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Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica

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Sit and enjoy the view from this outdoor seating area with a brick facade, featuring a round table and four chairs.
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Staircase leads to a room with exposed brick walls and large windows offering a view of the outside.
Step into the charming ESPRESSO, a cozy spot to grab a cup.
Relax in this open-plan living space with a loft area, featuring a sofa, ottoman, and wooden coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$432
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica

Welcome to the Charlotte Suite. This newly renovated historic lofted condo is located in downtown Utica, IL (Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks). It will accommodate up to 4 guests, but is ideal for a romantic getaway or a girls trip with a king sized bed and queen size sofa sleeper. This is not a place to party but to relax and enjoy. The lower level of The Bickerman is home to Bruce & Ollie’s Coffee, Ice Cream and Deli. It is a place for everyone to enjoy! The building has been restored while maintaining it’s rich history!

Property manager

Jennifer Cetwinski

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether 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

Map
North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica?

As of 15 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica on 21 July 2025 start from AU$431.69, 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.

What time is check-in at Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica located?

Located in the heart of Utica, this condo building is steps from August Hill Winery Tasting Room and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Starved Rock State Park. LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Illinois & Michigan Canal are just steps away.

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Historic Loft/Charlotte Suite/Starved Rock/Utica Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tegan M.

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

Great weekend getaway.

While close to home, great little town and great little property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Having the coffee shop right downstairs was an excellent way to start the mornings before hiking the trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Great stay!

Perfect place to stay after hiking all day. Plenty of places to eat and drink just right outside. The loft was very clean and lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Cute little loft in the middle of town

Our stay was great. We had no idea we would be so close to eveeything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

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

Beautiful loft

Wonderful location, beautiful atmosphere very clean. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Friendly area, beautiful hiking nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alden H.

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

Stress free stay

Beautiful loft with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Great location with terrific food options right downstairs at Bruce and Ollie’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The lodt was very pretty and comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay in uttica and would definitely recommend staying at the bickerman loft

10/10 Excellent

Trena M.

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

Wonderful weekend

Came to Utica for the Wine Walk. The location was perfect. The suite was clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. Communication with the owner was great. We enjoyed staying over the shop, which had great coffee and tasty food. The staff were helpful and very friendly. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful loft condo in downtown Utica with everything imaginable for a perfect getaway. The Fast and easy communication with the owner when we had difficulty checking in was greatly appreciated. We will definitely book again in the spring. Thanks for a great stay!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Hiking & Relaxing

Amazing 3 night trip to Utica in this newly renovated condo. Located above a unique coffee shop and across the street from a sports bar with excellent food. Starved Rock State Park has many trails to hike and is just minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

Vey clean and nicely decorated

We had a lovely evening out in the small town of Utica. We rented bikes although most shops we within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Luxury Loft

The Loft was an incredible space to relax and enjoy ourselves when not hiking, shopping or dining. Very well maintained and furnished with everything you need. In this day and age it is a blessing to find accommodations that exceed your expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great location

Excellent downtown Utica location for a girls weekend. Only issues: No blankets for the pull out bed. Suggest having extra in closet. Fireplace did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Good

Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK M.

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

Perfect!

Just a 1 day stop on a long trip out west. Just perfect. Location is outstanding. Truly lovely town and atmosphere. If you landed on this, just do it you will not be disappointed. Host has others in the same building as well. Only other note, make sure you stop downstairs for coffee!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etzion B.

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

LA to IL - Holiday Vacation 2023

We had the most comfortable and enjoyable experience staying at the Charlotte Suite for Christmas 2023 and we will choose you again 100%! We also want to extend our gratitude to “Jen #3” for her patience, professionalism and kindness.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The property was completely as pictured if not better. The property owner was fabulous. From the big to the small, they thought of everything when putting the property together. The location was great. Right in the downtown with access to food, drinks and live entertainment. Things shut down around 9:00 so no noise issues. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Quick getaway

Perfect little base of operations for exploring Uitca/LaSalle/Ottawa area. Friendly local business, great outdoor adventure options in the area, and reasonable prices all around. Slick industrial space within a historical building....comfy bed, quiet space w/all the creature comforts. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Perfect location

Slight hiccup with checkin but owner really responsive so worked out fine. Loft is beautiful, clean, well stocked and perfectly located for hiking. The shop downstairs is great and everyone is super friendly. The street outside is basically a beer tent so keep in mind it's probably kinda loud on weekends. Besides the weather, our only disappointment was how many shops only had wknd hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Destress Weekend

I stayed in the Charlotte suite for a much needed stress free weekend. The loft and town did not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very nice clean Homey place. Our only drawback was lots of steps when you enter. We stayed in the loft and there was stairs up to the bedroom, but other than that, everything was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Burgooo 2024

Great Great place! Jenn and Matt are great local hosts ! They are a hands on couple that go above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect Glad we found this hidden gem We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joan o.

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

Excellent Stay

Exceptional location and unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Just Beautiful!!

What a beautifully renovated and historic place to stay for a quick girls getaway! Everything was very clean, comfortable, and instructions were clear and simple. The pull out couch was a little uncomfortable to sleep on, but I think that’s par for pull out couches lol. We would 100% stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023