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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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).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.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Illinois River Winery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 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.

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).

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David
Another great stay!We love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starved rock trip
I had a great experience and good communication with the host. I would rent again from Martin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shuky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and great location
We were in town for a wedding and the property was great for what we needed. The master tv speakers were blown out so we couldn’t use it at high volume, but otherwise the property was as described and host was a great communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

jamie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was pleasant
Big enough for our 7 people. It was for the most part very enjoyable. We enjoyed the space, and that they decorated for Christmas. The drawback was they forgot to clean the bathrooms, and You could hear the neighbors, ie: honking outside, several car alarms going off, and kids running up the stairs next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is right on the Great Bear Resort property. It’s the perfect place to stay if your intention is to hike and enjoy Starved Rock. It’s clean and has everything you need. Very spacious as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

CELI P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starved Rock Getaway
Very nice accomodations and so close to Starved Rock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Nice, comfy, and spacious. Very clean and very reasonable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Excellent communication and very nice accommodations. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence M., Iowa City, Ia. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Clean and convenient. Had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a very nice place!
We were very comfortable and could’ve brought more family. We loved the location and amenities. We didn’t cook, but there was a spacious kitchen. A perfect girl’s weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliia T., Rolling Meadows

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy house
Pretty good home to stay for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresia A., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin at starved rock
Very nice cabin, clean, comfy, updates are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We had a wonderfuland relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter trip
Property was spacious and clean. We really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dianna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to starved Rock
Very spacious accommodation. Enjoyed staying there. Close to sightseeing and towns. Walking distance to others staying there. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay with friends for a hiking weekend!
Plenty of room for 5 adults, and had room for two more. Clean, cozy and convenient spot for hiking the State Park. We were able to walk to the park and short drive to dinner. Hoping to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Came for Memorial Day weekend, and had a great time. Place was clean and very spacious. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Walking distance to starved rock state park. A lot of cute local shops to check out. Great communication with host. Definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a chill getaway. 10/10 do recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Utica
We spent 2 nights in Martin’s condo. It is spacious, homey, with a great location. The condo was clean, uncluttered, and had all the necessities needed which included a nice coffee maker and Keurig so you can bring your own preference. Martin was helpful and responded to any questions we had promptly. We hope to stay there again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
Stayed with friends. Enjoyed hiking in the area. Spent time in Utica and Ottawa shopping, dinning and enjoying live music. The villa was clean and well stocked. Location is perfect for enjoying the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean villa
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful
This was a great place to stay. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, plenty of toilet paper, etc. It was very clean, spacious, peaceful, and a great location. Wifi worked great for our devices and we had a great time relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023