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Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica

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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Place, August Hill Winery Tasting Room
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica

Welcome to the Frances Suite! This loft style condo is very comfortable and centrally located in the heart of Utica. The front windows have been restored to their original height and offer an awesome view of the downtown. There is a full kitchen with plenty of space to unwind after a long day of hiking or shopping. You can relax by the cozy fireplace with a book or take a long shower in the beautiful walk in. There is a king sized bed and a queen sized pullout sofa sleeper.
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    About the area

    Utica

    Utica is home to this condo. Hegeler Carus Mansion and I&M Canal Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting.
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    North Utica, IL

    What's nearby

    • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
    • LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
    • Illinois & Michigan Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
    • Mix's Trading Post - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
    • Starved Rock State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

    Getting around

    • Mendota Station - 24 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
    • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
    • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪Garzanelli's - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪Skoog's Pub & Grill - ‬1 min walk

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

    9.8/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    10/10

    Check-in

    9.6/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    D

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Great get-away. The historic loft is beautiful, clean, and modern. Surprisingly, there was NO "old" smell, and despite the outdoor dining below, it was perfectly quiet in the bedroom. And the BED-so comfortable! We loved our stay and enjoyed hiking in the state parks nearby!
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Amanda F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    The loft is absolutely beautiful and in a perfect location with dining so close and Starved Rock just minutes away.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
    So glad you were happy with the loft! Please come back soon!
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Melissa C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    We are repeat guests, and everything was just as we remembered. The suite is kept clean and well-stocked. It is a great place to relax after a day of hiking.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    John W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Just the perfect getaway for us. Excellent stay in all ways. The place is so comfortable and yet extravagant. The location is ideal for enjoying the local dining and a short drive to the beautiful hiking trails of Starved Rock.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
    So glad you enjoyed your stay....we hope we can host you again sometime soon!
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Anthony

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Excellent location, very historical building! Great stay, great host, will definitely rent again!
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Joanna B.

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

    Great spot

    This is our second visit. Lovely place for a getaway.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Sarah G.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    My family and I stayed in the Frances suite. It is very nicely finished, super clean and spacious. The kitchen has all the essentials. We love its location in downtown Utica and right above a coffee shop!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
    Thank you so much for staying!
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Heather B.

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

    Love!

    We enjoyed our stay! It was beautiful and convenient to downtown!
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    cheryl b.

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

    Weekend away

    Great location and the picture do not do this place justice.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Joseph Y.

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

    Great place and great location

    Lots of stuff to do around the house and beautifully set up.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Betsy R.

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

    Great weekend getaway

    Great weekend getaway: clean, well appointed, and comfy. Such a short drive from Chicago and close to all sorts of fun exploring (towns and parks). We'll be back for sure.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
    Disliked: Communication

    Good trip

    It was overall good. Communication with host tough.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Brian D.

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

    Nice place

    We stayed for a weekend and we were very happy. The place is very clean and recently renovated. I would come back again for sure. The location is convenient for walking to restaurants and a short drive to the parks.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jill A.

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

    Great Stay!

    The loft was stunning 😍 It was elegantly decorated and the view of downtown was beautiful. When our friends saw it they were very impressed. We would definitely stay there again.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
    Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed yourself and hope to host you again sometime soon!
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Kevin

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    This historic loft was absolutely amazing!!! We’ll be back again!!!
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Debbra L.

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

    Downtown Utica

    Walk outside your door to quaint downtown restaurants and shops.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Kim B.

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

    Perfect small town getaway

    My husband and teen daughter loved this loft stay! It was in the perfect location for noshing, hiking, antiquing and biking ( right off I and M canal path ). We will definitely book this loft again!
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Meghan D.

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

    Beautiful & Perfect Location

    We had a beautiful stay. The loft is clean and perfectly appointed, exactly what we needed to enjoy a relaxing getaway. It is located within minutes of Starved Rock and Matthiessen. The town of Utica was charming with plenty of great options for meals and drinks. Thanks for a great weekend away!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jake M.

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

    Perfect getaway

    Very nicely done. Very close to everything.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Amy

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Beautiful cozy loft, perfect location in Downtown Utica. Owner extremely friendly, along with other local business workers. Highly recommend.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Nicole D.

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

    Fantastic stay near starved rock in Utica

    We loved this unique property in downtown Utica, clean comfortable and wonderfully restored historic loft space. We appreciated all the thoughtful touches even down to the fluffy towels. Sweet treat coupons left by host were appreciated. Highly recommend this property and would stay again, this is a gem!
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
    Thank you so much Nicole! We appreciate your kind words and hope we can host you again someday:)
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Melanie W.

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

    Exactly as described!

    My husband and I enjoyed a weekend at the Suite Frances. The location couldn't have been better; we loved its proximity to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park. The street has several restaurants, bars, a brewery, and a cute cafe. I highly recommend the property; it's incredibly clean, updated, and the windows are amazing. We look forward to returning!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa F.

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

    Excellence & Wonderful

    The location is outstanding and the interior is immaculate! Spacious and comfortable. Great communication with the owners. Do yourself a favor, if it's available book it!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Tom P.

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

    As advertised!

    Such a beautiful pad to call home for a stint. Excellently constructed and designed one-bedroom loft; perfect. In the heart of Utica, great proximity to parks, trails, eats, etc. The Illinois Valley, an extraordinary place. History abounds. The I&M Canal trail makes for an awesome ride. We met the author of The Starved Rock Murders, Steve Stout, on the Sainte Genevieve. He said to say hi!
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can come back soon!
    Verified

    2/10 Terrible

    Chanel G.

    Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
    Disliked: Communication

    It was what came after!

    Arrived at the location, everything went well. I read over the do’s and dont’s to ensure all responsibilities. I came in and swept some minor debris left prior to my stay. My fiancé and I were there only to rest and shower. We were there mainly to frequent the parks and winery. I received a request for an additional 250 cleaning fee.We couldn’t understand what this was for, when I went over and beyond what was asked in the manual, because that’s just me. I received a message stating the property was left in inhumane living conditions with feces inside. I’m thinking what no one even passed bowels there. So I asked for photos. I was sent a picture of red smudge on a piece of stone. The property manager was Very rude! I replied is this a joke or scam? I wanted to know where was this even located inside the home? And the response was I’m going to report you.I made sure this was reported because I feel this was a scam or possibly an extortion for additional money. I went online and seen this is something that happens often.…please be aware!!!I made sure I kept all photos and messages! Would love to post them! Also what she didn’t know was my fiancé and I own several air, bnb properties so I took a video of the property with a date and time stamp upon leaving! Make sure this is something you do at all times
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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