Your Vacation Paradise!

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A pet-friendly building with a porch, a sign indicating pet policy, and a pet-friendly sign.
A beachside seating area with white Adirondack chairs, a swing set, and a thatched-roof building.
A residential street with a sign reading 'Harbor Walk,' houses, and a pedestrian walkway.
A marina with boats, a wooden sign reading 'KNOTS LANDING,' and a pathway leading to a grassy area.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Place, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington Square Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Reddick Mansion
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Ottawa

Ottawa is home to this holiday home. Reddick Mansion and The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Washington Square Park - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Reddick Mansion - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dayton Ridge Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valentinos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Berta's Tap - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jeremiah Joe Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Vacation Paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your Vacation Paradise!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Vacation Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Vacation Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Vacation Paradise! located?

Situated in Ottawa, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Washington Square Park and Appellate Court. Reddick Mansion and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Good experience very nice place to stay in a very nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're happy to hear you had a good experience and enjoyed the area. We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic. So nice being so close to the River and Harbor. Very relaxing to watch the boats go by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More like a hotel then home away from home

The location was beautiful and the house clean. We had a good stay over all. Check in was easy and the amnesties in the immediate area were great. I will say this is more like a hotel than a home. We cooked every meal in the cabin and it was lacking essentials like cooking oil, spices, enough silverware, non peeling pans, etc. I imagine this listing would cater to people who are eating most every meal out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful location, clean accommodations, and amenities nearby, and that check-in was a breeze. We appreciate your feedback about the kitchen supplies and understand how important those essentials are, especially for guests who prefer to cook at home. We’re reviewing our kitchen inventory to ensure a more complete setup with cookware and utensils. Your input helps us improve, and we hope to provide an even better experience on your next visit. Thank you again for staying with us!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was charming and clean. We went for long walks around the marina, it was beautiful. We wanted to pass on that there weren't enough paper products at the cottage, and we had to go and purchase our own. And, so sorry, my husband and I have what looks like spider bites all over. We assume it's from the mattress. We just wanted to inform you of that!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We spent a long weekend hiking the nearby state parks. This location is great! The neighborhood was cute and the views on the river were stellar. The Red Dog Grill was close and convenient with good food/drinks. My only complaint was lack of a place to hang coats, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heritage Harbor is a charming "home away from home.

Heritage Harbor is a charming "home away from home." Captain's Quarters was perfect for the two of us. I love that the homes have either a porch or balcony (or both). The Illinois River is beautiful and the area is quiet and not crowded. What a great place to enjoy the outdoors and relax. The Red Dog Grill was a nice place to eat and is just steps away from where we stayed. The morning run and evening concert create a sense of community. All staff were very friendly and helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Completely enjoyed my stay, which was way too short.

Completely enjoyed my stay, which was way too short. I plan to come back next year. Thank you. The members were all extremely friendly. I have no complaints.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better.

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better. The marina staff were great. The girl at checkin was very nice but we had to ask for the pool key.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better.

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better. The marina staff were great. The girl at checkin was very nice but we had to ask for the pool key.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better.

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better. The marina staff were great. The girl at checkin was very nice but we had to ask for the pool key.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better.

Lovely place, just needs minor improvements to make the stay better. The marina staff were great. The girl at checkin was very nice but we had to ask for the pool key.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Almost made me want to live there but a little too close to others.

Almost made me want to live there but a little too close to others. Perla was great, very helpful!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Overall we loved that we stayed here for our anniversary, even if the cottage we stayed in didn't to

Overall we loved that we stayed here for our anniversary, even if the cottage we stayed in didn't totally meet our expectations. We loved all the people we talked to and even enjoyed kayaking in the rain Thursday afternoon. The team members we interacted with were quite helpful. Pearla came over to the cottage to try to figure out what was going on with our tv which we really appreciated.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Our property was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay.

Our property was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay. Only drawback was the guests in the rental next to us. They had 3 dogs which they let run off leash (one left a mess in our yard that we "found" when we were wheeling our cooler outside and ran over it) and left on the screened in front porch while they left the home - the dogs barked at anyone who walked by - this was as early as 6am and as late as 11pm. Same guests were at the pool past hours and were loud. We would stay again, but would prefer to be in a cottage away from the "pet friendly" ones. WiFi was not working in our cottage. When we finally reached staff they were very helpful in getting it resolved.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Some amenities weren't open such as the Marina and boat rentals, Red Dog Grill and pool because we w

Some amenities weren't open such as the Marina and boat rentals, Red Dog Grill and pool because we were there in March. Would have taken advantage of these if we could have.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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All are great
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We rented two properties one for ourselves and one for our friends.

We rented two properties one for ourselves and one for our friends. They found their experience very good also. We liked our stay so well that we are coming back next month. Currie did a nice job setting up our rental. All went very well.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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Very nice The marina manager gave us a very delightful boat ride on the IL river
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to leave a review. We’re always looking for ways to improve, so if you have any feedback you’d like to share, we’d love to hear it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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