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Romantic Getaway or Group Retreat Accommodations at River House B&B an Illinois Bed and Breakfast Inn | Answers to FAQ about ILLINOIS BED AND BREAKFAST LODGING
HOME PAGE - Rockford, Illinois - River House Bed and Breakfast Getaway Retreat - Two riverfront B&B inns offer both Jacuzzi & fireplace luxury suites for couples or child-friendly lodging for family vacation travel; Packages for Romantic Getaway, Weddings, Murder Mystery, Scrapbooking, Cooking; Rent Entire Lodge for family reunion or corporate retreats.
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TELEPHONE RESERVATIONS (815) 636-1884
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VIDEO GALLERY
of Common Guest Areas

Getaway Lodge
Western decor and wide open river views invite guests for comfortable luxury and romantic relaxation.


Timeaway Lodge
An antique bar, spacious floor plan, and large gathering room welcomes family travelers or group rentals.









PHOTO GALLERY
SlideShow Collections

River House guests take lots of pictures and have allowed us to share them including the photos below of our B&B staff, Jim, Patty, Linda & crew. Images organized by subject matter... Just click and enjoy!


*NOTE: Slideshow photos collected from 1997 to present day. Some images may not represent current facility renovation.

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Guest Portraits
You can tell by the smiles that happy memories are made at River House...


Gourmet Breakfast Yum!
Breakfast is a special event when Patty's in the Getaway Lodge kitchen...


Around the Grounds
A 14-foot hand-carved totem pole, summer flowers, an evening bonfire...


River Views
Everyone loves the river and the many scenic photo opportunities it offers...


Wildlife
Bird and animal friends put on a show just outside your suite window...


Inside the Lodge Guesthouses
Getaway Lodge luxury decor is the favorite with Timeaway Lodge gatherings next choice...

*NOTE: Swimming pool shown in some photos no longer available. Replaced with sail shade patio in 2009.

House Kitty
The River House cat, Whiskers, loves to have her picture taken...

*NOTE: Cat lives in the Getaway Lodge and is never allowed in guestrooms in consideration of guests with allergies.

Flood Years 2000 & 2008
Just for curious, photos from high water floods when River House becomes an island...

*NOTE: Facilities have been tested and certified habitation safe and free of mold for those with health concerns.




PHOTO MEMORIES from RIVER HOUSE EVENTS
Small Weddings


Summer Weddings


Winter Weddings


Holiday Parties


Murder Mystery Weekends


2010 Group Rentals


2009 Group Rentals

(Adobe PDF) 2008--2007 GROUP RETREATS
2009 Scrapbooking Retreats

(Adobe PDF) 2008--2007 SCRAPBOOK RETREATS
2010 Scrapbooking Retreats
OPEN DATES AVAILABLE IN 2010 FOR YOUR GROUP!


MEET the INNKEEPERS & STAFF
JIM (far left), the "man-of-River-House", is affectionately known as the inn's professional visitor when not occupied with IL & WI Michalsen Office Furniture stores.
While PATTY (second from left), River House owner and Getaway Lodge hostess, has fun fiddlin' & singin' bluegrass and boating on the river every chance she gets.
And then, there's WHISKERS the innkeepers pet who guards the Getaway Lodge and is always available for petting, but is never allowed into guestrooms. 
LINDA
(second from right) & crew make sure guestrooms are clean and prepared just right for our guests. Gratuities are appreciated, but not necessary.
JIM, affectionately known as Patty's "professional visitor"PATTY, your River House innkeeper, has a secret life as bluegrass fiddlerLINDA keeps everything clean and neat for guests. Gratuities are appreciated, but not necessary.Of course, it takes many services to keep the-light-on and we appreciate all of our helpful friends and service providers.Getaway Lodge house kitty and innkeepers pet is never allowed in guestrooms and can be confined to innkeeper quarters at guest request.

Yes, we have Gift Certificates!

River House Bed and Breakfast Getaway Lodge and Timeaway Lodge
11052 Ventura Boulevard, Rockford~Machesney Park, IL 61115
Call (815) 636-1884 for reservations or more information