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

Vacation home near Starved Rock State Park in Utica

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Matthiessen State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mix's Trading Post
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Utica

In Utica .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find 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).
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What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matthiessen State Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Mix's Trading Post - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Skydive Chicago - 24 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garzanelli's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 min drive

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Durante los eventos favor de No Musica fuerte

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Retreat Villa. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock & Matthiessen Parks. Amazing! to downtown Utica?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Utica.

Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was amazing. We enjoyed our stay, will def come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable could use upgrade on appliances (dishwasher & fridge loud). Overall enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul V., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place on the end of building which allows for extra light from side window in dining and kitchen. All basic amenities (cookware, coffee pot, keurig) were included, but plan to bring your own bath soap/shampoo. Original furniture/decor (which is a little on the worn side). Solid place for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hotensia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as stated in the description of the Retreat Villa. Was within walking distance to Starved Rock trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Martin's place was exactly how described. Perfect place to set up for a weekend full of hiking and history.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a comfortable place to come back to in between hikes and other outings. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great stay! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay, thank you. Excellent communications, ample parking, friendly locals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area well kept and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roxan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Home Near Starved Rock!

We had a great stay during our trip to Starved Rock! The house is spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive and quick to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice. Very close to our destination/Starved Rock

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B., Warrenville, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the second year that we stayed at Martin's place. We love it her as it has exactly what we want for a home base while we explore the Starved Rock area. Always clean and welcoming. Highly recommended. PS we will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., Pearland, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a suggestion not a complaint

My wife and I stayed at this villa this past weekend and would definitely stay again if a couple of changes were made. But before those, this villa is very clean. Everything you need is there. The TV's are all new, the downstairs and upstairs were very nice. The neighborhood was quiet. A few suggestions for the owner to get us to 5 stars: The door going to the outside deck upstairs didn't open. The latch was broken.The 3 main beds and pillows are in dire need of replacement. We stayed 3 nights and tried all 3 with no luck at good rest. Very uncomfortable. The shower head upstairs and the clothes drier make very loud screeching noises when used. This was not a problem to either of us, just a suggestion to look at fixing maybe. We would definitely stay here again, if the beds and pillows were replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Not many guests in the area while we were there. It was a great place to hold our Cousin retreat! The host replied & took action quickly for the minor hiccups. Even the weather was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away

Villa was spacious and had a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for our needs

This was our first time using VRBO. Although not the fault of the property manager, we found the app to be very clunky and difficult to use. The phone number to contact our host kept disappearing and we were unable to find the documents that he had originally sent to us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Very conveniently located to all amenities, we were hoping for! So clean and had everything we needed! Contact with the host was excellent. Neighborhood was nice and quiet with plenty of wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G., Fort Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

Stayed at the property Nov. 2024. Had such a positive experience that when coming through the area again Spring 2025 it was an easy decision to stay at this condo again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Very comfortable and spacious! A great place to stay if you like hiking opportunity nearby! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pandora P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Villa

Very chill spot for the fam. Definitely coming back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025