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A Quaint, Inviting Retreat
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m
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Ottawa, IL
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
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A Quaint, Inviting Retreat
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Ottawa
Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Ottawa, IL
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Subway - 9 min drive
- The New Brite Spot Family Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Wendy's - 8 min drive
- Burger King - 9 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Garry S.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing atmosphere
Garry S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah Heep
11 Aug 2021
My ONLY complaint is the massive amount of cobwebs and dead bugs in our cottage.
Sarah Heep
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Vanessa Kuhn
16 Nov 2022
Could never really find the community fire pits after I requested fire wood.
Vanessa Kuhn
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greg Szymanski
12 Sept 2022
E
Greg Szymanski
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Johnette Gore
30 Aug 2022
My stay was absolutely amazing! Beautiful scenery, great staff, good food and near the State Park ma
Johnette Gore
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark Moulesong
23 June 2022
Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
Mark Moulesong
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark Moulesong
19 June 2022
Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
Mark Moulesong
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark Moulesong
18 June 2022
Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
Mark Moulesong
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark Moulesong
9 June 2022
Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
Mark Moulesong
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey Janssen
18 Apr 2022
V
Geoffrey Janssen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa Wendt
4 Oct 2021
great atmosphere , very impressionable location to attract visitors to come back to Ottawa Tammy and
Melissa Wendt
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie Peterson
11 July 2021
Enjoyed every minute.
Julie Peterson
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sherry Hackler
20 June 2021
We enjoyed it, especially the view from the deck overlooking Harbor.
Sherry Hackler
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen Long
5 May 2021
Rich was super responsive and answered all my questions.
Karen Long
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca L.
18 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little get away!
Rebecca L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Emily Kelly
24 Mar 2021
Loved getting away from Chicago for the weekend.
Emily Kelly
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lauren Schwieters
17 Sept 2020
The house we stayed at was great.
Lauren Schwieters
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Barbara Miller
5 Sept 2020
Felt 100% safe, never questioned it, PRICELESS! I was super impressed with the text and email update
Barbara Miller
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Chris Shaw
27 July 2020
Very enjoyable.
Chris Shaw
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian Mavros
22 July 2020
E
Brian Mavros
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelly Wronkowski
15 July 2020
Our stay was wonderful.
Kelly Wronkowski
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian Crane
9 July 2020
Loved it.
Brian Crane
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Chris Shaw
28 June 2020
Up charges a little annoying.
Chris Shaw
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Greg Davis
26 June 2020
Rich is a good dude.
Greg Davis
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