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

Villa with a water park, steps from Starved Rock State Park

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled near Starved Rock State Park, this cozy villa offers a romantic retreat with a jacuzzi, games, and Netflix. Unwind in the community gazebo with live music or enjoy quiet time reading books and sipping coffee.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

Welcome to our new place completely remodeled located by Starved Rock State Park. If you are looking for a cozy, romantic home to spend your vacation , holiday: (Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter in our beautiful decorated house ) we are here for you . We are located 2 min from Starved Rock State Park , Grizzly Bear Resort and River . Near Parks : Matthiessen State Park , Buffalo Rock State Park , Pirate’s Key Indoor water park (20 min drive ) . Our villa is an oasis of relaxation and activities. Located 90 min from Chicago. You can spend your time in our jacuzzi ,play games , reading books , watching Netflix , stop by the small city nearby. You can also welcome your friends in the community gazebo with live music and picnic tables .

Free Wifi access.
Provided: paper towel, toilet paper, hair dryer, dishwasher detergent, laundry pods, coffee, tea , washing and drying machine.

Our 1800 square feet Villa accommodate a maximum of 8 people witchout extra charge .The resort has designated barbecue areas, barbecuing , fireworks, bonfire near the houses is prohibited.
Villa is privately owned !!! We are not connected to the hotel . For all outside activities pool , golf itc tickets must be purchased separately. The house has a ring doorbell camera installed on the front door.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Events

No events allowed

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
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
IL, North Utica

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Mix's Trading Post - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Skydive Chicago - 24 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garzanelli's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Back Door Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starved Rock House Of Jerky - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is REST IN THE FOREST RECENTLY REMODELED VILLA WALKING DISTANCE FROM STARVED ROCK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at REST IN THE FOREST RECENTLY REMODELED VILLA WALKING DISTANCE FROM STARVED ROCK ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at REST IN THE FOREST RECENTLY REMODELED VILLA WALKING DISTANCE FROM STARVED ROCK ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is REST IN THE FOREST RECENTLY REMODELED VILLA WALKING DISTANCE FROM STARVED ROCK located?

Situated in Utica, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Matthiessen State Park and Mix's Trading Post are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in and beautiful house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfy. Enjoyed the property and nicely stocked with anything you would need. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property. We thought it was smaller but once we got there it was much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, comfortable & cozy. My family enjoyed our stay there… very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a pleasant stay, we definitely going back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake R.

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

Amazing stay

The property was comfortable, clean, well stocked, and in a great location to access the nearby state parks. Communication was also great. 10/10 would recommend and we'd love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy R.

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

Convenient and very comfortable

Our stay was short but filled with activity. The townhome was very well stocked and super convenient to everything Starved Rock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We gathered for my mom’s 80th birthday. It was fantastic. Lots of room for a 2 year old to run around, and for our birthday gathering. Great to have 2 showers and lots of space for sleeping. Great location. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Great weekend getaway

This villa served our group of six girlfriends well for a laid back long weekend. Nestled in the woods and close to Grand Bear Resort, it was clean, well-stocked for cooking, and up to date. We drove to Starved Rock lodge a few miles away, ate well at two restaurants in Utica, and enjoyed a walk to a nearby canyon just off the outdoor bar, entertainment, mini-golf area of the resort. Well worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Nice updated

It was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

Beautiful stay!

It has been a relaxing stay. Everything was very nice, clean, and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

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

Wonderful

The property was perfect for our visit back home. It was peaceful and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

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

Starved rock getaway

Very clean well kept property. Perfect amount of space for our family of 4!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget L.

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

Awesome

Great property. Private. Clean. Fully equipped kitchen. May other great details. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. My son and his friends were glad there were activities in the home for them to do. It was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Our stay

Had everything you would need to feel like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Modern renovated cabin perfect for a weekend retreat

We had a great time during our stay and loved how immersed in nature the cabin feels while still being close to grocery stores, restaurants and steps away from Starved Rock and Mathiessen parks. Aneta is so welcoming and responsive over text. She was super helpful with recommendations on where to hike, get coffee, etc. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

We had a great stay

Really enjoyed this property. Very clean and would stay again if ever visiting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Girls’ trip

We had a wonderful time staying here on a girls’ weekend trip. The accommodations were as listed and all was communicated clearly with the owner. Everything was clean and nicely updated. It was just a short drive to several hiking trails and towns for convenient shopping/dining. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb E.

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

Beautiful surroundings

Perfect accommodation better than even imagined
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chazmin B.

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

Spacious Yet Cozy Cabin

Lovely and spacious cabin located within a short distance to all the local attractions. Well appointed and clean, this is a terrific spot for families. We look forward to staying here again on our next Starved Rock getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great weekend getaway!

This is our second time staying at the property and should be no reason that we won’t book for a third year moving forward. We absolutely love the property and its close proximity to Starved Rock State Park and the town of Utica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Getaway

The villa was extremely clean and the host added special touches to make it feel comfortable and homey. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Fantastic!

Fantastic! We loved this cabin. Great for a couples getaway but lots more room for a family too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Wonderful Stay

Aneta's place is very inviting and comfortable. It has so many thoughtful touches. We had everything we needed. It is in a quiet location and a great place to relax. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025