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Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!

Relax after a day out exploring Starved Rock State Park or Downtown Utica in your spacious home away from home.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!

Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!

Nestled behind Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Water Park, and just minutes from the stunning Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock State Parks, this spacious 1,800 sq. ft. villa offers a perfect retreat for up to 8 guests. Whether you're exploring nature, relaxing, or enjoying local attractions, this villa is your home away from home.

The villa features two beautifully appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts a king bed, a single sleeper sofa, a private vanity with sink, and a luxurious jetted tub. There’s also a cozy fireplace in the master suite, making it a perfect spot to unwind. The second bedroom offers two queen beds and a double sleeper sofa. Both bedrooms have private balconies with serene outdoor views.

Relax in the spacious living room, complete with a second fireplace and a 55” smart TV featuring streaming apps like Netflix, PrimeVideo, and Hulu. The room is perfect for cozy evenings with family and friends.

The fully equipped kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and all the cookware essentials you need. Step outside to your private patio or enjoy the common grilling area, just steps from the living room. A new washer and dryer are also available for your convenience, and there's ample overflow parking.

The villa provides hotel-quality bedding, towels, and linens, as well as essentials like soaps, shampoos, laundry detergent, and basic kitchen staples. Free WiFi is available throughout the villa, and a newly installed water softening system ensures a refreshing shower after a day of exploring.

Located within walking distance to Grand Bear Resort, you’ll have access to a park for children, a gazebo with an outdoor bar, a mini golf area, and a water park. Please note that mini golf and water park passes are sold separately by the resort and are not included in your booking. Starved Rock and other beautiful state parks are just a short drive away, offering endless outdoor adventures.

No pets allowed.

Professionally cleaned and sanitized after every stay, this villa offers everything you need for a luxurious, comfortable, and memorable getaway in a breathtaking location!

Property manager

Joanna

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Exterior detail

REST IN THE FOREST RECENTLY REMODELED VILLA WALKING DISTANCE FROM STARVED ROCK

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (136)
REST IN THE FOREST RECENTLY REMODELED VILLA WALKING DISTANCE FROM STARVED ROCK

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
Note from host: Pack n play available upon request.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Remodeled Villa Starved Rock State Park. Dream Kitchen. Sleeps 9
Home Away From Home Vacation Villa Near Starved Rock State Park
Remodeled Starved Rock State Park. Fully Equipped. Sleeps 9

About the neighborhood

Map
Oglesby, IL

What's nearby

  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Illinois River Winery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock! located?

Situated on a river, this villa is within a 5-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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Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty: Your Perfect Getaway Near Starved Rock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family stayed here for 2 nights for a family reunion and it was perfect. Great amenities and very spacious. Great location for Starved Rock as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best I have stayed at.
What a great place close to really good hiking (I recommend starverock) my wife and I stayed but you could easily fit 4+, I would give this a +++++.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday family getaway
Very clean and exactly as described
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JU J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay!
This was very clean, super easy to check in. The host was wonderful. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great trip
Second time staying here and always impressed! Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
Had a fantastic time staying in the Starved Rock area. This unit is conveniently located to local attractions. It is well stocked, clean, and Joanna was great to work with! Definitely will consider staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Clean & Comfortable
We really enjoyed the villa, lots of amenities and very comfortable !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bear

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is beautiful! We had 8 girls here and we had such a fun time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Exactly as described, worked well for our group and JoAnna was quick to respond on anything! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Very nice, very clean, we would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anh T.

Just as described
Had a great stay at this property. Very clean and had basic necessities needed. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Girls' Weekend!
Perfect place for a fun girls' weekend. Hiked the parks, relaxed, took a fun riverboat tour! Very clean, lovely condo. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable condo!
Had everything we needed - plenty of space and comfortable accommodations. Condo was clean and well stocked with kitchen items.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay
We enjoyed our stay,, although it was difficult to initially find the villa.. it was a good location fo going to Starved Rock which was just a half mile away. The Villa was clean and spacious with all we needed. We would definitely return if staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Great Place to Stay. All Amenities we needed and close to Starved Rock for a day of Hiking. Down town Utica was great for a night out. Will definitely rent again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Wonderful spot for family getaway
Spacious renovated kitchen made meal prep fun and easy! Loved the decor and nice accommodations. Exceeded our expectations! Thanks for the great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just what we needed
nice, spacious, clean and comfortable for our family of four. close to everything via short drive- + short walk-able to mini-golf and tiki bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kanocia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice home away from home!
It was me and 5 of my friends that occupied the property for a nice getaway to go hiking. Everyone enjoyed themselves and felt comfortable. Fully furnished, nice a clean with all the cooking supplies, entertainment you could think of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue J., Mattoon, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
This Villa was excellent. It was very close to Starved Rock for our hiking adventure. Close to the area towns if you choose to visit them. This Villa had all the amenities we needed and was stocked better than any VRBO we have stayed in. Would definitely stay recommend and stay again here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and well appointed
Kitchen had everything you needed and more. Thoughtful host stocked games, toiletries, lots of kitchen staples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Very clean and tranquil
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Weekend get away
Great property, had everything we need to relax for the week! The bedding was fresh and great quality linens, the beds slept well. Good quality soap for the bath and shower! If we stay in the area again we will be sure to book there again. Thanks for a great week !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay!
Wonderful stay! The grounds where we stayed were the perfect location and very safe, family friendly. The home itself was clean, cutely decorated, and had everything we needed. Joanna was very quick to respond to any questions I had. She even let us have an earlier check-in so we could hit the ground running at Starved Rock! We would definitely stay again! No need to look anywhere else, stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of 8
We had a wonderful stay in Joanna's villa. It was spotless, beautiful, well maintained, and she was a wonderful host to work with. We have six kids and this villa allowed plenty of space for everyone. We plan to come stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Escape
Our family had a nice 2-night stay at the property. The place was extremely clean and presented well. The 2 fireplaces added coziness and warmth. I would recommend for anyone looking to take a quiet getaway anytime. Thanks for a nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022