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Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock

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An indoor water park with a central pool, slides, and a wooden ceiling structure.
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
A wooden sign welcoming visitors to Grand Bear Villas, a rustic wooden bridge, and a paved pathway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
Utica
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kids’ pool
  • Water slide
3.6 out of 5, Good, 1,001 reviews
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock

Villa Valle

Discover the charm and tranquility of Villa Valle, a newly listed vacation rental on VRBO. This beautiful 2-story retreat, nestled in a serene wooded setting, spans 1,800 sq. ft. and comfortably accommodates up to nine guests, making it ideal for families and groups.

Property Highlights:

- Prime Location: Just a short distance from Starved Rock State Park and surrounded by scenic natural beauty.

- Comfortable Accommodations: The villa features two elegantly appointed bedrooms. The Master Bedroom includes a king-size bed, a fireplace, a television, a private vanity with sink, walk in linen closet as well a separate personal walk in closet to store luggage or hang garments. The second bedroom is furnished with one queen-size bed, bunk bed (double and twin) and a television. There are also 2 cots available for use.

- Cozy Living Spaces: Enjoy the warmth of two fireplaces, located in the living area and master bedroom. Relax in the spacious living room or step out onto one of the two balconies to take in stunning views of the surrounding woods and trees.

- Fully-Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen is designed for convenience, featuring major appliances, a coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, utensils, and essential cookware.

- Modern Amenities: The villa includes a full-size washer and dryer, high-speed WiFi, and cable on all televisions for a hassle-free stay. Both bathrooms are equipped with high-pressure showers. And a daily trash pick up service from 11am-4pm.

- Outdoor Enjoyment: Unwind on the patio furniture or take advantage of the villa's beautiful natural surroundings for a relaxing walk or run on the resort trails. Enjoy outdoor live music and yoga on the weekends.

Additional Information:

- Privately Owned: Villa Valle is a privately owned property, but you can enjoy access to all the resort amenities at the Grand Bear Lodge, including the indoor water park, mini golf, and arcade. Some activities may incur additional fees; please visit the Grand Bear Lodge front desk for pricing details. The Grand Bear Lodge is a short 5-10 minute walk from our villa.

- Minimum Stay: 2-night minimum stay required. Check in 4pm / Check out 11am.
- Nearby Attractions: Explore the vibrant local area with access to hiking trails, scenic views, and recreational activities.
-No Pets (while we love them, they are not allowed on the property)

Experience the perfect blend of comfort, style, and natural beauty at Villa Valle — your ideal escape to Starved Rock State Park, North Utica and beyond.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Starved Rock State Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Utica cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 15
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was cozy and beautiful. The view was grand. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Relaxing and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Villa was perfect for our large group. The kids loved sharing a room with bunk beds! And everything was clean and had plenty of towels and dishes for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our cabin was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay and will stay there again if we are going to be in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a charming and very updated property. We enjoyed it and felt at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie R.

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

Great place to stay

Everything was great, exactly what we needed for our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time and the villa was nice and clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My fiancé and I stayed for two nights and everything was amazing!The host Destiney was very responsive when I had questions and made our stay feel like home.We will definitely be booking Y2 again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very clean, lots of room. Definitely will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, providing everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The location was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great stay

Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Enjoyed staying in a cozy clean villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love that is a very quite place and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to meet up with family. Host was quick to respond and offer help when the weather decided to dump show on us and our car would not start.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. Comfortable beds, plenty of extra blankets and pillows if needed. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner. Liked the decor. Fireplace was nice to cozy up to. We all had a great time, looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Family reunion

We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Perfect place for family

We recently stayed at this charming woodland villa and it was a fabulous place for our family to stay. We had additional family staying with us and it was perfect place for all of us to gather, have fun, and relax together! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every year we get together to spend a quiet weekend reading, exploring a new town, and catching up. This was such a cozy place to do just that (and the couch is PHENOMENAL). Destiny was absolutely lovely and helpful, and the place is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa was very spacious and nestled in a beautiful area. Also very close to Starved Rock. We had a cozy stay and appreciated the quiet! Destiny was also very attentive and always responded quickly if we had a question. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Villa was very clean and nicely decorated. We had everything we needed and then some. Having a washer and dryer was a big plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderfully clean, quiet and comfortable villa close to starved rock State Park, with both indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy. Nicely equipped kitchen for cooking and a large dining table for meals, games and visiting. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025