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Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!

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Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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North 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 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedrroom 2-Master bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!

Remodeled villa. With Jacuzzi. New floors. Nice granite countertops. Close to many amenities. Minutes from Starved Rock, Matthiessen Park and Buffalo Rock. Minutes from Ottawa IL. Minutes from Walking trails. Illinois River and Vermillion River only minutes drive. Two fireplaces. Jacuzzi. WIFI. Close to nature. The perfect getaway from the hustle's city. You will love it being here!! Two minutes walking from Saint Louis Trail .
Villa is inside GrandBear Resort complex.
(Please Note:WE ARE PRIVITELY OWNED, INDEPENDET FROM GRAND BEAR RESORT AND OR GRIZZLY JACK'S RESORT. Water Park Passes are NOT INCLUDED AND NEED TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. NO GUARANTEE OF AVAILABILITY).Rustic log style furnishings. The generous 1,800 square foot Villa sleeps 8 with 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, comforting fireplaces, televisions, a patio, 2 balconies, washer/dryer, kitchen & dining area.

The kitchen is complete with all major appliances dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, single cup coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, eating utensils and basic cookware.
To maximize your rental experience please consider bringing any special items you may need. There is a 24 hr convince store located inside the resort lobby, should you forget something.

House keeping services are not provided for stays shorter then 7 nights. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the full size washer and dryer to launder the existing towels and linens for a fresh supply.

Please Note:
*Villa toiletries (paper towels, toilet paper) will be provided but are based on the amount of people/duration of your stay.
Should you feel more is needed while on your stay please feel free to visit the General Store located inside GrandBear Resort.

*This Vacation Villa is privately owned and the use of some resort amenities (i.e. Water Park, mini golf) IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE RENTAL. NEED TO CONTACT GRAND BEAR DIRECTLY FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY!

Discount rates when booking 7 day or more (call for details)
*-Special rates for weekly and longer stays (call for details)






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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: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 5
Note from host: Durante los eventos favor de No Musica fuerte
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Utica

Utica is home to this vacation home. Starved Rock State Park and Deer Park Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post.
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North 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
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 9 min drive - 11.2 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

Is Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! on Apr 18, 2026 start from $143, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! located?

Situated in Utica, this vacation home 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The unit was very clean and provided a great location for the event we attended in Utica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. We enjoyed our stay, will def come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay, thank you. Excellent communications, ample parking, friendly locals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for another great weekend! Our kids enjoyed seeing the Christmas craft on the table! Merry Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our stay was great. We really liked the condo and the location. They were short on hand towels, and no soap or shampoo was provided, so bring your toiletries. Also, advertised no fees, but we ended up being charged 90 for the cleaning fee. Not an unreasonable fee, just misleading when "no fees" are advertised. We recommend this villa, and would love to stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gloria f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area well kept and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carissa S.

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

Family vacation

Great stay! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martin's place was exactly how described. Perfect place to set up for a weekend full of hiking and history.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hotensia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a comfortable place to come back to in between hikes and other outings. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

donna B.

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

Weekend get away

Villa was spacious and had a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as stated in the description of the Retreat Villa. Was within walking distance to Starved Rock trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Great stay

Good place to stay during a work weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roxan Y.

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

Spacious Home Near Starved Rock!

We had a great stay during our trip to Starved Rock! The house is spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive and quick to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy o.

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

Great place!

Very comfortable and spacious! A great place to stay if you like hiking opportunity nearby! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

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

Another great stay

Stayed at the property Nov. 2024. Had such a positive experience that when coming through the area again Spring 2025 it was an easy decision to stay at this condo again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Lovely getaway

We enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

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

Great place!

Very conveniently located to all amenities, we were hoping for! So clean and had everything we needed! Contact with the host was excellent. Neighborhood was nice and quiet with plenty of wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria O.

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

Comfortable stay

Clean, comfortable, great location within Great Bear and the kids enjoyed the grass area nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pandora P.

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

Sweet Villa

Very chill spot for the fam. Definitely coming back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place on the end of building which allows for extra light from side window in dining and kitchen. All basic amenities (cookware, coffee pot, keurig) were included, but plan to bring your own bath soap/shampoo. Original furniture/decor (which is a little on the worn side). Solid place for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic Getaway

The property was very clean and cozy. The host was very nice and friendly and willing to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Beautiful with great location

The property was very nice and the location couldn’t have been better for enjoying the Starved Rock area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Not many guests in the area while we were there. It was a great place to hold our Cousin retreat! The host replied & took action quickly for the minor hiccups. Even the weather was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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