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Red Anchor | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath
Holiday home in Ottawa with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 6 92.9 sq m
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Ottawa, IL
- Place, Buffalo Rock State Park
- Place, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo8 min drive
- Place, Skydive Chicago15 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Red Anchor | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath
Welcome to Red Anchor
Cottages at Heron’s Landing • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals
Your riverside escape awaits at Red Anchor, a cozy and inviting retreat with peaceful water views. With its charming screened-in porch, thoughtful amenities, and comfortable layout, this cottage is designed for relaxation, connection, and memory-making.
Home Features:
This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom cottage blends charm and convenience, perfect for couples, friends, or small families looking to unwind along the river.
Main Level:
Enter through the screened-in porch, where you’ll love sipping coffee with serene river views. Inside, the welcoming living room features a pull-out sleeper sofa, an electric fireplace for cozy nights in, and plenty of space to gather. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for easy meals and opens to a side patio with outdoor dining, lounge seating, and a gas grill—perfect for entertaining. A half bath and laundry area round out this level.
Bedrooms:
✔ Primary Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom and access to a private river-view balcony
✔ Second Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom
✔ Living Room: Pull-out sleeper sofa for added flexibility
Outdoor Living:
Relax on the screened-in front porch, enjoy dinner on the side patio, or step out to your private balcony for tranquil views of the river. Red Anchor is all about blending indoor comfort with outdoor charm.
Parking:
One designated parking spot are included with your stay.
Perks & Amenities:
✔ 2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | plus sleeper sofa
✔ Fully equipped kitchen + gas grill
✔ Screened-in porch + private river-view balcony
✔ Washer + dryer
✔ Walkable to marina, pickleball, trails, and dining
✔ Minutes from downtown Ottawa
Interaction with Guests:
We love sharing our community with you! Our local team is available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and happy to help with recommendations, rentals, or anything you might need during your stay.
House Rules:
• Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.
• No parties, events, or tents
• No smoking anywhere on the property ($500 fine)
• No pets allowed ($300 fine for non-compliance)
Explore & Unwind:
Your stay at Heritage Harbor puts you in the center of adventure—swimming, boating, pickleball, biking the I&M Canal, live music, outdoor dining, and more. Want gear? Rent a pontoon, jet ski, hobie board, cruiser bike, or fat tire bike right from the marina.
Red Anchor is professionally managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals, your locally owned and operated hospitality team based right here at Heritage Harbor.
Cottages at Heron’s Landing • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals
Your riverside escape awaits at Red Anchor, a cozy and inviting retreat with peaceful water views. With its charming screened-in porch, thoughtful amenities, and comfortable layout, this cottage is designed for relaxation, connection, and memory-making.
Home Features:
This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom cottage blends charm and convenience, perfect for couples, friends, or small families looking to unwind along the river.
Main Level:
Enter through the screened-in porch, where you’ll love sipping coffee with serene river views. Inside, the welcoming living room features a pull-out sleeper sofa, an electric fireplace for cozy nights in, and plenty of space to gather. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for easy meals and opens to a side patio with outdoor dining, lounge seating, and a gas grill—perfect for entertaining. A half bath and laundry area round out this level.
Bedrooms:
✔ Primary Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom and access to a private river-view balcony
✔ Second Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom
✔ Living Room: Pull-out sleeper sofa for added flexibility
Outdoor Living:
Relax on the screened-in front porch, enjoy dinner on the side patio, or step out to your private balcony for tranquil views of the river. Red Anchor is all about blending indoor comfort with outdoor charm.
Parking:
One designated parking spot are included with your stay.
Perks & Amenities:
✔ 2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | plus sleeper sofa
✔ Fully equipped kitchen + gas grill
✔ Screened-in porch + private river-view balcony
✔ Washer + dryer
✔ Walkable to marina, pickleball, trails, and dining
✔ Minutes from downtown Ottawa
Interaction with Guests:
We love sharing our community with you! Our local team is available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and happy to help with recommendations, rentals, or anything you might need during your stay.
House Rules:
• Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.
• No parties, events, or tents
• No smoking anywhere on the property ($500 fine)
• No pets allowed ($300 fine for non-compliance)
Explore & Unwind:
Your stay at Heritage Harbor puts you in the center of adventure—swimming, boating, pickleball, biking the I&M Canal, live music, outdoor dining, and more. Want gear? Rent a pontoon, jet ski, hobie board, cruiser bike, or fat tire bike right from the marina.
Red Anchor is professionally managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals, your locally owned and operated hospitality team based right here at Heritage Harbor.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Ottawa
Ottawa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park, while LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Streatorland Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Ottawa, IL
What's nearby
- OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Washington Square Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Skydive Chicago - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
- Starved Rock State Park - 20 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 8 min drive
- Court Street Pub - 7 min drive
- Subway - 9 min drive
- The New Brite Spot Family Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Jimmy John's - 8 min drive
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