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The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

UTICA, IL

Starved Rock State Park
‪2 min walk‬
Matthiessen State Park
‪11 min walk‬
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
‪1 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

Property manager

mark d helgren

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

UTICA, IL

What's nearby

Starved Rock State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Matthiessen State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Buffalo Rock State Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬8 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.

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).

9.8

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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

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R.

23 Mar, 2025

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

Emily R.

19 Feb, 2025

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

Alden H.

14 Dec, 2024

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

Catherine C.

19 Jun, 2024

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

Alison K.

13 Apr, 2025

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

Great option for staying at the resort with family

This was perfect for a family of four, with kids sharing the room with two beds. There is a shared upstairs bathroom with access from both sides, and the main bedroom has an additional sink with a lot of counter space which is great. Then there is a downstairs bathroom. We had friends over for game night around the dining room table. The host left us plenty of bottled water and snacks too. If you are looking at staying at the resort, this makes a lot of sense as an option!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

19 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing property. Will be staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett G.

4 Nov, 2024

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

Michael L.

9 Jun, 2024

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.

27 May, 2024

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

Jason

21 Aug, 2022

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

Really enjoyed my stay! Great host and property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Excellent location and amenities

Villa was well equipped. Host had a case of water bottles which was great given how hot it was over the 4th of July weekend. He also had 2 4 packs of muffins and bananas on the dining table. There was a card table and 4 chairs in addition to the 6 chairs around the dining table. We had family members staying in the campground and another Villa but we met for lunch in our unit and it worked out great. The kitchen island was great for serving. We used paper plates but there were two sets of dishes that you could use and a dishwasher. The beds were comfortable (squeaked a bit on getting in). Bathrooms were clean and spacious. Had extra towels if you needed them. TVs had ample show listings and the internet worked well. There was an open grass area opposite where we played baseball and the back of the Villa was a nice shaded grass area where we played as well. Wear shoes as there are walnuts on the ground.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickey B.

28 Dec, 2024

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

Heaven on Earth

My week long stay at this Villa was beyond fantastic. The host was a pleasure to communicate with. I couldn't have asked for a more peaceful Christmas vacation. The host graciously provided a gift of water, bananas and cookies, as well as the villa to call home for the week. I most definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

13 Nov, 2023

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

Michelle R.

11 Aug, 2023

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

Arlene S.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Anniversary

Very clean and comfortable. Great experience

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

13 Feb, 2023

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

Jessica

9 Sept, 2023

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

Terry S.

2 May, 2024

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.

17 May, 2023

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

Hiking trip

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Jun, 2023

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

Family get away

Condo was nice and had plenty of room. Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

16 Dec, 2021

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Great property for a weekend vacation! Very close to Matthiessen and Starved Rock State Parks. Will definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

1 Nov, 2023

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed the stay. We found all the amenities very useful. The pictures are accurate of the location. We're hoping to come back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Peaceful quiet place to stay

We had a wonderful stay at this location. The host was responsive, and provided the property details very timely. He welcomed us with some muffins, bananas, coffee, and bottled water which was very much appreciated. The place was very spacious with the bedrooms upstairs and the living space downstairs which was really nice so that the people who were up didn't disturb those that were sleeping. The location is very close to both Starved Rock and Mathiesson State Park. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara W.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Location

The location was perfect for hiking the parks. The condo was clean and spacious. Had muffins and bananas waiting for us. The upstairs master bedroom has a jacuzzi bathtub that made long hikes feel so Much better. We would stay again. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024