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Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds
Escape to Wind Ridge Herb Farm, a historic Victorian haven nestled near Rockford and Beloit. Indulge in the tranquil atmosphere, learn about the farm's growing operation, or visit the lovable farm animals.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm

Welcome to Wind Ridge Herb Farm. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful historic, Victorian farm. Just minutes from Rockford, Machesney Park and Beloit, the guesthouse is ideal for couples, friends, families or professionals seeking safe, private and quiet accommodations. Conveniently located near I90, Pierce Lake and Rock Cut State Park, great golf courses and biking, restaurants and shopping, Anderson Japanese Gardens, Nicholas Conservatory and Hard Rock Casino are all nearby. If interested, guests are welcome to learn about our growing operation and can also visit many of the farm animals.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,072 square feet

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

At Wind Ridge Herb Farm
Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm Caledonia
Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Caledonia, IL

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 26 min drive
  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rascals Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pig Minds Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of McEachran Homestead Winery, Hickory Knolls Golf Range and Mini Putt and Rock Cut State Park. Rivets Stadium and Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Country Guesthouse at Wind Ridge Herb Farm Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot for getaway.

Beautiful setting. Enjoyed fireflies sunset! Nice secluded location for privacy but also host was nearby if we needed anything. Close to wonderful restaurants and attractions. Hosts are very friendly and left eggs bread OJ and butter in fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AllenAndNicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

A nice comfortable property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Quiet Location

Nice older property. Fit our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Had a fantastic stay - we were very well taken care of and the responsiveness was appreciated 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Peaceful Gem!

We truly enjoyed our stay. It felt like we went back in time to this charming guest house on a beautiful farm! Thank you Tony for being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint farmhouse

The guesthouse was great for our family of 6. Nice, clean, quiet and great property with owners that are willing to do anything they can to ensure an enjoyable experience. They even took time out of their busy day to show us their critters and let the kids pet their horses. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 time staying

As usual it is just a wonderful place to stay and relax
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

colleen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recent stay

Everything great. Beautiful relaxing , easy access to everything. Host's rec for local restaurants very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Lovely farmhouse surrounded by beautiful gardens and verdant rolling farmland
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

We had a lovely time at this peaceful retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and private

Nice and private. Perfect location for our sister get together. Location was petfect to visit our sister that lives in Poplar Grove.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm guesthouse

Nice farm guesthouse. Great communication from the time the reservation was placed until we checked out. Thank you, Tony and Liz.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our lovely, relaxing stay at the Wind Ridge Herb Farm for our anniversary. We loved meeting all the friendly animals and enjoying the pink sunsets and beautiful vistas. Hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicely renovated little century old farm house. Cozy, clean, and quiet. The location was perfect for visiting relatives in the Roscoe area. The property is so beautifully kept with lovely views of the bucolic landscape and the owners are a delight. If we are in that area again this will be the first place I look for to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Nice house with great hosts. Warm and welcoming and had good recommendations for the area. Beautiful, semi-private outdoor space. Be prepared for spiders because it is in the country. But overall, cleanliness was good for the living and bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G., Tempe, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, close excellent communication with Vince

Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

patti s.

Nice stay in the country!

We had a nice stay here! Very cozy and Tony and Liz were very welcoming. Tony took time out of his day to take us and the kids around to visit the animals and tell us about their herb business and the volunteer work they do with the animals. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Tony and Liz.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Winnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful stay!

This was our second time staying in the guest house at Wind Ridge Herb Farm, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first! The farm is beautiful, and Tony and Liz are amazing hosts! They are so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and once again they took the time to share their animals with our children (ages 7 and 3). The kids loved seeing the animals and playing in the gardens around the guest house. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday weekend getaway

We had a little lovely weekend. The house is located on an idealic farm surrounded by beautiful gardens. It was very peaceful and serene. The house was comfortable and met our needs. It was well decorated but not at lot of things we had to worry about our 1.5 year getting into. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Country Setting

We had a very relaxing stay. The weather was perfect to sit outside under the lovely trees. Tony showed us around the farm and the kids loved playing in the yard. Short distance to bike trail and Rockford sights. Madison zoo is only an hour away and free. We also took a day trip to beautiful Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin which was 45 minutes from the farm. We enjoyed our stay very much. The Shanks Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot

We loved our stay at the farm! The hosts could not have been more welcoming. My daughter loved meeting the animals. The house is cozy and comfortable. It was very hot when we visited but the air conditioning kept up. We loved the location because it was quiet and remote but close enough to be able to go into town for a meal. One thing worth mentioning is that the queen bedroom in the attic was up a steep set of stairs with no banister. It wasn’t an issue for us but it may be for others. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lacrosse Tournament

We were in town for a lacrosse tournament. Hotels were booked so I searched VRBO and found the guest house at Wind Ridge Herb Farm and I'm so glad I did. By far, the most peaceful and quiet accommodation we have ever had, and the house is spacious. We were able to wander around the farm enjoying the gardens and animals in the fields. Tony and Liz were more than happy to give us a tour of their barns and let us meet the farm animals. They were very accommodating and ensured that we had everything we would need or wanted, including breakfast! We would definitely return to the farm in the future. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Water pressure inadequate

The hosts were nice, house cute and location great. The problem we ran into was with water. After we arrived, the host warned us about low water pressure. The water pressure is so low the shower consists of two tiny streams, definitely not enough to get a whole body wet at once. Our last morning, while one of us was showering, water backed up in the toilet. The rest of us went to town to find a bathroom. We won’t return because of what we thought to be inadequate plumbing, annd it’s unfortunate because otherwise, this is a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Hidden Treasure

This was one of the best experiences I've had with Homeaway. This little farmhouse is nestled between farm fields and giant cottonwood trees. We were treated like royalty by our wonderful hosts, Tony and Liz!! They took us for a tour of there beautiful farm. They have rescue miniature ponys, a couple of horses, miniature chickens and ducks and 4 gorgeous golden retrievers! They also grow fresh herbs and sell their organic dips and teas. Awesome!! We spoke with Liz and Tony several times and they were very informative and knowledgeable about the area. The house itself was loaded with antiques, beautifully decorated and very functional. It is an older farmhouse so the water pressure drops when the owners are watering the greenhouse but they let you know in advance. We are a family of 4 and there was plenty of room for us. We slept wonderfully, beds are comfy. There was wifi and we streamed movies without a problem. Really an exceptional experience and we can't wait to return this summer and see all the gardens in full bloom!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful

The property was quiet and cute and the hosts are very kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022