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The Cora J. Pope Home

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 10520.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Ottawa, IL

Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
‪12 min walk‬
Washington Square Park
‪14 min walk‬
Skydive Chicago
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

The Cora J. Pope Home

This is a historic mansion which sits on a bluff above the Illinois river. There are views of the Fox river dumping into the Illinois, the park below and the skyline of Ottawa.The whole group will be comfortable in this spacious and unique space.

The space
This three story mansion has bedrooms on the top two floors. The first floor has a large living room with multiple areas for sitting and relaxing. There is a library, dining room and kitchen

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house, decks and lawn.

Property manager

Larry Mitchell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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 Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Dickinson House.

Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Washington Square Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Starved Rock State Park - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
Skydive Chicago - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
‪Jimmy John's - ‬18 min walk
‪New Chalet Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cora J. Pope Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Cora J. Pope Home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cora J. Pope Home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cora J. Pope Home located?

Located in the heart of Ottawa, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo and Washington Square Park. Appellate Court and Reddick Mansion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Eric P.

25 July 2025

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

A unique home with many great touches

The house itself is gorgeous. It sits very close to a major thoroughfare and busy bridge. There can be much road noise at times. Rooms and bathrooms are great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

12 February 2025

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

Friends Getaway

Had a wonderful time with friends in this beautiful home. Larry was a fanastic host and im sure well be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

28 June 2025

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

40th Anniversary Family Gathering

The Pope house is one of the most enjoyable properties that I have ever stayed at. Each room is appointed with beautifully crafted period furniture that makes you feel like you've stepped back into the 1900's - yet AC and wifi in all rooms like the 2020's. A beautiful and peaceful view of the Illinois River is seen from the porch. Plenty of spaces for gathering, cooking, eating, or taking time to yourself. I highly recommend this property and look forward to booking another stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

4 August 2024

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

Beautiful Home

This is a beautiful home with lots of room for a family gathering. We’ll definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris a.

6 November 2024

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

Fun

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

28 May 2024

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

Awesome mini vacation

Everyone in our family really enjoyed this house, we all had extra space to do our things. So many bathrooms , nice kitchen and plenty of dining space. We also enjoy the beautiful view of the Illinois River while having our cookout or at night during bonfires. We’ll definitely come back to this gorgeous home!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

5 May 2025

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

Wonderful home in a delightful town

My friends and I all gather together every year for a long weekend. We like to rent out a large house we can all stay in and this place was amazing. It's large and spacious. It's very homey and comfortable. There are adequate bathrooms, or really more than that. The kitchen was good and well equipped. When we went into town, it was really close by. We had a blast and the owners made us all feel very comfortable. And the porch was great. The views from the house were also really really good. Excellent stay and would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack p.

28 April 2025

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

Friends Getaway! Hiking and Fun!

Beautiful historic home! The host, Larry met us upon our arrival and gave us an enthusiastic tour of the place. You can see his love for it! There are interesting areas to be discovered all over this house! The deck outside overlooking the Illinois River and Historic Downtown Ottawa was a fun place to hang out for afternoon cocktails! Starved Rock State Park and it's many hiking options is just a 15 minute drive and you can walk across the river to downtown Ottawa and it's many dining and shopping options. Perfect setup!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MERCEN X.

2 July 2024

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

cora pope house

It was a wonderful stay in the banks of the river Illinois,which give a nice atmosphere and calm. The house is well arranged with all the amenities. Larry ,the property owner,very nice, he explained about the history of house and gave us a nice house tour. overall its worth it for a vacation with a group of people.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

18 August 2024

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

Amazing

Our large family stayed over the weekend and was amazed by the property! Larry gave us a tour upon arrival and that was so cool to hear his love for the house and made us enjoy it more, making sure we spent time there. Sitting outside by the fire pit telling stories while overlooking the water was a great touch. Be careful as it is easy to get lost I side the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

24 July 2024

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

Charming 1920’s Architecture

Wonderful Accommodations for a larger group in this very spacious home. Built in the 1920 this home has much of the original woodwork, craftsmanship and fixtures throughout which all of us thoroughly enjoyed along with antique furniture and fixtures from that era. Very large kitchen to prepare food in and large beautiful dinning room which the 12 of us enjoyed daily. Just wish we could be closer and come back to visit more often. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this very unique home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

31 December 2024

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

Perfection!

We stayed here to come together at Christmas for our family. This was the first year our parents were not able to host as they are in their 90’s and currently living at Pleasant View Lutheran home down the street. All 4 siblings and their families were able to stay and celebrate the holidays together. 4 generations! The host Larry was very accommodating, quick to respond and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. This home and the neighborhood it’s in is beautiful! We will continue to come here and celebrate the holidays as long as we’re able.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bharat N.

30 July 2024

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

Absolute gem of a property

This is the most unique and wonderful property. - Historic 100+ year old house which has been superbly maintained and updated - High quality, rich furniture and lamps - Large rooms, plenty of bathrooms - Nice deck overlooking the river - Indoor elevator!! - 3 levels and each has customized HVAC so everyone is comfortable - Bed linens looked like they werent cleaned before each guest visit - Best of all Larry came to greet us at the check-in time and explained the history of the house, walked us through the large property and made sure all our questions were answered We will definitely come here again

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

19 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

1 January 2025

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

Amazing

The house was incredible. Large comfy bedrooms with plenty of room for family dinner and drinks. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

10 September 2024

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

Lovely Home

The Cora J Pope Home was was lovely. Larry took great care in adding personal touches to make it feel like a home. He responded to all our requests quickly and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. There was lots of space to gather as a family and the deck overlooking the river was a perfect spot for relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

val b.

15 July 2024

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

Simply the Best

The owners have done everything possible to make your stay at Pope House memorable. It is the second time our group of seven friends has had the privilege to book this entire home. We cannot describe the kindness shown by the host, Larry. He has lovingly restored this home and every inch shows fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our group enjoys preparing meals and inviting guests to join us; this home is the perfect setting. The kitchen allows several folks to cook together; a Blackstone Griddle was a great surprise. The living area is made for entertaining, with a lovely piano available. The antique touches, comfortable beds, beautiful views, and ample parking are not to be taken for granted. A real treasure!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024