Title: Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=120802011&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU ## Photo gallery for Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU ![TV - Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU (Malta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120802100/120802011/b10bde4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU (Malta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120802100/120802011/3e92ba3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU (Malta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120802100/120802011/c9f4d6c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU (Malta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120802100/120802011/734b6869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU (Malta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120802100/120802011/6ca5b7fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### 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 - 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) ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691200/691142/796fa66e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Aurora West Aurora - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Malta is home to this vacation home. NIU Art Museum and Egyptian Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Star Worlds Arcade and Rochelle Railroad Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at NIU Convocation Center or Huskie Stadium. [Visit our Malta travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Malta.dx3000434499) [View more Vacation homes in Malta](https://www.expedia.ca/Malta-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000434499-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.924034,-88.87472&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:id%7C%7EF%7Eim%7DO%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%40U%3FS%40SBU%40U%40QBUBSBUBS%40SDSBSDSBSDSDSDQDSDSFQDSFQDQFQFSHQFOFQHQFOHQFQHMHQJOFOJMHOJOHMJMJOJMJKJKJMJKJMLKJMLILKJILKLILILIJGNILGLGLGNGLGLGNELENELENCNELENALCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBN%40NDLDNBNDLDLDNDLFNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLHJHLHLJLHLJJJLJJJJLLJJLHJLJJNHLJLHLJNHNJLHNHNHPHLHPFPHNFPHPFNFPFRFPDPFRFPDPDRFRDPBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBT%40RBT%40PBT%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRATAR%3FTATARARCTARCTARCRCRCRCTERCREPERCREPGREREPGRGREPGPGPGPGPIPGNINGRINININININKNILKNINKJILKNMLIJKLMJKLKJMHKJMJMJMHMHKHMHMHMHODMHMFMFODMFODMDMDODODMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMIMEOIKIMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKMKKKMKKKMKMKOKKIOKOIMKOGOKOIOIOGOISGOIOGQGQIQGQGQEQGSESGQESESEQESESCQESCSEUASCSCSCSCUASAUCSAS%3FUAUAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B9VMc4wgJTlzlSLjU_14q64Ok-o=) Malta, IL ### What's nearby - ![Husky Stadium Twilight](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091399/a3792fe5-3b93-40dc-9c9a-5fabc75acabb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Huskie Stadium 12 min drive \- 12.0 km - Northern Illinois University 9 min drive \- 9.9 km - NIU Convocation Center 10 min drive \- 11.3 km - River Heights Golf Course 12 min drive \- 15.5 km - Ellwood House Museum 15 min drive \- 14.5 km ### Getting around - Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - Dunkin' 11 min drive - Casey's 13 min drive - Fatty's Pub & Grille 11 min drive - Sam's Fish Chicken & Sandwiches 13 min drive - Starbucks 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU? ### What time is check-out at Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU? ### Where is Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern Country Escape - 5 Min to NIU Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy H. Nov 28, 2025 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. ##### Christy H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb R. Nov 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice spacious home! ##### Deb R. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### e C. Nov 23, 2025 ##### e C. 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