Splash Haven

Ottawa

2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms 6 Sleeps 1000 sq. ft. Pets OK

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

Splash Haven is a vibrant riverside escape located in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing neighborhood of Heritage Harbor. Perfect for families or friends seeking both relaxation and fun, this home offers cozy comfort, modern amenities, and easy access to the community pool. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, enjoying the river breeze, or lounging by the pool, Splash Haven is your gateway to unforgettable memories.

Home Features:
Inside, the open-concept living room flows seamlessly into a fully equipped kitchen, making it easy to cook, connect, and unwind. A convenient half bath on the main level adds comfort, while the second level boasts two bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The master bedroom features a private deck with river views—ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

Main Level:
✔ Open-concept kitchen and living area
✔ Half bathroom

Second Level:
✔ Master Bedroom: Queen bed + private deck with river views + attached bathroom
✔ Second Bedroom: Queen bed + attached bathroom

Outdoor Living:
Splash Haven is just steps from the community pool for sun-filled afternoons and laughter. The master deck provides serene river views, perfect for a quiet morning or evening unwind.

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

Perks & Amenities:
✔ 2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
✔ Sleeps up to 6 guests
✔ Fully equipped kitchen
✔ Private deck with river views
✔ Washer & dryer
✔ Smart TVs + Wi-Fi
✔ Access to community pool
✔ Riverside location

Interaction with Guests:
Our Harbor Inn team is on-site daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to assist 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 smoking anywhere on the property ($500 fine for non-compliance)
• Pet Policy: Maximum of 2 dogs, up to 75 lbs. each. $125 non-refundable pet deposit required. Dogs must be leashed outside and caged if left unattended ($300 fine for non-compliance)

Explore & Adventure:
Located in the Cottages at Heron’s Landing, Splash Haven offers easy access to boating, Hobie board rentals, cruiser and fat tire bikes, and more. Downtown Ottawa is just minutes away, filled with shops, restaurants, and live entertainment. Guests can also enjoy swimming, kayaking, hiking, and other local outdoor adventures.

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

Rooms

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen

Amenities

Essentials

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Dryer
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Parking
  • Towels
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Wifi
  • Free wifi
  • Living Room
  • Private Entrance
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Kitchen Island
  • Dining table

Attractions

  • Marina

Facility

  • Free Parking

Home Safety

  • Smoke Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit

Location

  • Resort

Pool

  • Communal Pool

Sports

  • Pickleball
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Hiking
  • Swimming

Local

  • Fitness Center
  • Hospital

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor

  • Patio or Balcony
  • Grill
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Reviews

August 1, 2025 - Website

by Sherie L
We truly enjoyed our stay at Splash Haven! We especially appreciate the complimentary coffee, dog treats, cleanliness of the house, comfortable beds and sofa, drinking coffee on the porch with the river close by and seeing an eagle fly over. It was very quiet. Parking was close by. Thank you Harbor Inn for making our visit so special.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Splash Haven—from the coffee and dog treats to the peaceful mornings on the porch and even spotting an eagle! It’s great to know you found the home clean, comfortable, and convenient. We’re glad we could help make your visit special and hope to welcome you back soon for more riverfront relaxation.
July 1, 2025 - Website

by Rick And Tracy H
We had a wonderful stay at Splash Haven. We have been coming to Heritage Harbor for over 10 years. We rent a minimum of 4 houses; this year we rented 5. Staff from checking us in, to any questions we had during our stay were very helpful and friendly. The house was very neat and clean, ready for us to move right in.
Thank you for your kind words and for being such a loyal guest over the years! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Splash Haven and that our team was helpful throughout your visit. It’s great to know the house was clean and ready for you to settle in comfortably. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
July 1, 2025 - Website

by Maggie S
Great home with a great location. Clean, comfortable, just enough space for our family of 6. The kids loved being next to the pool, the harbor was fun to walk around, the event night party on the dock was a great surprise. This location is a good distance from Starved Rock, Buffalo State Park, and Matthiesen. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad the home and location were a great fit for your family, and that the kids enjoyed being near the pool. It sounds like you made the most of the harbor and the event night party was a fun surprise! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
June 1, 2025 - Website

by Julie H
The house was perfect for our family including our pup. They even had some dog supplies including large dog crate! We will definitely be back for a longer stay.
We’re so happy to hear the home was a perfect fit for your family—pup included! We're glad the dog-friendly touches like the large crate came in handy. Thank you for your kind words, and we’d love to welcome you back for an even longer stay next time!
June 1, 2025 - Website

by Krissi M
Amazing place
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re delighted you had an amazing stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
December 1, 2024 - Website

by Amy
My husband and I stay in a cottage every Christmas with our dogs to be close to family. This was a very clean, pet-friendly house we would stay in again!
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you and your husband, along with your dogs, enjoyed your stay in our pet-friendly cottage. It’s wonderful to hear the home was clean and comfortable for your holiday visit. We’d love to welcome you back next Christmas—or anytime!
November 1, 2024 - Website

by Amelia
This house is stocked really well with anything you need. It did have a very bad odor like sewage backup that I called about when I checked-in and I never received a response. I ended up just opening windows and lighting a candle to try to minimize the pungent smell. While I love the area, the location and everything the Harbor has to offer, I am a bit disappointed that my concern was not addressed. Softsoap in the restrooms filled with water, so just some quality issues that could be addressed. Thank you for the opportunity to provide a review.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciated how well-stocked the house is and enjoyed the area and amenities that Harbor offers. We’re genuinely sorry for the issues you encountered, especially the odor and the oversight in communication on our part. Your experience is important to us, and we are already working with our team to ensure that concerns like these are promptly addressed in the future. We’ll also review the quality of our bathroom products to ensure everything meets our standards. Thank you again for your review; we appreciate your input as it helps us improve for future guests.
October 1, 2024 - Website

by Dawn
We originally booked a different unit and due to a repair issue we had to be relocated at the last minute. This unit was adequate and met our needs but certainly was not our first choice. The process of choosing the second unit was not a smooth one. We were left on phone hold for a long time and actually had to end the call without a response. We do realize that this was a repair issue and beyond staff’s control but expected better service with the change to a different unit. Splash Haven has the appearance of being a well used unit. I’m sure it is popular with families that want close access to the pool. We were looking for a unit with better upkeep. The grounds were lovely and we did enjoy spending time sitting by the river.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the grounds and relaxing by the river, but we’re sorry that your experience with the unit selection process fell short of your expectations. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the necessary last-minute change and the delay in communication; we understand how frustrating this must have been. We are actively working on improving our response times and ensuring smoother transitions in similar situations. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a stay that meets your expectations from start to finish.
August 1, 2024 - Website

by Beth
This was our 2nd time vacationing at Heritage Harbor. We love it there! Splash Haven is a little outdated. And the house was not very clean so I had to do some cleaning. We did have a nice time though and will be back!
July 1, 2024 - Website

by Anthony
Beautiful home and community.
July 1, 2024 - Website

by Kim
Guest service and check in was very friendly. It was easy to find our house and it was extremely clean and filled with useful items from stacks of towels, box of bandaids, pet leaches. Entering the house it smelled great and was very pleasant. I liked the gift boxes in each bathroom. Enjoyed both porches throughout our time. One of the upstairs porch chairs is broken though. We liked walking by the water and I was glad it is built so ducks aren’t all over the sidewalk, it keeps it clean. Pool wasn’t too busy and it was always very clean. Sometimes trash and doggy bins were lacking and needed to be emptied more often, they start to smell and they’re next to the house and pool. I would say there could definitely be more accessibly and more ramps, especially to the office. Would have liked a path down to the water behind the houses. Anyways we still had a great time for a great price and would absolutely come back and stay here again. Thank you for the experience
April 1, 2024 - Website

by John
30 Presbyterian pastors from across the U.S. stayed throughout the Heritage Harbor Resort in 14 different units, mostly in Navvy Town. Without exception, every space was beautiful, clean, well equipped, and beautifully situated. Sherayne and Rich we’re perfect hosts making our stay exceptional. I would highly recommend this resort.
October 1, 2023 - Website

by Shabbir
Clean home, great location.
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