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Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly!

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Games room
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly!

Welcome to the Starved Rock Retreat! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is located on Ottawa's southside. This home is located 8 miles from Starved Rock, 2 miles from downtown Ottawa, and only 2 blocks from Kroger Grocery. Enjoy your day hiking Starved Rock, then come home and relax with dinner on the back patio. Cap the night off with a family game night around the billiards and ping pong table. Additionally, the game room includes giant connect 4, skee ball, and a 14 games in 1 pacman arcade game.

This ranch house is spacious providing and open concept floor plan and no steps in the home. It offers a full-sized kitchen, with everything needed to cook a family dinner. There is a beautifully remodeled master bathroom off of the master King bedroom, as well as a full bathroom shared between the two queen bedrooms and the dual twin bedroom. Each bedroom offers ample storage, and the master bedroom offers a dedicated workspace for traveling workers. In the living room we offer a full-sized pull-out couch with a 58-inch Roku TV and plenty of games for the kids in the kitchen Cupboard. Finally, the entertainment room boasts a full sleeper futon, an additional TV, a full-size pool table and a ping pong table topper. The entertainment room also has a washer and dryer.

Additional info:
Although we are pet friendly, we do require a one time pet fee of $150.

We love sharing our home with all our guests. However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage we will only accept booking requests from:
-- Renters who are above the age of 25.
--Renters who will be staying during the reservation and are not booking for someone else.
--Renters who have less than 5 star reviews.

**Although there are no steps in the home, each shower requires you to step-up into the shower and there are no grab bars installed at this time.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ottawa

Ottawa is home to this holiday home. 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 Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Dickinson House.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Washington Square Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Appellate Court - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Reddick Mansion - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Muffy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bianchis Pizza Downtown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Berta's Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ottawa Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Court Street Pub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly!?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly! on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$459, 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 Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starved Rock Retreat! Game room, King Bed, Pet Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Ottawa holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo, Washington Square Park and Appellate Court. Reddick Mansion is 2.2 mi (3.5 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. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and amenities were perfect for our family's holiday celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for a group of friends visiting Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Love that there is a grocery store less than half a mile away.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt & Stephanie provided a nice clean home are were easy to text. We enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found everything as promised and enjoyed the stay. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and spacious! Great place to stay for a family exploring Starved Rock State Park
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were wonderful - quick to respond to our every question. The house is great with lots of fun - especially the game room. We were staying there over the holidays to meet up with family and they had a little tree that was lit up. Just the perfect festive touch. We had family members from 8 to 83 years old. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep and fun things to do.
Game room
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dallas B.

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

Perfect!

Immaculate, with everything you need to feel welcome and comfortable. Nice little town with lots to do. Great hiking and dining nearby. We had a relaxing, enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Great Family Gettaway!

Great space for family fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amaris H.

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

Quaint stay

Cute little spot. Great area walkable distance from the grocery store. Great sized back yard for dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Family reunion

The house was a great home base for our visit with relatives in the area. Perfect setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay. The house is nice and clean. Bedrooms are large and the beds are good. The yard was great for our dogs and the fencing makes the yard very private. A big kitchen that is fully stocked and the appliances were great. Bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of towels & wash rags. The neighborhood was good and pretty quiet. We really enjoyed are stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Relaxation

We all enjoyed the stay. Clean. Stocked. Great customer service. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Great location

Highly recommend this beautiful home. Great restaurants nearby in downtown and starved rock is not that far either. Host was excellent too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jewel G.

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

Lovely Starved Rock Getaway

This home has LOTS of lovely details- My nephews ADORED the game room- including the axes, pool table, and connect 4. Its in a great family neighborhood with a park right behind and another huge park only 3 mins away. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the extra blankets at the end of the beds. Overall a great home for a family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Much needed getaway

Everything I needed for a comfortable stay while visiting and hiking some state parks from cooking every meal, to streaming my favorite shows, to playing pool and a little Pac-Man. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Our group of 10 was in town for a family reunion, and this home was perfect for us. Everyone was comfortable with plenty of space to relax. The house was very clean, and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook meals. There were more than enough towels for everyone, which was a huge plus. The game room was a hit and we enjoyed playing pool in the evenings. Would definitely recommend this place and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Starved Rock Retreat

Very clean. Nice neighborhood. Secure fenced back yard for my pups. Great location for us to visit family and friends. This area was home for us for more than 50 years so loved being greeted by the picture of Starved Rock. We will stay here again. Thanks for a comfortable week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Perfect for our Board Game Weekend!

We had 5 couples gather for a weekend of board gaming and this was perfect for us. We were able to utilize the pool table as one of our board game tables, which was great! Everyone had a great time, and we had plenty of room. The layout really worked for us. We hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James H.

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

Good

It was a very enjoyable stay and had a lot of fun playing ping pong and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarita T.

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

Tranquility

Easy to get to starve rock for hiking. Spacious room's. Lovely basket of goidies
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Perfect weekend

The house was perfect for the 7 of us. Nice neighborhood and layout with bedrooms for sleeping everyone. We used the game room and played bags in the backyard. We hiked at Starved Rock. If we meet in this area again we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Family Time

Clean home with adequate space for 9 members of our family. Fun playing billiards and playing board games. Everything we needed to make our meals including baking pans and Keurig.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Perfect Girls’ Trip

This was the perfect place for a girls’ trip. We all had our own room for when we needed space. The bedrooms are all large, the kitchen-living room area open, and the game room has a door to close for noise. It was very clean, and very well decorated. It was a five minute drive to downtown Ottawa, and 2 mins to a grocery store. The owners were quick to respond to a few questions we had. It was too cold/rainy to use backyard, but it was a nice size with a table and outdoor couch. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sameer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
I agree with all the perfect ratings. Simple, efficient and comfortable layout incl. master bed separate from other 3 bedrooms, ceiling fans, good A/C, open kitchen. Plenty of games, pool table much better than your avg toy table found in many rental houses. Dog loved it: convenient fenced-in backyard, good walking neighborhood/parks, no hose for baths:) You can see Kroger grocery from the back gate exit. Starved Rock: 10min drive to Illinois, Ottawa, and Kaskaskia Canyon trailheads; 20mins to St. Louis Canyon; visitor center in the middle.Minor issue with check-in code but Stephanie responded quickly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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