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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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).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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!
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!
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.
Very clean, comfortable and centrally located accommodation to local attractions. Host was very responsive and thoughtful with treats and water provided for our stay.
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.
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.
Barbara W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by mark d helgren
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests