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A Quaint, Inviting Retreat

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A balcony with a view of a marina, a table, and two chairs.
A residential street with a sign reading 'Harbor Walk,' houses, and a pedestrian walkway.
A single-story house with a front porch, a purple door, and a number '230' on the wall.
A marina with multiple boats docked and a row of houses with large windows and balconies.
A marina with boats, a wooden sign reading 'KNOTS LANDING,' and a pathway leading to a grassy area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Ottawa

Ottawa is home to this holiday home. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Washington Square Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Reddick Mansion - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Dayton Ridge Golf Club - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Valentinos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Berta's Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jeremiah Joe Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Quaint, Inviting Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Quaint, Inviting Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Quaint, Inviting Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Quaint, Inviting Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Quaint, Inviting Retreat located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing atmosphere

Short work stay and enjoyed the ability to relax and feel at home..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

28th anniversary

My husband and I very much enjoyed our time. The property was beautiful and the property amenities were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the beautiful property and its amenities. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My ONLY complaint is the massive amount of cobwebs and dead bugs in our cottage.

My ONLY complaint is the massive amount of cobwebs and dead bugs in our cottage. Our girls were freaked out to sleep on the sofa bed because of all the webs and bugs on the lights and ceiling - both dead and alive. My husband had to clean the huge spider webs off of the light fixture over the kitchen table. It had dead moths and other bugs stuck in the web….not very welcoming and just plain gross. We would have cleaned the others off just to make the couple days better but didn’t have anything tall enough to reach the vaulted ceilings. ?? Pearla (spelling?) was awesome. She was incredibly helpful both times we called the office.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice space for 2 - overlook was peaceful. However, music from evening performances in the harbor area carried quite well. This was nice when the individual was a mellow folk-rock singer, but was a bit irritating when another performer leaned toward edgier music. All quiet by 9:30 pm. We stayed 4 nights, only received 2 dishwasher pods, and had to purchase additional to cover our needs. Seriously??
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful views and found the space to be a great fit for two. We understand your comments regarding the evening music. Because of our waterfront location, sound can carry across the harbor more than many guests expect. The Boardwalk does its best to be mindful of neighboring guests, which is why live music concludes by 9:00 p.m., allowing for quieter evenings afterward. Regarding the dishwasher pods, we provide a complimentary starter kit that includes a small supply of essentials, such as coffee and dishwasher pod, to help guests get settled. For longer stays, any additional supplies are the responsibility of the guest. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us better communicate what is included prior to arrival. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
This was a very cute and close getaway for our 46th anniversary. We always expect to pay double the price when we celebrate because it lands on Memorial Day weekend. This was pricey and we did get anxious to start our weekend so we arrived before 3:00 check in and had to pay 40.00 extra to get in. I was honestly a bit disappointed because I emailed the host asking for an early check in but got no reply and maybe it would not of mattered, but it was ready of course and we thought about it later and was like hmm… we should of just waited.The instructions for check in was to go to the welcome center and get your “welcome kit”and parking pass, which was a map to the house and a receipt for the 40.00 dollars. We had a great time it was very relaxing and we enjoyed the property and the people were so friendly. I would of done a 5 star across the bar but we did have a issue with the shower not draining, (hubby cleaned the trap and it seemed better) and the TV kept losing connection each night which became a bummer come late evening. Over all it was a pleasant weekend and wonderful anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you for celebrating your 46th anniversary with us! We’re so happy to hear you had a relaxing getaway, enjoyed the property, and found our team and guests friendly. What a special occasion to spend with us. We’re sorry for the frustration surrounding early check-in and communication. We do offer early check-in and late check-out options for a fee, which are available through the guest portal, though we understand the experience felt unclear in the moment. We also apologize for missing the opportunity to better assist you before arrival. We appreciate you bringing the shower drainage and TV connection issues to our attention and are sorry those impacted your stay. Thank you again for your feedback, and we’re honored to have been part of your anniversary weekend!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Could never really find the community fire pits after I requested fire wood.

Could never really find the community fire pits after I requested fire wood. TV was small for the rooms. Toilet paper was terrible. Friendly and knowledgeable about amenities in the area
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

E

Excellent choice Very friendly and thorough
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My stay was absolutely amazing! Beautiful scenery, great staff, good food and near the State Park ma

My stay was absolutely amazing! Beautiful scenery, great staff, good food and near the State Park made our getaway so memorable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.

Everyone was great from check in to the marina and all the food in-between at Red dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

V

Very enjoyable, Will be back ! Friendly and helpful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great atmosphere , very impressionable location to attract visitors to come back to Ottawa Tammy and

great atmosphere , very impressionable location to attract visitors to come back to Ottawa Tammy and Rich both helpful in securing cottage. thank you both for your quick responses.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed every minute.

Enjoyed every minute. Thank you. Easy to work with, friendly.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We enjoyed it, especially the view from the deck overlooking Harbor.

We enjoyed it, especially the view from the deck overlooking Harbor. Rich is very pleasant and helpful.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rich was super responsive and answered all my questions.

Rich was super responsive and answered all my questions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little get away!

We were looking for a relaxing get away for two and we certainly found it at Heritage Harbor! The house was VERY clean. It was cozy and relaxing. Heritage Harbor is a safe little area with bright cheery rental houses lined up like doll houses. This cottage had a beautiful view with a deck overlooking the water. There was excellent communication for check in and check out. The nearby town of Ottawa has a bunch of cute little shops and great local restaurants. Too bad we did not stay long enough to try them all! It was also the perfect driving distance to Starved Rock State Park. The gorgeous hiking there is what we came for, and the great accommodations at Heritage Harbor will have us coming back, for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved getting away from Chicago for the weekend.

Loved getting away from Chicago for the weekend. The waterfront view was very peaceful and the sunrises were lovely. Thanks for a great stay! N/A
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The house we stayed at was great.

The house we stayed at was great. Clearly very new, but because of that it seemed to be missing a lot of the key "starter kit" items. We had to go buy dish soap, trash bags, salt, pepper, cooking spray, etc. We were hoping the house would have basic items like that but it seems like no one had ever really cooked in it. Your customer service was great
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Felt 100% safe, never questioned it, PRICELESS! I was super impressed with the text and email update

Felt 100% safe, never questioned it, PRICELESS! I was super impressed with the text and email updates. Receiving the email with all the house rules and events in Ottawa was very helpful, kudos to you for having everything at my fingertips. I also enjoyed checking in and out using “contact free” security code. Again, great communication, don’t change a thing!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very enjoyable.

Very enjoyable. We will be back. Very good.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

E

Everyone was very nice Very good everybody was pleasant
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay was wonderful.

Our stay was wonderful. I was able to kayak for the first time. It was a very relaxing weekend. Would definitely visit again, maybe next time in the fall. Only interacted with the marina staff. Very friendly and courtesy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it.

Loved it. Will be back again. Everyone was great and very helpful. Super friendly.
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