Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Outdoor space

Washer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ottawa, IL

Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
19 min walk
Jane's Pub
1 min walk
Mendota Station
34 min drive
Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
25 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Just a 2-minute drive from Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo and a few minutes from Appellate Court

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jeff Jamroz

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Ice maker
Spices
Paper towels

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Soap
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Games
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the river
In the city centre
Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Marina nearby
Power boating nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: There is a crib mattress and a pack and play

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Main Near Starved Rock Ottawa

Main street home near Starved Rock downtown

Main Street Home Near Starved Rock and Downtown Ottawa Ottawa

Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Angela V.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Starved Rock Visit

The home was welcoming and comfortable. A nice getaway close to Starved Rock and local retail.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

6 Oct 2024

Annual Cousins Reunion

The location is good, but if you have 6 adults the one room with twin beds is pretty uncomfortable. The rocking chair toilet offers a unique experience. The kitchen was well stocked and the dining room table is perfect for 6. Overall good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking at Starved Rock State Park

Very clean and comfortable house. Walking distance to bars and restaurants in Ottawa, and short drive to hiking trails. We loved Ottawa and the surrounding area. The chickens were an added bonus!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mike m.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

Great wedding stop

Everything was great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael W.

29 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for 2 couples or less the house is not set up for more than four adults.

The listing was beautiful, the space was nice, and the host was great. The problem comes where it’s listed as a three bedroom or more and that they can sleep up to 12 people. That’s just not accurate. I had two other couples planning on staying with us and splitting the cost but when we found out it was a couch bed with a quarter inch thick mattress and two children’s beds, In the other two rooms, we quickly realized that it was not going to be split between four couples. instead, it doubled my cost. I just want some accuracy of these dang listings. I get you’re selling a listing, and you wanted to look nice, but dammit be honest. House should be great for two couples and a whole bunch of kids, but no more than four adults can stay comfortably in this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Ottawa

This was our first trip to Starved Rock and we enjoyed our stay in this clean and comfortable home near downtown Ottawa and the State Park. Planning to return again this fall for a longer stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy and well equipped

The house is in a nice location convenient to downtown Ottawa. Plenty of room to spread out. The cute kitchen had all the utensils/appliances we needed. The chickens in the back were great fun, and we took advantage of the delicious fresh eggs! One thing to be aware of, if you have motility issues: the steps into the living room are very steep! But overall things were great and we recommend a stay here!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

This place was amazing! Clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The owner communicated well and was willing to make our stay awesome..

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reagan J.

5 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable house in a great small town.

This was an adorable and very comfortable home, near the very cool downtown Ottawa area. It was clean and had plenty of amenities available. I would stay here again next time I want to spend some time in Ottawa.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for a family get-together

We had everything we needed and were close to a grocery store for the rest. The house was clean and had plenty of towels. It’s close enough to Starved Rock State Park, which was a neat visit, to have extra outdoor stuff to do. Good area for walking. Dog-friendly, kid-friendly, and spacious. My kids enjoyed interacting with and feeding scraps to the chickens. Overall, great spot to stay if you want to meet family or friends in Illinois outside of Chicago.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

20 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Large and Affordable

Jeff was a great host. Very responsive with all questions we had. Accommodating to our unique situation- we were between homes!

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home in downtown Ottawa

Charming home with a wonderful living room full of windows to look into the backyard. It is big room to visit with friends and family. The master bedroom is private from the additional two bedrooms. You can walk to a grocery store, neighborhood bar, downtown restaurants and the river! The home was very clean and had the essentials for cooking. Wonderful hosts and the chickens were a bonus to watch and enjoy. We will definitely rent this home again when we come back to Ottawa!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The location is great, the house was a perfect setup for our family. The kids enjoyed the chickens and we enjoyed the eggs. The house was updated, clean and convenient to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh S.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with excellent hosts

Traveling with two families (5 adults, one teenager) was made so much easier staying at this beautiful home. Close to downtown Ottowa and Starved Rock State Park, the location is perfect. Plenty of space, fully stocked amenities, and gracious hosts make this a perfect place to stay if you are visiting the area. The communication from the host prior to and during the stay was the best experience staying in a VRBO to date.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Starved Rock Weekend

This was a very cozy property that was very convenient to all of the activities we wanted. The perfect place to relax after a busy hiking day. The chickens were a vast source of entertainment for our 8 year old as well as the rest of us! Checking for eggs everyday was a memory he will cherish forever! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coreen F.

3 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing home near great hiking!

We spent a few days at this property to relax and explore the Starved Rock area. The property was very comfortable and close to many wonderful things. The hosts were very responsive, too. The resident hens were an added bonus and the kids loved interacting with them and collecting eggs. I would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The Real Deal

This house was exactly what we all needed it to be. We spent most of the day gone during our convention, but coming home, sleeping, showering and having a quiet place to end up was everything we could ask for. Local people who were in town for the convention were stunned at this little diamond we had found. We WILL be back! Everyone has raved about it. And food delivery is fast, the town is cute and has some lovely places to eat/drink and shop.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha M.

26 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful visit!

With the exception of a delayed check-in we had a fantastic stay. This property had a ton of amenities and made it feel very home like. Being able to eat fresh eggs was a plus! Of note they stayed in an RV on the driveway. It didn't interfer with our stay but would have been nice to know prior to arrival. Overall would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Delafield, Wisconsin

5 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, clean home with lots of amenities

My husband and our two boys stayed in the Main Street house to go hiking at the area state parks. So nice to come home to the comforts of home: two clean bathrooms, three bedrooms, full-sized kitchen, and a spacious media room. The hostess was so accommodating! We enjoyed saying hello to the chickens in the coop and collecting eggs in the morning! Found several great restaurants in the downtown area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carissa G.

16 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Place!

We really enjoyed our stay! The space is comfortable, clean, and well-equipped with all the supplies guests need. The host was super helpful and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021