Your Starved Rock Gateway Awaits!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

North Utica, IL

Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
‪4 min walk‬
Starved Rock State Park
‪6 min walk‬
Matthiessen State Park
‪18 min walk‬
Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spacious villa just minutes away from Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, Buffalo Rock State Park, historic Downtown Utica and other attractions.
Tucked away in the back of the complex. Forest view from the patio and the master bedroom.
Freshly painted.
This 1800 square feet villa comfortably sleeps 8 and the maximus of 10 guests.
Fully equipped to provide the real home away from home experience.
Jetted tub to soak muscles after outdoor activities the area has to offer.
Vanity sink in the master bedroom.
Living room has a 50" Roku TV with multiple streaming options: Netflix, PrimeVideo, Apple TV, Hulu, Roku and many others.
Master bedroom has Xfinity cable TV and the 2nd bedroom has Roku TV.
Free Wifi access.
Luxury linens and towels.
Provided: hotel size toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, dryer sheets, kitchen staples and much more.
Pack N Play available upon request.
Professionally cleaned and sanitized after every guest.
Quarterly pest control.
Vents and ducts cleaned each season.

Property manager

Joanna

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack n Play available upon request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Utica

Utica is home to this villa. Starved Rock State Park and Illinois River Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matthiessen State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post are also worth visiting.

North Utica, IL

What's nearby

Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Starved Rock State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Matthiessen State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Illinois River Winery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Mendota Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Starved Rock Gateway Awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Starved Rock Gateway Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Starved Rock Gateway Awaits!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Starved Rock Gateway Awaits! located?

Situated in Utica, this 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 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

6 April 2025

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

Great place to stay

This home is well kept and well set up for a short or longer stay. Very clean, comfortable, nice location. Very close to State parks and only a short drive to town. Well worth staying at.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie L.

10 February 2025

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

Wonderful Stay

The townhome was clean and beautifully decorated! We had so much fun on our Galentine’s weekend and it so close to town. We can’t wait to come back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

28 December 2024

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

Family Tradition

Very nice villa . Love our memories

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

5 November 2024

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

Perfect Fall Getaway

Our visit to Grand Bear Resort was just what we were looking for in a family vacation. This VRBO unit was tucked away in a quiet area of the villas and the pictures are just what you see inside! We really appreciated the housekeeping amenities that were provided. More than enough for our week long Oct. 16 - 24 visit. The little extras like coffee pods and spices were a nice surprise! Communication with the owner was very quick, and when we had a need it was taken care of right away. She was great to work with!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlette D.

24 September 2024

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

Beautiful and comfortable cabin!!

This wonderful cabin had everything we needed and more! We enjoyed our stay so much. Joanna (host) took care of every detail and was always kind and responsive. We will definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 August 2024

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

Peaceful

This was a perfect place to have a reunion with good friends. It was quiet and comforyable and clean and spacious.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Excellent location. Beautiful resort. Highly recommended!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

12 May 2024

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

Loved our weekend trip!

We had an amazing weekend stay! The place was clean and spacious for us! It had everything we needed! We will for sure be back! Loved the town of Utica! They had just set up their Mills Street with outdoor dining and we had a wonderful time! The town is very family friendly and we will be bringing the kids with us next time! We hiked all of the trails in Starved Rock and most of the trails at Matthiessen as well! Definitely recommend eating at Bruce and Ollie’s and Skoogs! Thank you so much for our amazing stay! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G., DeKalb, IL

29 February 2024

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

Amazing as always

We have stayed at several of the cabins in this complex and this one is our favorite. The owner is very responsive to communication and handles any issues (not that there will be many, if any) quickly. Thank you for another great stay. We will be back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dori G.

12 February 2024

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

What a great Home!!!

We had the best time! House was perfect with a stocked kitchen, bedding, and essentials. We ranged in ages from 6-70 and everyone had fun. The house was a good size to hold us all (5 adults and 5 kids 6-17). Bedrooms were big and 2 full baths were a plus. Walked to the water park and right across the street from the St Louis Canyon parking lot to walk the trail. Short drive to Starved Rock and Mattiessen State Parks. Bruch at Starved Rock Lodge-YUM!!!!! You won't be disappointed!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

8 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had an amazing time. Owner is super nice! The home is super cozy and clean. We will definatley be returning!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

18 December 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette D.

21 November 2023

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

Great Location

We wanted to have a short weekend away to explore Starved Rock and this condo was the perfect choice. Close to everything, quite neighborhood, and great amenities. Very cozy and comfortable. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

18 August 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

18 August 2023

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

Spacious, clean cabin in a quiet wooded setting

We enjoyed staying at this property and we’re pleasantly pleased on arrival at how spacious the unit was. The unit was clean and there was plenty of room for the six of us. In the living area there was only a sofa and a loveseat, seating for 5 even though there were beds for 10. The balcony in the master suite showed some decay and did not look safe to use. We were disappointed at how far the cabins were from the town of Lasalle where the wedding was held that we were there to attend. I thought the unit was in Lasalle, but found it was in Lasalle county. Might have been my oversight when I booked. Overall, we were happy staying here, it was a good value for the price we paid.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T., Shorewood

25 July 2023

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

Great Stay...Will book again.

We were really impressed with how well organized and stocked the villa was. It felt like home away from home. We were very comfortable. Thank you for making our weekend great. I just wish that water park passes were included.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anita G.

11 June 2023

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

Wonderful

I have one complaint. The master room balcony was dangerous. My daughter could have fallen thru. But for the most part it was a great experience to be here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerel S.

30 May 2023

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

Perfect mid-west escape

The property is located in what I believe is the perfect spot of seclusion and the charm of downtown Utica. The villa was super accessible, comfortable, and was the perfect escape that we needed. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

27 March 2023

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

Fantastic Visit!

Property is in a convenient location to the many local areas of interest. It is nicely decorated, very clean, and pleasantly stocked with amenities. Communication with the manager was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

20 January 2023

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

Love staying in this Villa!

So cozy! Very clean! Hope to come back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

18 January 2023

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

nice place

it's hard to find at night, even after you know the way, so be sure to come prepared. inside is very nice. evrything worked except for the wi-fi, and that will probably be remedied very soon since we made the property owner aware. cozy fireplace, kids loved the spa tub, just the right amount of space for 10 people. shampoo and conditioner provided for those who forgot, as well as a bit of non perishable food to tide you over if needing a snack upon arrival.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tisa G.

7 January 2023

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

The picture no gesture it was awesome when we got there

Amazing place I will go again for family, friends gathering etc. It was great…..

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Chicago

28 December 2022

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

After Christmas family gathering!!

Had a great time . Villa was decorated very nicely .. a nice surprise! Very clean and well sticed with many little extras. Will definitely be back ;)

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine w.

4 December 2022

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

Girls Weekend

Great place to enjoy a girls weekend away for the holidays!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joanna

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

Living Room

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Spaces

About this property