Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Ottawa, IL

Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo19 min walk
Washington Square Park20 min walk
Skydive Chicago13 min drive
Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Cozy home near the heart of downtown Ottawa. Relax with some Netflix in the sunroom or whip up a nice dinner with the fully equipped kitchen. Don't forget to check the backyard chicken coop for some fresh chicken eggs or share some kitchen scraps with them!

We're just 15 minutes from Starved Rock, closer to Buffalo Rock and Matthiessen State parks! Shops and restaurants in downtown Ottawa are a close walk or drive and there are many playgrounds close by for kids!

Be sure to read our tips and recommendations to make the most of your sta

Property manager

Jeff Jamroz

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a crib mattress and a pack and play

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Late checkouts will be charged $20/hour after 11 a.m. checkout time

There is no smoking inside the house. Smoking in the house will incur a minimum $250 fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial and Mix's Trading Post. Travelling with kids? Consider Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Chicago. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 19 min walk
Washington Square Park - 20 min walk
Buffalo Rock State Park - 8 min drive
Starved Rock State Park - 11 min drive
Skydive Chicago - 13 min drive

Getting around

Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
HiWay Restaurant - 3 min drive
Court Street Pub - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park located?

This family-friendly Ottawa holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo, Washington Square Park and Appellate Court. OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

mike m.

10 Apr 2024

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

Family trip

Rented the property for family trip. Worked out great for hosting family meals

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

9 Apr 2024

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

Lovely clean home in sweet neighborhood

We took our two Goldens to the Starved Rock area. We enjoyed our stay and had plenty of room and everything we needed. Our property manager was very available for any questions and we appreciated everything! We’ll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

9 Apr 2024

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

Short vacation

We have an 85 pound Belgian malinois and wanted a short vacation to walk the trails at starved rock. Place was a good size and good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M., Pontiac

22 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay to hike starved Rock

Really enjoyed the property, from the location, the house, the chickens, proximity to dining, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

23 Jul 2023

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

Great wedding stop

Everything was great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Jamroz

We remodeled our home in 2018-19, we enjoy traveling and sharing our cozy home.

Why they chose this property

Our Ottawa home is a 10 minute walk to a lively downtown with restaurants, wine bars, movie theater, and fun festivals. Our home is fully stocked and ready for your next getaway.

What makes this property unique

Our home is newly remodeled and its our goal to provide a fantastic stay. We have backyard chickens and turkeys and a patio separated from the backyard birds. We are in a great starting location for a day at Starved Rock or an evening downtown at one of the many restaurants or festivals throughout the year.