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Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Illinois River Winery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Starved Rock State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica

Welcome to the Frances Suite! This loft style condo is very comfortable and centrally located in the heart of Utica. The front windows have been restored to their original height and offer an awesome view of the downtown. There is a full kitchen with plenty of space to unwind after a long day of hiking or shopping. You can relax by the cozy fireplace with a book or take a long shower in the beautiful walk in. There is a king sized bed and a queen sized pullout sofa sleeper.

Property manager

Jennifer Cetwinski
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud noise or music after 9 PM No candles Leave windows closed please
Additional cleaning fees will be incurred for cooking food with lingering odors.
No food or drink in the bedroom. NO smoking or vaping of any kind.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Utica

Utica is home to this condo. Hegeler Carus Mansion and Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting.
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North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Illinois River Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica located?

Situated in Utica, this condo building is steps away from August Hill Winery Tasting Room and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum. Illinois River Winery and Mix's Trading Post are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

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

Great spot

This is our second visit. Lovely place for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl b.

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

Weekend away

Great location and the picture do not do this place justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Love!

We enjoyed our stay! It was beautiful and convenient to downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbra L.

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

Downtown Utica

Walk outside your door to quaint downtown restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, very historical building! Great stay, great host, will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Nice place

We stayed for a weekend and we were very happy. The place is very clean and recently renovated. I would come back again for sure. The location is convenient for walking to restaurants and a short drive to the parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Fantastic stay near starved rock in Utica

We loved this unique property in downtown Utica, clean comfortable and wonderfully restored historic loft space. We appreciated all the thoughtful touches even down to the fluffy towels. Sweet treat coupons left by host were appreciated. Highly recommend this property and would stay again, this is a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

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

Beautiful & Perfect Location

We had a beautiful stay. The loft is clean and perfectly appointed, exactly what we needed to enjoy a relaxing getaway. It is located within minutes of Starved Rock and Matthiessen. The town of Utica was charming with plenty of great options for meals and drinks. Thanks for a great weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Exactly as described!

My husband and I enjoyed a weekend at the Suite Frances. The location couldn't have been better; we loved its proximity to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park. The street has several restaurants, bars, a brewery, and a cute cafe. I highly recommend the property; it's incredibly clean, updated, and the windows are amazing. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway: clean, well appointed, and comfy. Such a short drive from Chicago and close to all sorts of fun exploring (towns and parks). We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This historic loft was absolutely amazing!!! We’ll be back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Y.

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

Great place and great location

Lots of stuff to do around the house and beautifully set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chanel G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

It was what came after!

Arrived at the location, everything went well. I read over the do’s and dont’s to ensure all responsibilities. I came in and swept some minor debris left prior to my stay. My fiancé and I were there only to rest and shower. We were there mainly to frequent the parks and winery. I received a request for an additional 250 cleaning fee.We couldn’t understand what this was for, when I went over and beyond what was asked in the manual, because that’s just me. I received a message stating the property was left in inhumane living conditions with feces inside. I’m thinking what no one even passed bowels there. So I asked for photos. I was sent a picture of red smudge on a piece of stone. The property manager was Very rude! I replied is this a joke or scam? I wanted to know where was this even located inside the home? And the response was I’m going to report you.I made sure this was reported because I feel this was a scam or possibly an extortion for additional money. I went online and seen this is something that happens often.…please be aware!!!I made sure I kept all photos and messages! Would love to post them! Also what she didn’t know was my fiancé and I own several air, bnb properties so I took a video of the property with a date and time stamp upon leaving! Make sure this is something you do at all times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill A., Chicago, IL USA

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

Great Stay!

The loft was stunning 😍 It was elegantly decorated and the view of downtown was beautiful. When our friends saw it they were very impressed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Perfect small town getaway

My husband and teen daughter loved this loft stay! It was in the perfect location for noshing, hiking, antiquing and biking ( right off I and M canal path ). We will definitely book this loft again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

As advertised!

Such a beautiful pad to call home for a stint. Excellently constructed and designed one-bedroom loft; perfect. In the heart of Utica, great proximity to parks, trails, eats, etc. The Illinois Valley, an extraordinary place. History abounds. The I&M Canal trail makes for an awesome ride. We met the author of The Starved Rock Murders, Steve Stout, on the Sainte Genevieve. He said to say hi!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cozy loft, perfect location in Downtown Utica. Owner extremely friendly, along with other local business workers. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Perfect getaway

Very nicely done. Very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Excellence & Wonderful

The location is outstanding and the interior is immaculate! Spacious and comfortable. Great communication with the owners. Do yourself a favor, if it's available book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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