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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to NIU Convocation Center. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 2.5 bathrooms and a TV in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with washing machine, 2.5 bathrooms and TVs
Amenities include laundry facilities
9 minutes by car from Northern Illinois University and 11 minutes from NIU Convocation Center
Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets 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
Smoke-free property
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
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Candace S.
5 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet but toilets needed some work.
Candace S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Alecia W.
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Alecia W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Cristi M.
3 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very nice and the host is responsive.
Cristi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christy H.
28 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.