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Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

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TV, fireplace
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Buffalo Rock State Park
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Skydive Chicago
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this vacation home is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Washington Square Park. .This vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Starved Rock State Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Appellate Court.

What's nearby

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Washington Square Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 19 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The New Brite Spot Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Welcome to Skippin’ Stones
Cottages at Heron’s Landing • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals

Welcome to Skippin’ Stones, a bright and welcoming riverfront retreat in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing neighborhood. With multiple porches and decks overlooking the harbor, this home is perfect for relaxing mornings with coffee, evening sunsets with a glass of wine, or just soaking in the serene riverside views.

Inside, the main floor features a large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cookware, and a dining area that seats eight—perfect for cooking while still being part of the conversation. The adjacent living area is colorful and comfortable, with a couch, reading chairs, and a mounted flat-screen TV for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Upstairs, two bedrooms provide peaceful sleeping spaces:
✔ Primary Bedroom: Queen bed with private deck
✔ Second Bedroom: Queen trundle bed with private deck

With screened-in and open-air porches, you have plenty of spots to unwind, entertain, or simply enjoy the beauty of the river. Skippin’ Stones is a true riverside escape designed for comfort, convenience, and memorable moments.

Perks & Amenities
✔ 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | queen trundle bed
✔ Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances
✔ Dining area for 8
✔ Living area with TV and seating
✔ Screened-in and open-air porches with decks
✔ Laundry area
✔ Pet-friendly (2 dogs, up to 75 lbs, $100 non-refundable fee)
✔ Stunning river views

Interaction with Guests
We love sharing our community with you! Our local team is available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to help with recommendations, reservations, or any questions during your stay.

House Rules:
• Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. (take the fun to downtown Ottawa for live music & nightlife!)
• No parties, events, or tents
• No smoking anywhere on the property ($500 fine for non-compliance)
• Two pet maximum (75 lb. limit, $100 non-refundable fee). Pets must be leashed in the community and kenneled if left unattended. ($300 fine for non-compliance)

Explore & Adventure:
As part of Heritage Harbor, you’ll enjoy access to on-site amenities like swimming, biking trails, and dining, plus the option to rent pontoons, Hobie boards, or bikes to explore the river and surrounding trails. Just minutes away, downtown Ottawa offers shops, restaurants, and live entertainment, while nearby Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks provide endless outdoor adventures.

Skippin' Stones is professionally managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals, your locally owned and operated hospitality team at Heritage Harbor.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: two pet maximum with a 75lb maximum weight per dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Breathtaking River View
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Ottawa Ottawa
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Ottawa Cottage
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Ottawa Cottage Ottawa
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Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nick/Alexis H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Potential

Pros - Beautiful location and kids had an amazing time skipping stones in the river. Con’s - the downstairs toilet ran so we had to turn the water to it off, the kitchen faucet wasn’t just a little wiggly (you could tilt it back and forth/side to side), and there was what appeared to be a whole load of dirty dishes someone had unloaded in the cupboard/shelves. Main bedroom bed was also very hard. (All were reported to property manager so hopefully no one experiences this going forward). We made it work, but it’s frustrating when you pay a good sum of money and experience so many negatives. Good potential though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H., Wauwatosa

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Great location for exploring Ottawa and the surrounding state parks. Clean and up to date place with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee D., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you for a lovely stay! We totally enjoyed the comfy stay in a great environs!!

Great Getaway spot!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

My husband and 14 month old came from St Louis for a long weekend. I’m originally from Streator, and this location was the best in order to feel like a vacation and go to Chicago for a day, while still being close to see family. It has a true getaway feel, has the easiest access to the pool, great views, and lots of space. I know we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable & Clean

We did a girls college weekend reunion and ended our use of this charming well decorated home! Perfect for our gathering & relaxing! We will be back😀!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kabo m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay. So clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great alternative to hotel

My husband and I needed a place to stay for three nights with our pup. It wasn’t a vacation as we were both working however we’re familiar with heritage harbor and what a lovely resort it is and decided to stay at a cottage that was pet friendly versus going to a hotel. It was great having our own space with kitchen and baths and enjoyed our privacy and our peace and quiet. We’d love to come back during a warmer season so we can enjoy the boating and all of the outdoor recreation this area has to offer. The cottage was lovely and very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Getaway

Spent three very enjoyable nights in Ottawa, Illinois. Will definitely return, thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Skipping stones was great. The cabin housed our family of 6 comfortably. Overall area is very nice with walking distance to very good restaurant, Red Dog. Will definitely consider staying again when visiting Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was great. It had everything you could want or need in it. Super clean and we enjoyed it.

It was wonderful. Will definitely be renting again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021