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Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

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Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
    7 min drive
  • Washington Square Park
    8 min drive
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    9 min drive
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    29 min drive

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About the area

Ottawa

On river.At this Ottawa vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and 6 miles (10 km) of Washington Square Park. Appellate Court and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Washington Square Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬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.

Skippin` Stones | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Skippin' Stones
Skippin' Stones boasts breathtaking views from both the front ground level screened in porch as well as two separate decks off of each of the ample bedrooms nestled in the cozy neighborhood of Cottages at Herons Landing. Watch boats drift lazily in and out of the harbor or admire the river scape while you sip your coffee in the morning or enjoy a glass of wine as the sun goes down.
The large bright gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, microwave, and table seating for eight.  You’ll find the cupboards stocked with all of the tools you need to create a lovely meal.  You can cook while enjoying the company of your entire family around you. Adjacent and open to the kitchen is a comfortable and colorful living area with couch, reading chairs and mounted flat screen television.

The master queen sized bed and second bedroom queen trundle bed , beckon your restful slumber upstairs with private decks for quiet time or conversation. With all the amenities you can ask for in cottage home, Skippin' Stones will be a getaway you will never forget.

House Rules:
During your stay, we ask that you remember to be respectful of your neighbors. Quiet hours are from 10pm- 7am.  Events, parties or gatherings in or around the home are forbidden. Tents are not allowed on property. For real, take the party to the many downtown bars, where live music is always playing.

We love pets, however we have some limitations. Skippin` Stones  has a two pet maximum with a 75lb maximum weight per dog. There is a $100 non-refundable pet deposit that is required when you are bringing your fur friend along. Please make sure that your pet(s) are leashed while you are out and about Heritage Harbor. Also, your pet must be caged if you decide to leave fido unattended. Should you choose to ignore this, there will be a $300 fine assessed for breaking this rules.

Additionally, thank you for respecting our "no smoking" policy so that we can keep our properties in the best condition possible. Should you choose to ignore this, there will be a $300 fine assessed for breaking this rules. We thank you for refraining and being respectful of our homes - please don't make us hunt you down for fines as it cuts into our naptime.

Also, do not forget to enjoy all the nearby amenities and activities including swimming, beach, fire pits, kayaking, kite flying, trail hiking/walking, bike riding trails, craft beer and wine tasting, zip lining, sky diving, glass blowing, and much more, not to mention the fun you will have just strolling around the Harbor.

Property manager

Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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. 26 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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