Historic Victorian Estate Wrap-Around Porch Steps from John Deere Site

The perfect escape, 90 min from Chicago. As Orson Welles once said, Grand Detour is “one of those lost worlds and a step back in time” — and this lovingly restored Victorian estate proves it. Directly across from the John Deere Historic Site, surrounded by state parks, grasslands, and the Rock River, this is the countryside getaway you’ve been looking for. The Space. From the moment you arrive, the wrap-around porch with three rocking chairs sets the tone. Step inside to a breathtaking grand foyer featuring original leaded glass windows, a curved window seat, soaring colonnades, an open staircase, and gleaming cherry hardwood floors. Every room tells a story. Sleeping for 8 across 4 bedrooms: • Main floor king suite with ensuite master bath
• Main floor queen bedroom (spacious and private)
• Upstairs full bedroom with skylight and desk — ideal for remote work
• Upstairs queen bedroom with charming accent nooks
• Bonus cot available if needed Bathrooms: Ensuite master bath, a luxurious clawfoot soaking tub, plus an additional half bath upstairs. Outside: Stone patio with iron gate and propane grill — perfect for evening cookouts under the stars. Modern comforts: High-speed WiFi, Smart TV in the living room, washer/dryer on site. Explore the area: • Steps from John Deere Historic Site
• Minutes from Lowden & Castle Rock State Parks
• Nassau Grasslands & Franklin Creek Grist Mill nearby
• Rock River kayaking & canoeing
• Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in nearby Dixon Families, couples, history lovers, and friend groups — all welcome.

Dieses B&B bietet seinen Gästen Grillmöglichkeiten und eine Wäscherei. Die Rezeption ist rund um die Uhr geöffnet.

Dieses B&B in Dixon ist eine Nichtraucher-Unterkunft.