Bow Wow on The River - Waterfront/Dog Friendly Cottage

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A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a lake, a comfortable sofa, and two lamps.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a lake, a comfortable sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A covered porch with seating, a ceiling fan, string lights, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a visible fire hydrant, and a lake view.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Place, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington Square Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Reddick Mansion
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Area Murphy Bed

1 Double Murphy Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Ottawa

Ottawa is home to this holiday home. Starved Rock State Park and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Washington Square Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Reddick Mansion - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Dayton Ridge Golf Club - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Valentinos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Berta's Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jeremiah Joe Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bow Wow on The River - Waterfront/Dog Friendly Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bow Wow on The River - Waterfront/Dog Friendly Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bow Wow on The River - Waterfront/Dog Friendly Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bow Wow on The River - Waterfront/Dog Friendly Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bow Wow on The River - Waterfront/Dog Friendly Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bow Wow on The River - Waterfront/Dog Friendly Cottage located?

Situated in Ottawa, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Washington Square Park and Appellate Court. Reddick Mansion and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and has great views of the river. We enjoyed the enclosed porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Enjoyed the house and the area .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was in a quiet, rural area but with walking and biking areas in and around the complex.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

Very relaxing with gorgeous scenery! The house was beautiful. The smart house aspect was a little daunting as we don’t have that at home but we figured it out. Otherwise it was lovely. Close to hiking!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view

Property states that it sleeps 4, but really only 1 king and smaller Murphy bed accommodate 3 comfortably. A sleeper sofa would make it more amenable to 4 guests, also, shower drain was slow and water built up during the shower. Management/cleaning company should be checking these things, otherwise really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place.

Perfect place.. right on the river dog friendly Great location great communication
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

If you have a dog, the rating is a ten! The home is beautiful, but it is set up with lots of dog sup

If you have a dog, the rating is a ten! The home is beautiful, but it is set up with lots of dog supplies. Outstanding resort with wonderful amenities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Winter Get Away

The property was wonderful. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We especially enjoyed the view of the river and the close access to hiking. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was a great place to stay.

It was a great place to stay. I loved being by the water.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location Perfect view loved watching the cargo ships at night .

Perfect location Perfect view loved watching the cargo ships at night . Apon our arrival the young lady quickly put on her mask that was nice .when we got to the cottage I noticed that the papers in the bag were a different unit and dates and name . Crazy huh.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

G

Great place Christine & Bridgett always helpful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had an amazing weekend!! We will definitely be back!! It was easy and the communication was great

We had an amazing weekend!! We will definitely be back!! It was easy and the communication was great. Friendly, safe community and very dog friendly.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

GREEEEEEAAAAAAATTTTT! The shuttle was invaluable for visiting downtown Utica winery, made extra spec

GREEEEEEAAAAAAATTTTT! The shuttle was invaluable for visiting downtown Utica winery, made extra special by our driver, Tammy! Excellent idea for any group to use when visiting local establishments.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bow-Wow on The River #5 was in general a great house.

Bow-Wow on The River #5 was in general a great house. Several minor problems. 1. Ants in living room and kitchen 2. Screens on porch need to be repaired 3. Drain in upstairs bathroom sink partially clogged.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing long weekend

Very decent weekend on the river. Relaxing environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Could not access wifi due to invalid password. My husband needed it so he could work on his laptop. Property manager said he would send someone over but we never heard back. Dog friendly place but the dog beds and blankets were covered in dog hair. Those beds really should not be there or everything should be vacuumed off and washed. Fortunately we brought our own dog beds. Dogs water bowl was slimey so again either remove the stuff or sanitize it. Both toilets need a new seat due to urine stains under the seat itself. Smear marks and fingerprints on refrigerator and dishwasher. Not sure if a thorough covid cleaning happens there. We bought steaks to grill on the BBQ but unfortunately it would not light and we tried everything. We even tried using a lighter but to no avail. Not sure what the deal was but those things need to be maintained to make sure they work. No access at that time of the day to anyone that could help. Murphy bed on landing is a good idea but there is a large desk that almost blocks the entry way. Sunshine through the main windows overlooking the river caused a glare making it hard to watch the TV. The porch was the best part of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house had a very big, relaxing screened in porch, overlooking the river Tammy, the realtor for t

The house had a very big, relaxing screened in porch, overlooking the river Tammy, the realtor for the properties for sale is amazing. We looked at some properties ,when we rented that weekend. She was so helpful & pleasant to work with, never pushy about buying.We knew immediately we wanted to have a place there. She is very professional & meticulous about helping the customer pick out just the right home & great tips for design. She makes buying a home very stress-free.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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