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Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU

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A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a kitchen area with dark cabinets, and a view of a residential area through large windows.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Malta, IL
  • Place, Northern Illinois University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, NIU Convocation Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Huskie Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Malta

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Northern Illinois University and NIU Convocation Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a microwave, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Northern Illinois University - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • NIU Convocation Center - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Huskie Stadium - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Egyptian Theater - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Chicagoland Skydiving Center - 14 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fatty's Pub & Grille - ‬11 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.

Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU

Modern retreat in Malta, IL — just 5–10 minutes from NIU & Huskie Stadium! Perfect for parents, alumni, and fans visiting campus, as well as healthcare professionals on local assignments. Enjoy a bright open living area with smart TV, a fully equipped kitchen & coffee bar, cozy bedrooms with fresh linens, fast WiFi, and a quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown DeKalb dining, shopping, and hospitals for both short and long stays.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Malta, close to NIU Convocation Center, Huskie Stadium, and River Heights Golf Course. You'll also find NIU Art Museum nearby.

Will I be able to park at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford), which is about 22.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU?

No, there aren't any house at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU that offer a balcony.

Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice and the host is responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diego went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful stay. Everything we needed was provided and then some! The house is beautiful and the beds are so comfortable! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Very quiet but toilets needed some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spacious home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean. Easy to communicate with host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a no worries stay, they take care of everything. Diego communicates well. For some reason VRBO doesn't give you the entry information, but Diego is quick to respond. Toilets are slow sometimes, but do work. Have stayed twice now with our dogs and both times all went well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very clean, comfortable and cozy. Beds were amazing! Couple items to note…. There are no rugs at the doors, entering with snow/wet shoes does create a mess (we made do by utilizing a blanket we had in our vehicle, capturing & containing snowy boots). No toaster or oven baking cookware (pans with wooden handles are available, but we were not comfortable baking in oven with). Again we made due, but cooking breakfast was a challenge. First VBRO we’ve stayed that did not offer an instruction sheet (no WiFi info, no tv instruction, check-out, ect). We’re of the senior discount status, so technology is not our forte. These hiccups did not deter our stay. If the opportunity arises to visit area again, we would definitely choose this beautiful home Communication & responses from host was timely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025