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Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown

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A bedroom with a bed, two framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a ceiling light.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a small side table with a plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, ottoman, and TV.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a refrigerator, and a sink.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Appellate Court and Reddick Mansion.
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What's nearby

  • Reddick Mansion - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Appellate Court - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Washington Square Park - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Skydive Chicago - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown

SLEEPS 4 guests total! This stylish home has all you need and more for the perfect getaway! Our home is in a very central location close to downtown Ottawa where you will find lots of large restaurants and stores within a 5-minute drive (Starbucks, Walmart, Kroger, Blair's, etc.) We are located ~1.5 miles to I-80 and near The OSF Hospital in Ottawa.

The bedrooms both include memory foam mattresses for the best comfort during your stay. We have a full sized kitchen equipped with a Stove, Oven, Fridge, Microwave, Plates, Bowls, Cutlery, etc. Our living area features a Smart 4K TV with apps like Netflix, Hulu, Prime, YouTube and ESPN built in. The space is large and family- friendly.

*NEAR TRAIN TRACKS - Please do not book if you aren’t comfortable with the noise.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ottawa, a short 14-minute walk from Washington Square Park and also 17 minutes on foot from Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo. You'll also find Reddick Mansion and Dayton Ridge Golf Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown?

No, you won't find house with balconies at Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown.

Ottawa’s Finest - Located Close to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 17 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

Amazing place

It was an amazing place and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a long weekend in Ottawa. Close to everything including Heritage Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was great! We were a little weary about the door lock on the front door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haylie L.

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

Good location

Close to downtown Ottawa which made it very convenient for our weekend activities. The home is located next to a railroad track; there were a handful of trains that passed through while we were there but nothing too disruptive. Plenty of room in the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Clean, convenient, and simple

Just spent a weekend at this location in July. Apartment was cute and clean, bed was comfy, and the hostess was very easy to access if I had any questions. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was nice and clean. Only complaint is not very disabled friendly. Customer cannot verify which floor the apartment is on without using the stairs. 2nd issue is the doorway is very poorly lit to enter code for access. I would use this apartment again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rachael G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
There are no lights in the entryway or hallway so it’s really dark and hard to see, even in the middle of the day. There was a pile of hair on the edge of the bathtub, lip prints on a cup in the bathroom and stains on the sheets. We couldn’t find any cleaning supplies to clean the area either. Location and easy access to the parks was the best part of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ellen S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smelled like gas upon entry, unfinished remodel, exposed wood, missing doors, no lock upon entry of complex. NOT SAFE. We didn’t stay and ended up driving all the way home. No follow up communication. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lorna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Minimalistic

The furniture was nothing that was pictured. It said 5 could stay there, yet there was only enough silverware for 3 people. The furnishings were nothing at all as pictured in the listing. Location was okay and we didnt mind the train noise. We made due for 3 days, but the listing is totally incorrect and accommodations were uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carlos F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Okay- Read for details

Location was great. Nicely renovated interior, but the photos need to be updated. Check-in process fine, we didn’t mind the train either. Issue lied in the image of the living room couch, it was only a futon and uncomfortable after a few hours, very small and not cushioned. Small altercation with VRBO double booking us. A new group had access to our room for a night. Was compensated but still felt unsafe at the time. Also- host didn’t respond to our initial message two days before our stay, only after the incident occurred. Do with this information what you will! Otherwise, great space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cherie S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Okay for 1 night

The place is still in process of being renovated. There were many places where the trim was missing from closets. Parking and location was nice. Communication with the owner was good at first but the TV was NOT set up in any way. That was a bummer, as my sister and I planned on watching a movie after a long day of hiking. The Roku was not set up and we could not stream anything. No response from the owner. There were also muddy footprints in the shower when we checked in. They washed away, but I didn’t love that. Overall an okay place to crash for 1 night, but it wasn’t as nice as the photos would have you believe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Place for last minute trip

The concern we had was that this is is a split-level apartment building with stairs to all units. We have a geriatric dog who has a hard time with stairs. This is not clear in the listing. Other than that, they decorated it beautifully, but the living room furniture was not comfortable. There was a cheap futon with no arm rests and it was very hard. The only t.v. in the unit was hung so high on the wall it hurt my neck to watch a movie. As other reviews mentioned, they did not finish renovations, but that didn't affect our stay. The train is right there! Very loud horn every time. A 20 minute drive to state parks. We did like quick drive to restaurants. Bed was ok and shower was good. We had an issue when we got there, but received a partial refund, which we appreciated. The owner was very quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Basic amenities only, but a good value for the price.

This is an inexpensive option for those who want to stay within 15 minutes of Starved Rock State Park. It was decorated tastefully but minimally. There were very few kitchen dishes but enough that we were able to cook. Things I wish I would have known: -Listing is an apartment, not a house. -It is very close to train tracks. The train never woke us up, but was loud during the day. -Only toilet paper and hand soap are provided in the bathroom (no shampoo, hair dryer, etc.). -No grill or area to put one. -Only 3 non-stick skillets to cook with as well as a few plates, glasses, utensils and silverware. A coffee maker with coffee pods and salt and pepper were the only other things in the kitchen. -There is very minimal living room furniture including a very small couch (small enough my husband and I couldn’t sit on it together), 2 small decorative chairs, 1 small side table and a TV on a stand. This was a clean, conveniently located apartment in a great location to several nice restaurants. While it lacked amenities, it was a great value, and we would stay here again if it was just the 2 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hilda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy

It was not as clean. Shower could have been better, had a broken bar. Communication was good and kitchen needed more to be able to prepare meals. Otherwise good for price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022