Rock River Rest | escape the city

Escape the city to our cozy and quiet waterfront retreat on the Rock River in beautiful southern Wisconsin. Fast WiFi, well stocked kitchen and thoughtful amenities make the house an ideal remote work locale, romantic getaway or small family retreat. (We also endorse fully unplugging to just enjoying the views!) Sit back and relax watching wildlife out the picture window. Gas grill, fire pit, hammock on site and you can put in your kayak from our shore—or ask about renting our double! Rock River Rest is a recently remodeled and professionally cleaned 1924 cozy river cottage. We aim to offer the ideal escape from everyday life: your own private riverfront (125’ direct frontage) with outdoor amenities like fire pit, gas grill and a double kayak for rent; and indoor space to relax and unwind with a good book, good coffee, vinyl records, games or movie night. **The home is professionally cleaned between each guest following AirBnB enhanced cleaning protocols and using Branch Basics non toxic and eco-friendly cleaning products. Enjoy a minimal, carefully curated interior with modern appliances and fast wifi. The cottage is cozy with low ceilings and 925 sq ft of living space: think of it as a step back in time or a big tiny house! We have used local Wisconsin and Midwest sourced products and furnishings (Fairbault Wool blankets, Lüsa Organics soaps, etc), as well as some fantastic vintage thrift shop finds and family treasures. Well stocked kitchen with gas range, microwave, toaster, immersion blender, pour over coffee station and retro refrigerator. Views of the river from all rooms. Small downstairs bedroom with half bath is right off the living room and has a double bed with twin trundle as well as a small desk space. Up a short staircase is the upstairs bedroom with full bath and queen bed with our favorite new luxurious made in Chicago natural latex mattress. We are child friendly and have a few special kid amenities, like the toy/book/game corner in the downstairs closet, as well as a Pack N Play children’s cot available. This location is special in that you feel somewhat remote, yet are only a 5 minute drive to a few local restaurants, busy Lake Koshkonong and Interstate I-90; and approximately 30 minutes from Madison, 60 min from Milwaukee or 2 hrs from Chicago. Only 5 minute drive from Lake Koshkonong, a 10,000 acre lake perfect for fishing and water activities, and 2 minute drive from the free public boat launch. Or paddle to the lake easily by putting in your kayak or canoe at our shoreline (or ask us about renting one nearby or using our Perception Aurora tandem kayak). Please note, on summer weekends our shoreline does get busy with boat/skiing traffic going by on the way to Lake Koshkonong. For more photos and local recommendations, follow us on social media @rockriverrest And if you use IG please tag us as we love to see how guests enjoy our space! Note: Parties and events of any kind including photo shoots are prohibited unless officially arranged with the host. Make sure your reservation accounts for every person staying. Please don't invite extra guests other than those included in your reservation. No dogs or animals of any kind. Guests can access the house, patio, yard and pier. Please DO NOT access garage, basement or pump/well house (small white house by the red water pump near the river. Note, red pump is an artesian well and as such is continually flowing, not broken:) Guests enjoy easy contact-free self check-in via keypad. There will not be any physical interaction during your stay and the home is professionally cleaned between all guests. Our property caretaker is nearby and just a quick phone call away in case anything comes up during your stay, and we are always available by email, text, AirBnB app. Quiet, riverside neighborhood. Easy 2 min drive from Newville Public Boat Launch, free and easy launch for Lake Koshkonong. 5 minute drive from I-90 and Newville restaurants (Anchor, Yetti’s, Lakeview, Culver’s, McDonalds, Dunkin’ Donuts). Interstate traffic noise is sometimes audible from outside the cottage but never inside. 10-20 minutes from nearby amenities and activities of southern Wisconsin towns of Edgerton, Evansville, Stoughton, Milton, Fort Atkinson, Cambridge or Janesville. 30 minute from Madison. 60 min from Milwaukee. 2 hrs from Chicago. Property is easily accessible by car, just five minutes off the main highway at Interstate I-90, or off Hwy 59 if coming from Milwaukee area. In snowy conditions, shoveling may be necessary to get yourself out of the driveway (shovel provided by us, physical prowess/free workout responsibility of guest). >> Please ensure that all members of your group are made aware if our house rules. We expect you to return the property to us in the same condition in which you received it, aside from the bedding and towels, which we will turn over. You’ll find our full check out procedures printed in our guest guide. >> Our cleaners work hard to ensure the property is clean and ready for each group. Please respect their time by checking out promptly at 11am. >> Please be mindful that this is a 1920’s cottage, rich in character. The staircase leading to the upper level (consisting of queen bedroom and full bathroom) is original and has a rather steep and narrow incline. >> Expect to encounter wildlife. We regularly see fish, ducks, and eagles at the river. Chipmunks are always scurrying around the property. If you’re lucky, you might see an otter. There will be bugs! A cost of being so close to the river. Consider packing big spray in summer and please keep all screens to the house closed and outdoor lights off to avoid them coming inside to join your stay. >> Permitted by Town of Fulton and Rock County Health Department License No. MWEN-BWXQ8N