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Bow Wow on the River | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 482.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Bow Wow on the River | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Bow-Wow on the River

Welcome to Bow-Wow on the River, a charming and inviting home that’s perfect for a romantic couple’s getaway, a fun family vacation for up to four—including your fur babies—or even a productive remote work retreat. Nestled in the south side neighborhood of The Cottages at Heron’s Landing, this delightful escape offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm. Relax with a front porch view of the Illinois Waterway, or take a leisurely five-minute walk into town to dine, shop, or gather with friends.

The fully equipped kitchen features quality appliances, including a Keurig coffee maker, toaster, utensils, and pots and pans. Just bring the groceries, and you’ll have everything you need to prepare your favorite meals. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and living room, creating an open-concept space where everyone can cook, eat, and enjoy time together. Whether you're reading a book, watching a movie, or enjoying a game night, this space is perfect for making memories.

For a peaceful night’s sleep, the second floor bedroom features a luxurious king-size bed and a flat-screen TV and in house laundry. Wake up and savor your coffee on the covered porch, basking in the calm and serenity of your surroundings. If you're staying for work or an extended trip, you'll love the desk setup with monitors, providing an ideal workspace for remote professionals.

Additional sleeping space is available in the loft area, where a full size Murphy bed adds extra flexibility for your group. This home also features a spacious covered porch with views of the river, and it’s only a short stroll from the marina, sand volleyball, and pickleball courts for outdoor fun.

Whether you're here to relax, explore, or work remotely, Bow-Wow on the River offers all the amenities you need for a comfortable, memorable stay.

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.

Bow-Wow on the River 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 it unattended. Should you choose to ignore this, there will be a $300 fine assessed for breaking these rules.

We kindly remind our guests of our "no smoking" policy to maintain the highest quality and cleanliness of our properties. Non-compliance with this policy will result in a $500 fine.

We greatly appreciate your cooperation and respect for our homes. Thank you for helping us provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for all guests.

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Property manager

Heritage Harbor Ottawa
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed
$100.00 non-refundable deposit (2 pet max)
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Streatorland Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skydive Chicago or Grundy County Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • Washington Square Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 9 min drive - 6.5 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 International 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bow Wow on the River | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bow Wow on the River | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bow Wow on the River | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bow Wow on the River | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bow Wow on the River | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Fun

Enjoyed the house and the area .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was in a quiet, rural area but with walking and biking areas in and around the complex.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn N.

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

Fabulous!

Very relaxing with gorgeous scenery! The house was beautiful. The smart house aspect was a little daunting as we don’t have that at home but we figured it out. Otherwise it was lovely. Close to hiking!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Bridgit C.

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

Great view

Property states that it sleeps 4, but really only 1 king and smaller Murphy bed accommodate 3 comfortably. A sleeper sofa would make it more amenable to 4 guests, also, shower drain was slow and water built up during the shower. Management/cleaning company should be checking these things, otherwise really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy Harley

Perfect place.

Perfect place.. right on the river dog friendly Great location great communication
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Marr

If you have a dog, the rating is a ten! The home is beautiful, but it is set up with lots of dog sup

If you have a dog, the rating is a ten! The home is beautiful, but it is set up with lots of dog supplies. Outstanding resort with wonderful amenities

10/10 Excellent

Wendee S.

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

Fun Winter Get Away

The property was wonderful. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We especially enjoyed the view of the river and the close access to hiking. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda Vogt

It was a great place to stay.

It was a great place to stay. I loved being by the water.
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10/10 Excellent

Pam Mader

Perfect location Perfect view loved watching the cargo ships at night .

Perfect location Perfect view loved watching the cargo ships at night . Apon our arrival the young lady quickly put on her mask that was nice .when we got to the cottage I noticed that the papers in the bag were a different unit and dates and name . Crazy huh.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Cooper

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Great place Christine & Bridgett always helpful
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica Leschewski

We had an amazing weekend!! We will definitely be back!! It was easy and the communication was great

We had an amazing weekend!! We will definitely be back!! It was easy and the communication was great. Friendly, safe community and very dog friendly.
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8/10 Good

Tom Shaw

GREEEEEEAAAAAAATTTTT! The shuttle was invaluable for visiting downtown Utica winery, made extra spec

GREEEEEEAAAAAAATTTTT! The shuttle was invaluable for visiting downtown Utica winery, made extra special by our driver, Tammy! Excellent idea for any group to use when visiting local establishments.
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8/10 Good

John Fay

Bow-Wow on The River #5 was in general a great house.

Bow-Wow on The River #5 was in general a great house. Several minor problems. 1. Ants in living room and kitchen 2. Screens on porch need to be repaired 3. Drain in upstairs bathroom sink partially clogged.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Hill

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Very nice

10/10 Excellent

Gerard W.

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

Relaxing long weekend

Very decent weekend on the river. Relaxing environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Halinka b.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Could not access wifi due to invalid password. My husband needed it so he could work on his laptop. Property manager said he would send someone over but we never heard back. Dog friendly place but the dog beds and blankets were covered in dog hair. Those beds really should not be there or everything should be vacuumed off and washed. Fortunately we brought our own dog beds. Dogs water bowl was slimey so again either remove the stuff or sanitize it. Both toilets need a new seat due to urine stains under the seat itself. Smear marks and fingerprints on refrigerator and dishwasher. Not sure if a thorough covid cleaning happens there. We bought steaks to grill on the BBQ but unfortunately it would not light and we tried everything. We even tried using a lighter but to no avail. Not sure what the deal was but those things need to be maintained to make sure they work. No access at that time of the day to anyone that could help. Murphy bed on landing is a good idea but there is a large desk that almost blocks the entry way. Sunshine through the main windows overlooking the river caused a glare making it hard to watch the TV. The porch was the best part of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy Rinaldi

The house had a very big, relaxing screened in porch, overlooking the river Tammy, the realtor for t

The house had a very big, relaxing screened in porch, overlooking the river Tammy, the realtor for the properties for sale is amazing. We looked at some properties ,when we rented that weekend. She was so helpful & pleasant to work with, never pushy about buying.We knew immediately we wanted to have a place there. She is very professional & meticulous about helping the customer pick out just the right home & great tips for design. She makes buying a home very stress-free.

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