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Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park

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Backyard chicken coop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Washington Square Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Skydive Chicago
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park

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

Property manager

Jeff Jamroz
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
There is a crib mattress and a pack and play
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Late checkouts will be charged $20/hour after 11 a.m. checkout time
There is no smoking inside the house. Smoking in the house will incur a minimum $250 fee.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial and Hegeler Carus Mansion 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. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Washington Square Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy home near Downtown Ottawa and Starved Rock State Park located?

Located in the heart of Ottawa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo, Washington Square Park and Appellate Court. OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela V.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

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

Great space for college friends reunion weekend

We had 7 close friends staying together and it worked well. Guest guide was thorough and house well stocked with supplies-even those we expected to provide for ourselves.Large dining table worked for meals if we brought a folding chair in from patio for an extra seat. Only issue was lingering pet dander that impacted our most sensitive guests when hanging out in room with couches. couches.danderwedid
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

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.

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

Family trip

Rented the property for family trip. Worked out great for hosting family meals
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dana M.

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

Rich B.

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

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

Andre B.

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

Great wedding stop

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reagan J.

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

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

Rose C.

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

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

Amy Z.

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

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

Alex L.

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

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

4/10 Poor

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

Megan T.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

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.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Jamroz

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We remodeled our home in 2018-19, we enjoy traveling and sharing our cozy home.

Why they chose this property

Our Ottawa home is a 10 minute walk to a lively downtown with restaurants, wine bars, movie theater, and fun festivals. Our home is fully stocked and ready for your next getaway.

What makes this property unique

Our home is newly remodeled and its our goal to provide a fantastic stay. We have backyard chickens and turkeys and a patio separated from the backyard birds. We are in a great starting location for a day at Starved Rock or an evening downtown at one of the many restaurants or festivals throughout the year.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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