Cozy Townhome By Starved Rock State Park

See all properties

Entire home

Choose dates to view prices

Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

North Utica, IL

August Hill Winery Tasting Room
1 min walk
Bruce & Ollie's Ice Cream, Specialty Coffee & Deli
1 min walk
Mendota Station
24 min drive
Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)
14 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pool

Hot tub

Kids pool

Waterslide

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Escape to the woodlands of Illinois at this relaxing 2-bedroom, 2-bath, North Utica vacation rental townhome! This retreat, boasting cabin-inspired decor, scenic deck views, and two fireplaces, is only a half-mile from Starved Rock State Park and 2 miles from Matthiessen State Park. Surrounded by lush wooded landscape, this private oasis is the perfect place to experience the serenity of the Illinois River and the tranquil countryside. Outdoor adventures await!

-- THE PROPERTY --

2 Gas Fireplaces | Free WiFi | 1,800 Sq Ft

Nature-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike will adore this cabin-like townhome's ample amenities and proximity to state parks!

Bedroom 1: King Bed, Full Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private balcony, private yard, wildlife viewing
INDOOR LIVING: Dining table, 3 cable TVs, cabin-inspired decor, soaking tub
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishware/flatware, toaster, microwave, drip coffee maker, breakfast bar, dishwasher
GENERAL: Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, central heating & air conditioning, linens, towels, washer & dryer
FAQ: Bedrooms on 2nd floor, stairs required to access, waterpark + resort amenities not included
PARKING: Parking spots (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Starved Rock State Park (0.4 miles), St. Louis Canyon (0.4 miles), Matthiessen State Park (2.2 miles), Buffalo Rock State Park (6.2 miles)
FAMILY FRIENDLY: LaSalle Speedway (5.1 miles), Splash Field at Washington Park (8.0 miles)
LOCAL DINING: Skoog's Pub & Grill (1.8 miles), Cajun Connection (3.3 miles), The Rootbeer Stand (4.5 miles), Uptown Grill (6.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Chicago Rockford International Airport (70.4 miles), Chicago Midway International Airport (85.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: All bedrooms are located on the second floor and require stairs to access
- NOTE: Use of the resort amenities and waterpark is not included with the rental

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from August Hill Winery Tasting Room. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
Steps from August Hill Winery Tasting Room and LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Yard

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby

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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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.

Property is also known as

2BR North Utica Townhouse w/2 Fireplaces Villa

2BR Townhouse w/2 Fireplaces Villa

2BR North Utica Townhouse w/2 Fireplaces

2BR Townhouse w/2 Fireplaces

2BR North Utica Townhouse w/2 Fireplaces!

Cozy North Utica Townhouse w/ 2 Fireplaces Yard!

Idyllic Townhome 0.5 Mi to Starved Rock State Park Villa

Idyllic Townhome 0.5 Mi to Starved Rock State Park Utica

Idyllic Townhome 0.5 Mi to Starved Rock State Park Villa Utica

320153

Cozy Townhome By Starved Rock State Park Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Marcie R.

23 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs an updated Lockbox ASAP

I booked this property for Labor Day Weekend and was super excited to enjoy the property and the location near Starved Rock. The checkin information gave us the lockbox code to use to retrieve the key to unlock the door. Unfortunately, when we arr

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen P.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Three 60s and four 30s

Enjoyed family time with our adult kids, hiking into starved rock, access just across the highway!!! Lots of eating out and fun to visit in your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin S.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The unit was comfy & cozy. We felt at home. It was also clean & the kitchen is fully stocked with just about anything you need for cooking. Beds were comfortable. At night there wasn't a sound to be heard. Very peaceful. We will definitely come back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Travelled with family and small children

19 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed our stay here. Property was neat and clean and it accomodated all of our needs. A true home away from home! Property owner was very hospitable. There was an issue with the internet and the problem was immediately addressed and resolved. Would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Taryn N.

30 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed

Unfortunately this stay was not what we expected. To start off, our first issue was the cleanliness of the unit. Our weekend getaway was planned to celebrate our little ones 7th birthday. Because of some health issues recently , we decided to do something small and just get out of the city for a bit. I chose this unit because it had a jacuzzi in the main room. The plan was to make it his room and let him have the tub and just have some silly fun. When we turned on the water, it kept coming out dark grey. Soon after we realized that the Jets themselves had mold. We attempted to clean them ourselves , but they were just too dirty. I contacted the property manager about the issue , who first told me that the tub and Jets are cleaned after every visit. I then sent him photos and told him the mold would state otherwise. He THEN replied that he just saw his wife clean the Jets last months. So which is it? Are they cleaned after every stay, or by his wife once a month? Either way , mold takes a little bit of time to grew , and the tub/Jets haven’t been cleaned for a long time. Our kids also found a random dirty sock in one of the toy baskets. Lastly , the sofa bed has a sign that says do not open. Which means two of our guest had to sleep on the bedroom floor. Which is absolutely not okay , because the listing says the sofa bed counts as a sleeping area. It’s not okay that the tub and one of the beds were not of use, and the property manager wasn’t concerned with my issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip for a wedding

Great place to stay, clean and loved the cabin feel. It was every comfortable for 6 adults. Would go back

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

16 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A Home Away From Home

Grand Bear Resort was a perfect place for my family and I! We had privacy and plenty of room for everyone in my family to eat home-cooked meals, play games, and sleep comfortably. The children had a great time riding their scooters outside and playing put-put at the miniature golf course. It was quiet and beautiful, and Bernie was very helpful and kind. I would love to come and stay again! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine W.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay and location

We so enjoyed our stay and will be back. It was clean Great spot and everything we could need.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DENISE G., ARTHUR

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacay!

We had an awesome weekend , hiking and relaxing at the cabin. The cabin was exactly what we had wanted! An absolute treat to be so close to the hiking trails and being able to go back to the cabin to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben I.

9 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Starved Rock Base

Great location, clean, spacious! Just right proximity to Starved Rock State Park!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ellen s.

17 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Delayed Christmas Celebration

Our family had an enjoyable stay at your home. It was clean and just as it is portrayed in the pictures.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan K., Homer Glen, IL

7 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Winter Getaway

We had an absolutely wonderful time staying at this property! We were looking for a quick winter getaway close to home and this was the perfect spot. It is so close to both Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. We went on several gorgeous winter hikes to see some beautiful frozen waterfalls in the canyons of these parks and this house was a nice and cozy oasis to return to at the end of the day. There was plenty of room for our small family and the kitchen was well stocked to prepare a nice warm meal after a day in the snow and ice. Check in and check out were both smooth and easy and our host was very helpful and always available to answer any of our questions. We would definitely stay here again and we plan to return in the spring and summer months for more outdoor adventures!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqi C.

9 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space near excellent hiking

We’ve been to the area many times. This is a great place to stay a few nights and enjoy the charm. The pull out couch was not working which should be mentioned as people planned to use that as a bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIKE P.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Bernies Place

Warm inviting place

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

6 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Everyone about this property was as advertised. We got exactly what we signed up for as well as a very friendly neighbor! We want to come back just to visit Stan!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Place was clean and as described ibed

Convenient location for starved rock

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

The house was clean. The beds were so comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet. Will definitely be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., USA

14 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, nice comfy place

Well-kept unit super close to Starved Rock and other parks. Short drive to great dining and bars in Utica. Being an end unit provided extra natural light and was a bonus. Would recommend to friends who wanted to spend a few days in the area and have that extra space and convenience of a full kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

24 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy and Comfortable

This is a well-equipped unit. It is private, quiet and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Santiago H.

4 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house

Comfortable house with all you can need and gorgeous environment

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

18 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Woodside Retreat

We had a relaxing stay. The property was just as described. We could have used some additional kitchen utensils and garbage bags, but overall, our stay was very nice. The property manager was available and responded quickly with any questions we had. We will stay in this area again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

4 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

My husband and I loved this property. Very clean and had everything we needed.

My husband and I loved this property. Very clean and we had everything we needed. We will stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josiah J.

17 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

We’ve stayed on the property before, but this was our first time at this unit. It was a pleasant experience from start to finish and everything was clean and in order. The property managers were also friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

19 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

It was the perfect location and was just as it was advertised

It was in a perfect location easy to find and convenient for what we wanted to do. The property was very clean , and had everything we needed. We will say there again

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

8 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage Illinois Wine Festival

This property was exactly as advertised. We had 2 couples staying for Vintage Illinois Wine Festival. The second night another couple we know who came to the festival stayed with us also. It was spotlessly clean. Everything we needed was provided. There were games for down time. The bedrooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. The layout was very good. During coffee in the morning we had both turkeys and peacocks strolling through the back yard. Highly recommend for families also. Other couples from our wine club visited and they plan to book in this area next year also. We will definitely be back next year! Thank You!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019