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Dining
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Marina

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Ottawa, IL
  • Place, OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington Square Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

An Inviting Retreat!

Welcome to Red AnchorCottages at Heron’s Landing • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation RentalsYour riverside escape awaits at Red Anchor, a cozy and inviting retreat with peaceful water views. With its charming screened-in porch, thoughtful amenities, and comfortable layout, this cottage is designed for relaxation, connection, and memory-making.Home Features:This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom cottage blends charm and convenience, perfect for couples, friends, or small families looking to unwind along the river.Main Level:Enter through the screened-in porch, where you’ll love sipping coffee with serene river views. Inside, the welcoming living room features a pull-out sleeper sofa, an electric fireplace for cozy nights in, and plenty of space to gather. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for easy meals and opens to a side patio with outdoor dining, lounge seating, and a gas grill—perfect for entertaining. A half bath and laundry area round out this level.Bedrooms:✔ Primary Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom and access to a private river-view balcony✔ Second Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom✔ Living Room: Pull-out sleeper sofa for added flexibilityOutdoor Living:Relax on the screened-in front porch, enjoy dinner on the side patio, or step out to your private balcony for tranquil views of the river. Red Anchor is all about blending indoor comfort with outdoor charm.Parking:One designated parking spot are included with your stay.Perks & Amenities:✔ 2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | plus sleeper sofa✔ Fully equipped kitchen + gas grill✔ Screened-in porch + private river-view balcony✔ Washer + dryer✔ Walkable to marina, pickleball, trails, and dining✔ Minutes from downtown OttawaInteraction with Guests:We love sharing our community with you! Our local team is available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and happy to help with recommendations, rentals, or anything you might need during your stay.House Rules:• Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.• No parties, events, or tents• No smoking anywhere on the property ($500 fine)• No pets allowed ($300 fine for non-compliance)Explore & Unwind:Your stay at Heritage Harbor puts you in the center of adventure—swimming, boating, pickleball, biking the I&M Canal, live music, outdoor dining, and more. Want gear? Rent a pontoon, jet ski, hobie board, cruiser bike, or fat tire bike right from the marina.Red Anchor is professionally managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals, your locally owned and operated hospitality team based right here at Heritage Harbor.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and 8 minutes from Washington Square Park
An Inviting Retreat! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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An Inviting Retreat!
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An Inviting Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staycation

We had a great time staying at the Red Anchor. It was charming, clean, and cozy. The location was great, close to Red Dog, and not far from downtown Ottawa. Heritage Harbor was the perfect getaway for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linnea J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay liked the cottage and how it's decorated. The location is perfect close by to all amenities. Liked the dock layed on it and foated up and down. Did not get to the restaurant but it was packed every night and it was because of pandemic we did not venture in. Live band played in marina could hear it on hill across didn't have to go to the bar to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stone’s Throw

Great location and house. River views and close to everything at resort. Rented pontoon boat for half day. Crew very helpful and boat was great! Red Dog restaurant very understaffed. Went for lunch and left after 20 minutes when no server came to our table. Only suggestion for the house would be to install ceiling fans in LR and bedrooms

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We appointed house.

This is a beautiful area with a marina. There's lots to do in the area and it's a nice place to just hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

Enjoyed a spring break getaway not far from Chicago. Tidy & comfortable house on the Illinois River close to Starved Rock. Looking forward to coming back in the summer for boating, swimming, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021