Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock Dog Friendly Home - La Salle

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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - La Salle
The kitchen has full size stainless appliances and a microwave, toaster, blender, electric water kettle, and coffeemaker. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - La Salle
Take a short scenic drive in winter to the south entrance of Starved Rock State Park. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - La Salle
Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - La Salle
Autumn trail at Matthiessen State Park, only 8.6 miles away! Photo by Laurie Innis - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - La Salle
The summer sunflower field at Matthiessen State Park is a photographer’s dream. Photo by Laurie Innis. - Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - 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 Dog Friendly Home - La Salle
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Snug Owl Cottage - Starved Rock Dog Friendly Home - La Salle

Dog friendly tiny house vacation home 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 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Cottage · Entire place · 400 Sqft
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Pets are allowed
We are dog friendly. The yard is not fully fenced, but the neighborhood is very nice for walking. 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

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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

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Reviews (235)

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Based on 235 reviews

Quinton And Barbara
Quinton And Barbara
Feb 2025
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Sonya’s place was EXACTLY what we were looking for. It was a quiet, safe, relaxing retreat and so cute and cozy! It had to be one of the most well stocked Airbnbs that we’ve ever stayed in which was impressive for a tiny home🥰 So many thoughtful touches from doggie treats to sweet treats for the humans. Definitely recommend! 10 out if 10!
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Jon
Jon
Feb 2025
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The snug owl was a perfect launching off point for our hikes in the area. The space had everything we needed. And Sonya anticipated any needs we could have had. She recommended a local event, which was a hit. Couldn’t have asked for better
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Michele
Michele
Feb 2025
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Sonya was a great host! Extremely responsive and ensured her home had everything we (and our four-legged Bucky) needed. The house was super cute and the kitchen and bath came equipped with all the utensils and linens we could have needed. This location is also perfect - short drive to Starved Rock, downtown Utica, downtown LaSalle - and more. And if you need any groceries, snacks or an extra commercialized coffee pick-me-ups those are less than a mile away as well :)
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Amanda
Amanda
Feb 2025
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Perfect getaway! Host is phenomenal! She was informative, caring, and has truly thought of every necessity needed. We will be back and hands down would recommend staying here!
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Larissa
Larissa
Jan 2025
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This place deserves more than 5 stars!! The perfect place for my Husband and I to stop with our 2 dogs on our road trip! 🥰
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Mandy
Mandy
Jan 2025
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The Snug Owl is a lovely home away from home. It is perfectly located near hikes, restaurants and other attractions. The furnishings are comfortable and cozy. Sonya communicates all the information you may need and has the home set up with all the basic amenities you might want during your stay. She even checks in to make sure you are comfortable and have all you need. Both the home and the host are stellar. Highly recommend the Snug Owl and look forward to our future visits.
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Kiya
Kiya
Jan 2025
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My husband and I stayed here for a weekend getaway. We had the most amazing time. The Snug Owl Cottage was beautiful, super cozy and super clean. I've never felt more at home while away from home. The cottage was fully equipped with everything you need. I will definitely book a stay again. 🏠❤️
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Becky
Becky
Jan 2025
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“Home Away From Home”
When we stay at the Snug Owl you feel like we feel like we are at our own home. It is our go to location when coming into the area to see family. It’s coziness with everything you need, even the umbrella when it’s raining and you need to take your dog out! Sonya responds quickly to anything you have questions about. Its a great location, close to our kids, restaurants, grocery stores and local activities plus great wine tasting in the area and coffee spots.
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Sherlyn
Sherlyn
Jan 2025
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Loved the place! Very cozy and the perfect place to stay for a little getaway! Lovely host and lovely home.
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Maria
Maria
Dec 2024
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Place was great! Super cozy and cute. Loved finding all the little owl details around the unit. Sonya was great at communicating with us and giving us suggestions! We definitely would consider coming back!
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Gregory
Gregory
Dec 2024
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The snug owl is conveniently located next to a state park, at least two high-end steak, restaurants, multiple pizza, locations, and some Mexican restaurants. The house was clean and efficient. The hosts were courteous and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here.
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Montensia
Dec 2024
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I really appreciate the details of the place that made me feel right home. Very comfortable and clean. Appreciate kindness as well from the host.
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Suitability

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No events allowed
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Parking Included
Driveway space accommodates 2 vehicles

Meet the Host

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Sonya
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I love dogs and their humans and traveling and books and British TV shows and nature. Extroverted introvert. Welcome!
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Location

Quiet neighborhood in LaSalle, 7.7 mi from Starved Rock State Park and 8 mi from Matthiessen Park
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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

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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.
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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. 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. Absolutely no smoking or vaping of any kind in the house, please. If you do, the MINIMUM extra cleaning charge will be $150.
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.
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Payment Policy
Payment is due at time of booking, including 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 of 2 humans and 2 dogs.

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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