Historic Cottage- Luxury and Charm- Gas Fire Place- Patio- Freshly Renovated

Elgin, Illinois
$350 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to The Carrier’s Cottage, a 1933 English Tudor Revival home built for a local postman and his bride. Located a few blocks from Wing Park in a historic neighborhood, The Carrier’s Cottage has been lovingly cared for, renovated, and furnished to be a comfortable retreat.

Cozy up by the gas burning fireplace, go for a walk through the historic neighborhood, relax on the patio with a latte from the Nespresso Vertuo Next machine, or use the cottage as your home base to enjoy all Chicagoland/Fox River Valley suburbs have to offer. Three bedrooms (four beds), two full bathrooms, and a full kitchen with all the essentials make the cottage perfect for a wedding party, romantic getaway, traveling family, college reunion, or business trip. The master bedroom has a king sized bed with a twin daybed in the “master nook.” The two first floor bedrooms each have a queen sized bed and every bedroom has a smart TV, ceiling fan, closet, and dresser.


The house is one mile from a Metra Train Station, 30 miles from O’Hare Airport, and has easy access to the highway. Less than a mile from the Fox River Bike Trail, downtown Elgin, Wing Park (community pool, golf course, tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts), local restaurants, coffee shops, and stores. Close and convenient to The Haight, The Brix on the Fox, The Q Center, Hemmens Cultural Center, Judson University, the NOW Arena, and local festivals.

Amenities include driveway and street parking, free high-speed Wi-Fi, washer-dryer, and a workspace. There are ceiling fans in every bedroom and living space so guests can adjust the temperature easily to their liking. We are family friendly and can provide a high chair, pack n’ play and kids’ plates/cups. We know how hard (and fun) traveling with little kids can be. If you think you might need something, just ask.

Kitchen: Most of the time I travel, I reach a point where I get tired of eating out and miss the taste and comfort of a home-cooked meal.
We have you covered, with a fully equipped kitchen with everything that you need to make your trip taste like home: oven, microwave, fridge, Nespresso Virtuo coffee maker with an automatic milk steamer, electric kettle, standard drip coffee maker, and all the silverware, pots, pans, and plates you might need. Need something specific Let us know!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Rebecca S.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2026

    Stayed Jun 11, 2026

    Awesome place to stay. Well appointed with everything you need for a short or extended stay. Very comfortable beds. Loved the patio in the mornings and evenings. Welcome snacks and good coffee was much appreciated. Liz is a superb host. Will return if in the area again.

  • BrookieC

    Submitted May 27, 2026

    Stayed May 21, 2026

    We love this charming home! So clean and inviting and Liz, the owner, was so sweet! Love the snacks, coffee, and water that was provided. When we come back to visit our kids, we will definitely stay here again!

  • David K.

    Submitted May 13, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    Delightful property - comfortable beds, pretty rooms, and nice details like clean/green snacks and supplies. I would definitely recommend this adorable property to others

  • Nelson B.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Apr 1, 2026

    This is an exceptional property. We rented the property for our family gather and attend a funeral in Elgin, Illinois. The property was exceptional, was comfortable and the amenites were first class. The home had everything you would need. Would highly recommend to everyone. The Host was awesome, very responsive and attentive.

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Includes taxes and fees
$350+
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