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Family Home w/Deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River!

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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

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Exceptional

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 153000 sq ft

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  • Barbecue grill
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10/10 Excellent

Our extended family enjoyed this fabulous home while in town for a wedding. Spacious for different activities, yet comfo...
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Home w/Deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River!

Leave your busy schedules behind for lazy river days at this vacation rental in Janesville. Located on Rock River, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath property invites you to indulge in an all-American vacation as you cook burgers on the balcony, play football in the backyard, and take the boat out from the public launch a half-mile away! With botanical gardens, historic districts, a charming downtown, and the world’s best weekly water-ski shows, Janesville is the hidden gem of Wisconsin!

-- THE PROPERTY --

50 Mins to Madison | Family-Friendly | Waterfront Property | Private Dock

With space for up to 15 guests, 'Rock Riverside Retreat' is the perfect place for your annual summer getaway with the whole family!

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bonus Room 1: 2 Full Beds, Full Air Mattress in Closet | Bonus Room 2: Twin/Full Bunk Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Riverfront location, Large hillside yard, second-floor balcony w/electric grill, 4 to 6-person table, and Adirondack chairs, covered lower-level patio w/ electric grill and 4-person table, private dock, sandy beachfront w/ Adirondack chairs
UPPER LIVING: Open floor plan, gas fireplace, picture windows, 2 6-person tables, 2 flat-screen Smart TVs - one in Family Room, one in Bedroom 1
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, gas range stove, dishwasher, coffeemaker
LOWER LIVING: Wet bar, wine fridge, mini coffeemaker/toaster oven, 4-person table, flat-screen TV, patio access
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Private yard, crib, entertainment spaces, safe location
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, heating, in-unit washer/dryer (detergent provided), linens/towels
FAQ: Community pool (fee paid on-site)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

MADISON ATTRACTIONS (38.3 miles): The University of Wisconsin, Camp Randall Stadium, State Capital
ROCK RIVER (On Site): Two Boat Launches, Traxler Park (0.9 miles), Riverside Park (2.2 miles), swimming indoor & out, fishing, weekly water skiing shows - Sundays & Wednesdays
LOCAL FAVORITES: Fermenting Cellars Winery (5.7 miles), Rock County Brewing (1.2 miles), Palmer Park Wading Pool (3.2 miles), Riverside Park Splash Pad (2.8 miles), shops, restaurants, bars, Tuesday night live concerts
ATTRACTIONS: Rotary Botanical Gardens (2.7 miles), Old Town Janesville (1.6 miles), Palmer Park (3.2 miles)
AIRPORT: General Mitchell International Airport (67.4 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking inside (including the garage) or outside on the deck and patio
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- The property features 4 exterior security cameras on each side of the property. These do not look into any interior spaces
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID will be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There is a community pool available for guest use from late May-early September. Please be advised that there are additional per person fees to be able to use the pool

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water skiing
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
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

Property is also known as

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New! Family Home W/deck Yard Dock on Rock River!
Family Home W/deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River! Janesville

About the neighborhood

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Janesville, WI

What's nearby

  • Traxler Park - 12 min walk
  • Lincoln-Tallman House - 3 min drive
  • Riverside Park - 4 min drive
  • Janesville Mall - 4 min drive
  • Rotary Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rock County Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home w/Deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home w/Deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home w/Deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Home w/Deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Janesville vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Traxler Park, Riverside Park, and Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville. Lincoln-Tallman House and Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Family Home w/Deck, Yard, Dock on Rock River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully relaxing!
Our extended family enjoyed this fabulous home while in town for a wedding. Spacious for different activities, yet comfortable and welcoming. Thank you for a great visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judie W., Walworth,WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
This was a perfect spot for a get together with 3 couples. The house was very clean and well stocked. The communication with Jaime, one of the owners, was excellent. She called us before our stay to see if we had any questions or concerns. She was very accommodating while we were there as well. It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun spot
Great property for a group. I grew up in Janesville and was not aware of how great a riverfront property could be. Nice communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Arrived on a Friday and the checkin was a breeze. Talked with the manager a few days beforehand about dinning and activities in the area. Very nice home and had everything we needed. Relaxing fire pit by the river that was really nice with a big open yard. If we are in the area again we will be looking to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well -Appointed & Peaceful Retreat
This home is beautiful, clean, & peaceful. Jamie, one of the owner/managers, checked in with us before & after our stay & just made us feel so welcome. We were in town for a funeral & having such a restful place to return to was very nice. Our teenager was also well taken care of with the stellar entertainment/living space in the lower level. I would give this place six stars if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gae K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend in Janesville
Stayed in this house with seven others for four days. It was just as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. Great view of the river. Plenty of parking for four cars. Owner was very easy to communicate with. Check in could not have been easier. We had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Family Home
Enjoyed the shady tree by the river. There was plenty to do on the property, from the game room to watching boats on the river. My whole family (aged 2 to 88) loved the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Janesville trip
Literally everything was perfect!! Our host went above and beyond and made us feel welcome and at home. The house was spotless, happy, it’s even prettier than the photos. We will definitely stay again. I can’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarita M., Hampshire, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Winter Retreat
The Rock River Retreat was the perfect place for an extended family weekend. There was a total of 14 guests and this house accommodated everyone in extreme comfort. We had ample room to spread out and there were also plenty of great gathering spaces. The view of the river from the west side of the house is breathtaking--we spotted bald eagles all during the weekend! Communication with our host, Jaime was super easy and whenever I contacted her with a question I received a response within minutes. It was a family consensus that we would come back here whenever we wanted to get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home for large group
The house is great! We had 3 generations of family staying there for 4 days/nights. It works very well for large groups, as there is ample space, with multiple living areas. It worked well to gather together, as well as to give different groups their own space as desired. The kids loved the game room and closet full of board games. The kitchen and everything in the house is very well-stocked. They even pulled out a couple of high chairs for our little ones. The big back yard right on the river is amazing. The property owner was extremely helpful and proactively communicated, providing all info needed, including great recommendations on activities in the area. The location is terrific....easy to get to parks, walking/running paths, and downtown. I highly recommend this home, especially for large families / groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, accommodating place for fun!
We had adequate room, beautiful views and easy access to the sandy beach! The house was so comfortable, just like home. Plenty of front yard for games to be set up, and, by the way, they have so many game activities that you will find so many things to do both indoors and out. Very pleased with our experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for.
Property was clean and orderly and the host made the process and experience one for the books.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family gathering
Great space, both indoor and outdoor. Very friendly and prompt owner responses to questions. Has a very fun time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family River home
Fantastic host with great communication. The location is ideal and the house is well provisioned for a short stay by the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chirag R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Stay
Had a wonderful stay at this property. Communication with hosts was great and property was lovely. Great outdoor space and plenty of room in the home. Would definitely stay here again - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
The home was perfect for our family (9) Christmas get together. Extremely well kept! The rooms were large enough for all to gather, open presents and play games. Kitchen was well stocked for all our cooking needs. Rooms have beautiful views of the river, we even saw a couple of eagles. The owners were very accommodating and pleasant to work with. Answered our questions very promptly. This property blessed our family with amazing Christmas memories despite a pandemic! Definitely recommend this beautiful home and hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corinna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls' weekend
We stayed with 5 girls for two nights. The place is perfect. We all had our separate bedrooms, lots of space and a good equipped kitchen. We went for a hike on the ice age trail just a few minutes by car from the house. And while we were inside we enjoyed the view of the river. Very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patti K.

Liked: Cleanliness
1219 n parker dr
This was an amazing house and great host. Couldn’t have asked for anything else. Great location too!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

SERGHEI B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Plenty of room indoor and outdoors . Fishing is good here.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock River Reset
This was the perfect place to relax and reset during the Covid Crisis. The home was comfortable and clean. The yard was perfect for water play and games for the kids. The river view was serene. Most of all, the homeowners were easily accessible and kind. We cant wait to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house
Very spacious house with two separate living areas, great for two families or large groups. Large backyard directly on the river with plenty of seating and fire pit. Perfect for relaxing evenings. House is decorated wonderfully. Everything you need is included. We brought our small fishing boat and had trouble turning into the driveway. It is a shared driveway with a sharp ninety degree turn. If we had known we would have put it in the water and docked it first. Not a big deal at all. Great area, close to downtown. We spent Saturday morning, shopping at the farmer’s market and grabbing coffee in the older downtown area. We visited in October, so it was a bit chilly for fishing and boating, but can imagine during summertime what an active and fun vacation it would be!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019