Holiday houses in Winnebago County

Charming 1930s "Kinsey Farms" Cottage

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. Easy highway access and less than 10 minutes from downtown - all the fun Rockford has to offer! Located on a quiet, dead end street. Walk to the playground at Ken-Rock park! Several stores/restaurants nearby. One hour drive to Chicago O'Hare airport, and only 3 miles from Rockford Intl Airport. Lots of recreation in the area including Rock Cut State Park, Anderson Japanese Gardens, and Klehm Arboretum. LGBTQ+!

Value · Location · Outdoor spaces

Historic limestone farmhouse, nature preserve.

Historic 1840's limestone home ,once owned by Sidney Smith, first nationally syndicated cartoonist of The Gumps. Located on 19 acres adjacent to 500 acre wetland conservation area with miles of hiking/skiing trails along the pristine sandy Sugar River for canoeing, birdwatching, or fishing. Ideal for star-gazing, with minimal lighting from neighbors. Enjoy the outdoors from stone patio, including tables, BBQ, and seating for 15, with fireplaces indoors and outside. Sand pile and toys nearby

Value · Family · Decor

Adults-only Red Room retreat with HotTub

Adults-only private getaway on the Rock River with a hot tub, patio, and one-of-a-kind Red Room experience. Perfect for couples wanting privacy, comfort, and something more adventurous than a typical stay. Relax with a scenic river view, enjoy the hot tub, then explore a playful adult-themed space with a St. Andrews Cross, swing, Sybian, and more. Designed for birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, or a private weekend that feels secluded, romantic, unforgettable, and anything but ordinary.

Value · Location · Backyard

Bed and Breakfast with Horse Hotel at VRR

Victory Reigns Ranch Horse Hotel and Bed and Breakfast boasts a beautiful ranch setting close to Deer Run Forest Preserve, Oak Ridge Forest Preserve and other equestrian trails. *Come with or without your horse. We also have an RV hookup if needed along with spacious trailer and RV parking. *If interested in horse boarding during your stay a 12 x 12 barn stall is $35 per night. Private pasture turn out available for $25 per horse per night. Trailer hook up is $35 per night per trailer.

Value · Family · Biking

Upscale Urban Retreat 1 Bedroom Apt. 2nd floor

Charm Art Style. Hardwood floors, original woodwork. Secure keypad entry. Spacious cozy apartment with full kitchen and dining room. Owner on adjoining premises. Street parking. Minutes to Sports Factory, downtown nightlife, Japanese Gardens, Rockford Art Museum, Nicholas Conservatory & Sinnissippi Gardens. 5 blocks to river and rec path. Quiet Edgewater Neighborhood District. Ideal for business travelers, couples, solo adventurers and more. Not suitable for children under 6.

Location · Value · Wi-Fi

Charming Cottage!

Freshly & fully modern retreat offers far more comfort and style than any hotel. It’s the perfect home base, a cozy haven for short-term “between homes” stays, and an ideal launchpad with easy I-90 access. You’ll be close to shopping, dining, medical facilities, and just minutes everything fun!. Inside, you’ll find 2 welcoming bedrooms—a queen bed & a full-sized bed. Outside, a stunning new living space awaits, offering unmatched ambiance for relaxation.

Value · Location · Solo travel

Arts and Crafts Bungalow with Outdoor Space

We welcome you to a centrally located two-bedroom Arts & Crafts Bungalow. Ideally situated near sports venues, shopping, museums, and restaurants, the house is a perfect place for families, professionals, and couples. We have free on street parking in front of the home, We are 10 minutes away from the UW Sports Factory, Anderson Japanese Gardens, and Nicholas Conservatory. We are 20 minutes away from Anna Page Park and Rock Cut State Park.

Value · Family · Air conditioning

1 Cozy and peaceful place

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Perfect place to relax after work. This is a guest small duplex house semi-attached to the main home. We are located near the Lowes Distribution Center, the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, about 20-minute drive to the Byron Plant, and about 6-to-8-minute drive to downtown Rockford, Discovery Center, Coronado Theatre, BMO Center, and about 12 minutes away from Swedish American Hospital.

Value · Location · Nearby

3BR Home Brand New Kitchen and Bath

There’s something special about finding a place that instantly feels like home. The Gilded Cottage is a beautifully updated three-bedroom mid-century retreat in Winnebago, Illinois. It is bright, peaceful, and designed for easy stays. Enjoy quality linens, inviting gathering spaces, and a dedicated kids’ play area. Close to Rockford attractions, wedding venues, and nature preserves, it’s a calm, comfortable home base for any visit.

Value · Location · Accuracy

Shelby’s garden cottage.

Shelby’s cottage has been part of Bluffs on the bend farm for over 65 years. It has undergone a complete overhaul and update with all the modern conveniences while retaining a country cottage charm. It is the perfect getaway for a couple. The location is next to the historic ( originated in 1924 ) Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve. While being nestled in the country it is centrally located to restaurants , bars and shopping.

Location · Family · Kitchen

510 Studios Loft East

Beautiful, newly updated one bedroom loft apartment in busy downtown area. Just steps to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Gorgeous decor, new furnishings with couch, love seat, dining table and extra comfy king size bed. Bathroom is completely remodeled. Very fun and artsy style, full size kitchen, large outdoor deck, cable TV, Neflix and more! Great place to stay for business and for pleasure in the heart of Rockford.

Location · Value · View

Hidden Gem Spanish Style Villa

Unique to Northern Illinois, this Spanish style Villa sleeps 10+ , boasts five patios, a Cantina, 7 ARCADES, HOT TUB, and many surprises you will find as you look at every turn to something unexpected. This property is filled with beautiful furnishings, featuring a balcony off of the upper level that boasts a 12 foot ceiling. Everything from two walk in showers, a jet tub and a hot tub for any level of self-care desired.

Family · Value · Backyard