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Duplex overlooking Rock River

Riverside holiday home in Byron with kitchen

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Perched along the Rock River, this charming home offers scenic views and a walking/bike trail at your doorstep. Enjoy WiFi with streaming capabilities, blackout curtains in each bedroom for a restful retreat, and convenient amenities like a new washer/dryer.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Duplex overlooking Rock River

This home has been remodeled with new
flooring, appliances and fresh paint. It
overlooks the Rock River with gorgeous
views and a walking/bike trail. It has a
central location to Prairieview Golf Course,
Motosports Park, Harry Cow Brewery,
Uptown Lanes, Cave Inn, and various other
bars and restaurants - many within walking
distance. There is WiFi with streaming
capabilities. Each bedroom has black out
curtains and a tv. There is also a new washer
and dryer.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Byron, IL

What's nearby

  • Stillman's Defeat Memorial Site - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Wayside Park - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lowden State Park - 12 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Indian Hill Forest Preserve - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • BMO Harris Bank Center - 21 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Swedish Pancake House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duplex overlooking Rock River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Duplex overlooking Rock River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Duplex overlooking Rock River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duplex overlooking Rock River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Duplex overlooking Rock River located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Stillman's Defeat Memorial Site, Wayside Park and Indian Hill Forest Preserve. Severson Dells Nature Center and Lowden State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Duplex overlooking Rock River Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia (Patty) M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay.... the Host was most accommodating and helpful during our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and walking distance to food, fun and golf! Very clean and everything you need at your fingertips provided by host. Will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very clean. Love this property. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Convenient location. Meets our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a very nice property at a very reasonable price. We were just staying a couple days to visit friends, but enjoyed this property so much we're already thinking about renting it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Great place!!

Clean, convenient and comfortable. We will stay here again when in Byron.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Great location and everything we needed

We loved the view of Rock River. Being able to walk to many options for dining was great. Would definitely stay here again on future visits to Byron. Extremely clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Clean , convenient location

We came to town for the weekend to visit family. The place was clean and neat. Great location to local businesses. Great communication with host, I will stay here next time in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Simply the Best!

This is the third or maybe fourth year we have stayed at this wonderful home! I love the ease of access, timely communication with the owners, gorgeous views of the river, easily walkable to various stores and restaurants, and only seven minutes drive to our event! The home is spotless and offers all the amenities you could need! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joellen H.

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

Great place!

Perfect place to stay while we attended events in the area! Host answered questions in a timely manner and the house was immaculate and had everything we needed! We will definitely be recommending to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Amazing

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was super clean, bed was very comfortable. Was a good place to stay. We were racing at the drag strip and it was real close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al A.

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

Byron trip

Great location for the racetrack. Very nice neighborhood. Property was very well kept. Inside was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Weekend Trip

It’s perfect location for us because we attend a golf fundraiser every year in Byron. House is clean, walking distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIE B., Kennesaw, GA

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

On the river

In town for a high school reunion…grateful to stay in a place that felt like home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John I.

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

Visit to Byron, IL

The property was clean, and well kept. Location was with in walking distance to the downtown restaurants. Great view of The Rock River. An easy drive to Rockford. We would stay there again, if we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

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

Smooth and relaxing

It was a very positive experience and we highly recommend this property. Lots of clear communication and a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Lovely Byron Stay

Communication with the property manager was excellent, we always had quick replies every time. The property is located in Byron opposite the river which was lovely. There are pathways for biking and running which were great for my husband and friend who were competing in the Rockford half Ironman. The house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. (Although the toilet roll had the thinnest paper I have ever seen!). The location was awesome as it was near Rockford and we enjoyed the Sundae Social and Hairy Cow Brewery (great wings!) in Byron. Would highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Work stay

Neiborhood quite. Close to businesses.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Byron

Cute house in a perfect location. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Byron VRBO

I would highly recommend this VRBO to anyone needing a place to stay in or near Byron. Super comfortable & extremely well maintained. It surpassed our expectations. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Boulder USA

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

Clean convenient lodging

We were in town for a family event. Just needed some extra beds. We didn't spend much time at the home but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. The sitting area was nice for relaxing before bed. And the walking path by the river made for a pleasant morning walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Excellent communication. Accommodations far exceeded our expectations. Very happy! Will be back again! 5 stars!!!

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

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

Amazing

This was absolutely perfect. There was a little play area close by that the girls had so much fun at. Their favorite part was being next to the river. Rock skipping and putting feet in the water. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023