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Lovely Riverfront House with Fire Pit & 30ft Swing!

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Exterior
Welcome to Blackhawk on the Fox
Living room of the Blackhawk House
Satellite View
The Big Bend of the Fox River right in the backyard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Elgin, IL
  • Grand Victoria Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Arcada Theater
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kane County Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)
    ‪16 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!

Hello! 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 are pretty excited.

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.

Property manager

ErikCindy
Premier Host

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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.
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South Elgin, IL

What's nearby

  • Grand Victoria Casino - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Elgin Sports Complex - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Arcada Theater - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Kane County Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Charlestowne Mall - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Elgin National Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 16 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Riverfront House with Fire Pit & 30ft Swing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Riverfront House with Fire Pit & 30ft Swing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Riverfront House with Fire Pit & 30ft Swing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Riverfront House with Fire Pit & 30ft Swing! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Epic Air Trampoline Park and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from South Elgin Dog Park. Fine Line Creative Arts Center and The Highlands of Elgin are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ricardo M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs some improvement

Thank you for letting us in renting your property: I noticed that you are new in the business. Among the things that needs improvement: There's a peculiar smell in the house that I could not identify but not pleasant. Air-conditioner wakes you up whenever it automatically turns on. Some furniture's occupying space but but not in use. Needs extra lights in the dining room. Bunk bed not suitable for adults. The rest are fine, quiet neighborhood, smooth check in and out. Communication is excellent. We have no problems with security, just make sure to close the windows for peace of mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Excellent place to stay

This property was perfect and so peaceful! The beds were amazing and the owners really thought of all the perfect little touches! We definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Krog’s opinion

Beds were amazing. Temp was perfect. Atmosphere was wonderful. Thankx for the coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

A lovely repeat retreat!

This was our second stay at "Blackhawk on the Fox". We really appreciate the calm, quiet and cozy vibe. Thoughtful and artistic touches abound--including hand-drawn signs, Edison lamps and seasonal decor. We love that it's a quick drive from the city, yet feels worlds away. Thanks for sharing your charming property with us!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Nice Little Getaway

Quite, clean, with a beautiful view of the water. I would love to come back when it is warmer to really enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Romantic getaway

Everything was as described and our stay was perfect. Communication with the host was great and the property / house has a lot of appeal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

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

Couples weekend

Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

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

Cozy Cabin

This was the second time that my sister and I stayed, and it seems like it's becoming tradition now for our annual getaway! Just the right size and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val W.

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

We had a sister trip, there were four of us.

We really enjoyed your home, it was cozy. We sat around the firepit and liked the swing. A nice table where we played a game. My sister brought soup, had that for dinner. We hope to stay another time, only a couple hours away. Thanks for opening your home, Val
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia A.

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

Perfect!

Such a great property and beautiful surrounding area. Everything was clean, well kept! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

A nice little cabin

My Mom and I enjoyed our stay in your cute little rustic cabin. We especially enjoyed sitting outside by the river with a fire. It's so peaceful and serene. Thank you for sharing your space with us. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wade M.

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

Nice River view!

Enjoyed the river and very good owner communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Found some peace and quiet

I live in Chicago and every once in awhile, I try to find a "local" spot to get away from all of the noise. I found it in the Lovely Riverfront House. I was able to work from the house via the strong internet connection. It was in a quiet neighborhood and along the river. It was also close to nice restaurants, nature, and a gym. The property managers were great and very responsive. The house had everything I needed. I hope they let me come back. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Beautiful View!

This place was wonderful! Very spacious and it has such nice beautiful views! The bed was so comfy and the pillows were amazing! A great place to stay, highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Peace like a river

Lovely property. Huge yard with great lawn for kids to run - even on a drizzly day. Such nice owners. Very quick to reply. Nice to have basic spices provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Birthday getaway

Some friends and I booked this property for a small getaway. It was so lovely and picturesque. Everything was clean and easy. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chastity S.

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

Beautiful view

Although it was a short stay, this cabin by the river was very charming and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Excellent place

This is my second time visiting and it is the best of the best! Perfect location to fish and enjoy the water, enjoy family night around the fire, or even just hang out and enjoy nature! I love how “electronic free” my kids are when we visit and they had an absolute blast! There is a charcoal grill, fishing gear and even firewood available. I cant wait to visit again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin T.

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

Quiet escape in the burbs

Cozy and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Cozy and peaceful

Cute small cozy rental with a gorgeous backyard! We enjoyed the rustic feel and our little girls loved the swing and the fire pit! Owners responded to questions quickly and were very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Cozy country cottage on the river

We loved the quiet of the neighborhood. Relaxing and peaceful. The house is super cute and cozy. Beds comfortable. They thought of everything. Had to contact owners a couple times and they were very quick to respond. Will stay again when we visit family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Riverbend mindmend

Very relaxing place to spend the weekend. We cooked out and fished on the river. Just what we needed to distress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy T.

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

Great vibes

I really enjoyed my stay! The home is so special and you can feel the love the owners put into the place. The record player was such a fun touch! I got ready in the mornings listening to classical music. It was just what my soul needed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

lacey m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely stay

Beautiful property and lovely stay at the riverfront. Plenty of signs in the house to let us know where everything is located. Was clean on arrival. Only issue I had was when I reached out to start a conversation with the host when booking months in advance, they never replied. I had questions I wanted to ask but was left with no reply to message. They made sure to send the code and instructions on time though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by ErikCindy

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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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