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Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica

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Room
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Starved Rock State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Matthiessen State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

3 Queen Beds

Living room

1 Single Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica

PLEASE READ REGARDING THE BEDS!!!
There is 2 bedrooms.

Master bedroom has
1 king bed
1 queen air mattress

Second bedroom has.
2 Queen beds
1 Queen air mattress

And living room has
Queen air mattress
And Sofa Bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Hot water
laundry
Washer
Free dryer – In unit
Essentials
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Hangers
Bed linens
Cotton linens
Extra pillows and blankets
Room-darkening shades
Iron
Entertainment
Ethernet connection
60" HDTV with premium cable, Roku
Books and reading material
Family
Pack ’n play/Travel crib - always at the listing
Sheets provided, room-darkening shades
Children’s books and toys for ages 0-2 years old, 2-5 years old, 5-10 years old, and 10+ years old
Children’s dinnerware
Board games
Heating and cooling
Central air conditioning
Indoor fireplace: gas
Ceiling fan
Central heating
Home safety
Security cameras on property
Smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Internet
Wifi
Kitchen and dining
Kitchen
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cooking basics
Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and silverware
Bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.
Freezer
Dishwasher
Gas stove
Oven
Hot water kettle
Coffee maker: drip coffee maker
Wine glasses
Toaster
Blender
Dining table
Location features
Private entrance
Separate street or building entrance
Outdoor
Private patio or balcony
An open space on the property usually covered in grass
Outdoor dining area
BBQ grill Area ask for location.
Parking and facilities
Free parking on premises
Services
Long term stays allowed
Allow stay for 28 days or more
Self check-in
Keypad
Check yourself into the home with a door code

Property manager

Janette Rivera
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Parties unless approved, NO Smoking, NO Pets! Quiet Hours between 11:00 pm and 8:00am. Take out Your Garbage every night leave it on sidewalk
🚭 NO SMOKING! of any kind in the house or on the balconies with door open , if any odors , MINIMUM CHARGE $300 for odor removal. NO EATING on 2nd FL
Please wash all your dishes if you use them. Do not Cook anything with strong smell like seafood or strong spices No food on top of the GAME TABLES

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
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

About the area

Utica

Utica is home to this cabin. Starved Rock State Park and Deer Park Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matthiessen State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 14 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica ?

As of 27 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica on 29 June 2025 start from AU$428.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful place at Starved Rock - North Utica located?

This family-friendly Utica cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Starved Rock State Park. Mix's Trading Post and Matthiessen State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sergey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect gateway to Starved Rock
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Great for one night as we were traveling for a conference
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"Adventures w/My Tribe"!

Loved it! 11/10-Spacious - Very Welcoming & Cozy- Tons of games & entertainment for kids- kid'-friendly -Overall Clean & Neaty! Will Return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starved Rock Stay

The family enjoyed the location and accommodations that this property had to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

It was in a great location. The condo was very clean and organized. Our family had a blast with all the gaming things in each area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family

I had a party with ages 14 and up. Games for everybody. Nice space to spread out some. Plenty of seating. Good response time from Host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall great stay!

Host was so accommodating on our arrival time! All the games at the place were a hit! Overall a great time and place to celebrate my son’a birthday!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun & Cozy

A fun place to stay while hanging out with friends in Starved Rock for the day!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay at Grand Bear Resort

We had a wonderful overnight get together. The place was perfect and we’d stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Prisbith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay Review

Overall nice experience but they need some updates in the home such as inflatable air mattress leaks air, water pressure on shower heads to strong, the couch has broken springs, and the upstairs sink water pressure super low, for a more comfortable stay. The area is super nice the state park is super close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great weekend get-away. Close to amenities. Overall wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Beds were comfortable. Plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This made our Thanksgiving

this is my first time running off of Vrbo and I wasn’t used to the platform. The property manager once I booked was very kind to message me back-and-forth about what time check-in is and the code which was really kind and timely. The property is absolutely beautiful. It is so much fun having all the games in the house. I had my entire family in from Chicago champagne myself from Florida and was able to gather with people we have not seen in a long time. The extra air mattresses in the closet was super convenient. I give 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fine for a night

Host was responsive and friendly. Townhome was rustic cute and fine for a night but with many small issues that added up.No screens on most windows or sliding doors & dining ceiling fan didn't work so we couldn't air the slight stink out. Main level window is missing its lock. Couch is extremely uncomfortable with springs pushing up each cushion. King bed sheets had several stains, I hope they weren't actually dirty but there were dirty footprints on lower bathroom floor so cleanliness was questionable. Worn carpets and paint, poor/harsh lighting throughout, flat pillows, iron water, slow sink drain, no outdoor chairs as shown in photos. No shampoo/conditioner/salt/pepper/basics provided like most rentals do. Door code stopped working so we had to wait outside until host could let us in a couple times. Townhome is part of a resort and the road is full of large potholes - this is a resort issue but makes the drive in/out a little annoying.Games were fun and unique, but no lighting above air hockey made it hard to play at night.Great location near Starved Rock state park but it's not very walkable from the townhome because most of the park is another 1-2 miles in from the road. Still a good location for driving to state parks and to a couple really cute historic towns on the river. A good choice if you're looking for a semi-rustic cabin feel in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucked away gem

Spacious and family friendly. The games were an extra added treat to keep the kiddos occupied. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderfuk experience!

The kids, the teenager and all the adults absolutely loved it. The property manager was so easy to work with and the check-in process was painless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

My husband and his friends celebrated turning 40 and over 20 years of friendship with a weekend getaway. This property allowed for them to play games like skeeball and air hockey in the evening and hike during the day. The location is ideal for anyone visiting Starved Rock, Matthison, Ottawa, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Madelyn G., Galva, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Our extended family ate lunch at Starved Rock Lodge but wanted a place to sit around and talk afterwards. My husband and I decided to rent a cabin and specifically chose this one because of the game machines here which was nice because of all the different ages involved. We talked, played cards, ate snacks, and this cabin was perfect! It was nice to have a private gathering space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natsumi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Families

We stayed at the house with another family. The house was clean and kid friendly. The arcade games were great. We appreciated the proximity to Starved Rock, which was our primary destination. Our host was so quick to respond to any questions or requests. We had a very comfortable stay and would recommend to anyone interested in stay near Starved Rock.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ray G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

New Years 2022-23

Fun place - villa had extra stuff that made experience a big plus
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good cabin for families

Overall, my stay was good! The listing is slightly misleading with it stating it sleeps 13 people..there are three queen sized air mattresses but only one pillow, one flat sheet and one queen sized blanket provided for each air mattress. Luckily I had several children with my group so using the old couch throw pillows wasn't a huge issue to make up for the lack of pillows. The listing also states there is a sofa bed but there isn't any bedding or pillow provided for the sofa (which isn't a pull out sofa, just a regular sofa to sleep on). There were only 8 big bath towels and 6 wash clothes provided upon arrival so I had to request laundry detergent to be dropped off so we could wash towels so everyone had a clean towel when they showered. The cabin was fairly clean but could use a few updates, such as a new sofa so you don't feel the springs when you sit down. This cabin worked for what we needed it for but I would not go here with a group of adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara Z.

Liked: Check-in

Not what expected

Family trip w our 18 and 21 yr old sons.Needing a home base for hiking Starved Rock and Mathieson State Park.Was under the impression it was a home not part of BearPaw water park grounds.The listing does not clearly state its part of a 4 unit.When I asked about grilling and bonfire I was told not allowed due to fire last year but listing shows outdoor "patio" with that ability. My fault I waited to ask about it when no refund was available. You can grill in designated spots not convenient to the villa.Also was told it was "like a townhouse" which again I asked too late.The house was bare minimum supplied.1 extra roll of toliet paper under each bathroom cabinet ,1 tiny set of hotel shampoo/conditioner,shower gel and bar soap for each bathroom no extras anywhere,good thing we were not there much bc we wouldve gone through toilet paper. The place was ok but having a ski ball game in master bedroom and the shuffleboard game in the other bedroom was super weird.The listing makes it seam like they are in separate entertainment area.It was just an ok place.The water is so full of iron nothing seemed sparkling clean like you would expect when walking into kitchen or bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Collin G.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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