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Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 |

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A wooden cabin with a pool, a basketball hoop, and a deck with benches.
A log cabin with a front porch, large windows, and a snow-covered landscape.
A log cabin bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a bench, a chair, and a large window.
A wooden cabin with a porch and a fire pit in a grassy area.
A log cabin interior with a stone wall, leather furniture, and large windows offering a view of a snowy deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Stockton, IL
  • Place, Apple River Canyon State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Apple Canyon Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
1 Double Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 |

The ultimate "Space for Everyone" retreat. Whether you’re organizing a multi-family holiday, a milestone reunion, or a golfer’s weekend, Wonder Bear Lodge is designed to handle a crowd without anyone feeling cramped. With 6000+ sq feet that has 7 bedrooms, 6 King beds, and two separate game rooms and 3 levels of space, this is a true place to relax! Located about 20 minutes from Galena and less than 10 minutes from cute and historic Stockton with grocery stories, candy stores, brewery, restaurants and more!

Why Groups Choose the Lodge
🏊 The Private Pool: A massive heated 42x21 ft on-site pool (seasonal) plus access to Apple Canyon Lake’s heated pool and marina.
⛳ Golfer’s Paradise: 10 mins to Apple Canyon Lake Golf; 20 mins to the legendary Eagle Ridge Resort and more - make a week of golf and play new courses all week long!
👑 Adult Comfort: 6 King beds mean the adults in the group aren't stuck on twins or bunks.
🔥 The "Great Room": A 2-story stone wood-burning fireplace that serves as the heart of the home.

Hosting at Scale
We know that feeding 16 people can be a chore, so we’ve optimized the kitchen for high-volume hosting:
- Professional Gear: Blackstone flattop grill (propane included), second refrigerator, Air Fryer, and InstaPot.
- Coffee Station: Both Keurig and a 12-cup pot for the early risers.
- True Seating: A dining table and layout that actually fits your entire party of 16 for a single meal.

The Layout
Main Floor: Features the vaulted Great Room and the Primary Suite - a private wing with its own electric fireplace and soaking tub.

Upper Level: 3 King Size Bedrooms and the "Castle Room" for the kids, bathroom with a shower and a shared laundry/bath setup with a tub.

Walk-out Basement: 2 King Bedrooms with private sitting areas, and a bathroom, perfect for those who want a bit of "away time" from the group.

After-Hours Entertainment
- The Den: Pool table, foosball, and a large-screen Roku TV for the big game.
- The Loft: Air hockey, movie nook, and a dedicated workout space.
- The Outdoors: A massive back deck, fire pit for late-night s'mores, and zero light pollution for incredible stargazing.

Location & Perks
- You get the quiet of the rolling hills with the convenience of a resort. Your stay includes passes to Apple Canyon Lake amenities:
- Private beach and hiking trails.
- incredible pool with zero depth entry, basketball and a diving board, heated to 80 degrees!
- Winter Perk: For stays of 3+ nights (Oct–April), we can often coordinate access to a local indoor pool—just ask us in advance!

Note on Property: The 1850s schoolhouse and treehouse on the grounds are part of our preservation project and are currently off-limits for guest safety.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Guests are required to sign a rental agreement as part of the booking process. $500 security deposit required.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3125521vb
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Does Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 | have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 | pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 |?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 |?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 |?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 | located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Apple River Canyon State Park, Apple Canyon Lake and Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Apple River is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

Wonder Bear Lodge - Private Heated Pool | Hot Tub | 6 King Beds | Sleeps 16 | Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great house and wonderful host! Everything was clean and very well thought out, with all necessary appliances in the kitchen to toys for kids to games for adults! The hot tub and pool were great features! There was a distinct smell when using hot water. It might have been because its well water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mara was a fantastic host. The house was perfect for our needs. Weather was too cold to enjoy the pool, but we did enjoy the hot tub after too many rounds of golf.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tuttlk14

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had plenty of room for our group and liked the big table for dining and playing games with everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful and responsive. The house was amazing and everyone had a great time! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cozy home! The host was great and always responded to questions quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The jay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing I love there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing - tons of room for our group of 14 friends to have our retreat. Communication was great and we had a fantastic weekend at Wonder Bear Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I gave the pool rating one cause we are not able to use for maintenance reasons but aside from that everything perfectly put together and worked great for family and friends. We had a great time!! God bless the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for my family - plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and room to spread out. Kitchen was great - well supplied with everything we needed And we loved the pool and the hot tub!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and cozy. So much to do for everyone from young to old:) very clean and spacious. Hosts responded and communicated promptly with any questions and concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

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

Family vacation

Our family had a wonderful time and the cabin was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family vacation. Pool was awesome for all the kids. We also really enjoyed all the amenities that you have access to: private beach, hiking trails, community pool. House is huge which allowed the family to spread out and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with lots of room to spread out. Most impressed with 6 of the 7 bedrooms having KING beds.... this was one of the reasons we chose this place as all of us were adult couples! And all the beds were comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, the photos are very accurate. If anything, it's even more spacious than the photos show. Everything is very well layed out, the kitchen is spacious and had everything we needed for utensils, platters. The pool and hot tub are big and in great working order. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan P.

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

Very beautiful house

Good weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Quiet Country Getaway

We had a wonderful time staying in your home! Lots of space for us to relax and spend time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia C.

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

100/10 Stay! Wonderful, Memorable Weekend

From the listing to the weekend and after, it was a perfect stay. The hosts were prompt, courteous, and so helpful - even dropped off dish soap for us within minutes of asking! Our family weekend was excellent and the house was the perfect size for all adults to feel comfortable and safe. House was clean, stocked, and inviting. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Levi G.

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

Great property, responsive owner

Great property for family reunion - lots of big bedrooms, pool table, hot tub. owner very quick to respond to questions. had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore T.

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

Columbus Day

You will not disappointed with this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore J.

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

Fantastic place for a large group.

HUGE, HUGE, HUGE! Beautiful place, plenty of room, lots to do, comfortable. Lots of small areas to get away and relax, unwind or read a book. The Lodge is huge, the pool is huge, the dining table is huge, the patio area is huge, the couch is huge and finally, the Master Suite is huge!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Beautiful Property

This home was as beautiful as the pictures. Our large group fit comfortably in the cozy rooms and large common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Braden Y.

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

Business Trip

Great location for our strategy planning session. Close enough to restaurants and stores but remote enough to get away from distractions. Also, one of the easier check out processes I have experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Beautiful Place

The home was beautiful and very cozy. The beds were great with soft sheets. Lots of fuzzy blankets everywhere. We also really enjoyed the fireplace. The host was amazing with quick responses and making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

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

Wonderful Gathering Spot

This ‘cabin’ was a beautiful home for our annual ‘girls’ trip. Lots of room for gathering! Great kitchen for entertaining. Beautiful location. Everything you could want for a large group. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mollie A.

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

Spacious Cabin - A Bit Out of the Way

The cabin itself is huge - we needed a place that had 7 bedrooms for 13 people and this absolutely fit the bill. We really appreciated the two fridges and the very firm and comfortable beds. Every one slept great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023