Take a Dip

Heritage Harbor Ottawa opened its members only pool earlier this summer. The private membership fee not only grants you the privilege of using the resort community's latest amenity, you can enjoy a swim while enjoying an amazing view like no other. Private membership means less crowds and a cleaner facility.


The pool is located directly above the harbor and has a private shower and changing area.
Food delivery service is available from Crawdad's during the restaurant's usually hours of operation.

Family memberships are still available for the 2010 season. Come enjoy the remaining warm days of summer at Heritage Harbor Marina.

The Adventure Lifestyle awaits you in the heart of Starved Rock Country at Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Premier Resort Community

Take a deep breath and feel the stress of the day slip away: this picturesque, marina resort community offers an adventure lifestyle that lets you reconnect with your family, your friends, your community, and the natural beauty that is Starved Rock Country.



Leisurely cruise along the majestic Illinois River, where the breathtaking backdrop of the tree-covered, sandstone bluffs allow you to enjoy the natural beauty as it changes from season to season. Our impeccably designed neighborhood with a prime riverfront location directly along the Illinois River is the perfect location to begin your next great adventure.

Nestled in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier marina resort community in the Midwest and unlike any other. Enjoy year round outdoor activities and discover the unique world of resort–style living with all that it has to offer.

This extraordinary resort community can appeal to a wide variety of tastes; be it waterfront property, year round residence, a vacation home, boaters lifestyle, a hikers dream, or nature buff, no matter what type of adventure lifestyle you wish to enjoy, it can all be found within our premier resort community at Heritage Harbor Ottawa. We even offer an Adventure Lifestyle director who plans events at the marina year round.


The tranquility of Starved Rock Country’s vast natural beauty and the small town charm of the local communities allow you to get away from it all while still being just a short drive from larger urban destinations and activities. When you are a part of Heritage Harbor Ottawa you are never far away from your ideal adventure!

Helping you experience the best of Starved Rock Country is just one more example of the type of personal service you can expect when you are a part of Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

The Adventure Lifestyle awaits at Heritage Harbor Ottawa in the heart of Starved Rock Country.

Walt Willey

What does it say about a community that becomes such an important part of who you are that when you make it “Big” you always find a reason to come back?

Ottawa native Walt Willey made a return appearance to Ottawa’s Riverfest Celebration July 23-25, staring in a production of Arsenic and Old Lace at the Ottawa High School Auditorium.



Community Theater is one of Walt’s passions and having one in his home town is a project that Walt has been working on for some time now.


Although Walt is best known for playing Jackson Montgomery on the soap opera All My Children, a role he originated in 1987. There are many different aspects to the Ottawa native. His stand up comedy routine is very different from the character he plays on the daytime drama, has been performed locally, and hopefully will be again sometime soon.

Additionally Walt is very involved with both local and national charity organizations and has created the WilleyWorld Endowment Fund which gifts children’s charities and services.

During the 2010 Riverfest performance of Arsenic and Old Lace the Ottawa Native has chosen to Call Heritage Harbor Ottawa his home away from home.

With the picturesque view of the water, the adventures available just outside the door, and the beautiful homes, who wouldn’t want to call Heritage Harbor Ottawa your own home port?

Coming home to Starved Rock Country is always something to look forward to.

The Adventure Lifestyle in the heart of Starved Rock County awaits you at Heritage Harbor Ottawa.

The Dog Days of Summer

Heritage Harbor Ottawa welcomes you and your family to a resort that is truly pet friendly.

Many of our boaters bring the entire family including the dog along for a day on the water.

We understand that pets can and usually are more like a member of the family.
Therefore, Heritage Harbor Marina has set pet friendly policies that allow for everyone’s enjoyment.

So bring Rover and the rest of the family to Heritage Harbor Marina and enjoy the dog days of summer before they pass you by.

Your Adventure Lifestyle in the Heart of Starved Rock Country awaits at Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Quality of Life

Heritage Harbor Ottawa, a Premier Marina Resort Community asks if you are looking to improve your quality of life, we have the waterfront property you are looking for.

Our single-family cottages, row homes and waterfront condominiums are designed for a lifetime of maintenance- free ease and beauty at the water's edge.

With scenic riverfront properties and a world-class full-service marina in the heart Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor has a home design that offers the amenities that will encourage you to embrace your adventurous spirit and find your bliss.

Heritage Harbor Ottawa offers life on the water in a home that fits your budget but more importantly your lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a vacation home or a year round residence, our premier resort community has new home designs that will allow you to experience the Adventure Lifestyle that you have always dreamed of.

Heritage Harbor Ottawa is located in the midst of some of the most beautiful gifts Mother Nature has to offer. The Illinois River waterway, the majesty of Starved Rock Country, and the peacefulness of a small community, with hidden treasures that cannot be found in large urban areas or even other parts of the country.

So, if you believe that life is something to be enjoyed not simply endured, ask yourself how does one measure the quality of life? At Heritage Harbor Ottawa we believe it to be in the memories you have made, the family and friends you have surrounded yourself with, and the adventures you have taken.

Come for a visit and experience all Heritage Harbor has to offer because we believe you will want to stay for a lifetime.

The Adventure Lifestyle awaits you at Heritage Harbor Ottawa