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Cozy Retreat Villa. NO CLEANING FEE. Close to Starved Rock State Park. Amazing!.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
North Utica, IL
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    3 min walk
  • Starved Rock State Park
    5 min walk
  • Matthiessen State Park
    13 min walk
  • Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
    18 min drive

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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. NO CLEANING FEE. Close to Starved Rock State Park. 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. Two fire places. Close to nature. The perfect getaway from the hustle's city. You will love it being here!!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Starved Rock State Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and 5 minutes on foot from Starved Rock State Park

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cozy Retreat Villa. NO CLEANING FEE. Close to Starved Rock State Park. Amazing!. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a little weekend away
Very clean and neat. Close to great hiking. All the basic needs in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Starved Rock Getaway
We stayed here for our wedding in Starved Rock. Was the perfect lodging for us and our two teenage kids - perfect proximity to the state parks as well as being able to connect with family/friends who were staying at Grand Bear. The host was great and the unit itself was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G., Fort Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for Starved Rock
We would definitely book this condo again. Communication with property manager was phenomenal. Great location for Starved Rock hiking. Condo was clean and well sticked for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family fall trip
The condo had everything we needed and was nice and clean. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Fun
Close to the state parks, which is what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

SANDRA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
good experience
We had plenty of room upstairs and down. We used the dining room table for game and eating. One of the beds was not comfortable. We could have used another bathroom instead of a jucuzzi. The host was the best!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway!
The property was clean, comfortable and was a wonderful home away from home! Our host was amazing and we are looking forward to staying here again!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The manager responded immediately to our queries. The place was immaculate, with room to spare. I watched tennis from the comfort of the jacuzzi. All around- great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kumaran S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple quaint accommodations
Clean, roomy and comfortable. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utica (07/21 - 07/24)
Great property for our family, Martin was very responsive to questions throughout out stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful get-away
The area itself is a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The unit was clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. We will gladly return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alondra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Martin's place was spacious, clean, decluttered, and it had all the amanities we needed. We did not miss anything from home. Comfortable beds, plenty of towels, and great communication from Martin. 3 minutes from State Parks, which is awesome after hiking for hours. Downtown Utica is cute and it has charm, but the food is overly priced and not that great. Drive about 5-7 mins to Sam's Pizza where you'll find a hole-in-the-wall dinner with a 75 year-old Italian man, hand-making pizza (only $10 for a large). Overall, a good time and good experience. I would go back to Martin's place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

7th birthday adventure
My husband, two sons, and I staid Thursday through Sunday and it was a great time. Location was perfect being on the ground for the resort gave us many amenities to take advantage of. One child is 12, the other turned 7 and both boys enjoyed this vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
We appreciated the ample space in the villa. I found the kitchen was well stocked. The large table was perfect for family game night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Clean, comfortable, great location within Great Bear and the kids enjoyed the grass area nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
Our family needed to find a place to stay that was affordable and immediate, due to loss of a family member. Our host, Martin, was very accommodating and helpful throughout this process. Our cabin was very clean and had alot of extra’s, such as a washer and dryer and full kitchen equipped with mostly anything we needed to be able to cook for all of us. The location was both beautiful and peaceful and this was comforting in our downtime, and much needed, due to the circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Derrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean villa
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024