Title: Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! Villa with a water park, a short walk to Starved Rock State Park ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113423100/113423031/ce2fc071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113423100/113423031/9d72cd68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113423100/113423031/abac143a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113423100/113423031/335c2c05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113423100/113423031/254c4d28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Starved Rock State Park, Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! provides a water park, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! Come enjoy a wonderful family vacation at our cozy villa at Grand Bear Resort. After a day of hiking at Starved Rock, gather around the fireplace for some warm and cozy evenings in our spacious two-story cabin, or relax in the jacuzzi for the ultimate comfort. We also have lots of fun activities right at the cabin, including a Pacman Retro Arcade and giant games of checkers and Jenga! Our charming vacation villa is nestled in a beautiful wooded area and is perfect for families or groups, accommodating up to eight to nine people. The two-story villa has 1,800 square feet of space and features a cozy living room with a fireplace and a TV, plus a kitchen and dining area. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and even a patio, along with a full-size washer and dryer. You can unwind on one of the two balconies while enjoying lovely views of the surrounding trees. The kitchen has everything you need, including major appliances, a coffee maker, a toaster, dishes, utensils for eight people, and basic cooking tools. The Master Bedroom is a spacious escape with a king-size bed, a fireplace, a TV, a private vanity, and a whirlpool tub. The second bedroom comes with two queen-size beds and its own TV. Additional 2 sofa beds located on the main floor, Note: We are not associated with the Waterpark ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking nearby - Hunting 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72397400/72397339/63ba3bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire Cozy Villa 2 min Near Starved Rock! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Utica is home to this villa. Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat and Hegeler Carus Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby. [Visit our Utica travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica.dx56017) [View more Villas in Utica](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Villas.d56017-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.31597%2C-89.01140&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Kv4M6l8ksH-fL1ba_fTxe0oNzH0=) North Utica, IL ### What's nearby - Starved Rock State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Matthiessen State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km ### 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 - ‬7 min drive - ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### Where is Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! located? > Situated in Utica, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Starved Rock State Park. Matthiessen State Park and Mix's Trading Post are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing Villa at the Grand Bear Resort close to Starved Rock! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 7.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross Oct 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great Villa for close to Starved Rock Hiking and good dining options. Utica has a fun Main Street. ##### Ross Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KIMBERLY Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was very clean and nicely decorated. ##### KIMBERLY Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie E. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together. Comfortable villa with everything we needed. The location is perfect for visiting the State Parks. ##### Carrie E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hector A. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Awesome arrangement for accommodations near Starve Rock. Place accommodations sleep up to 9. Kitchen had everything to cook family dinner with and enjoy time together. ##### Hector A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful condominium The condo is spacious, clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay. Eduardo is an excellent communicator. ##### Barry Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle S. Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The villa was great! We loved the arcade machine! The location was perfect for hiking at Starved Rock and Matthiesen State Park. ##### Danielle S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie C. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice ##### Kristie C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan G. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Getaway We had an amazing stay! The property was extremely clean, easy to locate & had plenty of great amenities. One of our favorite things to use was the arcade machine! The jacuzzi tub & fireplaces were also amazing. We picked this property since it was so close to Starved Rock State Park! The property has a fun outdoor vibe to it & we loved every second of it. 10/10 would stay again! ##### Nathan G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristie M. Jul 15, 2025 ##### Cristie M. 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