Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ottawa

Dana's Retreat-glamping/camping @ a WildlifeRescue

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Located at 2nd Hand Ranch & Rescue, this tiny house in the timber was built to share the beauty of nature with folks that want to camp.... but not really camp. This 12x12 house is off grid with a cute outhouse nestled in the timber behind the wildlife rescue. Relax and unplug for the weekend and know 100% of the fee goes to the animal rescue. We bring your supplies up via Gator as you hike the trail up. PLEASE NOTE: NO RUNNING WATER/SHOWERS

Starved Rock Retreat w/hot tub & full-fenced yard!

2-bedroom, 1-bathroom pet-friendly townhouse with fenced yard in a quiet neighborhood close to everything. Ideal for couples, yet comfortable for all travelers. Safe, private, and well-suited for remote work. Enjoy an open floor plan and a new patio with a year-round hot tub & seating area. Fully fenced yard with a 6-ft vinyl privacy fence is exclusively yours. No pet restrictions. Includes in-unit laundry and two bedrooms - one set up as an office/workout space. Peaceful and made for unwinding.

Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area/dog friendly

Welcome to Snug Owl Cottage and Starved Rock Country! Relax after hiking the parks in your own private nonsmoking dog-friendly tiny home. •Starved Rock State Park 7.3 miles🚲 7.7 miles 🚘 •Matthiessen State Park 8.6 miles •Buffalo Rock State Park 12 miles Historic Downtown LaSalle is a mile away, but you won’t want to miss nearby Utica and Ottawa. The 400 square ft tiny Snug Owl is on its own city lot with fire pit (check for fire weather bans) Yard is not fully fenced. NO CLEANING FEE/PET FEE

Cozy home downtown with fire pit

Relax with the whole family at this newly remodeled peaceful home. Enjoy everything brand new! Has a stocked kitchen, a fire pit for bonfires, and an enclosed porch for morning coffee. It can accommodate up to 4 people. It's conveniently located 4 min from downtown where guests can find plenty of dining and shopping. 20 min drive from starved rock and Matthiessen park! Also enjoy a boat ride with the marina located in Ottawa also. This property has 2 queen beds with everything new. Pets w/fee

Riverfront Beauty

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. on the Illinois river, large waterfront yard with Geese, Great Blue Herons, Egrets, White Pelicans and Eagles showing up on a regular basis. Close walking distance to grocery store, liquor store and downtown restaurants and bars in peaceful Ottawa, Illinois near Starved Rock State Park. Upper level (has stairs) 2 bedroom overlooking the Illinois River, play in the large yard or build a campfire in the fire pit next to the river and just chill.

Fun Escape Zen Escape - Ottawa - Starved Rock

Featuring LOWER-LEVEL Guest Suite with Separate private entry. Escape to own oasis with spacious lower-level suite with great backyard views of surrounding nature and sounds of birds and whistling of the trees and spectacular gardens to view. Some nature animals may come from the woods. This retreat is perfect choice near Starved Rock. pool table, shuffleboard, NBA arcade game, board games, mini golf putt, fabulous patio & sunroom. Three guests maximum, all guests must be in reservation.

King Bed, Pet friendly, Close to downtown!

Welcome to our Ottawa Escape! This beautifully remodeled home sleeps 6, and includes a king bed, two twin beds, and a sofa sleeper. Enjoy your morning coffee at our breakfast nook in the kitchen or outside on the front porch. The backyard offers ample space for the kids to play or your dog to roam. Enjoy movies on the 55 inch Roku TV or playing a game of giant Jenga, or PACMAN on our arcade. There is a washer/ dryer available for use as well. We are a 14 minute drive to Starved Rock

Starved Rock Pool House | Sleeps 15 | Indoor Pool

Gather family & friends for a stay they'll talk about long after checkout. The Starved Rock Pool House features a 20'x40' heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, sleeps up to 15 guests—all minutes from Starved Rock and walking distance to downtown Ottawa. Perfect for family reunions, birthdays, girls' weekends, baby & wedding showers, holiday gatherings, and staycations. *Dog friendly We provide extras so you don't: baby gear, stocked kitchen, coffee bar, pool toys, board games, & more.

Well-Appointed 2Bed Downtown 1880s Row House

Row Guest Quarters is a one of a kind, well-appointed, private, 2 bedroom, 1 bath upper level apartment in downtown Ottawa. It is located in one of the historic row houses on Columbus Street. It is within walking distance to great restaurants, retail, Washington Park and Jordan Block festivals. The property was recently renovated with a classic, modern decor. The lower level of Row hosts a Beauty Collective where guests can enjoy convenient access to beauty treatments by appointment.

Horse Ranch - Starved Rock - Skydive Chicago

1 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with living room, family & eat in kitchen. In the back yard is a working horse farm / barn (In town Ranch) on 7 acres of pasture. There are horses & kitty cats. This home is near Sky Dive Chicago, Zip Chicago, Starved Rock, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, Illini State Parks, the Middle East Conflicts Wall, & the Illinois & Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor. Downtown Ottawa has a beautiful river walk, historic murals, & many restaurants, pubs and brewery.

Detached, private guest house! a ms

Come stay in our carriage house turned guest house!, the property has a swimming pool available during swimming season, which is June thru September. a separate Hot Tub and new BBQ for your private use; please indicate if you intend to use the pool during your stay, we need an hours notice to remove the cover; the hot tub is always ready to use. You will be sure to enjoy the proximity to restaurants, shopping in Ottawa, parks such as Starved Rock, and a variety of festivals.

"You're invited" Suitcase Required

The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place. Head to our many state parks, take a boat ride down the Illinois River, be adventurous and skydive at Skydive Chicago and the list goes on. This two-bedroom 1 bath house welcomes you with all the amenities to feel right at home. Sleeps 3 adults comfortably. (1-Queen Bed and 1 full size bed) It has a fully stocked kitchen. washer/dryer and outdoor seating/dining.