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Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!

Riverfront villa with kitchen and balcony

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Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Grand Bear Resort Utica's serene surroundings, where this 2-story villa offers an authentic log furniture decor, two gas fireplaces, and a chef's kitchen. Unwind with a soak in the whirlpool or enjoy outdoor activities like biking and golf nearby.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!

Renew yourself at this peaceful/centrally-located 2 story villa located in Grand Bear Resort Utica, Il next to 3 state parks.; golf,fishing, boating, biking. It’s surrounded by beautiful woods and landscaping.
Inside the 1800 square foot villa is decorated with authentic log furniture, two gas fireplaces, a full kitchen, laundry, a soaking bath/. Main level level has a large sofa and topper available to use as extra sleeping (inside chest and extra blow up bed. )Master has bedroom with king bed and sleeper sofa ; other bedroom : 2 queen beds. Villa will sleep 8 people Soaking Tub and chef’s kitchen will spoil you! 4 new stainless steel appliances added June 2022.
Babbling brooks and trails leading to serene views. Starved Rock trails start right across the street . Miniature golf and children’s playground is walking distance , summertime gazebo serving food is walking distance. Waterpark passes and mini golf are extra costs. Local area has inexpensive public pools
Villa offers kid/adult indoor and outdoor games as directly across from large outside play and picnic area. Please use designated grills only if you choose to grill outdoors)(
Downtown Utica has many restaurants with great food , ice cream parlor, wine tasting, and more. Rent bikes , go horseback riding , or Learn about the historic canal and river or eagle watch . Interesting Indian history told through various tours available Whatever, you are assured a wonderful time :) … and because I grew up in the area i will make sure of it!
Address:
2643 Illinois Rt 178 highway Utica, Il 61373 unit J2. The door lock code given day of arrival

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please text me when you depart so we can send cleaning in to get ready for next guests. Thank you👍🏻
Please make sure all garbage is on sidewalk in bags by 4:30 pm for pick uo( animals will get in it at night. If forget then just leave garbage in the villa until next day pick up.
If using sofa on main level for sleeping please do not unfold . Instead use the topper for it ( in the chest) or the blow up bed provided. If unfolded it will not fold back into the couch . Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pls bring your own baby strollers, cribs, gate,etc

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 24 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! located?

Located in the heart of Utica, this golf villa 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 mi (3 km).

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Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 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. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great weekend getaway. So close to food and shopping. Renter is very nice and good at communicating. Overall it was excellent and would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa T.

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

Perfect stay

Very clean, well stocked, cozy and inviting. Had a very comfortable stay! Communication was top notch and so friendly! Would highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Starved Rock Villa

This property was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for our comfort. It is in a great location for hiking at Starved Rock state park. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Would stay again

Nice property and owner was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Great place to stay in a great location

Everything as described. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Beautiful Condo!

The condo is very clean and well maintained. Very spacious and accurately represented by VRBO. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. We were within 20 minutes to 3 state parks and 3 nights out for dinner. Quiet and peaceful. Easy access to everything we might want. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etienn B.

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

Awesome place

Everything about this place is fantastic! Comfortable beds, clean, plenty of space and amazing communication with the property manager. Definitely a home away from home can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner was great and the property was very nice and clean. Very conveniently located with many nearby amenities! We will come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Spring Break Get Away

Property was well kept. The location was awesome for getting to the state parks. State parks were amazing. We would come back to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william r.

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

Good Base for Exploring Starved Rock

This was a great place for our family of 4
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marietta F.

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

Sisters get away

We thoroughly enjoyed the hiking on the 6th. We tried a couple of the eating establishments in Utica. The food and service were excellent. We enjoyed the hominess of the villa and would consider it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Great Stay!

Had a great time! Very clean, great communication with property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful Villa! Very clean! All the comforts of home! Great getaway spot! I was very impressed. The only drawback was there was no pool. There is a Waterpark on the property but its 40 extra a day to use it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackelyn C.

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

Bday

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenny T.

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

Wonderful weekend stay!

My family booked a last minute stay in this unit and we were so very happy with our experience! The unit is clean and well stocked for all of your needs. Our host communicated very well and made a hectic decisions so much smoother! The property as a whole was great! Our son enjoyed the waterpark and the arcade as well as the jacuzzi tub! This property will definitely be saved for the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Lovely home

This lovely home is spacious, clean and well cared for. The location great, a short walk to the hiking trails at Starved Rock State Park and a few miles from Matthiessen State Park. We also biked on the I&M Canal Tow Path Trail in Utica. However, our favorite part of the stay was relaxing at the townhome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

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

Wonderful Host!

The host for this is lovely and so very accommodating. We had a few concerns early on that were very quickly taken care of. She called to let us know all the things that we could do in the area also, which was much appreciated! We had a great hike at Wildcat Canyon and enjoyed several meals out and some good shopping. Grand Bear as a resort was not the friendliest as far as staff goes, but our experience with this VRBO was wonderful. Highly recommend :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ale A.

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

First mini vacation ever!

So we drive from Aurora I’ll for our first little getaway ever. And let me tell you it was awesome! As soon as we walked in the place was very clean, spacious and very comfortable. My kids loved just trying at the condo . We will most definitely book again soon! 10/100000! The property owner was very nice checked in on us, during our stay! Loved it ! Definitely recommend it, the water park my kids had so much fun, and so did I . The arcade. We didn’t eat there bc we cooked . Or got take out. But yes so worth the drive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terie Lynn C.

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

So beautiful!

This place is huge! Very clean and spacious. All the appliances you could ever need. The only complaint is the description says that it is a five minute walk from starved Rock Park. It is not. You can walk to the entrance of the park(15-20 minutes) it's a long road into the park and you are not allowed to walk on the into the park but the park doesn't let you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul O.

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

Utica trip

Was good after getting the A/C fixed within 3 hours of arrival. A bit frustrating at first due to heat wave and convincing the owner that we needed a service technician. After the property manager came out and observed the problem the owner then sent us a service technician and he fixed the capacitor on the unit and then it took most of the night to cool off. All in all it was a nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Easter weekend

We totally enjoyed our stay. Had our Easter dinner there and loved the openness of the mail flour, it was very comfortable for our gathering of 12 that day. Our out of town family (5) stayed there and enjoyed the closeness of the nearby parks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025