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Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks!

Riverside villa with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Escape to a rustic retreat near Starved Rock, where this 2-bedroom villa offers a relaxing weekend getaway for you and your loved ones. Unwind in the spacious living room by the gas fireplace or enjoy scenic views from one of the two balconies, while staying connected with wireless internet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks!

Rustic 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom 1800 Square foot Villa near Starved Rock . The Villa Sleeps up to 8 guests and has two fireplaces and a private tub in the master bedroom.. Located within 1 1/2 hour drive of Chicago , this relaxing retreat is for you, your entire family and guests! Villa is very roomy and provides an ideal weekend get away for families and friends looking for a relaxing weekend escape. Spacious living room, features 2 plush sofas and a gas fireplace. The Kitchen is fully equipped with all of the necessary appliances and cooking utensils. The unit backs up to Starved Rock Nature Preserve

Some of the best hiking in Illinois is available at Nearby Matthieson and Starved Rock State Parks. Nearby Bicycle trails also provide beautiful natural scenery on the I & M Canal State Trails. Visit Nearby Country Edge Mall where you can sample, Fabulous Cupcakes, Homemade candy and Gourmet Popcorn.


Villa Features include:
- Wireless internet, 3 Cable TV's fully equipped kitchen, dishware and flatware, air conditioning, 2 fireplaces, 2 balconies, private tub in the master bedroom and many more amenities!
- Near state parks! Easy access to hiking trails, state parks, restaurants, shops, bars and wineries

Bedrooms Include:
- Master Bedroom: 1 King-sized Bed and 1 Pullout Sofa Bed
- 2nd Bedroom includes 2 Queen-sized Beds

Additional Sleeping:
- Pullout Queen-sized Sofa Bed on the First Level Sleeps 2 guests

Policies:
- No smoking
- No pets
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Similar properties

Front of property

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kids pool
  • Waterslide
7.4 out of 10, Good, 947 reviews
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vacation Villa Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks
Vacation Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks Utica
Vacation Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks
Vacation Villa Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks
Vacation Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks Utica
Vacation Villa Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks
Vacation Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks Utica
Vacation Located Starved Rock Matthiessen State Parks

About the area

Map
Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Garzanelli's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dugout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks! located?

Situated on a river, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of August Hill Winery Tasting Room and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum. Illinois & Michigan Canal and Mix's Trading Post are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ovidio S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We really enjoyed our stay!

We loved the villa for the price point. The host was very communicative and flexible with allowing another guest at the last minute. We're already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed staying in this clean condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauriz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Peaceful and warming place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Snir S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at Starved Rock

Close to the park and in the Grand Bear Resort vicinity. We all loved how close the park was, how quaint the town is and the kids love the indoor water park!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Accommodations!

I would stay again!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genaveve O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Stay!

This spacious villa is perfect for a getaway weekend. My family stayed here and loved the location in regards to the multiple state parks in the area and how close to town it was. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hobby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway, with a place to stay right next to Starved Rock Park. Perfect place, comfortable beds, and clean. Would stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Clean, spacious, and fun rustic feel with modern amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We really enjoyed the trip! The host was a great communicator and quick to respond. Overall, I would recommend staying here and enjoying the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We had a good time and the kids enjoyed themselves too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location great townhouse

This townhouse was in at great location for all of our activities we had planned. Townhouse was very nice. Had everything we needed for our long weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, great property. We had a lot of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get-a-way

The Villa was amazing! Downtown Utica was a couple miles away, Starved rock was just as close. Grand Bear lodge was also very nice. Our host was great. We can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Our villa was exactly as advertised. There was tons of room and everything we needed to make our stay relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ersan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of four enjoyed stay

Smooth check-in with Denny being very responsive. We used villa and Starved Rock as nice weekend getaway from daily routine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

My family and I had the best time ever, this place was amazing. Everything was well put together. I would definitely recommend this place and the host was very generous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

We had an amazing time. Aside from a giant wolf spider in the bedroom bleh lol otherwise beautiful clean and awesome space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo, all furnishings in great condition and everything was clean. We especially liked the comfy king bed in one of the bedrooms. I give it an A rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time at Starved Rock

Stayed here to hike at Starved rock. Was surprised how close it was. Very nice little town. Was very welcoming. Look forward to returning. Jacuzzi was a must after hiking all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Perla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for young adults

I booked this villa for friends to gather and to go hiking with. I loved how everything was furnished and my contact with Denny for any questions were quick. I am definitely planning on staying here again in the future. So close to the hiking trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was nice and clean

The property was very clean and nice. I think the toilets need to be upgraded because there are permanent rust like stains inside of the toilets. But overall I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Jennifer A S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September

We were disappointed that the jacuzzi didn’t work and that the cable/internet connection wasn’t functioning
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Dyone

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well the TV in the second floor bedroom don’t work the Jacuzzi tub didn’t work lights on the back balcony didn’t work sofa bed in the living room in need of replacing I didn’t enjoy my stay there I went before two years ago and it was a lot better this villa was not that great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Clean and very accommodating. The property had everything we needed for a weekend at the park. Host was very good about communicating the check in progress.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT STAY

HUGE SPACE...VERY CLEAN....LOVED IT!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022