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Escape to a serene retreat at this remodeled villa, nestled close to nature and minutes from Ottawa Il. Unwind in the Jacuzzi, gather around one of two cozy fireplaces, or take a short drive to Starved Rock and Matthiessen Park for hiking adventures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!

  • Remodeled villa. With Jacuzzi. New floors. Nice granite countertops. Close to many amenities. Minutes from Starved Rock, Matthiessen Park and Buffalo Rock. Minutes from Ottawa IL. Minutes from Walking trails. Illinois River and Vermillion River only minutes drive. Two fireplaces. Jacuzzi. WIFI. Close to nature. The perfect getaway from the hustle's city. You will love it being here!! Two minutes walking from Saint Louis Trail .
    Villa is inside GrandBear Resort complex.
    (Please Note:WE ARE PRIVITELY OWNED, INDEPENDET FROM GRAND BEAR RESORT AND OR GRIZZLY JACK'S RESORT. Water Park Passes are NOT INCLUDED AND NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. NO GUARANTEE OF AVAILABILITY).Rustic log style furnishings. The generous 1,800 square foot Villa sleeps 8 with 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, comforting fireplaces, televisions, a patio, 2 balconies, washer/dryer, kitchen & dining area.

    The kitchen is complete with all major appliances dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, single cup coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, eating utensils and basic cookware.
    To maximize your rental experience please consider bringing any special items you may need. There is a 24 hr convince store located inside the resort lobby, should you forget something.

    House keeping services are not provided for stays shorter then 7 nights. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the full size washer and dryer to launder the existing towels and linens for a fresh supply.

    Please Note:
    *Villa toiletries (paper towels, toilet paper) will be provided but are based on the amount of people/duration of your stay.
    Should you feel more is needed while on your stay please feel free to visit the General Store located inside GrandBear Resort.

    *This Vacation Villa is privately owned and the use of some resort amenities (i.e. Water Park, mini golf) IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE RENTAL. NEED TO CONTACT GRAND BEAR DIRECTLY FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY!

    Discount rates when booking 7 day or more (call for details)
    *-Special rates for weekly and longer stays (call for details)






Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf

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)

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  • Spa pool
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Durante los eventos favor de No Musica fuerte

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
Note from host: Durante los eventos favor de No Musica fuerte
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
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

About the area

Utica is home to this holiday home. Starved Rock State Park and Deer Park Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Visit our Utica travel guide
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North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park
    Starved Rock State Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois
    Matthiessen State Park
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mix's Trading Post
    2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Skydive Chicago
    21 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    6 min drive
  • Cortileno’s
    8 min drive
  • The Rootbeer Stand
    9 min drive
  • Casey's
    9 min drive
  • Garzanelli's
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! located?

Situated in Utica, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Starved Rock State Park. Matthiessen State Park and Mix's Trading Post are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Roxan Y.

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

Spacious Home Near Starved Rock!

We had a great stay during our trip to Starved Rock! The house is spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive and quick to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria O.

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

Comfortable stay

Clean, comfortable, great location within Great Bear and the kids enjoyed the grass area nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Getaway

The property was very clean and cozy. The host was very nice and friendly and willing to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

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

Great place!

Very conveniently located to all amenities, we were hoping for! So clean and had everything we needed! Contact with the host was excellent. Neighborhood was nice and quiet with plenty of wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne A.

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

Vacation Fun

Close to the state parks, which is what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sisto P.

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

Very good communication and beautiful cabin

Cabin is beautiful and clean. The host is very quick and helpful when contacted.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Weekend Getaway!

The property was clean, comfortable and was a wonderful home away from home! Our host was amazing and we are looking forward to staying here again!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqi C.

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

Great place for a little weekend away

Very clean and neat. Close to great hiking. All the basic needs in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine M.

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

Simple quaint accommodations

Clean, roomy and comfortable. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

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

Great stay for Starved Rock

We would definitely book this condo again. Communication with property manager was phenomenal. Great location for Starved Rock hiking. Condo was clean and well sticked for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is right on the Great Bear Resort property. It’s the perfect place to stay if your intention is to hike and enjoy Starved Rock. It’s clean and has everything you need. Very spacious as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Great family fall trip

The condo had everything we needed and was nice and clean. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

A wonderful get-away

The area itself is a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The unit was clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. We will gladly return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Perfect Starved Rock Getaway

We stayed here for our wedding in Starved Rock. Was the perfect lodging for us and our two teenage kids - perfect proximity to the state parks as well as being able to connect with family/friends who were staying at Grand Bear. The host was great and the unit itself was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Great location and a very nice place!

We were very comfortable and could’ve brought more family. We loved the location and amenities. We didn’t cook, but there was a spacious kitchen. A perfect girl’s weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Perfect stay with friends for a hiking weekend!

Plenty of room for 5 adults, and had room for two more. Clean, cozy and convenient spot for hiking the State Park. We were able to walk to the park and short drive to dinner. Hoping to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P. P.

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

Weekend get away

Stayed with friends. Enjoyed hiking in the area. Spent time in Utica and Ottawa shopping, dinning and enjoying live music. The villa was clean and well stocked. Location is perfect for enjoying the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Family gathering

We appreciated the ample space in the villa. I found the kitchen was well stocked. The large table was perfect for family game night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

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

So peaceful

This was a great place to stay. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, plenty of toilet paper, etc. It was very clean, spacious, peaceful, and a great location. Wifi worked great for our devices and we had a great time relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latory M.

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

Awesome

Nice, comfy, and spacious. Very clean and very reasonable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Hiking weekend

We had two couples in our group- this location was perfect for us! We hiked all day at Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park, then enjoyed dinner in Utica and cocktails with cards at the townhouse. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7th birthday adventure

My husband, two sons, and I staid Thursday through Sunday and it was a great time. Location was perfect being on the ground for the resort gave us many amenities to take advantage of. One child is 12, the other turned 7 and both boys enjoyed this vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J Z.

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

Wonderful

The manager responded immediately to our queries. The place was immaculate, with room to spare. I watched tennis from the comfort of the jacuzzi. All around- great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Clean villa

Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

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

Great place to stay!

Came for Memorial Day weekend, and had a great time. Place was clean and very spacious. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Walking distance to starved rock state park. A lot of cute local shops to check out. Great communication with host. Definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a chill getaway. 10/10 do recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024