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The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing

Villa with kitchen, steps from Starved Rock State Park

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Interior
Room
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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UTICA, IL
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mix's Trading Post
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing

Grand bear vacation resort villa newly renovated very comfortable close to starved rock and Matthiessen state parks fully furnished two bedroom, two baths, 1 king size bed ,two queen beds very comfortable fully equipped kitchen and laundry Jacuzzi tub for relaxing lots of fun activities near by cable TV and WiFi provided front and back decks upstairs the living room is furnished with rustic looking furniture and animal mounts for that in the woods cabin feel guests are sure to enjoy this quiet comfortable atmosphere NEW SEALY SUMMER ROSE MEDIUM MATTRESSES FOR YOUR COMFORT

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I have provided ash trays for outside smoking

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 are allowed on site
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 villa. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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UTICA, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mix's Trading Post - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 24 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garzanelli's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing located?

Situated in Utica, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Matthiessen State Park and Mix's Trading Post are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, quiet!Amenities were much appreciated. We had a great stay!!
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for the second time now at this cozy property in the beautiful Starved Rock state park area of Illinois. Mark was easy to work with and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this property was wonderful! Beautiful villa and every amenity you can think of. We felt right at home. Every room was very clean and comfortable. Such a relaxing weekend. Mark is a great host. He answered all our questions immediately whenever we contacted him. We will definitely be back! Thank you, Mark!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tena G.

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

Fun weekend getaway

Quiet and super clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danyl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were traveling for a wedding out of town. This venue worked perfect for us to be able to stay together as a family. It was a great area and we will plan to come back and explore the area when we have more time. The host communicated well and provided water and muffins, which was super thoughtful and helpful upon arriving!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IVAN A.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great Place to Stay when visiting Starved Rock
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R.

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

Perfect for Hiking Trip

This made a great home base for hiking in starved rock and Matthiessen State parks. It was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed my stay! Great host and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Great trip for the family

Nice and clean, close to parks and great hiking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great place to stay

The place is very nice inside. Very well stocked with everything you need to cook and feel like your at home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay! It was very clean and comfortable. It was in a great location for going to Starved Rock state park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property. Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Clean, cozy, comfy! Relaxing weekend, mark left muffins and water for us as well, that was greatly appreciated!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was amazi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alden H.

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

Bear’s Den/Starved Rock

Property was just as listed. Convenient location and comfortable accommodations. Recommend this property to anyone looking to stay near Starved Tock.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Amazing stay

Cozy cabin, very spacious! Kitchen worked wonderfully and we were very close to the state park
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

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

perfect weekend

It was the perfect place to hike and stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett G.

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

Peaceful Family Retreat

We had a great stay at this beautiful condo in Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock State Park! The home was well-kept, clean, and access was easy. We would recommend to others and hope to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Comfortable, clean accommodations

Very clean, comfortable and centrally located accommodation to local attractions. Host was very responsive and thoughtful with treats and water provided for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well kept and full of amenities! Great place to stay with thoughtful preparations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Getaway

Came to get away from work and see family.... really beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Nice place

Plenty of room and nicely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short trip

Place was great, nice spot and great host !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Visit with elderly family member

Nice place. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wieslaw Z.

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

Hiking trip

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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