Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock!

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A stone fireplace with a bear figure, a welcome sign, and a rustic wooden shelf.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and a wall-mounted clock.
A fireplace with a stone facade, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and two wooden paddles on either side.
A room with a large window revealing a wooden deck and a house in the background.
A two-story log cabin-style building with a balcony, stone pillars, and a small front yard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Starved Rock State Park

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

2 Large Single Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Utica

Located in Utica, this villa is near a water park. I&M Canal Visitor Center and Hegeler Carus Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Starved Rock State Park and Deer Park Country Club. Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Map
North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 22 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock!?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! on 25 January 2027 start from NZ$773, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! located?

Situated in Utica, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Starved Rock State Park. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for a weekend away, close to lots of hiking and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly what we were looking for. Great location to hiking and a nice quiet getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was very nice and clean! Lots of space. My only nitpick is it could use some more kitchen utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really nice stay! It had everything we needed and the location to Starved Rock couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot close to Starved Rock. Comfy beds.The building was a little hard to find in the dark, so heads up if you are checking in late. Also the kitchen was mostly stocked but missed things like measuring cups and spoons. So heads up if you plan to do a bit of cooking there. Also we pretty quickly ran low on toilet paper and paper towels and dishwasher pods while there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot, everything clean, great decor, check in quick and easy, overall excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Thank you for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was exactly what we needed for our stay. Clean and relaxing. All as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this Villa, Eduardo was great with communication and my request for a possible early check-in was accommodated at no additional charge. and I truly appreciated that. The property was very homie, and it felt like our home away from home for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No issues at all with the place. Responsive host. Loved the arcade machine in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, fireplaces worked wonderfully and Eddie was responsive to questions! Super close to the trails for hiking as well and a very short drive to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Villa. Thank you for the review and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Villa for close to Starved Rock Hiking and good dining options. Utica has a fun Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together.

Comfortable villa with everything we needed. The location is perfect for visiting the State Parks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback! Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean. Enjoyed the arcade game, nice tv, and jacuzzi! The water filter needed to be changed as it tasted like well water. So, we had to buy bottled water. I let the owner know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was comfortable and as described. We enjoyed the arcade game, hot tub and fireplaces! A perfect location for hiking Starved Rock. Eduardo was very helpful and communicative. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Awesome arrangement for accommodations near Starve Rock. Place accommodations sleep up to 9. Kitchen had everything to cook family dinner with and enjoy time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has many helpful amenities. The hot tub was more like a bath than a hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was great! We loved the arcade machine! The location was perfect for hiking at Starved Rock and Matthiesen State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful condominium

The condo is spacious, clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay. Eduardo is an excellent communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Happy to host you Barry! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

We had an amazing stay! The property was extremely clean, easy to locate & had plenty of great amenities. One of our favorite things to use was the arcade machine! The jacuzzi tub & fireplaces were also amazing. We picked this property since it was so close to Starved Rock State Park! The property has a fun outdoor vibe to it & we loved every second of it. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you for your kind review! Im glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would take a while to hear back from the owner but never longer than 24 hours. Instructions for entry were concise and clear. Check out instructions were not given until the day prior to check out, after I asked.Beds were comfortable. With a washer and dryer there, it made it easier to have enough clean towels. Some items like extra paper towels and toilet paper could not be located. We could tell that they were still fixing the villa up as paint tape was still around a window. Nice place overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Very responsive host but the place itself had issues. Leaky dishwasher, ants on the first floor and a nonworking fireplace.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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