Red Riverfront Cottage w/Firepit & Swings, Blackhawk on the Fox!!

Happy 250th anniversary to the USA!

Greetings VRBO viewers! 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. Our family has been hosting this place for 4 years, and we're excited for another summer of guests!

The house is a small 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch house. Many guests refer to it as a cottage or a cabin. The first bedroom in the front has queen sized bed, and the second bedroom in the back has twin sized bunk beds. Please note, the bottom bunk of the bunk beds is low to the floor, and might not be suitable for all guests. There is also a full sized sofa bed in the living room, with a memory foam mattress.

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, while supplies last. We also have a basic charcoal grill in yard. And, the kids will love the swing that hangs from a 30 foot branch in the oak tree, and well as the tire swing!

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. There's a small waterfall walking distance from the property. If you're into fishing, you can fish right from the property. There is also a small boat launch right in the neighborhood, as well as a park district boat launch a few miles away. Sorry, the river is not suitable for swimming. We wish!

We've been hosting this place for four years now, and it's been such a blessing. Guests have ranged from families on vacations, to couples having romantic getaways, to people in town for work, to people just needing a place to crash.

Springtime is lovely on the property with the flowers in bloom. In May you will most likely see baby geese. We have several mulberry trees on the property that are usually in full swing in June. Summertime is our peak season, and it does book up solidly, so plan your trip now!

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.

Just a reminder, this place is in a wooded area on a river, and can be prone to wildlife. Waterbugs are a real deal in the spring.... not to mention mosquitoes in the summer. We do provide bug spray and citronella candles.

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, 22 miles from Woodfield mall, 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 guests on the property at a time, and no more than 4 cars. It's a quiet neighborhood, and we don't want to draw too much attention to the place. We do hope to have a party rental one of these days!