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A two-story building with a balcony, a sliding glass door entrance, and a small outdoor seating area with plastic chairs.
A room with a bed, a dresser, and a deer head mounted on the wall.
A bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden bench, a chair, and a small table.
A living room with a round wooden table, a sofa, a fireplace, and mounted animal heads on the wall.
A room with a large window divided into multiple panes, offering a view of a grassy yard with trees and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Starved Rock State Park
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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UTICA, IL
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mix's Trading Post
    ‪2 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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I have provided ash trays for outside smoking

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1107906vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including power boating, wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Map
UTICA, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Mix's Trading Post - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 21 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬8 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.

How much is parking at The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parker F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and fun area to be in!
Stayed 76 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a good time away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful well equipped and the host was great! Would definitely recommend and return with my kids as this was an adult adventure this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to recharge between hikes. Spacious, clean, stocked kitchen and there wasn’t anything else we needed the host hadn’t thought of!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, Mark is a great host!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, quiet!Amenities were much appreciated. We had a great stay!!
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful! This was our 2nd stay and we will come back again and again. This villa is beautiful and super, super clean. Mark, thank you so much for the muffins and fruit. We felt right at home. Peaceful and cozy. I highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for an alternative to stuffy hotel rooms AND the fact it is a much better value. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

IVAN A.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great Place to Stay when visiting Starved Rock
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed my stay! Great host and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garrett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for the second time now at this cozy property in the beautiful Starved Rock state park area of Illinois. Mark was easy to work with and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was amazi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tena G.

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

Fun weekend getaway

Quiet and super clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property. Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Nice place

Plenty of room and nicely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

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

Short trip

Place was great, nice spot and great host !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wieslaw Z.

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

Hiking trip

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R.

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

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Hosted by mark d helgren

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