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Spyglass Inn | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ottawa, IL
  • Washington Square Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Skydive Chicago
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spyglass Inn | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath

Spyglass INN
Views! Views! Views! Enjoy two levels of spectacular views from this retreat home with your family and friends. Located on the north side of the Cottages at Herons Landing neighborhood, you’ll be spoiled by the views from both the porches and balcony.
On the ground floor, take in panoramic views of the waterfront, as you dine on the side patio, taking in the sunset as you have a delicious meal made in the wonderfully appointed kitchen.
On the upper level, you guessed it: a stairway to the cozy loft!
We invite you to come enjoy this home and fly a kite or just have fun with your family and friends. You will truly create campfire stories to last a lifetime.

House Rules:
During your stay, we ask that you remember to be respectful of your neighbors. Quiet hours are from 10pm- 7am. For real, take the party to the many downtown bars, where live music is always playing.

Additionally, thank you for respecting our "no smoking" and "no pets" policy so that we can keep our properties in the best condition possible. Pets include but are not limited to cats, zebras, livestock, and/or spouses. Should you choose to ignore this, there will be a $300 fine assessed for breaking either of these 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, 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 and enjoying the Sand bar, beach and restaurant.

Property manager

Heritage Harbor Ottawa
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is on a river. The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial and Weber House and Garden are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Starved Rock State Park and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Washington Square Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 18 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spyglass Inn | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spyglass Inn | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spyglass Inn | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spyglass Inn | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Washington Square Park and Appellate Court. Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo and The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deann C.

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

Family vaca

No concerns. Great location! Very clean and safe
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Such a cute rental

Cute place to stay with your family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

A wonderful property secluded on the river in a new development with lots to do. A short drive to Starved Rock, and plenty of things to do in Ottawa. The place was clean and well furnished. The stairs to the loft are a bit intense, but there isn’t another way to do it, so no big deal! We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Mark Merdian

It was a fantastic hidden gem where it was easy to relax, slow down and enjoy a beautiful setting an

It was a fantastic hidden gem where it was easy to relax, slow down and enjoy a beautiful setting and times with friends. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and went out of their way to help.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Pierce

All staff was friendly and helpful.

All staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane Cohn

Would stay again without question Everyone was very personable and knowledgeable.

Would stay again without question Everyone was very personable and knowledgeable.
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10/10 Excellent

Jill Creighton

We are already planning our next trip to stay with you! When checking in, the young lady I spoke wit

We are already planning our next trip to stay with you! When checking in, the young lady I spoke with was very helpful and informative.

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Nice view and location

Clean and great for family and friends to hang out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen Soderborg

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8/10 Good

Beth Reimer

We enjoyed every minute of it.

We enjoyed every minute of it. The 2 grandsons we brought with us (ages 9 and 4) are still talking about the dead buffalo (fish) they netted from the river and examined with sticks for more than an hour. They agree that they had a great time and would love to go back. Bridget was a wonderful ambassador for your community. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the resort and answered all of our questions. She did not do a hard sell but allowed us decide what we wanted to see. Jeremy gave a great tour of the Illinois River and again, shared a lot of information about fishing, swimming, and boating on the river, information that only a local who loved where he was could have. You are lucky to have both of them representing you.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Cooper

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All helpful great peoplet

10/10 Excellent

Joann T.

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

Family visit

This place had a great location! It was clean and nicely decorated. Only disappointment was it said 2 Queen beds and one was a full. Otherwise it was perfect!!
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8/10 Good

Mary Oconnor

V

Very clean and had a good stocked kitchen Very helpful
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10/10 Excellent

Janice Howland

E

Excellent Rich was extremely friendly and very helpful
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8/10 Good

Zack Weber

R

Rich is very courtesy, friendly and helpful!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Good

Excellent communication.

Excellent communication. Very helpful in all aspect.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole Keene

All in all it was a wonderful getaway and we've already booked our next trip to visit.

All in all it was a wonderful getaway and we've already booked our next trip to visit. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

About the host

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