ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BED & BREAKFAST INNS-- Two riverfront B&B homes offer luxury Jacuzzi and fireplace suites for couples as well as standard lodging accommodations for leisure travel in northern Illinois for family vacation, business stay, or retreat group. Packages for Romantic Getaway, Murder Mystery Weekend, Scrapbooking Retreat, Iron Chef Cooks Getaway, Weddings , Group Rentals , and Extended Stay Apartment for short term rental.
"This was our first time at a Bed and Breakfast... Now we know what we have missed all these years. The friendly hospitality, cleanliness, and delicious breakfast far exceeded any hotel experience. This will be an Anniversary to always remember!" Marion & Rick Kleiner, Franklin Park, IL
Email Inquiries to innkeeper@riverhouse.ws
The River House Bed & Breakfast GETAWAY LODGE offers couples luxury bed and breakfast accommodations in northern Illinois with three ROMANTIC SUITES: BORDELLO, FRONTIER, TIMBER. Each suite has a private bath, Jacuzzi whirlpool tub or hot tub, plus working in-room fireplace, satellite TV, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker, free wireless internet and more. The Bordello and Timber suites also feature outside entrance from their own private screened patio or porch. Special occasion package options and taste tempting full gourmet breakfast make the Getaway Lodge accommodations ideal for a truly memorable romantic getaway. The River House Bed & Breakfast TIMEAWAY LODGE offers standard B&B lodging for family, business, and leisure travel in northern Illinois, with five COMFORTABLE & CHECK AVAILABILITY SPACIOUS GUESTROOMS. Each room has or RESERVE ONLINE at private bath, free wireless internet, cable TV, http://www.riverhouse.ws/ river views, and sleeps up to 4 persons. The large gathering room welcomes on-site "Diane picked this getaway package activities such as Murder Mystery as a birthday gift for me and, weekend, Cooking Getaway, Scrapbooking needless to say, it has been fantastic.... Retreat, and Party Events. After we get home I know Rent the entire lodge for family reunion, we will have many business retreat, or church groups. Plus it is a good conversations about our special weekend at beautiful site for Weddings. Indoor ceremony or River House Bed & Breakfast." reception for 2 to 65 guests. Outdoor riverside Dennis S. & Diane M., wedding on the lawn for up to 100 guests. Highland, IN
Phone Reservations to (815) 636-1884
River House Getaway Retreat has been a favorite of Illinois bed and breakfast travelers for over ten years. River House B&B's northern Illinois location is just far enough away from Chicago for room-to-roam, but close enough to Rockford, Illinois 2nd largest city, to offer a choice variety of entertainment and fine dining. From live theater to antiques, golfing, a Japanese garden, or Rock Cut State Park...It's all nearby! Guests also find this northern Illinois bed and breakfast to be a convenient and centrally located base for day trips to visit tourist centers in Chicago-IL, Galena-IL, Madison-WI, Milwaukee-WI, and Spring Green-WI, all with attractions less than a ninety minute drive in either direction.
Bordello Suite $ 210
per night double occupancy
Favorite choice for honeymoon or anniversary getaways…
A dramatic color scheme, mirrored headboard and king size bed, in-room fireplace, double whirlpool tub and oversize custom shower set the mood for romantic luxury. Private screened porch offers outside entrance to suite.
Frontier Suite $ 175
per night double occupancy
Feel like you stepped into the old West…
An Indian headdress, good luck kochina and antique frontier rifle rest comfortably behind glass above the queen size bed. Warm up with the inroom fireplace and relax in the mirrored double whirlpool tub.
Timber Suite $ 235
per night double occupancy
Lodge style décor and river view appeal to nature lovers…
Step onto the private screened patio for a relaxing soak in the hot tub, take a nap on the queen size bed tucked under a unique twig canopy, or just curl up on the loveseat and watch flames flicker in the freestanding fireplace.
Getaway Lodge Package Options
Mix N' Match Amenities to fit your style:
$35 Balloon Bouquet custom tailored for your special occasion and ready to surprise on arrival $20 Bonfire & S'mores for two persons and always fun in the summer, try this surrounded by winter snow $25 Chilled Champagne chilled and waiting on your arrival, upon return from dining, or as breakfast compliment $25 Decorated Cake choose chocolate or white customized with your own personal message $45 Dozen Rose Bouquet the traditional special occasion gift in a pretty glass vase to take home $30 Hand-dipped Chocolate Strawberries a full pound of fresh berries had dipped in luscious hard chocolate $15 In-room Breakfast Service pamper yourself with in-room tray service delivery of gourmet breakfast fare $55 Partner Massage Basket linens & professional massage table use plus basket filled with massage tools, lotions & more $45 Rose Petal Turndown soft rose petals scattered over freshly turned bedding and fresh rose pillow favor Getaway Lodge Policies: Full gourmet breakfast included. Couples lodging only. May-Oct two night stay requested with Saturday booking.
The River House Bed & Breakfast Timeaway Lodge with five family-size guestrooms serves all travelers whether coming for leisure, business, or local events. Also packages for Murder Mystery weekends, cooking getaways, familychurch-business retreats, scrapbooking crops, and romantic occasions. Spacious & bright…feel right at home!
EACH TIMEAWAY LODGE GUESTROOM CONTAINS: private bath with shower, cable TV, bed linen & towels, toiletries,and continental breakfast buffet. Free WIRELESS INTERNET all guest rooms.
CHILDREN STAY FREE in same room
1-KING BED + 2-TWIN BEDS ~ ROOM RATE per night 1-KING BED + 1-TWIN BED ~ ROOM RATE per night
»» $129.00 PREMIUM GUESTROOM »» $114.00 STANDARD GUESTROOM
MIDWEEK M-T-W-T 2nd night 50% off WEEKEND F-S-S 3rd night 50% off
STAY ‘N SAVE discount
All beds are double-sheeted for comfort and cleanliness with bedside reading lights conveniently placed. A table desk and side chairs provide workspace for laptop computer use with free wireless internet. Cable television with remote will entertain. Personal care is a pleasure with ample towel and toiletry supply, well lighted vanity mirror and own private bath. Continental breakfast is served in the lodge kitchen from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast beverages, cereal, fresh fruit, muffins and yogurt are usual menu choices. CALL 815-636-1884 or EMAIL
innkeeper@riverhouse.ws
Extended Stay APARTMENT also available!
11052 Ventura Boulevard, Machesney Park, Illinois More information online at www.riverhouse.ws
11052 Ventura Boulevard Rockford~Machesney Park, IL 61115 www.riverhouse.ws innkeeper@riverhouse.ws RESERVATIONS 815-636-1884
Special getaways and retreats for Group Rentals of 4 to 17 persons
Package Optiions Package Opt ons
“YOUR WAY” SCRAPBOOKING WEEKEND GROUP RETREAT
"The lovely riverside views, big windows for natural daylight, bright night lighting, and large open workspace for scrapping and friendly chats was perfect...I've never accomplished so much and had so much fun doing it! Our group is definitely coming back here again... Just sign me up as a pleased and happy River House scrapbooker."
--- UP TO 17 - 36"X36" SQUARE TABLES TO CONFIGURE FOR GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL WORK SPACE; --- 8-FOOT BANQUET TABLE FOR CONSULTANT USE OR COMMON EQUIPMENT SET UP ; --- 2 CHAIRS FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT TO GIVE THAT EXTRA SPOT FOR KEEPING SUPPLIES AT HAND; --- COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE-TEA-BOTTLED WATER PLUS ICE-MAKER & SODA VENDING MACHINE; --- FULL-SIZE DEDICATED GUEST REFRIGERATOR FOR BRING-ALONG BEVERAGES & SNACKS; --- ARRAY OF LOCAL DELIVERY AND/OR CARRYOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICE; --- EXTENDED CHECK-IN/CHECK -OUT HOURS; --- SCRAPBOOK ROUND -THE -CLOCK WITH NO CURFEW LIMITS; --- WELL-SEPARATED GUESTROOMS FOR SLEEPING COMFORT; --- 5 LOCAL SCRAPBOOKING STORES TO SHOP OR BROWSE FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES.
GROUP RATE PRICING
4 TO 17 PERSONS VIEW ALL PACKAGE OPTIONS AT
www.riverhouse.ws/scrapbook.html
Good Friends & Food IRON CHEF COOK-OFF WEEKEND
”Everyone cooks something, sometime, and is a Master of at least one recipe, so get ready to share in the taste-testing fun as Foodie friends take turns demonstrating their personal specialty. It’s a tasty getaway your mouth will remember!”
*CHAMPAGNE & DESSERT RECEPTION *TWO DAYS FULL GOURMET BREAKFAST *RECIPE DEMONSTRATIONS & SAMPLE TASTING *CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES FOR BEST RECEIPE & BEST COOKING DEMO *SOUVENIR RECIPE PACKET *MINIMUM GROUP 8 PERSONS – MAXIMUM GROUP 16 PERSONS
$ 160* WEEKEND
www.riverhouse.ws/cooking.html
per person includes 2-nights lodging TIMEAWAY LODGE Check-In 4pm-Fri/Check-Out Noon-Sun
MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND GROUP PACKAGE
”Interactive drama, excitement, and just great fun for players as they participate in finding out “who-done-it”!
*MEET & GREET PARTY *CHARACTER OUTLINE & SCRIPT *CHARACTER PROPS, COSTUME SUGGESTIONS *MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PARTY *COMPLIMENTARY PHOTO SOUVENIR *CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES FOR BEST ACTOR OR BEST COSTUME *MINIMUM GROUP 8 PERSONS – MAXIMUM GROUP 16 PERSONS
$ 169* WEEKEND
per person includes 2-nights lodging TIMEAWAY LODGE Check-In 4pm-Fri/Check-Out Noon-Sun
www.riverhouse.ws/murder.html
*MINIMUM DOUBLE OCCUPANCY WITH TWO NIGHT STAY IS ASSUMED FOR LISTED PACKAGES. SOME PACKAGES MAY REQUIRE ADVANCE PAYMENT . ALL PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE GROUP RENTALS.
Beautiful and bright riverside setting a photographer’s dream for outdoor weddings or indoor comfort in either the Getaway Lodge sunroom or Timeaway Lodge gathering room.
$300 basic Wedding or Marriage Ceremony package
invite up to 25 guests for 2 hours facility use with officiator OR just-for-two wedding cake, champagne, dozen roses, officiator Custom quote for additional services and larger events Inside groups 2 to 75 - Outside groups to 100
Yes, River House has Gift Certificates!
Customized GIFT CERTIFICATES may be written for any desired dollar amount or for a more specific lodging option at buyer discretion. Reservations for Gift Certificate holders are arranged on a per availability basis for guest preferred dates. Certificates may be sent directly to the recipient or mailed to the purchaser for personal gifting. To purchase a River House Gift Certificate just call Patty at (815) 636-1884 with gift recipient and credit card payment information. 11052 Ventura Boulevard Rockford~Machesney Park, Illinois www.riverhouse.ws innkeeper@riverhouse.ws reservations telephone 815-636-1884
50% DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO CONFIRM DATE FULL PAYMENT 14 DAYS PRIOR TO RENTAL NO REFUND 14 DAYS PRIOR TO RENTAL $100 CANCELLATION SERVICE FEE
HOLD-the-DATE $200*
*Applied to TOTAL COST; If canceled more than 30 days prior to hold date refund 50% or $100; No refund within 30 days.
Room layouts, floor plans, photo information go to www.riverhouse.ws/group.html
WHOLE LODGE RENTAL
GETAWAY LODGE
6 person max occupancy - 3 units includes gourmet breakfast no kitchen privilege
COMMON ROOMS PARTY USE
GETAWAY LODGE Sun Room
25 row seating capacity 18 table seating capacity no kitchen privilege
TIMEAWAY LODGE
17 person max occupancy - 5 units include choice of continental breakfast or kitchen privilege
TIMEAWAY LODGE Gathering Room
80 row seating capacity 56 table seating capacity kitchen privilege add'l $100
Rental fees same for either Lodge: $1250 2-night WEEKEND Fri-Sat-Sun $1000 2-night MIDWEEK Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu $ 650 1-night WEEKEND Fri-Sat-Sun $ 550 1-night MIDWEEK Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu
4 hours @$250 minimum rental*
add hours @$50each TIME OF DAY RESTRICTION F-S-S event completed between Noon & 4pm or whole house rental required; M-T-W-T event no time of day restriction *May incur janitor fee GROUNDS USE fees dependent on event needs.
…close enough to be an easy drive, but far enough to feel you really got away!
Driving Times--- Driving distance in miles and approximate time to reach Rockford, IL: Bloomington-Normal, IL-131 miles-2 hours; Champaign-Urbana, IL-190 miles-4 hours; Chicago (downtown)-90 miles-2 hours; Chicago (O'Hare)-60 miles-1 ½ hours; Galena, IL-75 miles-2 hours; Madison, WI-75 miles-1 ½ hours; Milwaukee, WI-100 miles-1 ½ hours; Peoria, IL-135 miles-2 ½ hours; Quad Cities, IL & IA-125 miles-2 hours; Springfield, IL-207 miles- 4 hours
River House B&B Getaway Retreat…
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO RIVER HOUSE
COMING FROM I-90 SOUTH or NORTH of Rockford, IL: Exit at HIGHWAY 173 (West Lane Road) and proceed west 3.5 miles to HIGHWAY 251 intersection-Continue west onto RALSTON ROAD (Hwy 173, also called West Lane Road, becomes Ralston Road) for 1.0 mile-Turn north onto VENTURA BOULEVARD (the last street before crossing Rock River bridge) going 0.8 mile to #11052 Ventura Blvd. with River House Bed & Breakfast sign at driveway entrance-COMING FROM I-39 SOUTH of Rockford, IL: Exit at US BYPASS 20 and proceed west 0.8 mile-Then go north on ALPINE ROAD 10.7 miles-Turn west onto HIGHWAY 173 (West Lane Road) for 0.5 mile to HIGHWAY 251 intersection-Continue west onto RALSTON ROAD (Hwy 173, also called West Lane Road, becomes Ralston Road) for 1.0 mile-Turn north onto VENTURA BOULEVARD (the last street before crossing Rock River bridge) going 0.8 mile to #11052 Ventura Blvd. with River House Bed & Breakfast sign at driveway entrance— Check in at the B&B house where you will be staying, either the Timeaway Lodge which is the white house to the left side of drive OR at the Getaway Lodge which is the brown house to the right side of drive.
River House B&B Getaway Retreat
Guestbook notes from Donald & Connie, Whiteside, IL “River House was easy to find, easy to get to, with just the right location for easy access to everything in the greater Rockford area. We found lots to do and always had our peaceful riverfront B&B accommodation to come back to and relax after an active day.”
RIVER HOUSE Bed and Breakfast Getaway Lodge and Timeaway Lodge www.riverhouse.ws RESERVATIONS TELEPHONE (815) 636-1884 11052 Ventura Boulevard, Rockford - Machesney Park, Illinois 61115
Rockford-Illinois and Area Attractions
Those who have never explored Rockford-IL and surrounding area are in for a pleasant surprise. As a weekend getaway destination, it not only offers good value (with many free attractions), but you can get there in a short time. Whether you reserve River House’s Getaway Lodge decidedly romantic accommodations or choose the comfortable Timeaway Lodge guestrooms, the greater Rockford area offers a variety of activities from quiet walks along the riverside, cross-country skiing through the woods, one-of-a-kind shops to explore, as well as fine dining choices, affordable theater, museums and event entertainments. And keep in mind, River House’s Machesney Park-IL location at the top of the Rockford-IL metro area also makes a great base for day trips to surrounding attractions found in historic Galena-IL, in Spring Green-WI with House on the Rock, and in Chicago, Madison-WI or Milwaukee-WI. Find even more options on the Rockford Visitor Bureau web site at www.gorockford.com or in the Local Attractions pages of www.rockfordlink.com or the Calendar Events listings at www.beetcafe.com. You may decide to visit again, and again, after checking out all those upcoming events.
Illinois' Holiest City Aldeen Golf Club is just one of our many amazing golf courses and the best bargain in the state...
Our "Wonder Theater" Downtown Rockford's Coronado Theatre is a beautifully restored vaudeville-era treasure...
Sports Illustrated Magazine calls Rockford "Illinois' Sportstown USA." You name the sport and there's a good chance it's played here by amateurs and professionals, alike. We have 20,000 acres of parks and preserves, four rivers, countless streams, many gardens (including the best Japanese garden in North America), and one of Illinois' finest state parks, Rock Cut State Park. We're also Illinois' "Holiest City," and we're not talking about churches - although we've got plenty of those, too. You can't swing a flag stick without hitting a, well, flag stick on one of our great golf courses. And the green fees are lower than the bent grass. And Rockford is blessed with a bounty of cultural experiences from art, natural history and living history museums to performing arts, night clubs, festivals and special events. Beautiful and historic venues like the Coronado Theatre offer performances by the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and a popular Broadway series. No matter your passion - and whether you're a spectator or a player or performer - you'll find this an incredibly easy place to do what you do best.
This is River City We've got four rivers, countless streams, lakes and ponds for splashing, fishing and racing, too!
Soft Summer Nights Starlight Theater is a local institution and virtual proving ground for Broadway actors...
RIVER HOUSE B&B GETAWAY RETREAT
www.riverhouse.ws/ innkeeper@riverhouse.ws
RESERVATIONS (815) 636-1884
11052 Ventura Boulevard Rockford ~ Machesney Park, Illinois 61115
“River, Indians, arrows & bows, I could not imagine or even know A spot of heaven that fairly glows. Peaceful music, crackling fires, I could not imagine no thorns or briars A spot of heaven fulfilling all my desires. Kitties, squirrels, heron & ducks, I could not imagine what great luck A spot of heaven worth every buck.” written by River House guests---Sheril & Chuck Eiker, Farmington, IL