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Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Oglesby, IL
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    1 min walk
  • Starved Rock State Park
    4 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park
    13 min walk
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Utica

When you stay at this villa in Utica, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. .This villa is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Matthiessen State Park and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Mix's Trading Post.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min walk
  • Starved Rock State Park - 4 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park - 13 min walk
  • Illinois River Winery - 3 min drive
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!

Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!

Nestled behind Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Water Park, and just minutes from the stunning Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock State Parks, this spacious 1,800 sq. ft. villa offers a perfect retreat for up to 8 guests. Whether you're exploring nature, relaxing, or enjoying local attractions, this villa is your home away from home.

The villa features two beautifully appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king bed, a single sleeper sofa, a private vanity with sink, and a luxurious jetted tub. There’s also a cozy fireplace in the master suite, making it a perfect spot to unwind. The second bedroom offers two queen beds and a double sleeper sofa. Both bedrooms have private balconies with serene outdoor views.

Relax in the spacious living room, complete with a second fireplace and a 55” smart TV featuring streaming apps like Netflix, PrimeVideo, and Hulu. The room is perfect for cozy evenings with family and friends.

The fully equipped kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and all the cookware essentials you need. Step outside to your private patio or enjoy the common grilling area, just steps from the living room. A new washer and dryer are also available for your convenience, and there's ample overflow parking.

The villa provides hotel-quality bedding, towels, and linens, as well as essentials like soaps, shampoos, laundry detergent, and basic kitchen staples. Free WiFi is available throughout the villa, and a newly installed water softening system ensures a refreshing shower after a day of exploring.

Located within walking distance to Grand Bear Resort, you’ll have access to a park for children, a gazebo with an outdoor bar, a mini golf area, and a water park. Please note that mini golf and water park passes are sold separately by the resort and are not included in your booking. Starved Rock and other beautiful state parks are just a short drive away, offering endless outdoor adventures.

No pets allowed.

Professionally cleaned and sanitized after every stay, this villa offers everything you need for a luxurious, comfortable, and memorable getaway in a breathtaking location!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joanna

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play available upon request.

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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Remodeled Villa Starved Rock State Park. Dream Kitchen. Sleeps 9
Home Away From Home Vacation Villa Near Starved Rock State Park
Remodeled Starved Rock State Park. Fully Equipped. Sleeps 9

Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 207 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norman F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
We had our family Thanksgiving dinner at the cabin. There were 13 of us. We had a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of room for us all. It was so comfortable and beautiful. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Good location for hiking at both parks nearby. Very clean and had everything we needed for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway Fun
We knew we loved the area and had stayed in another cabin previously but this one was far nicer. Upon arrival we could tell the property was cared for and much cleaner. We all loved the cute fall decor that gave us all the homey vibes. The kitchen had a great selection of cookware. We will definitely be back and chowing this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped and a lot of space
Very large home on two levels. Lower level: kitchen, living, bathroom, washer, and dryer. Upper level: bedrooms and bathroom. We stayed 3 nights and found everything new, well designed and in almost untouched state. The owner provided several non-stick Tefal pans. It was quiet and we could sleep well. We recommend the place and would like to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We enjoyed so much we seen waterfalls went on boat and lunch cruise and seen a mansion. The villa was beutiful could not ask for a better place Thankyou so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family stayed here for 2 nights for a family reunion and it was perfect. Great amenities and very spacious. Great location for Starved Rock as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and fun
Great family time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L. P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday family getaway
Very clean and exactly as described
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aracely

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonita y cómoda . La recomiendo mucho
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JU J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay!
This was very clean, super easy to check in. The host was wonderful. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bear

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful! We had 8 girls here and we had such a fun time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls' Weekend!
Perfect place for a fun girls' weekend. Hiked the parks, relaxed, took a fun riverboat tour! Very clean, lovely condo. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and well appointed
Kitchen had everything you needed and more. Thoughtful host stocked games, toiletries, lots of kitchen staples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best I have stayed at.
What a great place close to really good hiking (I recommend starverock) my wife and I stayed but you could easily fit 4+, I would give this a +++++.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kanocia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice home away from home!
It was me and 5 of my friends that occupied the property for a nice getaway to go hiking. Everyone enjoyed themselves and felt comfortable. Fully furnished, nice a clean with all the cooking supplies, entertainment you could think of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great trip
Second time staying here and always impressed! Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
Wonderful stay! The grounds where we stayed were the perfect location and very safe, family friendly. The home itself was clean, cutely decorated, and had everything we needed. Joanna was very quick to respond to any questions I had. She even let us have an earlier check-in so we could hit the ground running at Starved Rock! We would definitely stay again! No need to look anywhere else, stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Exactly as described, worked well for our group and JoAnna was quick to respond on anything! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway
Had a fantastic time staying in the Starved Rock area. This unit is conveniently located to local attractions. It is well stocked, clean, and Joanna was great to work with! Definitely will consider staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable condo!
Had everything we needed - plenty of space and comfortable accommodations. Condo was clean and well stocked with kitchen items.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect place to stay for a family wedding. Spacious and very clean. Beautiful setting. Highly recommend this owner and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fall Getaway
We stayed 2 nights and we brought another couple! It was awesome. Fully stocked kitchen, 2 fireplaces, 2 bathrooms, in a beautiful wooded location. We enjoyed Starved Rock State Park, and the nearby town of Ottawa!! Great area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Get-Away
Our stay was very comfortable! The rental was spotless and decorated so nicely for fall. The location was perfect for the hiking we did at Starved Rock. An overall great few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMY S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations!
The property was very clean and well decorated. It was a great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022