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Private Vacation Villa at Grand Bear Lodge near Starved Rock

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
North Utica, IL
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    3 min walk
  • Bear Island Bar
    2 min walk
  • Mendota Station
    27 min drive
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    18 min drive

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About the area

Utica

With a stay at this villa in Utica, you'll be 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 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Mix's Trading Post.

What's nearby

  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 3 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 - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 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.

Private Vacation Villa at Grand Bear Lodge near Starved Rock

(Note: Animals are not allowed in the villa per bylaws and on the premises on Grand Bear Lodge property and water park passes are not included).

This cozy 1800 sqft villa truly has character and charm. It is located within Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Lodge and is perfect for get together and family vacations. For the adventurers, Starved Rock's entrance is just a half a mile from the villa.
FREE WIFI
Amenities included 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms that house 9 with a full-size washer and dryer, a patio and two balconies.The kitchen is complete with major appliances, a coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, utensils, basic cookware and a breakfast bar, as well as a dining room.The Master Bedroom features a king size bed, pullout sofa, fireplace, television, walk-in closet, a private vanity, balcony and a whirlpool tub. The second bedroom has two queen size beds, two closets,TV and private balcony.

Want to be in one of the villas closest to all the action?

This villa is located as one of the first on the property!


Great Location and tons to do in Utica!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

Our cabin is not part of the hotel pool at Grizzly Jack's resort and therefore we please ask our guests to not make inquiries at the resort reception desk since it's only for guests who are staying in one of the cabins managed by the hotel.

My villa is not affiliated with the lodge, therefore I DO NOT have waterpark passes for my guests.

(Note: Animals are not allowed in the villa per bylaws and on the premises on Grand Bear Lodge property and water park passes are not included).
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, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

Private Vacation Villa at Grand Bear Lodge near Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jillian Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfortable
The villa was well maintained and clean. It made for a great stay while visiting the area. The check in process was seamless!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
We had a great time in Utica. The townhouse is fantastic! It was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. It was close to Starved Rock and there are some nice places to eat in the area. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Within 1 mile of SRSP and 3 miles from Mathison SP. Lots of room to spread out. Great alternative if the lodge is full.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple and spacious
This was a nice stay. The rooms were spacious. And the location was close to N Utica
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
Great clean property no issues would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful Place and easy to get into. We had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa / Great Host
The villa is as advertised, and the host was wonderful answering any questions etc. very quickly. Very cozy and comfortable villa and we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bigger and better than I expected.
I'm familiar with housing options at Starved Rock and this was quiet, private, clean, spacious, conveniently located and kept in good condition. The outfitted kitchen worked nicely and our host welcomed us with the Ring Door Bell when we were figuring out the lock. Very nice place that I would reserve again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice for overnights
This property had plenty of space, was in nice condition, quick access to Starved Rock park, and within the resort property was an easy walk to all of the amenities within Great Bear resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Russell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Booked reservation
Had a very good time. Property was clean.Hope to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend getaway
This was the perfect getaway for two families. We celebrated our son’s bday and everything was just perfect.,so perfect we just booked again for April for the next bday. I highly recommend booking this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L. P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family getaway
Had a great time. Place fit our family perfectly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jusn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great time
We were able to be very comfortably and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neighbors were loud
The property manager can not control this, but the neighboring villa had a large number of people in/out and were very loud in the middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
hiking weekend
Convenient, well maintained, easy check-in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This place was perfect for a weekend get away!! Clean, comfortable and a great location to the nearby parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
We loved our stay. Very clean and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking Great location! Nice and cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Get Away
myself and 3 sisters wanted to hike and spend quality time together as we live far away from each other. It was a perfect and quiet way to spend time together and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Stay
Stay was needed while interning for work in the area- Justine provided the perfect place. Thank you.
Stayed 59 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grizzly
Wonderful, great price. Very accommodating host!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin
My stay was amazing! Beautiful property and my family absolutely enjoyed it! Thank you so much to the host, she was absolutely amazing and was very responsive when I got lost coming there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicky m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starved Rock
Perfect location for visiting Starved Rock & Mathiesian park. Clean & quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
The property was a great place to stay. Close to Starved Rock and downtown Utica. Accommodated a group of girls getting together comfortably! The owner was responsive and easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Oak Lawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Love to stay here again.
Villa had everything we needed and very clean. Would like to reserve here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021