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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

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About the area

Utica

With a stay at this villa in Utica, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Starved Rock State Park and August Hill Winery Tasting Room. .This villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Illinois River Winery.
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What's nearby

  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Illinois River Winery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bean Box Espre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Twisty Freeze - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬9 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.

Cozy Townhome, Half Mi to Starved Rock State Park!

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life when you book a stay at this 2-bedroom, 2-bath North Utica vacation rental. Boasting a phenomenal location only a half mile from Starved Rock State Park and 2 miles from Matthiessen State Park, this townhome provides a getaway to the wooded countryside and the banks of the Illinois River. Don't forget to purchase tickets for Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort, only steps from the townhome, for family fun like a waterpark, laser tag, and mini-golf!

-- THE PROPERTY --

2 Gas Fireplaces | Free WiFi | 1,800 Sq Ft

Perfect for outdoor adventurers and families wanting a getaway to nature, this townhome has everything you could need for a worry-free retreat!

Bedroom 1: King Bed, Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private balcony, yard, wildlife viewing
INDOOR LIVING: 6-person dining table, 2 cable TVs, soaking tub
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishware/flatware, toaster, microwave, drip coffee maker, breakfast bar, dishwasher
GENERAL: Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, central heating & air conditioning, linens, towels, washer & dryer
FAQ: Stairs required to access bedrooms
PARKING: Parking spots (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Starved Rock State Park (0.5 miles), St. Louis Canyon (0.5 miles), Matthiessen State Park (2.2 miles), Buffalo Rock State Park (6.2 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Grand Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark (0.3 miles), LaSalle Speedway (5.1 miles), Splash Field at Washington Park (8.0 miles)
EAT + DRINK: Skoog's Pub & Grill (1.8 miles), Cajun Connection (3.3 miles), The Rootbeer Stand (4.5 miles), Uptown Grill (6.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Chicago Rockford International Airport (70.4 miles), Chicago Midway International Airport (85.7 miles), O'Hare International Airport (93.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: All bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor and require stairs. This property might not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Use of the resort amenities is not included with the rental
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free villa features a playground and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 3 spaces)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 first aid kit
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

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Cozy Townhome, Half Mi to Starved Rock State Park! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruth V.

Nice Place
The home is nice and spacious but the carpet and furniture need updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Great place with all the necessities. Quiet and relaxing place. Great communication with Robert. Easy access. The Grand Bear Resort has a nice little mini golf, corn hole and outdoor bar area which was nice to hang out with friends and family. Starved Rock Park was a quick drive. Utica was a cute little town with many good food options. Would recommend staying here - and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, beds were comfortable. Great location for both state parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to state parks
Nice for family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Property
Would stay here again. Reasonably priced, with plenty of room to spread out for a two bedroom condo. Easy access to Starved Rock State Park and the Illinois River for boating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved this place, hope we can stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
The villa was very nice. It fit our large family of 7 perfectly. The rooms were large, the jet tub was nice. The kitchen was fully stocked. It was nice having the washer and dryer and vacuum/broom handy as well. It just really felt like home away from home. The only down fall is putt putt is expensive ($53 for 6 ppl), but it was a fun course and you have to pay for the water park. We ended up driving into Sheridan to the Purates Cay Waterpark cause ut was almost half the cost. Kids liked the playground Grand Bear. Drinks at the patio bar were expensive. There is an awesome bar right down the road called Ano Del Gallo. Food was awesome and so were the drinks and Staff. Right up the road was also the little downtown of Utica. Great little strip of stores. Starved Rock and Mathessen park are a short hop down the road as well. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short father's day weekend getaway
My husband, son, father in law and I loved saying here! It was in the perfect location. Close distance to great restaurants in town (we absolutely loved Bruce and Ollie's & Skoogs) and all the nearby parks to hike (St. Louis canyon, matthiesen, buffalo rock and starved rock). The cabin was very spacious and enough room for everyone. My only critique is that the listing states there are 2 parking spots right next to the cabin however, the two parking spots were taken when we arrived. It wasn't really a big deal because we still parked close. I would just suggest maybe marking the parking spaces so they are designated for each cabin. Other than that everything was perfect! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family place
Experience was great. Wonderful place for family get-together. My nieces rented a villa a few doors from us and it made for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Stay
Stayed at the villa with my children and it was such a nice visit. Property was clean and the check in process was seamless. Great directions helped get us right to the unit. Units are super close to a lot of great hiking in the area. Unit's location was also nice and private, backing up to basically nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! End Unit! Clean and comfortable.
A wonderful and clean townhome to stay in. The beds were really comfortable!!! If you are spending the evenings with more than 5 people, pack some bag/folding chairs or bean bags chairs, as the kitchen chairs are not comfortable for long
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
My family and I had a great stay in this villa. It is extremely spacious and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for hiking at starved rock. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week end get away
the property was very clean and spacious. Plenty of room for the whole group. the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to make meals. Loved the close location to the state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family get away
The cabin was clean, spacious, and safe. Our family weekend trip went well and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joscelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Comfortable, clean, spacious villa! Great for a girls trip full of fun, wine tastings, sunflowers, rest & relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
We absolutely loved this property. It’s clean and nicely decorated. It’s convenient and close to the parks. There is a lot of space to visit; we had 5 people and it was great to be able to enjoy the together time. The kitchen is well stocked. The owners are responsive. The only two downsides were a broken ceiling fan in the master bedroom and a coffee pot with hard water clogging the lines. The owner tried to ship a new coffee pot to us but it didn’t arrive in time. That’s okay, though, we made it work!! We definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying!
This was our second time staying at this property — the owner is friendly, the location is ideal, and the house is well-stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and Spacious!
The unit is an end-unit so you have more windows (and more light) than you would have in an interior unit. The host sent instructions via text and email and was friendly. The location is close to the main entrance of Starved Rock State Park and within walking distance of the trailhead to St Louis Canyon. We enjoyed our stay and have already booked our return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sam P., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great location, 3 minutes from Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starved rock
Had a great stay would come back loves the arwa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Thanksgiving getaway
Overall good! Will book again. I property nice clean & quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time VRBO will be back
Property was clean . Nice quiet neighborhood. Smooth check in process . A little dated and could use some updating but very good experience . Owner was very attentive calling and texting .

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful wilderness getaway
Great check in, very clean. Huge kitchen!

10/10 Excellent

LadyByrdJones, Chicago IL

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very spacious and accommodating. A true home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great place! My kids loved the playground. The property was clean, spacious, and perfect for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020