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Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi

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Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy boating, cycling and kayaking at this cabin. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi

  • Across the street from the Starved Rock State Park trails, waterfalls, and canyons . Relaxation and great experiences awaits you. Fishing, golfing retreats and holiday celebrations have all taken place here. Check out my reviews I take great care of my guests . Made for larger parties (13 maximum )the cabin offers more living space than villas: extra bedroom on private floor, 2 large soaking tub, 3 fireplace, deck, card table, bar, games and cooking appliances/ chefs kitchen, 4 TVs and WiFi. Near great restaurants, trails, sightseeing. Fire marshal rules: no grilling allowed. Please no pets


    Located at 2643 highway 178 in Utica Il, this beautiful, newly updated 2,800 sq foot luxury cabin style Townhome with 3 electric fireplaces and 2 large soaking tubs promises a serene and rejuvenating experience.

    You will enjoy a great night's rest when you open the windows for country-fresh air and find the cabin has 3 beds, 4 baths and will sleep 12. ( 2 bedrooms have 2 queens ;1 bedroom has 1 king and futon, and living room has 1 futon for total of 12 sleeping . ( on site is additional blow up beds for that unexpected last minute add on guest :)

    Gourmet kitchen that's newly updated with stainless steel appliances and microwave, convection/toaster oven, blender, large roaster, 2 slow cookers, large griddle, wok, foreman grill, and bar accessories. Open concept allows guests to mingle with the chef while watching tv or enjoying conversations by the bar. ( or capture strategy on the chess and poker players!)

    Grand/all wood dining table seats 8 . 2 filing chairs to seat 10 plus use of breakfast bar and card table extends dining seating to 18.

    All real wood furnishings gives this place a rustic and warm home -away-from-home feel.

    Comforting deck for morning coffee and happy hour with new patio furniture and view of woods.

    Sunny living room with vaulted ceiling and wall of windows has 2 separate seating areas and 3 new electric stone fireplace.
    Wi-fi, 4 flat screen tvs for music and entertainment.

    Just a few minutes walk to Grand Bear Lodge with amenities featuring : water park ,heated pool, hot tub, water slide, wave pool, lazy river, arcade, slots, bar and restaurant, mini golf. Extra charges apply. (Please inquire with them for closings/pricing or visit their website. )

    Close by: golf courses, 3 state parks offer hiking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, glamping , cross country skiing, and winter sports, kayaking and more!!
    Nearby towns offer salt spa, antiquing, fine dining, pubs, quaint shops, small museums, American Indian historic sites, eagle watching and boating . Only a 90 minute drive to Chicago. ( also a must see and reason to extend your stay! )
    Call me also for site seeing information and cabin info. (Not responsible for any attraction closing)
    Dumpster nearby. Garbage should taken out daily to sidewalk before 4 pm

    Costs vary by season. ***
    Nightly weekend rate : $375-$700night
    Nightly weekday rate: $200-$400/night
    Weekly variance $2000-$2960.
    2 night min stay weekend ( some exceptions apply)
    *quotes include cleaning fee, taxes, refundable damage deposit, and this site's fees.
    ***Please contact me directly for exceptions .and special needs or situations . Some rates are negotiable.
    Sorry, do not accept under age guests not accompanied by a parent. Must be age 25 for reservations.

    Owner responds to all inquiries within 2 hours if message left on cell phone . We guarantee your satisfaction on this accommodation.
    I call the morning of your arrival with the door lock code . Feel free to call me as well. Drive safely and have fun :) call me with any questions you have.
    Thank you ,
    Lori

    Directions::
    RT 80 West .
    Take RT 178 south toward Utica ( you will see big loves gas station and Mc Donald’s to your right )
    In approx 5 miles you will cross the Illinois river.
    At top of hill is Grand Bear Resort . Turn right into resort then stay to the left of their parking lot .
    Veer left at 2nd Grand Bear sign( if you stay straight ahead you will have to come back to this point)
    As you veer left you will stay on same road until you come to tiny bridge that has a 10 mph sign to the left and a pond
    To the left . Cross the bridge and veer right ... building is on left # 13-3 ( third cabin from end)

    REVIEWS:
    "A Gem!"
    I rented this twice, At New Year's and in March 2017. I have rented before at Grand Bear and this is by far the nicest unit we have seen. Unlike those booked through the resort, this is stocked with supplies and amenities you would hope for in a luxury unit! More than you can ask for. Owner has extra air beds, luxury towels, kitchen extras, even cozy throws! It feels more like home than a rental. Owner is absolutely wonderful. You won't be disappointed!
    - 5 of 5 stars Reviewed for a stay in March 2017

    “Great people space! Room for 10-12 comfortably”
    This condo is the best we've used at grand bear. Very spacious and comfortable. Will definitely rent there again!
    - 5 of 5 stars Reviewed for a stay in November 2016

    “Great place to stay for a beautiful fall weekend”
    This cabin is a great place to stay. We all came in for a class reunion in October. The size of the cabin was perfect for all of us .....enough beds and bathrooms. Lori (the owner) was so easy to work
    - 5 of 5 stars Reviewed ago for a stay in October 2016

    "Gorgeous Cabin in Starved Rock Area"
    This gorgeous cabin has all the amenities of home! It is decorated beautifully and is stocked with everything you need for a very comfortable vacation. Lori is wonderful to work with and sees that everything is just as you like it. The area has great hiking and views at Starved Rock and Deer Park that are only minutes from the cabin. We will definitely stay here again. It is perfect place for reunions with family or friends.
    - 5 of 5 stars

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About the area

Located in Utica, this cabin is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Starved Rock State Park and August Hill Winery Tasting Room are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Utica travel guide
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Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • A narrow canyon with steep rock walls and a small stream at the bottom.
    Starved Rock State Park
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Illinois & Michigan Canal
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mix's Trading Post
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    3 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    18 min walk
  • The Dugout
    10 min drive
  • East End Tap
    10 min drive
  • Box Bean Espresso
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi located?

Situated in Utica, this golf cabin is within a 15-minute walk of August Hill Winery Tasting Room, LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Illinois & Michigan Canal. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Luxury Newly Built Cabin across from Starved Rock golf,boat,hike,sleeps 12 WiFi Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, very responsive. The room was very clean, stocked and in an easy accessible location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation for 3 generations. (7 adults). This property was large enough to be very comfortable and provided privacy for all. Kitchen had new small appliances (air fryer, griddle and electric grill) which were easy to use and to clean. Numerous pots and pans, lovely dishes and glassware.Bathrooms were modern and well appointed. Water pressure and hot water were great. Sufficient number of towels and washcloths.One family member worked from the location while we were there. Wi-Fi service met that need.Very short distance to Starved Rock State Park with its beautiful hiking trails and lodge.Lori, our host, was very responsive to our questions prior to and during our stay.Thanks Lori. If the opportunity arises we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family gathering

Stayed in this beautiful cabin for a family gathering, it was perfect. Everything you could want for a weekend is right there at your fingertips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need and more

We had a wonderful visit. The cabin was loaded with anything you could possibly need!! We are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!!

Very clean and well-stocked cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close by getaway

This property was well supplied with bathroom and kitchen essentials. Offered a beautiful pool table and 2 jacuzzis. Very close by to 2 beautiful state parks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Starved Rock Vacation

Lori was an excellent hostess. She was very helpful and easy to communicate with. The property was neat and clean. The kitchen was fully supplied. Plenty of nightlights a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean, spacious and well equipped!

This property was the perfect choice for our board retreat! It easily accommodated 5 adults and provided everyone with plenty of space. The sitting areas - including the outside deck - were great to be able to move around and remain comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped, and overall the cabin contained everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. As an added bonus, the area is beautiful, and the owner stopped by to personally welcome our group and drop off a bottle of local wine - great personal touch! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

So disappointing...not how we expected to be treated

We stayed here over Thanksgiving for 3 nights. Good space, well appointed kitchen and Lori was accommodating prior to our stay. We awoke on Friday after Thanksgiving to no hot water. We contacted Lori and she scheduled a plumber. We waited until he arrived around 3:30pm on Friday, which affected our family plans for the afternoon. After conducting some diagnostics, the plumber said that we as guests did not cause the outage especially with the extremely high winds in the area causing power surges. He could not get the parts until Monday so we were there until the following day so had no hot water for two consecutive mornings. Lori was quick to respond with the plumber ETA but never offered any reimbursement for our lack of hot water for showers, Jacuzzis, dishes and other uses during this time. No offer of an alternative place to shower or a sincere apology for the inconvenience. We checked out on Saturday but agreed it was inappropriate to pay that amount of money and not have hot water during part of our stay. We emailed Lori, expressed our disappointment and asked what she could do. She reluctantly asked us what we thought would be fair. When we responded back with what seemed to be a fair and reasonable expectation to get reimbursed for one of the nights (based on input and feedback we read on the HomeAway owners forum), she refused saying we were being unreasonable and unfair. She said we could’ve easily made warm baths by boiling water (for 9 people). From that point on, the tone and content of her communications were mean spirited and accusatory. She even indicated that it was our fault that the hot water heater had failed, intended to withhold our damage deposit (which fortunately we did recover), and later followed up with another email accusing us of replacing a folding banquet table in the unit with one that was in worse condition (which we had not). Our review primarily reflects the second half of our visit and the treatment we received from Lori when she had to deal with a problem in her unit, that we did not cause, but it certainly affected our stay. The true test of a good owner and the rental experience is how they treat their guest and react when problems arise, not just when they are chasing a booking. An owner should be accountable to their guest at all times and should recognize that sometimes a make-good is indeed due. Hope you have a lovely, problem-free stay if you do rent here; unfortunately that was not our experience,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and clean cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We had a large group- several families and a few kids come together from different areas. The cabin had everything you could possibly need and then some. The owner, Lori, was absolutely amazing. I cannot even express the gratitude we all gave for Lori for providing the perfect space. The long weekend was to spend time with our dear friend who has stage 4 cancer. We want to make as many memories and spend as much time as possible while we still have her. After arriving home on Memorial day, and relaxing after the long drive, we heard the devastating news that the cabin we stayed at fell victim to a fire that started several cabins away. Due to high winds, it spread quickly. We are all incredibly sad and feel such a deep loss for Lori and the cabin that will forever be in our memories.. Sending so many hugs and prayers to all involved. Lori, you are amazing and I hope you can and will rebuild. 😢🙏❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect fit

The house was a great fit for our family and the gathering we held there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couple

It was a great beautiful family place. Spacious and cozy. The owner is amazing and response fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Accommodating Owner

Lori is so kind and accommodating! She answers any questions you have regarding the property very quickly! The property is so immaculately maintained! I just wish that the area has more activities to offer so we could stay longer. We totally recommend everyone to try and rent the place. A great getaway for friends and family! Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay! Perfect space for larger parties.

Comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get a way

Beautiful home! Very clean and just as stated online. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home with all the amenities!

Our only complaint is not knowing we weren’t eligible to swim at the Grand Bear Lodge! We found out the hard way that booking through VRBO means the rest is off limits! But the home was great and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Scammed Beware

We had a group of friends and family use this cabin to celebrate a couple birthdays in the month on February. The cabin was good enough but it was left very unclean. Boxes of decorations were left out in the hallway. A ton of glitter covered the couch and floor in the living room. We found old food in the couch when we use the pull out bed. Then after our stay we were blamed for breaking a TV that we never used. We talked with the owner of this cabin and they were rude to my friends and judged our character. We never used or touched that TV and we were charged $500 to replace it. I have put in a claim to VRBO to try and get my money back because that is ridiculous. Be careful booking this place. Dirty and could scam you out of money!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriend Getaway

Seven senior ladies looking for a 2 night getaway. We could not have made a better choice. Lovely cabin in a lovely setting. Plenty of room and a well equiped kitchen. Host, Lori was great to work with. Thanks again for the use of your cozy cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

My family and I stayed in celebration of birthdays in January . As soon as we walked in we were happy. The place was warm and cozy. We had such a good time . So many things to do right around the area. Trails , eagles, a cool lodge and then we played games that were compliment from the owner. We had so much room so everyone could be together. And the antique pool table was definitely a treat. Thanks Lori
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location

Great Hiking

Great proximity to hiking on grounds as well as nearby. Beautiful sunsets. Bed super comfortable. Host very generous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Christmas Stay

The cabin was exactly as listed and exactly what we wanted for a couple nights to getaway during Christmas with our adult children. Great design and very spacious. We loved the Christmas decorations, lights, and trees throughout the entire cabin. The host was very responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday

This property was amazing and I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here. Lori was extremely kind and very helpful to any questions I had
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful pre-Christmas getaway

The cabin was wonderful. Full kitchen with EVERYTHING we needed. Easy access to Starved Rock State Park as well as plenty to do in Utica, LaSalle and Peru!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

I will admit that I was a little afraid the pictures looked a little too perfect for the price but everything was exactly as pictured. There was more than enough space for 9 of us (4 adults and 5 children) and Lori even had a Christmas tree in every room!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021