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Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area!

Vacation home with kitchen

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Harvard, IL
  • Place, Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Harvard
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodstock Square
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Harvard - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Long Prairie Trail Trailhead - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Woodstock Square - 15 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Woodstock Opera House - 15 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Geneva Lake - 18 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 4 min drive
  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area!

Our guest house is located on a picturesque 5 acres, next to a woodland forest. We also run a bird sanctuary on the property, Georgia's Place Bird Sanctuary, which makes this a paradise for an animal lover! We are happy to give guests a tour of our sanctuary. There is a large deck and fire pit for an enjoyable evening, and a walking trail for wildlife enthusiasts!
We kindly ask guests not to bring meat onto the property as we are running a sanctuary that promotes compassion for all animals. We do have 3 vegan cookbooks in the kitchen for you do enjoy!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No meat allowed on the property.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area! to the airport?

This vacation home is 40 mi (49-min drive) away from the Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area! to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.6 mi (26-min drive) from Williams Bay Beach and 18.9 mi (28-min drive) from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

Sanctuary Woodland Guest House, located next to the conservation area! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clay T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place more of a country out away from it feel that i am used to so was very pleased
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely recommend to friends & family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arkadiy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice spot to retreat to after exploring the area each day. Rehana and Joe put a lot of themselves into their property, the bird sanctuary, and this very cool cottage. We would definitely recommend and will try to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I live in Chicago so this was a great escape from the city. We loved seeing the rabbits, chipmunks and birds. The location is 15-30 min from so many great places like lake Geneva and Woodstock for example.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is so cute and it was the perfect, quiet place to stay! The owner was super friendly as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Spencer, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Comfortable

Enjoyed my time here. Quiet & just what I needed. Communication with hosts was friendly and prompt.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimmarie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight visit.

We were able to check in a tad earlier as I checked the renter beforehand which was great because I didn’t want to have to find the location in the dark. Such kind hosts and the house was adorable and perfect for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little house on the sanctuary

Very nice place for an overnight stay. You do hear highway traffic at night. We just turned on a fan for white noise. We didn't spend much time at the house but it was nice to have a place available in the area. The hosts answered questions quickly and we're friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, the turkey “chirps” were wonderful !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a good time there.

Very nice hosts. Spacious cottage. A pleasant walk in the woods along the Horse Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branka S., Elmwood Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Perseids Party!

I rented the property mostly based on the fact that it was in a relatively dark sky area in relation to Chicago. The house was charming. We were surrounded by the bird sanctuary & woodland. The turkeys were next to the house & we never once tired of hearing their calls. Rehana & Joe were very busy preparing for an event but still were helpful & responsive with everything we asked & needed. The path in the back was so pretty. We held a bonfire as we watched the meteor shower. <3
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort of home

Loved the home away from home feeling. Nature at its finest! Very comfortable and spacious. Great get away for a long weekend and only 25 minutes from Lake Geneva!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

D S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Single night

Interesting location, bird sanctuary was a fun touch. Just stayed one night. Just friendly. No checkout process/special instructions was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the trip - you get to see what good people are doing for rescue animals - their upkeep of the property and care for the animals is fantastic. will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great communication with host, perfect little spot to stay while in town for a wedding. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

High School Graduation Weekend

We spent the weekend in Lake Geniva Wisconsin attending Grandson's graduation. We opted to stay outside of town at this property.This was exactly what we need to avoid the expensive hotels and the large crowds in Lake Geniva during the weekend. How relaxing it was to return back to the house and enjoy the peaceful suroundings. Waking up to the rooster crowing took me back to staying at my grandma's!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax

We were attending the 2 days of Harvard Milk Day festivities. This was a nice respite to return to each evening and it’s near to town location allowed us to also enjoy morning coffee sitting outside listening to the proud Tom turkey and roosters flanking the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

As described

The owners were responsive and the place was as described. I just needed a place close to work for a long-1.5 week project that required lots of overtime.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig C., Grants Pass

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Country Cottage

This cottage is warm and comfortable on far enough off the highway to be quiet and make you feel like you're in farm country. A very pleasant stay with charming owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a very quiet time there. The hosts were very nice and our stay was pleasnt. But was I forgot.

I'll for sure let my friends know about the place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was a short getaway for just myself. The cottage is peaceful, which is just what I needed!

I was very pleased with my experience here. The hosts Joe and Rehana are very friendly, and responsive to some questions I had prior to coming. I would definitely consider staying here again! Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

We really appreciated experiencing the sanctuary and seeing the care Rehana and Joe put into it! We would come again as a guest or volunteer. Thank you for making your place available. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022