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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Reddick Mansion. .This vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.7 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 - 4 min drive - 3.6 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 - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 16 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The New Brite Spot Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Court Street Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 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.

Serenity Now | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Welcome to Serenity Now
Cottages at Heron’s Landing • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Illinois River • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals

Serenity Now is a peaceful retreat located in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing neighborhood of Heritage Harbor. Nestled along the Illinois River, this home offers cozy charm, stunning water views, and multiple porches designed for relaxation. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, dining alfresco, or winding down at sunset, Serenity Now is the perfect place to recharge.

Home Features:
Inside, the bright open-concept living room flows into a fully stocked kitchen, making it easy to cook and connect with family and friends. A half bath is located on the main floor for added convenience, while a seasonally screened porch and a side porch provide inviting outdoor living spaces.

Main Level:
✔ Open-concept kitchen and living area
✔ Half bathroom
✔ Screened porch + side porch

Second Level:
✔ Primary Bedroom: King bed + private balcony with river views
✔ Second Bedroom: Queen-over-Queen bunk bed
✔ Full bathroom
✔ Laundry area

Outdoor Living:
Relax on the screened porch, soak in river views from the private balcony, or gather on the side porch for quiet moments by the water.

Parking:
One designated parking spaces are included with your stay.

Perks & Amenities:
✔ 2 bedrooms | 1.5 bathrooms
✔ Sleeps up to 6 guests
✔ Fully equipped kitchen
✔ Screened porch + side porch
✔ Private balcony with river views
✔ Washer & dryer
✔ Smart TVs + Wi-Fi
✔ Riverfront location

Interaction with Guests:
Our Harbor Inn team is on-site daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to help with activity recommendations, dining reservations, or anything else you may need during your stay.

House Rules:
• Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.
• No parties, events, or tents
• No smoking anywhere on the property ($500 fine for non-compliance)
• No pets allowed to ensure the highest quality and cleanliness ($300 fine for non-compliance)

Explore & Adventure:
Located in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing, Serenity Now places you near both the water and the heart of the Heritage Harbor community. Guests can enjoy swimming, kayaking, biking trails, and community fire pits, or explore local favorites like zip lining, sky diving, hiking trails, and craft beverage tastings. Downtown Ottawa is just minutes away, filled with shops, restaurants, and live entertainment.

Serenity Now 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, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or 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 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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • 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

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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

  • 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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Serenity Now | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and the peace we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just What We Needed

The hubby and I wanted a peaceful weekend getaway to relax and unplug. This place delivered! The property was beautiful inside and out. The waterfront views were gorgeous, the neighbors friendly, and property cozy, clean, and welcoming! We will be booking a stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick socially distanced getaway

Heritage Harbor is an in-progress community that will be amazing when its complete.We rented "Somewhere Else",a cute 2 story cottage right on the river with amazing views.The decor was super cute...but a few suggestions: the master bedroom really needs a ceiling fan and a better bed frame.The room was stuffy even with AC on and the bedframe squeaked with the slightest move, despite the matress being comfy. There are also LOTS of river bugs that get in the house...not a huge deal, but annoying. The renter ahead of us left the grill a mess and when I went to clean it, the grease trap was FILLED with cigarette butts! Ewww...otherwise, a nice cottage and lots to do: swimming, boating.The onsite restaurant has a great lobster quesedilla!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020