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Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago

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A room with two wooden chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a framed painting on the wall.
A dining area with a round wooden table surrounded by chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a double sink, a stove, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a door leading to another room.
A single-story brick house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a small front yard.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Place, Skydive Chicago
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago

1 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with living room, family & eat in kitchen. In the back yard is a working horse farm / barn (In town Ranch) on 7 acres of pasture. There are horses, chickens & kitty cats. This home is near Sky Dive Chicago, Starved Rock, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, Illini State Parks, the Middle East Conflicts Wall, & the Illinois & Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor. Downtown Ottawa has a beautiful river walk, historic murals, & many restaurants, pubs and brewery.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before noon
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1983957vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 in the city centre and on a river. Starved Rock State Park and Dayton Ridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buffalo Rock State Park and Starved Rock State Park. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 16 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 17 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago?

As of 20 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago on 11 Jan, 2027 start from S$460, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago located?

Located in the heart of Ottawa, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Appellate Court and Reddick Mansion. Washington Square Park and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie was a great host. If you are looking for quiet trip to decompress from life or the city - this is the place. All the accommodations are there and we were close to Starved Rock for our hiking adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiking/relaxing trip

This was such a fun place! The horses and cats are so fun to watch, and there’s so much wildlife around. Very peaceful to sit around the fire pit after a day of hiking/kayaking. The house is nice and decorated beautifully too. Lovely place overall!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, cozy, and comfortable! My only suggestion would be handholds in the tub/shower and maybe a little railing on the two steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place has a lot of character! The amenities and decorations were really nice. Unfortunately, there were a lot of spiders throughout the entire home and in the cupboards and cabinets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Horse ranch stay

Just stayed two nights for the Scarecrow Festival. It’s very quiet property, close to downtown. It’s an older home but it was comfortable. Good strong water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Katie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

nice getaway

Short drive into town! Having a full kitchen is nice, and lots of tables and spaces to hang out, play games, and a tv in the living room. The beds were a bit squeaky but comfortable. If the lights are off, be aware that there are steps from the side door up to the kitchen where the switch is! Cozy and private, which was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2024
Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
We were given the wrong key code for the house which didn’t start our trip on the best note but Katie called and gave us the correct code. The house was a nice 30 minute walk to the downtown and 20 minute drive to Starved Rock State Park. The house appeared clean on the surface but after a closer look there was crumbs on the floor in the kitchen, dust under the beds and a dust covered face mask behind one of the beds that was left from a previous guest. Small brown ants were on the kitchen table and counters. Katie brought us one ant trap, which was nice but didn’t help much. The fridge was old/rusty and leaked water on the bottom shelf. The house has a lot of potential. Katie was very quick to respond with any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
I asked Diane if there was a problem with their stay once I saw the low mark she gave. This was her response: Just that we were very cold in the evening when we sat and watched tv. We had to wrap up in blankets. During the night, it was stuffy in the bedrooms. Otherwise it was ok. She did not alert us that they had any issues. Illinois weather can change rapidly. We would have made an effort to accommodate had we been aware. Thank you, Katie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Katie Troccoli

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Owner is a licensed real estate managing broker at Washington Square Realtors Inc 827 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL - NOTICE of NO AGENCY to renter and guests as required by law.

Why they chose this property

The home is a three bedroom, one bath ranch with an eat in kitchen, living room with TV and Wi Fi. There is a large family room. The home sits on a 7.92 acre working horse farm in the town of Ottawa, IL.
There is a large back yard and a fenced pasture that has horses you can view from the fence. There are barn kitties and wild critters.
Owner is a licensed real estate managing broker at Washington Square Realtors Inc 827 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL - NOTICE of NO AGENCY to renter and guests as required by law.

What makes this property unique

Residential farm in the city limits of Ottawa.
You will have access to the entire house. Please park on the West side of the house and enter through the west side door.
The available coffee maker is a Keurig.
Ottawa has trains, helicopters land at the local hospital, sometimes you can hear barges on the river, in the summer sometimes you can hear the jump plane at Skydive Chicago.
Recreational activities include festivals in Ottawa and surrounding communities. Ottawa is the town of two rivers the Fox and the Illinois.
The home is in walking distance (it's basically visible from the home) to a great park with a running path and fitness stations. It's also very close to a convenience/business district - Walgreens, McDonald's, Burger King, CVS - but also a "fancier" place, Monte's Riverside Inn.
Ottawa is the home of the first Lincoln Douglas debate commemorated in Washington Park in downtown.
To enjoy the Fox River and the Illinois Michigan Canal visit Fox River Park at Superior St and Champlain St., Ottawa, IL (there is a water feature that kids will enjoy). There is also Allen Park South of the Illinois River which is a wonderful park with boat launch and (toboggan hill for winter fun).
Come & enjoy!
I am available by text or phone for questions.
Owner is a licensed real estate managing broker at Washington Square Realtors Inc 827 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL - NOTICE of NO AGENCY to renter and guests as required by law.

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