kildahl House provided such a relaxing and welcoming experience after a long day of travel. It means so much to know the comfort of the space, the thoughtful details, and the atmosphere of the home all helped make your stay memorable.
We especially loved hearing that you enjoyed the charm of the neighborhood and even the church bells in the morning - those little moments are part of what makes the area feel so special to us as well.
Thank you again for your incredibly kind words and for sharing the property with your friends during your visit. We truly appreciate your support and would be honored to welcome you back on future trips to the area.
Suzanne & Andy
We had a really nice stay. The place was clean and quiet. We walked around the river in the evening with our 2 dogs. Lots of restaurants in walking distance. Would stay again if ever back in the area. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your 10/10 review.
We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and are so glad you had a positive experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back again anytime.
Suzanne & Andy
About the host
Hosted by Suzanne Burns
Hi, we’re Suzanne & Andy -- best friends, parents and small business owners. We have a keen appreciation for the importance of small downtowns and the role they play in defining a sense of place. That’s why we located our business, Emmett’s Brewing Co., in downtown West Dundee and it’s also why we’ve branched out over the years and opened additional locations in other small historic downtowns nearby. We view hosting as a logical extension of our creativity and passion for hospitality. We live nearby and enjoy small town living. When we’re not busy running our businesses we enjoy working on our historic home, traveling, great food, drink and companionship.
Why they chose this property
Kildahl House is centrally located in historic downtown Dundee. The entire downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You’re just steps away from numerous dining and nightlife options. Downtown Dundee also offers a pleasant river walk and the Fox River bike trail which both wind their way along the Fox River. Kildahl House is a perfect home base for exploring all that the Fox River Valley has to offer.
Languages:
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