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Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!

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Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 91800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Utica, IL
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mix's Trading Post
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Common area 1

1 Twin Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!

Renew yourself at this peaceful/centrally-located 2 story villa located in Grand Bear Resort Utica, Il next to 3 state parks.; golf,fishing, boating, biking. It’s surrounded by beautiful woods and landscaping.
Inside the 1800 square foot villa is decorated with authentic log furniture, two gas fireplaces, a full kitchen, laundry, a soaking bath/. Main level level has a large sofa and topper available to use as extra sleeping (inside chest and extra blow up bed. )Master has bedroom with king bed and sleeper sofa ; other bedroom : 2 queen beds. Villa will sleep 8 people Soaking Tub and chef’s kitchen will spoil you! 4 new stainless steel appliances added June 2022.
Babbling brooks and trails leading to serene views. Starved Rock trails start right across the street . Miniature golf and children’s playground is walking distance , summertime gazebo serving food is walking distance. Waterpark passes and mini golf are extra costs. Local area has inexpensive public pools
Villa offers kid/adult indoor and outdoor games as directly across from large outside play and picnic area. Please use designated grills only if you choose to grill outdoors)(
Downtown Utica has many restaurants with great food , ice cream parlor, wine tasting, and more. Rent bikes , go horseback riding , or Learn about the historic canal and river or eagle watch . Interesting Indian history told through various tours available Whatever, you are assured a wonderful time :) … and because I grew up in the area i will make sure of it!
Address:
2643 Illinois Rt 178 highway Utica, Il 61373 unit J2. The door lock code given day of arrival
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Pls bring your own baby strollers, cribs, gate,etc
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please text me when you depart so we can send cleaning in to get ready for next guests. Thank you👍🏻
Please make sure all garbage is on sidewalk in bags by 4:30 pm for pick uo( animals will get in it at night. If forget then just leave garbage in the villa until next day pick up.
If using sofa on main level for sleeping please do not unfold . Instead use the topper for it ( in the chest) or the blow up bed provided. If unfolded it will not fold back into the couch . Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Utica

Located in Utica, this villa is in the city center and on a river. Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat and Hegeler Carus Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mix's Trading Post - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 24 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Club - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! on May 30, 2026 start from $159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newer Rustic WiFi Villa by Starved Rock sleeps 7. A guest favorite!! located?

Located in the heart of Utica, this golf 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 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Clean, comfortable, and the host was great. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host and the amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice and clean and close to shops, dining and trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Space, size, amenities, location and host were all great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great weekend getaway. So close to food and shopping. Renter is very nice and good at communicating. Overall it was excellent and would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa T.

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

Perfect stay

Very clean, well stocked, cozy and inviting. Had a very comfortable stay! Communication was top notch and so friendly! Would highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Would stay again

Nice property and owner was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Starved Rock Villa

This property was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for our comfort. It is in a great location for hiking at Starved Rock state park. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Great place to stay in a great location

Everything as described. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etienn B.

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

Awesome place

Everything about this place is fantastic! Comfortable beds, clean, plenty of space and amazing communication with the property manager. Definitely a home away from home can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this facility. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we would want ... a fireplace on both floors and a jacuzzi in the bedroom. The area was beautiful with several challenging hiking trails. It is a great family location with an open play area right outside the door. We would definitely do this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Beautiful Condo!

The condo is very clean and well maintained. Very spacious and accurately represented by VRBO. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. We were within 20 minutes to 3 state parks and 3 nights out for dinner. Quiet and peaceful. Easy access to everything we might want. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william r.

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

Good Base for Exploring Starved Rock

This was a great place for our family of 4
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Great Stay!

Had a great time! Very clean, great communication with property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner was great and the property was very nice and clean. Very conveniently located with many nearby amenities! We will come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Spring Break Get Away

Property was well kept. The location was awesome for getting to the state parks. State parks were amazing. We would come back to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marietta F.

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

Sisters get away

We thoroughly enjoyed the hiking on the 6th. We tried a couple of the eating establishments in Utica. The food and service were excellent. We enjoyed the hominess of the villa and would consider it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackelyn C.

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

Bday

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful Villa! Very clean! All the comforts of home! Great getaway spot! I was very impressed. The only drawback was there was no pool. There is a Waterpark on the property but its 40 extra a day to use it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenny T.

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

Wonderful weekend stay!

My family booked a last minute stay in this unit and we were so very happy with our experience! The unit is clean and well stocked for all of your needs. Our host communicated very well and made a hectic decisions so much smoother! The property as a whole was great! Our son enjoyed the waterpark and the arcade as well as the jacuzzi tub! This property will definitely be saved for the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Lovely home

This lovely home is spacious, clean and well cared for. The location great, a short walk to the hiking trails at Starved Rock State Park and a few miles from Matthiessen State Park. We also biked on the I&M Canal Tow Path Trail in Utica. However, our favorite part of the stay was relaxing at the townhome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

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

Wonderful Host!

The host for this is lovely and so very accommodating. We had a few concerns early on that were very quickly taken care of. She called to let us know all the things that we could do in the area also, which was much appreciated! We had a great hike at Wildcat Canyon and enjoyed several meals out and some good shopping. Grand Bear as a resort was not the friendliest as far as staff goes, but our experience with this VRBO was wonderful. Highly recommend :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lori Hughett

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I was born and raised near Starved Rock area. Spent most of my childhood enjoying the trails and canyons and park. I also frequented the other nearby state parks and canyons. I can tell you a lot about our precious area and the great businesses that will serve your needs.

Why they chose this property

Nature soothes the soul. It is healing, healthy , fun and ohhh so beautiful:)

What makes this property unique

95 miles from Chicago so you have endless city options for fun, shopping and activities. And since this property is near the center of 3 state parks we accommodate the city folks who need a nature fix once in awhile: Hiking , canyons, eagles. , waterfalls, rafting, kayaking, swimming, fishing, biking, golf and oh and let’s not forget FRESH AIR:)

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