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Our Happy Place On The River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Buffalo Rock State Park
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Skydive Chicago
    ‪15 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 Reddick Mansion. .This vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Starved Rock State Park and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Washington Square Park.

What's nearby

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Washington Square Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • Circle K
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 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.

Our Happy Place On The River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath

Welcome to Our Happy Place on the River
Cottages at Herons Landing Neighborhood • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals

Tucked into the quiet west end of the Cottages at Herons Landing neighborhood, Our Happy Place on the River is a cozy, well-appointed cottage perfect for a peaceful retreat or family getaway. With charming river views, inviting outdoor spaces, and a cheerful, beachy vibe, this home is ideal for guests looking to relax, explore, and make lasting memories.

Home Features
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests, thanks to two additional loft sleeping areas. From the spiral staircase to the screened-in porch, every corner offers comfort, fun, and a touch of whimsy.

Main Level Living
The open-concept main level includes a cozy living area with HDTV and DVD player, a full kitchen with everything you need, and a queen bedroom.

Also on this floor:

Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dishes, microwave, coffee maker, and more
Full bathroom with shower
Queen bedroom with closet
Comfortable living room with smart TV

Loft Spaces
Loft 1: Two twin beds, accessed via spiral staircase
Loft 2: One twin bed, accessed via captain’s ladder—perfect for a kid’s hideout or an adventurous sleeper

Outdoor Space
Covered screened-in front porch with cozy seating and views of the water
Side patio with gas grill
Open grassy area in front, great for games or gathering
Less than a minute’s walk to the community fire pit and waterfront access

Parking
One designated spot located just outside the home, with nearby overflow parking available.

Perks & Amenities
✔ 1-bedroom | 1-bathroom | 2 lofts
✔ Sleeps up to 5 guests
✔ Smart TV + DVD player
✔ Screened-in porch with waterfront views
✔ Full kitchen with cookware & appliances
✔ Steps to river walk and harbor walk
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi
✔ Community fire pit access
✔ Gas grill
✔ Located in Cottages at Herons Landing

Interaction with Guests
Thanks for choosing Our Happy Place on the River! The Harbor Inn team is based right here in the community and available daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether you need help with something at the home or a recommendation for brunch, we’re just a quick message or phone call away.

House Rules
Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.
No parties, tents, or events
No smoking anywhere on the property — a $500 fee applies for violations

Pet Policy
Please note that Our Happy Place on the River is not pet-friendly. To ensure a clean and allergen-free stay for all guests, we kindly ask that no animals be brought into the home. A $300 fine applies for violations.

Our Happy Place On The River is professionally managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals, your locally owned and operated hospitality team based right here at Heritage Harbor.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Property amenities

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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: 694 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

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Our Happy Place On The River | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Happy Place #2

The unit was well-equipped with most everything you need. It was clean and orderly, other than a few dusty lamps and nik-naks here and there. The ladder to the front loft if quite dangerous, and the steps are pitched strangely...definitely for kids to ascend only! The rear loft was nice. The only real disappointment was the view. The pictures online are a bit misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parking was a bit of a problem

Loved the cottage! Parking was a bit of a problem though. Very congested, tight parking area. We stayed there near the end of October. I can't imagine how the parking situation would be in the height of summer.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage!!

Our stay at this cottage was wonderful! Very clean! Had everything we needed! And the management team was fantastic and made it seamless for us to book more days! We can not say enough good things about our stay! Will definitely stay there again and HIGHLY recommend to anyone who lives in the area or out of town to stay at this beautiful retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020