Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

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The Snug Owl is a dog friendly 400 sq ft tiny home on its own city lot located in a quiet neighborhood just 7.7 miles from Starved Rock State Park. Suitable for 2 adults and up to 2 dogs. No cats, please. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

View of the living and sleep areas from the kitchen. The Snug Owl is a 20’x20’ tiny home, built in 1945 and updated recently. Max occupancy is 2 humans and 2 dogs. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Light and bright kitchen in shades of cream and gray with stainless steel accents and appliances. Coffee is provided for the drip coffeemaker and there is an electric water kettle for tea. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The Snug Owl has a steel fire pit for relaxing after hiking, eagle watching, antiquing, and wine tasting. A small bundle of firewood is provided at no charge. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Queen firm Stearns & Foster bed in the sleep area. Summer bedding includes cotton percale sheets and cotton quilted blankets. The sleeping space has a ceiling fan. Each side of the bed has a nightstand and power outlets. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The small sofa in the living area can be pulled out to sleep 1. Please let us know if you’re traveling with a pup so we can provide a soft slipcover for sofa snuggles. Max total occupancy for the home is 2 people and 2 dogs. No cats, please. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Warm up after your hike with a hot chocolate and a game of Super Scrabble or some TV in front of the electric fireplace. Guests are welcome to stream the Snug Owl Peacock or Netflix apps on the Vizio SmartTV. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Living area viewed from the kitchen. Your pup is welcome to snuggle up on the sofa with you. Please let us know they are coming with you so we can provide soft slipcovers, treats, and other dog friendly amenities. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

View from the entry. The dog friendly Snug Owl is only a few minutes away from hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, antiquing, art galleries, boutique shopping, restaurants and tasting rooms, history tours, wedding venues, and yes, goat yoga! - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The Snug Owl now features an electric fireplace for your dog’s enjoyment. There is a “no heat” setting if you just want the ambiance without the heat. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Stream your favorite shows on the 43 inch HD SmartTV while enjoying coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the bar height kitchen island. An electric water kettle, french press, and drip coffeemaker are provided. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The kitchen has full size stainless appliances and a microwave, toaster, blender, electric water kettle, and coffeemaker. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The open layout makes the compact space in this tiny home feel larger. This is viewed from the entry door. The Snug Owl is a vintage 1945 tiny home that has been updated. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Bathroom with tub/shower. Compact washer/dryer located in the bathroom alcove. The guest washer is small capacity and for your use. All towels and linens, including quilts and shams, are changed out between guests and washed in commercial machines. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The bathroom has a tub/shower combo and a small capacity washer and dryer just for guest use. All linens are cleaned by our crew off-site in heavy duty machines. Linen and towel service is available for stays of 5 nights or longer. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Queen Stearns & Foster bed with a firm mattress in the sleep area. Cool weather bedding includes cotton percale sheets and a warm duvet with extra blankets. Each side of the bed has a nightstand and power outlets. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Amenities inside the wardrobe include a hair dryer, magnifying makeup mirror, bedding for the sofa, a small fan, and a blackout curtain for the front door. The top part has a rod and clothes hangers for guest use. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Winter walk, or snuggle up inside your own tiny house? Dog friendly 400 sq ft tiny home located in a a quiet neighborhood just 7.7 miles from Starved Rock State Park. Suitable for 2 adults and up to 2 dogs. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Snug Owl Cottage has a crushed shell driveway. Guests will have to walk a short path across the yard and climb a few steps to enter. Please park off the street, especially in winter so plows can get through. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Bring a growler back from a local microbrewery and enjoy it under the stars in the yard with someone special. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The yard has a privacy fence across the front, but is open to the driveway and alley. The Snug Owl is in a quiet neighborhood that’s perfect for relaxing evenings outdoors by the fire. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The south-facing front deck is a nice place for morning coffee. This Tiny House is dog friendly in a quiet neighborhood that is perfect for walks and close to an ice cream stand where dogs are welcome. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The famous Starved Rock State Park is only 7.7 miles away by car or 7.3 miles via the I&M Canal bicycle-friendly towpath. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Take a short scenic drive in winter to the south entrance of Starved Rock State Park. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Sculpture at Starved Rock Lodge. The park is 7.3 miles by bicycle (tow-path route) or a 7.7 mile scenic drive from Snug Owl Cottage. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Starved Rock State Park is only a 7.7 mile scenic drive from Snug Owl Cottage. The area has many other scenic drives and bicycle and pedestrian friendly paths. Photo of Starved Rock from across the river by Laurie Innis - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Waterfall at St. Louis Canyon. Starved Rock State Park is only 7.7 miles and a scenic drive from the Snug Owl! Photo by Laurie Innis - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

You can rent bicycles from the stand outside the Lock 16 Cafe and I&M Canal Visitor Information Center at the corner of First Street and Joliet Street (IL HWY 351) in Downtown LaSalle. Maps and visitor information brochures are available inside. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The I&M Canal Towpath is popular with runners and cyclists. Rent bicycles at the bike rack in downtown LaSalle and ride about 5 miles to Utica or just a bit farther to Starved Rock State Park or even picturesque Ottawa. Photo credit: Laurie Innis - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Autumn trail at Matthiessen State Park, only 8.6 miles away! Photo by Laurie Innis - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Matthiessen State Park is about 8.6 miles away. Don’t miss the sunflower fields in late summer or the gorgeous hiking trails. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

You’re less than 15 minutes away from this hike! Footbridge at Matthiessen State Park in autumn. Photo by Laurie Innis - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Serenity at Matthiessen State Park in winter. Just 8.6 miles from Snug Owl Cottage. Photo by Laurie Innis - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

The summer sunflower field at Matthiessen State Park is a photographer’s dream. Photo by Laurie Innis. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

Only 12 miles away! Hike or picnic with your pup at Buffalo Rock State Park. The Cheese Shop in Ottawa can provide a gourmet deli sandwich to go. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

See live American Bison, hike, and picnic with your dog at Buffalo Rock State Park, located just 12 miles away. Photo by Laurie Innis. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock area tiny house - La Salle

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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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Pets are allowed

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

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens 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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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 the night 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 leave used towels in the bathroom, don’t leave anything that would attract pests inside, log out of your personal streaming services, and lock up when you leave. That’s it. I’ll take care of the rest. Enjoy.

Payment Policy

Payment is due at time of booking, including a small Houfy Protect insurance cost and lodging tax. There are no additional standard cleaning or pet fees.

Damage Deposit Policy

As a security deposit alternative, houfyProtect, an upfront nonrefundable low cost property damage protection policy for just $5 per night, is taken at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

If you know you need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible to open the dates for someone else to book. Canceling less than 14 days from your arrival date could result in loss of your payment if we are unable to rebook any of the dates.

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 smoke scent removal 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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