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Serenity Now, a waterfront cottage with a river view, offers the perfect blend of comfort and relaxation. Unwind in the open living room or patio, take a stroll to the community fire pit, or enjoy swimming and kayaking nearby. With quality bedding and kitchen amenities like an electric range, this home is ideal for those seeking tranquility.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

Serenity Now | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath

Welcome to Serenity Now
Cottages at Heron’s Landing • Heritage Harbor Marina Resort • Illinois River • Managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals

Serenity Now is a peaceful retreat located in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing neighborhood of Heritage Harbor. Nestled along the Illinois River, this home offers cozy charm, stunning water views, and multiple porches designed for relaxation. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, dining alfresco, or winding down at sunset, Serenity Now is the perfect place to recharge.

Home Features:
Inside, the bright open-concept living room flows into a fully stocked kitchen, making it easy to cook and connect with family and friends. A half bath is located on the main floor for added convenience, while a seasonally screened porch and a side porch provide inviting outdoor living spaces.

Main Level:
✔ Open-concept kitchen and living area
✔ Half bathroom
✔ Screened porch + side porch

Second Level:
✔ Primary Bedroom: King bed + private balcony with river views
✔ Second Bedroom: Queen-over-Queen bunk bed
✔ Full bathroom
✔ Laundry area

Outdoor Living:
Relax on the screened porch, soak in river views from the private balcony, or gather on the side porch for quiet moments by the water.

Parking:
One designated parking spaces are included with your stay.

Perks & Amenities:
✔ 2 bedrooms | 1.5 bathrooms
✔ Sleeps up to 6 guests
✔ Fully equipped kitchen
✔ Screened porch + side porch
✔ Private balcony with river views
✔ Washer & dryer
✔ Smart TVs + Wi-Fi
✔ Riverfront location

Interaction with Guests:
Our Harbor Inn team is on-site daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to help with activity recommendations, dining reservations, or anything else you may 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 for non-compliance)
• No pets allowed to ensure the highest quality and cleanliness ($300 fine for non-compliance)

Explore & Adventure:
Located in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing, Serenity Now places you near both the water and the heart of the Heritage Harbor community. Guests can enjoy swimming, kayaking, biking trails, and community fire pits, or explore local favorites like zip lining, sky diving, hiking trails, and craft beverage tastings. Downtown Ottawa is just minutes away, filled with shops, restaurants, and live entertainment.

Serenity Now is professionally managed by Harbor Inn Vacation Rentals, your locally owned and operated hospitality team at Heritage Harbor.

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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
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

Vrbo Property
Prime Location on the River
Serenity Now Riverfront Cottage
2 bedroom accommodation in Ottawa Ottawa
2 bedroom accommodation in Ottawa Cottage
2 bedroom accommodation in Ottawa Cottage Ottawa
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About the area

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Ottawa, IL

What's nearby

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Washington Square Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The New Brite Spot Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Now | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Now | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Now | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Now | 2 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. Reddick Mansion and Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Serenity Now | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin T.

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

Quick socially distanced getaway

Heritage Harbor is an in-progress community that will be amazing when its complete.We rented "Somewhere Else",a cute 2 story cottage right on the river with amazing views.The decor was super cute...but a few suggestions: the master bedroom really needs a ceiling fan and a better bed frame.The room was stuffy even with AC on and the bedframe squeaked with the slightest move, despite the matress being comfy. There are also LOTS of river bugs that get in the house...not a huge deal, but annoying. The renter ahead of us left the grill a mess and when I went to clean it, the grease trap was FILLED with cigarette butts! Ewww...otherwise, a nice cottage and lots to do: swimming, boating.The onsite restaurant has a great lobster quesedilla!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN TOMPOS

Very nice experience.

Very nice experience. Olivia was very nice.
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8/10 Good

Alicia Miller

The property was nice.

The property was nice. The views of the river were wonderful. Everyone was nice at checkin.
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8/10 Good

Alicia Miller

The property was nice.

The property was nice. The views of the river were wonderful. Everyone was nice at checkin.
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8/10 Good

Alicia Miller

The property was nice.

The property was nice. The views of the river were wonderful. Everyone was nice at checkin.
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8/10 Good

Alicia Miller

The property was nice.

The property was nice. The views of the river were wonderful. Everyone was nice at checkin.
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10/10 Excellent

Jaison Lancaster

The employees are superb.

The employees are superb. Such a pleasure to deal with. Will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda B.

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

Just What We Needed

The hubby and I wanted a peaceful weekend getaway to relax and unplug. This place delivered! The property was beautiful inside and out. The waterfront views were gorgeous, the neighbors friendly, and property cozy, clean, and welcoming! We will be booking a stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Willie Herod

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We had a great time Great
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8/10 Good

Crystal Hayden

There was some confusion about how to use the TV some directions would be nice and other remotes did

There was some confusion about how to use the TV some directions would be nice and other remotes didn't even have any batteries. The room with the balcony was very nice for my mom. But as two adults when our cottage was changed and told to be an upgrade with two adults it would have been nice if the second room wasn't bunk beds. But being right on the water the view was very nice. I did have to call back to get a new email sent to me for a change of rooms that was never fully explained to me but when I did get someone she took care of ot right away
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie Crawford

We loved our stay.

We loved our stay. The pool was in beautiful condition and everything in the resort is kept nice and clean. All the staff were amazing but the Marina Staff were especially nice to work with. Also I asked one of the grounds keepers for extra firewood and it was there within hours and split nicely.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Manley

The stay was great.

The stay was great. The one negative is the directions to the property. It is very difficult to see the home numbers and the parking numbers. The directions gave multiple addresses and it took a while to figure it out.
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen Vavra

This place has it all! Boat rentals, wonderful restaurant, nice walking path and a wonderful view fr

This place has it all! Boat rentals, wonderful restaurant, nice walking path and a wonderful view from the front porch. We will be back! All the people at the marina were Super nice as was the restaurant staff. Rich was also very nice
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi Vermillion

We had an excellent experience, we will be back! When we arrived the door code did not work.

We had an excellent experience, we will be back! When we arrived the door code did not work. I called the office and they fixed the problem right away. They were very pleasant to work with. I really liked the text message updates about arrival and departure instructions. This is really helpful so emails do not need to be revisited.
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8/10 Good

Michalene Foster

Only question would be, is there a way to do a rental without having to pay a booking fee of almost

Only question would be, is there a way to do a rental without having to pay a booking fee of almost an extra $100.00? I like the area so much & would love to stay more often! I only spoke with Curry(spelling?). He was always so very down to earth & friendly & always got the job done!! Our server on Thurs. night at Red Dog, also was personable & we had a nice dining experience.
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8/10 Good

Erin Traynor

The owners of the cottage next to ours were very friendly and welcoming.

The owners of the cottage next to ours were very friendly and welcoming. They didnt treat us as renters,which reflecys well of the community. Everyone who walked by or jogged by ,as we sat on the porch ,said hello. Very nice. Rich quickly resolved a minor issue we had with the key pad and was very friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Gina Galante

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Very nice location and was clean The marina staff were excellent
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8/10 Good

Zack Weber

We enjoyed the abundance of activities! Tammy is great to with plus very helpful, super friendly,

We enjoyed the abundance of activities! Tammy is great to with plus very helpful, super friendly, accommodating and resourceful. Rich Crum provided awesome customer service. Jeremy was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret Walsh

r

really great staff