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Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica

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A room with a brick wall, a staircase, and a view of a parking lot through three large windows.
A room with exposed brick walls, large windows, a metal railing, and a view of the street outside.
A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
Room

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to August Hill Winery Tasting Room

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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North Utica, IL
  • Place, August Hill Winery Tasting Room
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Starved Rock State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Utica

Utica is home to this condo. Hegeler Carus Mansion and I&M Canal Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also worth visiting.
Map
North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Illinois & Michigan Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Starved Rock State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dugout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪East End Tap - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Loft Suite Frances / Starved Rock/ Utica located?

Situated in Utica, this condo building is steps away from August Hill Winery Tasting Room, LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and Illinois & Michigan Canal. Mix's Trading Post and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place close to everything. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressive renovation. Clean accommodation with excellent access to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay. Great accommodations. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
So happy you were happy with everything! Thank you for staying and we hope we can host you again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a beautiful apartment and the location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
We are so happy to hear you were pleased with your stay.....please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! The photos do not do it justice! Tons of room, charm, and awesome location. There are lots of fun little shops and restaurants within close walking distance, and it's also really close to some great hikes at Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loft is absolutely beautiful and in a perfect location with dining so close and Starved Rock just minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
So glad you were happy with the loft! Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get-away. The historic loft is beautiful, clean, and modern. Surprisingly, there was NO "old" smell, and despite the outdoor dining below, it was perfectly quiet in the bedroom. And the BED-so comfortable! We loved our stay and enjoyed hiking in the state parks nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
So glad you were happy with your stay..........please come back to visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying at the Frances Suite. Another perfect stay! Two days this time, so we were able to see more of what the area has to offer. My only suggestion would be to apply tinted window film to the upper windows. The sun is bright and heats up the room, requiring the AC to work more. Also, makes it difficult to view the TV at certain times of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thank you so much for staying!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat guests, and everything was just as we remembered. The suite is kept clean and well-stocked. It is a great place to relax after a day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the perfect getaway for us. Excellent stay in all ways. The place is so comfortable and yet extravagant. The location is ideal for enjoying the local dining and a short drive to the beautiful hiking trails of Starved Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay....we hope we can host you again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, very historical building! Great stay, great host, will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

This is our second visit. Lovely place for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love!

We enjoyed our stay! It was beautiful and convenient to downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great location

Lots of stuff to do around the house and beautifully set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Great location and the picture do not do this place justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway: clean, well appointed, and comfy. Such a short drive from Chicago and close to all sorts of fun exploring (towns and parks). We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed in the Frances suite. It is very nicely finished, super clean and spacious. The kitchen has all the essentials. We love its location in downtown Utica and right above a coffee shop!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The loft was stunning 😍 It was elegantly decorated and the view of downtown was beautiful. When our friends saw it they were very impressed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed yourself and hope to host you again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We stayed for a weekend and we were very happy. The place is very clean and recently renovated. I would come back again for sure. The location is convenient for walking to restaurants and a short drive to the parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect small town getaway

My husband and teen daughter loved this loft stay! It was in the perfect location for noshing, hiking, antiquing and biking ( right off I and M canal path ). We will definitely book this loft again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This historic loft was absolutely amazing!!! We’ll be back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful & Perfect Location

We had a beautiful stay. The loft is clean and perfectly appointed, exactly what we needed to enjoy a relaxing getaway. It is located within minutes of Starved Rock and Matthiessen. The town of Utica was charming with plenty of great options for meals and drinks. Thanks for a great weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Downtown Utica

Walk outside your door to quaint downtown restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Very nicely done. Very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cozy loft, perfect location in Downtown Utica. Owner extremely friendly, along with other local business workers. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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