Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, green chairs, a white coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A deck with a fire pit and outdoor seating.
A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by green chairs. There are four framed artworks on the wall, a potted plant, and a sign with a motivational quote.
A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a door with a sign.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, bedside table, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Place, Buffalo Rock State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington Square Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Reddick Mansion and The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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Map
Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Washington Square Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Reddick Mansion - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Appellate Court - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cam’s Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Valentinos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Berta's Tap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cats Q - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tone's Cones - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$948, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starved Rock & Ottawa Retreat Amazing Getaway Home located?

This family-friendly Ottawa holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Reddick Mansion, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo and Washington Square Park. Appellate Court is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and fresh.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well stocked with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great place. Great location if you’re headed to the State Parks. Pet friendly too! We also enjoyed to local restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short getaway

Our stay was absolutely wonderful and the property was perfect, clean, in working order, with comfortable beds and relaxing local businesses and activities. Would highly recommend and we would definitely stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Home Away From It All

This cute home was perfect for my partner, dog, and I to get away from the city and relax. The neighborhood is pretty quiet and near a nice downtown area with great food and nice people. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home away from home

Our family stayed for a weekend to enjoy the trails at Starved Rock. It was a beautiful home away from home. Very clean and inviting. It had everything we needed. Would def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Maureen and her family were great guests. They took care of our home and treated it with respect. We’d highly recommend them and would invite them back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean

Place was super clean. Bed is comfortable. Would be nice if they added a gas grill.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister's weekend

We do a sister's weekend periodically and this is one of the nicest places that we have stayed in. It was obvious that great thought went in to furnishing the property with whatever anyone may want or need. Beautiful property, thank you for the experience and allowing us to make memories together.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just book it. You wont be disappointed

Perfect location. So quiet. I will rebook this location when I come back into town. Home has is everything you will need. I have stayed many places and they have ice trays. Its the little things that make a stay peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

👍

Super
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This was an amazing little home that had everything my boyfriend and I needed for our Starved Rock weekend getaway. It was centrally located in a very quiet neighborhood. The bed was so comfy and both of us slept soundly. It was our home away from home for several days and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place near Starved Rock. The hosts are very responsive, friendly, and welcoming. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Quiet

It was a very nice cozy space. For two families (children) and a fur puppy. It was exactly what we expected from the listing we saw. It was super clean and well organized. We had everything we needed from soap, pans, towels etc to good communication with the property manager. My family will definitely be coming back to this property for future getaways.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Sandra and her family are really nice and kind. They were easy to communicate with and respected our space, I would definitely recommend them to all hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Starved Rock Mini Getaway

Our family was delighted to spend a vacation together, and this home contributed to an outstanding experience. Everything that we needed was afforded to our family at this cozy, humble home. Situated in a quiet neighborhood between Ottawa, IL and Starved Rock State Park, guests are a short car ride away from small town shopping and socializing, or excursions along gorgeous bluffs and the Illinois River. The hosts were hospitable, providing an array of amenities for us to appreciate, and were easy to communicate with. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Sonia! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and close to lots

Spent a couple nights in this cute cottagie feeling place to spend the weekend visiting local attractions like Starved Rock State Park and downtown Ottawa and Utica for their quaint offerings. House was exactly as described and perfectly outfitted with everything needed. The comfy beds were foam and form-ish which I love. Kitchen had the stocked essentials and the parking was easy. If we had come on a better weathered weekend we would have enjoyed the back deck and the sunsets I am sure. Thank you for a lovely clean place to lay my head and enjoy my weekend !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
You guys are simply amazing! Thank you for staying with us and hope to have you guys back in the future. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We took a family weekend getaway out of the city to Starved Rock and stayed with this host. From the time of purchase through checkout, the host was accommodating and available. The description of the home was spot on and was stocked with all of the basic needs and more. The grill and fire pit were a huge hit. It’s a 5 minute drive to breakfast locations, ice cream shop, and a grocery store and 10 minute drive to starved rock. Our kids had so much fun playing monopoly, we made it a no electronic vacation and were excited to have board game options available. The neighbors were also really friendly and the area around the home was clean and peaceful! Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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