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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks! (Utica)
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

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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 and your entire family and guests! Villa is very roomy and provides an ideal weekend getaway 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 and the Villa backs up to Starved Rock Nature Preserve

    Some of the best hiking in Illinois is available at nearby Matthiesen 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 Soda Pop from round the world and the Jerky shop.


    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 August Hill winery

    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
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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
  • 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation Villa Located Near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from August Hill Winery Tasting Room and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Starved Rock State Park. LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Illinois & Michigan Canal are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great family reunion. place was well-stocked, clean, and decorated for the holidays! we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Hiking Trip

Great location, nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was perfect and spacious. Had everything we could need. Warning though, do not rent if you want to use Great Bear Resort Water Park. Even though on the property, they do not view this as part of their resort and will not sell you tickets when busy which is nearly always. You have to go through their website.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mz T.

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

Excellent

Loved the cleanliness. The Vila was inviting and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was very cozy, inviting, and spacious. We had some rain so we spent more time than expected in the house and we never felt cramped. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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