Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle
Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle
Dog friendly tiny house in LaSalle, IL. Hike Starved Rock and play with your dog, then relax by the fire pit at your private tiny home!
2 Guests · 1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom · Cottage · Entire place · 400 Sqft
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We are dog friendly. Sorry, no other types of animals accepted. There is no pet fee for up to two dogs, but please tell us if you are bringing a dog so we can supply appropriate amenities and furniture covers. Dogs must be on flea and tick prevention, current on rabies vaccines, and well behaved.
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Welcome to The Illinois Valley and Starved Rock Country! Relax and feel the Hygge after a day at the parks in your own dog-friendly comfortable tiny house with an electric fireplace. Snug Owl Cottage is just minutes away from popular hiking destinations Starved Rock State Park (7.7 miles) and Matthiessen State Park (8.6 miles.) Historic Downtown LaSalle shops and restaurants are about a mile away. The Snug Owl has its own private city lot and backyard with a fire pit and outdoor seating.This vintage tiny home has a “cabin in the city” feel at 400 square feet with one queen bed in the sleeping area. An open plan makes it feel more spacious with a partial wall dividing the queen bed in the sleeping area from the living area. The kitchen and living area are open to each other and only separated by a bar-height island. The cottage was built in 1945, but the WiFi and HD SmartTV are very up to date.
Sleeping Configuration
Studio sleep area
1 queen bed
The sleep area is divided from the living space by a partial wall. This is a tiny home, so the bed takes up most of the sleep space. Outlets and nightstands are on both sides of the bed.
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Private Garden
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
First Aid Kit
Nearby activities
Kayaking
Tennis
Cycling
Swimming
Horseback riding
Walking
Nature Viewing
Bird Watching
Suitability
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
Parking Included
Driveway space accommodates 2 vehicles
Meet The Host
Sonya
Owner
I love dogs and their humans and traveling and books and British TV shows and nature. Extroverted introvert. Welcome!
Member since: September 2022
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within an hour
Location
Quiet neighborhood in LaSalle, 7.7 mi from Starved Rock State Park and 8 mi from Matthiessen Park
City
Getting around
You will need a car to visit the parks and get around, or you can bike 7.7 miles using the canal towpath to Starved Rock State Park. The neighborhood is pedestrian and bicycle friendly. Downtown LaSalle (1 mile down the hill toward the river) is a short drive or bicycle ride, but it is a bit steep coming back! The I&M Canal towpath is a great place for bicyclists and runners. Locals often ride the towpath (about 5 miles) to nearby Utica to have lunch or visit a wine tasting room. Bicycle rental is available in warmer months at the corner of 351 and First Street in downtown LaSalle, outside the I&M Canal Visitor Information Center and Lock 16 Cafe.
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Guests
1 guest
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
Pets
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 3PM - Flexible
Self check-in with the keypad. I live in the neighborhood and am available to help with questions or concerns. I will text detailed directions the night before your arrival date and your door code just before the 3 PM check-in time.
Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 21
Age is just a number.. but guests must be of legal minimum age to enter a legal rental contract on their own and mature enough to understand how to take care of the home and clean up after themselves.
Maximum occupancy: 2
This is a tiny home that often looks bigger in photos. It is ideal for 2 dogs and 2 of their humans. Max city occupancy limit is 2 persons for this space.
House Rules
The Snug Owl is ideal for 2 adults and 2 dogs maximum for overnight stays. Dogs are welcome, but no other types of animals are allowed without prior authorization. In addition, names and profiles of each guest are required to be registered. (No mystery guests or unregistered guests, please.) My insurance does not allow third party bookings. This means the person booking must be the one who is staying.
Please keep in mind that this is a tiny house in a very quiet neighborhood, and not suitable for noisy events or larger groups. There is a $20 flat pet fee per stay for cleaning. Please check the “Pet” box when making your reservation to pay the fee. Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind in the house, please. If you do, the MINIMUM extra cleaning charge will be $200.
The booking of this house in order to conduct for profit business, for example: massage, hair, tattoos, photography or filming, etc., is prohibited. Failure to respect the house rules will result in immediate cancellation of your stay with no refund given. Checkout instructions are: Please wash any dishes you use and take out your trash when you leave. That’s it. I’ll take care of the rest. Enjoy.
Please keep in mind that this is a tiny house in a very quiet neighborhood, and not suitable for noisy events or larger groups. There is a $20 flat pet fee per stay for cleaning. Please check the “Pet” box when making your reservation to pay the fee. Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind in the house, please. If you do, the MINIMUM extra cleaning charge will be $200.
The booking of this house in order to conduct for profit business, for example: massage, hair, tattoos, photography or filming, etc., is prohibited. Failure to respect the house rules will result in immediate cancellation of your stay with no refund given. Checkout instructions are: Please wash any dishes you use and take out your trash when you leave. That’s it. I’ll take care of the rest. Enjoy.
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Payment Policy
Payment is due at booking, including a refundable $150 damage or excessive cleaning deposit for new guests. Owner will request payment of damage deposit through Venmo Or PayPal upon booking confirmation and the deposit refund will be activated once the guest has checked out and it has been determined that the home is in good condition.
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Refundable Damage Deposit
Repeat guests, please contact me to see if a deposit is necessary. If a deposit is required, the return will be processed within 72 hours of checkout, as soon as the home is cleaned and inspected.
Notes
PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING:
Please, NO SMOKING OR VAPING of any kind in the home. You will be charged a minimum of $150 for extra cleaning for noncompliance, so please smoke outside away from open doors or windows and properly dispose of cigarette butts.
The house is not suitable for toddlers and small children due to steps, sharp corners, breakables, and electric baseboard heat. It is truly a tiny home that sometimes seems larger in photos and we ask that you respect the guest count limit.
Well-behaved dogs and their humans are welcome at this property. Maximum overnight occupancy of 2 humans and 2 dogs, with no PET FEE per stay for up to 2 dogs. Please notify us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing dogs.
Dogs must be current on rabies vaccinations, protected by topical or oral flea and tick control, non-aggressive, and remain on a leash when outside. I provide cleanup bags for dog waste so you can dispose of it correctly. A city ordinance prohibits leaving dogs tied up outside while unattended. Sorry, pets other than dogs are not allowed. Service animals are excluded from additional fees, but please let me know who is coming so I can provide appropriate amenities.
It gets windy here sometimes, but you are welcome to use the fire pit on low fire-risk days. Please familiarize yourself with the garden hose and spigot location before you light a fire, keep the grate over the logs at all times to arrest sparks, and do not leave the fire unattended. Make sure it is completely out before leaving. You know, all the common sense stuff.
Please, NO SMOKING OR VAPING of any kind in the home. You will be charged a minimum of $150 for extra cleaning for noncompliance, so please smoke outside away from open doors or windows and properly dispose of cigarette butts.
The house is not suitable for toddlers and small children due to steps, sharp corners, breakables, and electric baseboard heat. It is truly a tiny home that sometimes seems larger in photos and we ask that you respect the guest count limit.
Well-behaved dogs and their humans are welcome at this property. Maximum overnight occupancy of 2 humans and 2 dogs, with no PET FEE per stay for up to 2 dogs. Please notify us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing dogs.
Dogs must be current on rabies vaccinations, protected by topical or oral flea and tick control, non-aggressive, and remain on a leash when outside. I provide cleanup bags for dog waste so you can dispose of it correctly. A city ordinance prohibits leaving dogs tied up outside while unattended. Sorry, pets other than dogs are not allowed. Service animals are excluded from additional fees, but please let me know who is coming so I can provide appropriate amenities.
It gets windy here sometimes, but you are welcome to use the fire pit on low fire-risk days. Please familiarize yourself with the garden hose and spigot location before you light a fire, keep the grate over the logs at all times to arrest sparks, and do not leave the fire unattended. Make sure it is completely out before leaving. You know, all the common sense stuff.
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