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Enjoy cooking in the fully equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, and microwave, and dine in the adjacent dining area.
Enjoy the view from the deck through the sliding glass door.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stove, and oven.
Stroll through the beautifully landscaped grounds, surrounded by mature trees and a well-manicured lawn.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, microwave, stove, and dishwasher.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Starved Rock State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Matthiessen State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Utica

Located within a 5-minute walk of Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Starved Rock State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matthiessen State Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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).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.

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






The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home in Utica is within a 10-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. You'll also find Matthiessen State Park and August Hill Winery Tasting Room within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Yes, every accommodation at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! comes with a balcony.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay, thank you. Excellent communications, ample parking, friendly locals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area well kept and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roxan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice. Very close to our destination/Starved Rock

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B., Warrenville, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the second year that we stayed at Martin's place. We love it her as it has exactly what we want for a home base while we explore the Starved Rock area. Always clean and welcoming. Highly recommended. PS we will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., Pearland, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a suggestion not a complaint

My wife and I stayed at this villa this past weekend and would definitely stay again if a couple of changes were made. But before those, this villa is very clean. Everything you need is there. The TV's are all new, the downstairs and upstairs were very nice. The neighborhood was quiet. A few suggestions for the owner to get us to 5 stars: The door going to the outside deck upstairs didn't open. The latch was broken.The 3 main beds and pillows are in dire need of replacement. We stayed 3 nights and tried all 3 with no luck at good rest. Very uncomfortable. The shower head upstairs and the clothes drier make very loud screeching noises when used. This was not a problem to either of us, just a suggestion to look at fixing maybe. We would definitely stay here again, if the beds and pillows were replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Not many guests in the area while we were there. It was a great place to hold our Cousin retreat! The host replied & took action quickly for the minor hiccups. Even the weather was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away

Villa was spacious and had a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for our needs

This was our first time using VRBO. Although not the fault of the property manager, we found the app to be very clunky and difficult to use. The phone number to contact our host kept disappearing and we were unable to find the documents that he had originally sent to us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G., Fort Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

Stayed at the property Nov. 2024. Had such a positive experience that when coming through the area again Spring 2025 it was an easy decision to stay at this condo again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Very comfortable and spacious! A great place to stay if you like hiking opportunity nearby! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pandora P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Villa

Very chill spot for the fam. Definitely coming back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jet tub malfunction

We choose this place bc the Jacuzzi and it was a super bad experience and when to use jet tub and didn't realize it was pouring downstairs threw a vent covering the whole kitchen dining room floor and got a lot of the stuff we brought wet.we cleaned it up contact the owner he said there was nothing wrong and the whole aeeling was wet and cracked this has happened before then I was about to make dinner but needed to wait for a maintenance guy that came couldn't do anything he said and a pipe is cracked under tub so after all that owner contacted us back and said we can't there is nothing wrong he said I said no I was standing next to him and he said there is a problem kinda slum load ran I feel . Will never stay there again.Hope VRBO will do something about this.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sisto P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness

Starved rock trip

I had a great experience and good communication with the host. I would rent again from Martin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jamie d.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was pleasant

Big enough for our 7 people. It was for the most part very enjoyable. We enjoyed the space, and that they decorated for Christmas. The drawback was they forgot to clean the bathrooms, and You could hear the neighbors, ie: honking outside, several car alarms going off, and kids running up the stairs next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

David

Another great stay!We love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shuky L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and great location

We were in town for a wedding and the property was great for what we needed. The master tv speakers were blown out so we couldn’t use it at high volume, but otherwise the property was as described and host was a great communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G., Fort Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

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