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Downtown Ottawa Retreat: Sleeps 15, Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, 5BR/4BA

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 155000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Place, Washington Square Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Skydive Chicago
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Ottawa Retreat: Sleeps 15, Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, 5BR/4BA

Staycation Goals? Escape to your own private resort — a stunning 4,500 sq ft indoor pool house that sleeps 15! Heated pool, hot tub, sauna, luxury amenities, and cozy vibes.
Just a 5-min walk to downtown bars, parks & restaurants and the Illinois and Fox Rivers. Perfect for families, couples, professionals & weekend escapes! YOUR SPACE: Pool Room: has hot tub, sauna, large smart TV mounted on fireplace, bar, fridge/freezer, dart board, towels, pool floats, pool toys and children's arm floaties and life jackets to help ensure a safe and relaxing stay. Heated pool is available year-round. Pool depth is 4-8ft deep. I highly suggest bringing a robe for getting out of the pool and lounging. Kitchen: Fully equipped with Keurig, French press and coffee pot for coffee, crockpots, baking pans, air fryer, pots and pans, mixing bowls, Kitchenaid mixer, high end 6 burner stove with commercial sized oven (second stove in the basement kitchen), cork screw, and smart fridge so you can listen to music while you cook! Dining room with a table that extends to easily sit 16 (leaf inserts are stored within the table). I have a highchair and booster seat. Office: Large desk for remote workers that has a Peloton for those who desire a quick workout. Family room features a large smart tv, fireplace and couch big enough to seat 6+ people with 3 built-in recliners. Bedroom 1: "Master suite" has a full-size bed with a small en-suite bathroom with shower, charging station for phones and a walkout balcony. Bedroom 2: This huge, finished attic bedroom has a king memory foam bed, full memory foam bed and two twin beds, a small desk, smart TV and charging station for phones. Bedroom 3: Has a queen size futon with a memory foam topper, memory foam sofa that folds out to a twin bed, smart-TV and charging station for phones. Bedroom 4: Largest bedroom on 2nd floor has king memory foam bed w/ an adjustable bed frame, 55" smart TV, pack n play, infant bouncy seat and charging station for phones. Bedroom 5: Basement bedroom with full memory foam bed, large memory foam couch that folds out into a bed, smart tv, private bath and charging station for phones.
Parking: Large driveway can fit 6 vehicles (2 spots are covered) + street parking on Pearl St. Full bathrooms are located on the main floor off the kitchen/pool room foyer, in the basement, on the second floor is a shared bath and the master bedroom bath. WIFI is available throughout the entire house including the pool room. Washer and dryer are available for guest use in the basement. *Early check-in or late checkout requests are subject to a $200 fee (option not available if we have back-to-back bookings). GUEST ACCESS: Guest access to the garage and storage area in the basement is prohibited. On the day of check-in guests will be able to check-in to front door deadbolt using the last four digits of the phone number associated with the phone for your reservation. Other Things to Note: Exterior security cameras are present on the property. For stays of 3 or more days owner will work with guests to coordinate a time to access property for pool maintenance. HOUSE MANUAL: 1. The fridge is a Smart Fridge and is equipped with Alexa so feel free to tell Alexa to play your favorite music! 2. The spray bottle in the sauna has water in it and is intended to be used to spray the lava rocks for steam. 3. There is a Solo Stove fire pit (please bring your own wood to burn). If you do start a bonfire, please be cognizant of the wind direction if the pool room sliders and door to the inside house is open so house doesn't get smokey. 4. The house has some low voltage lighting and the push pad panels are for turning lights on and off throughout the house and pool room. The basement light is the bottom right hand button. 5. Neighborhood has many folks walking their dogs. When parking please do not block the sidewalk. If parking on the street, please park on Pearl St in front of the house. Please do not park in front of neighbor's house. HOUSE RULES: No running in pool room.... wet brick is very slippery when wet. Parties are not allowed. Should you wish to invite friends or family over who will not be staying the night, advance permission is required. If unapproved guests are found to be present in the home, they will be asked to leave. No glass bottles or glassware, plastic/cans only to avoid risk of broken glass in the pool. High quality plastic glasses are provided in the kitchen. Excessive cleaning and repair will cost the value of material replacement and service at the renters cost. Cigarette smoking only allowed outside or in pool room. If smoke smell is in the house, a $250 fee will be charged. Absolutely no glitter decorations of any kind... It's a nightmare to clean up! Exterior security cameras are not to be tampered with in any way. Should this happen, you will be asked to vacate the property immediately without a refund.
Infants in the pool must wear swim diapers. Do not overfill hot tub with too many people...Keep hot tub water in the hot tub! Children under 16 not allowed in sauna. If you've been swimming/canoeing/boating/fishing in the Fox or Illinois Rivers you MUST shower first before entering the pool or hot tub so as not to introduce contaminants that impact my pool chemicals.
Garage and storage area in the basement is for owners use/storage and are not to be accessed.
CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS: Turn off all lights and TVs, please place all used towels in the washing machine and start the load. Leave all beds that were slept in unmade. Take out the trash and start the dishwasher... We will take care of everything else!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children not potty trained need swim diapers.
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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
ABSOLUTELY NO dogs in the pool.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Please start a load of towels in the washer downstairs. Laundry detergent and softener is provided
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Reddick Mansion and The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Starved Rock State Park and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo. Travelling with kids? Consider Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Washington Square Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Knights of Columbus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Ottawa Retreat: Sleeps 15, Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, 5BR/4BA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Downtown Ottawa Retreat: Sleeps 15, Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, 5BR/4BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Ottawa Retreat: Sleeps 15, Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, 5BR/4BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Ottawa Retreat: Sleeps 15, Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, 5BR/4BA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Ottawa Retreat: Sleeps 15, Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, 5BR/4BA located?

This family-friendly Ottawa holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Washington Square Park, Reddick Mansion and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo. Appellate Court and OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dima B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, it was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was very nice. The pool area was the biggest hit for the family. Love the size of pool, the easy in and easy out in the shallow end. There are plenty pool toys and towels supplied. Hot tub was very relaxing. Kitchen and bathrooms have plenty of supplies.
Granddaughter and her Uncle enjoying the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time with our family and got lots of use out of the pool and we also brought our bikes and went to the nearby park. The neighborhood is gorgeous! The only disappointment about our stay was that there was no hot water in the house, so we were unable to bathe us or our children. Not a horrible deal for us for two nights, but it would have been nice to know beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy as we just inputted the code to the front door and walked in! Kitchen was awesome! We used the fridge speaker quite a bit. Pool, hot tub, bedrooms, bathrooms and common spaces were all clean and tidy. The living and dining room were spacious for myself and six groomsmen to game on the tv and table. We did have some issues with the tv disconnecting and reconnecting at times. A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Hebding

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Love having a unique home that I get to share with others. I try to provide everything you'll need except for clothes, food and drink to make your stay as calm and relaxing as possible!

Why they chose this property

The old historical houses in this neighborhood are amazing! Highly suggest taking a walk through the neighborhood and visiting the brand new neighborhood park a block away on Pearl street.

What makes this property unique

Over 4,000sf of living space to enjoy plus you're very own indoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna. Walking distance to downtown's many great restaurants, bars and shopping and to the Fox and Illinois River and 15-minute drive to Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks, Skydive Chicago and Utica's wineries.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests