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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Washington Square Park
5 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Place, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Square Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Reddick Mansion
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3949500vb
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.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Washington Square Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Reddick Mansion - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Appellate Court - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 8 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cats Q - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Valentinos - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Berta's Tap - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬18 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.

How much is parking at The Cora J. Pope Home ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ella e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was amazing! Larray was so helpful and good with communication leading up to the stay! The kitchen was perfect for what we needed and the entire home was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, comfortable home. Well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brandon t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutley an amazing house. The host was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful. The host was very welcoming. Everyone enjoyed their stsy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Larry is so welcoming, and the house is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2025
Thank you and welcome to the Cora J Pope Home Family. Safe travels, Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home where our family comes together for Christmas. We are all able to have our own room and there are plenty of bathrooms. The dining room is large enough for all 20 of us to sit together and Larry was great to set it all up for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you, for letting The Cor J Pope Home provide the location for your Christmas gathering. Merry Christmas and Happy New year, Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home restored lovingly with modern conveniences. The place is enormous with plenty of bathrooms And sleeping areas even for our group of 10! Kitchen was well appointed and the back porch was lovely with a view of the river. Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house. Larry was a great host and answered all our questions
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

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

Skydive trip with friends

Great place! Larry gave us a wonderful tour and history of this amazing home! So much beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship that has been preserved and restored over the years! Quiet, view of the river, close to downtown with lots of food options.Special thanks to Larry for sharing such a wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Welcome to the Cora J. Pope Home Family guests like your selves have maintained an atmosphere and Legacy of Love that is the Cora J Pope Home trademark Thank you for being part of Cora's Home. Blessings, Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is a local historical home. When you stay here you will feel a wonderful sense of a period in time wrapped in the necessities of today. The host understands what this house represents to the Community and they have provided a cozy, family oriented atmosphere. We left with wonderful memories, both of Cora J Pope and what she stood for as well as new family memories and a desire to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2024
Thank you for staying with us at the Cora J Pope Home it was a pleasure to meet you. We look forward to seeing you again and we are glad to have in our extended family that is the legacy of love our guests share in pope house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2025
Thank you, and welcome to the Cora J Pope Home Family please come and see us again soon. Larry
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2024
Carlos you and your group were a pleasure to host at the Cora Pope Home looking forward to seeing you again. Thanks for staying with us , Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris a.

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

Fun

Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Larry was helpful, friendly, and responsive. He was kind enough to offer a guided tour of the property upon our arrival. House is beautiful and full of history; the library has binders with information about the house and original owners that I highly recommend perousing. Neighborhood is quiet and safe. Property is within walking distance of a beautiful river park and downtown Ottawa. I highly recommend visiting and plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

MERCEN X.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thanks for staying at the Cora J Pope home glad you enjoyed your stay hope we can see you again soon. Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2024
Colleen and family thank you so much for staying with us at the Cora J Pope Home family like you grows the legacy of love that has been the Pope Houses foundation in Ottawa, Illinois. Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you The Legacy of love we experience at The Cora J Pope is due to Guests Like you Stephen you and your group continue a tradition That Began in 1902 when Milton and Cora built it together and continues to this day. Thanks for sharing yourselves with our guests. Larry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jack p.

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

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