John Deere would move here in 1836, build a house and a blacksmith shop. In 1837 he would make a ‘new improved’ plow out of steel that was shaped in such a way that the sticky black earth didn’t stick to it. His plow would eventually become so popular that he quit working as a blacksmith and instead dedicated all his time to making plows. In 1848 he would move his entire operation to Moline, Illinois, which is still the headquarters of the John Deere Company. John Deere would die in 1862 and would never see a motorized tractor which is what his company is known for. Our docent explained to us that most people have no idea that John Deere was a real person or that the company started with a plow!!

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

"Great location off the river, loads of amenities. Quiet place to get away for relaxation with friends and family. Very dog friendly! Owners were very friendly and accommodating! Would definitely rent this again!"

"Cabin very, very nice. Lots of fun fishing"

"Staying at Ruthie’s Farmhouse was a pleasure. The location was perfect, the home was cozy and clean, and Kim was always available to answer our questions. Highly recommended!"

AED 1,050 total

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

"This property exceeded any VRBO we have stayed at. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable and provided all the extras."

"The cabin was very cozy. Loved the scenery. Cabin was furnished with everything you would need."

"We were there to visit family and attend the Autumn on parade festival. It was a great location, nearly walking distance to everything! "

"What you see in the pictures is what you get. It's obviously not super modern or up to date but it is a beautiful area and it has everything you need for a quiet getaway. We would definitely stay again and throughly enjoyed the wildlife and beautiful views of the river. It reminded me of going to the deer lease with my dad growing up. "

"We had a wonderful stay while being there! Everything was clean and organized. "

"House was nice and enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended."

"This was a good place to stay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen and bathrooms stocked with supplies. The steps to the unit needed to be cleaned better. A couple of convenient outlets need to be fixed to work."

"We came to our grandkids for their Brithday party. It was a surprise the we had all the cousins."

AED 1,048 total

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20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Very nice location, comfortable kitchen and beds - really enjoyed our stay!"

"Quiet neighborhood. Nice beds. No drawers for clothing that doesn't hang. Needs better cleaning. If you are more than 12.5" deep, you won't get into the questionable bathroom. The third "bedroom" (basement) does not have a window a person can get through. No mice or creepy crawlies. No dishwasher or garbage disposal. Host was very kind."

"Nice quiet neighborhood. House was great, with lots of space inside and out. "

"8 of us stayed comfortably in this private island. We loved the spacious house and the hot tub outside. Perfect for what we were looking for"

"The property is peefect. Very comfortable and very clean. Everything was stocked full and was in excellent condition "

"Perfect house for the needs of 4 coworkers working for 2 weeks out of town."

"Nice place to stay!"

"Very nice "

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Super 8 by Wyndham Freeport

10/10 Excellent

"the room was very nice and the hotel clerk was very nice and she was very helpful"

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10/10 Excellent

"This is a nice little place in a quiet area of Dixon, easy to get to off of the main route. It was a great central location for us to stay while we visited family in the area.The two rooms downstairs worked out well for two of the guests that couldn't do stairs well and my son and I shared a room upstairs.Brought back many memories of going to my grandparents' farm. The old wood doors and floors just made it feel and smell the same as my childhood. Even saw some wildlife during our stay and we really enjoyed the front porch."

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