Title: Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67450000/67446800/67446791/ad56fcb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67450000/67446800/67446791/8513401f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67450000/67446800/67446791/f26346a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67450000/67446800/67446791/658855f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67450000/67446800/67446791/e4c1f411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located near Starved Rock, this charming getaway welcomes outdoor enthusiasts. Bring your boat and fishing gear to enjoy the serene surroundings or explore the nearby historic downtown Ottawa with its unique restaurants and award-winning microbrews. Take a short drive to Matthiessen State Park or visit local wineries. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!! Bring your canoe, kayak, pontoon or jon boat and don't forget your fishing poles. Whether you are a fisherman, boater, outdoor adventurous or just looking for a quiet getaway you are sure to enjoy your stay. Minutes from Skydive Chicago, Ayers Landing and C&M Conroe rentals, historic downtown Ottawa, wonderful bars, award winning micro brews and many unique family owned restaurants. Less than a half an hour from legendary Starved Rock, Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock state parks. Take time to stop at some of the local wineries and the many other wonderful LaSalle County attractions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 24 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No Smoking in the house. No shoes worn in the house Clean dishes and put back. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Ready set Relax!!! Ready set River!!! Ottawa Ready set Relax!!! Ready set River!!! Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.41981%2C-88.77445&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lvnQn-9S5zFJPRWQcycoA6iBqLg=) Wedron, IL #### What's nearby - Skydive Chicago - 16 min drive - 12.9 km - Washington Square Park - 19 min drive - 19.9 km - Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo - 19 min drive - 19.9 km - Buffalo Rock State Park - 28 min drive - 27.2 km - Starved Rock State Park - 31 min drive - 32.4 km #### Getting around - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 89 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive - ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!! located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Skydive Chicago, Dayton Ridge Golf Club, and OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Appellate Court and Reddick Mansion are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ready set RELAX!!! Ready set RIVER!!! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 34 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katy S. Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring break The house was perfect for our blended family of 8! Sleeping arrangements went well with every one! The neighbors were friendly. Home owners were easy to work with and gave great recommendations on what parks to visit and where to eat. ##### Katy S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda H. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend Away! The cabin was a great weekend away for my family of 5! My boys loved fishing in the river and we were a short drive away from hiking at Starved Rock. ##### Amanda H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean G. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Riverside Stay Really nice/fun property right on the Fox River. ##### Dean G. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ihor M. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect fishing spot We had an amazing time at this cabin! Perfect spot for a fishing trip with friends. The cabin was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. The location by the river made it easy to fish right from the dock, and we loved relaxing by the fire pit in the evenings. Plenty of space for all five of us, and the peaceful surroundings were exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great outdoor getaway! ##### Ihor M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray L. Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A treasure in Ottawa Jason was a great host and provided a lot of information. Everywhere you look inside and outside of the home shows beautiful craftsmanship and uniqueness. Highly recommended, would definitely stay again. ##### Ray L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Josh K. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay, just outside Ottawa! Very nice property right on the Fox River. Great communication with the host and seem less check in/out process. ##### Josh K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren S. Jun 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! This property is amazing, but what really made it great was the owner. So nice and easy to communicate with! ##### Lauren S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann M. Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sisters wedding We all came from California, Idaho & New York. It was nice place for a family stay. 6 adults made it. ##### Ann M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike G. May 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### St Good ##### Mike G. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory H. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding property The host was very friendly and provided all the information we needed. The property was very clean and well maintained. The beds and other furniture were very comfortable, and the kitchen had all the things we needed. I can honestly say that I was very jealous that I don't own that property, it was just so peaceful and comfortable with a great back area right on the river. It was truly a great stay. ##### Gregory H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie W. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique, Comfortable Cabin to relax, fish, have a fire in a peaceful setting. My daughter from Canada came to Illinois for a visit with family. My grandchildren love to fish and we wanted to visit Starve Rock. This cabin was perfect for her visit. I highly recommend the cabin with all the perserved deer, moose & bear. I really liked the large loft bedroom with patio overlooking lake and the large deck. ##### Connie W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin F. Aug 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kevin Wanted the Starved Rock Lodge experience in one house and got it! Right on the river - check. Lots of animals on the walls - check. Lots of woodwork everywhere - check. We thoroughly enjoyed our time coming together as a family with the cabin as a homebase. ##### Kevin F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly S. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy log home right on the river! We really enjoyed staying here. The owner was very nice and answered all our questions. We loved being right on the river and we caught a lot of fish (bass and big catfish). We drove to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park and went hiking there. We couldn't wait to get back to the cabin after hiking to relax. All the furniture, beds and bedding were very comfortable. The cabin is nicely decorated, beautiful wood furnishings and taxidermy. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Kelly S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey J. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect get a way! We met family half way between ND and SC. The cabin was so cute and the perfect size for the 7 of us. The kids loved the room with the bunk beds. The large dining room table and outdoor patio furniture was great for all sitting together. The neighbors are nice but I was chased down the road by a loose dog while running. Fishing was fun for the kids- lots of small cat fish and drum were caught. Very relaxing and beautiful property. Would definitely recommend and return. ##### Kelsey J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken C. Jun 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Positive Experience The house was very clean and the decor was very attractive. We caught 3-5 pound catfish in the river on stink bait. I do have a few suggestions. Remove the small rugs that never stay where intended. Drop the “no shoes in house” rule. If the rug between the TV and the couch is the reason for the rule, remove the rug. It is unnecessary. The Wi-Fi instructions have a typo. The password is Wedronwifi, not Wedronwife. I realize this is insignificant as I am the only person in Illinois without a cell phone and own Wi-Fi service. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Ken C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. Aug 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome experience! We loved our stay at this location. We had a friend who owns a boat and would pick us up out back and we’d spend the entire day out on the river! We magnet fished off the back and canoed through bar up the street. We went cliff jumping and also went to starved rock and Mathiesen State Park. We ordered the best stuffed pizza I’ve ever had from a pizza place in Norway, and also ate a few times in Wedron. We had our family and friends come visit us at the vrbo and there was plenty of room for everyone. The weather was perfect and the beds or so comfortable! We slept super good while we were there! If you like to cook a lot, you may consider bringing some of your cookware from home (they have just basics). The neighbors we met were friendly but most of them pretty much kept to themselves. Jason was very friendly and accommodating. The rental had lots of movies and DVDs to watch. There were also lots of toys. All the houses down by the river are on a well system so if you have never lived in a home that worked off a well before then you should know that it’s best to run one water system at a time (washer, shower, toilet). We stayed 2 1/2 weeks and we loved every second. It was the most relaxing vacation weve ever had. ##### Sue S. Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ian E. Nov 27, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### November visit The cabin is unique and located on the river. The property manager had excellent communication and was very personable. This was our second visit to this cabin. Deeper cleaning would be a plus (cob webs in corner windows and by the mounts/ railing upstairs and clean underneath beds). Otherwise, great stay! ##### Ian E. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine U., Tinley Park, USA Jul 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fourth of July We had our family weekend celebration of the Fourth of July on the property. The pictures available on the website did not give justice to this property, it’s more beautiful and impressive in-person. The property is well-equipped with a grill, blue-toothed speaker, a fire pit and a smart TV. We just stayed out on the patio the whole day. We kayaked on the Fox River, made some barbecue, s’mores on the fire pit, karaoke at night and had an amazing weekend. We will definitely go back. ##### Katherine U. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassey Jun 17, 2022 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication Great place for fishing and enjoying the nature. Jason went out of his way to make us comfortable would definitely go back!! ##### Cassey Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Jun 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Fun Good ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne G. May 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Great last minute booking for The Weekend . Great communication with owner. Awesome fishing !! Can’t wait to come back ##### Corinne G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David D. May 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin weekend We had a guys weekend of fishing, bonfires, and grilling lots of food. This cabin had every amenity you could think of on site; we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and never had a need to leave. We had plenty to keep us busy right on site. We had an absolute blast; very clean and comfortable. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a weekend away. ##### David D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassey May 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication ##### Cassey Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would recommend This is a nice property that I would stay at again. The owners were easy to work with. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. Jan 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great reunion getaway It was a last -minute booking with friends. The owner was extremely helpful with our questions about the house. We had a great time hanging out by the firepit after a light snow and then retreating to the house to hang out in the spacious kitchen/ living area. We were there 3 nights and enjoyed our relaxing getaway. It will be a fun place to return to fish and canoe! ##### Laura S. 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