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Bella Villa familiar. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock Park Hiking trails. Relaxing!

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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Escape the city and unwind at this villa, surrounded by nature and just minutes from Illinois River. Relax in the Jacuzzi or cozy up by one of two fireplaces, with internet access to stay connected.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Bella Villa familiar. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock Park Hiking trails. Relaxing!

Escape from the city come to this villa ideal for relaxation close to nature, Jacuzzi. Two fireplaces. Internet access and WI FI . Illinois and Vermillion river only minutes away. The perfect place for your getaway and unforgettable experience ! Only minutes walking from hiking trails .
Villa is located inside Grand Bear Resort complex. However, WE ARE PRIVATELY OWNED. WE DON'T HAVE A CONECTION OF ANY KIND WITH GRAND BEAR LODGE AND OR GRIZZLY JACK'S RESORT. WATER PARK PASSES ARE NOT INCLUDED
Rustic log style furnishings. The generous 1,800 square foot Villa sleeps 8 with 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, comforting fireplaces, televisions, a patio, 2 balconies, washer/dryer, kitchen & dining area.


The kitchen is complete with all major appliances dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, single cup coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, eating utensils and basic cookware. To maximize your rental experience please consider bringing any special items you may need. There is a 24 hr convince store located inside the resort lobby, should you forget something.


-The Master bedroom features a king-size bed, pull out twin sofa sleeper, fireplace, TV, private vanity and whirl pool tub.
-The Second bedroom features 2 queen size beds, TV and balcony.
-Folding bed available first floor.
-Free WIFI access
-Special rates when booking 7 nights or more.

House keeping services are not provided for stays shorter then 7 nights. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the full size washer and dryer to launder the existing towels and linens for a fresh supply.

Please Note:
*Villa toiletries (paper towels, toilet paper) will be provided but are based on the amount of people/duration of your stay.
Should you feel more is needed while on your stay please feel free to visit the General Store located inside GrandBear Resort.

*This Vacation Villa is privately owned and the use of some resort amenities (i.e. WATER PARK, mini golf) IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE RENTAL. Tickets must be purchased separately. And you have to call Grand Bear Lodge in advance to check for availability.
We are totally PRIVATE!! No connection with Grand Bear of any kind!

Discount rates when booking 7 day or more (call for details)
*-Special rates for weekly and longer stays (call for details)






Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 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 - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Una tarifa de $50 por perro por estancia

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No Musica Fuerte permitida

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
Note from host: No Musica Fuerte permitida
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
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 area

Map
North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Matthiessen State Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Buffalo Rock State Park - 11 min drive - 11.6 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
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cortileno’s - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Villa familiar. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock Park Hiking trails. Relaxing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bella Villa familiar. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock Park Hiking trails. Relaxing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Villa familiar. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock Park Hiking trails. Relaxing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bella Villa familiar. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock Park Hiking trails. Relaxing! located?

Situated in Utica, this holiday home is within a 10-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 miles (3 km).

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Bella Villa familiar. WIFI. Close to Starved Rock Park Hiking trails. Relaxing! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great and easy stay! Planned it for my wife’s birthday and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeneane M.

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

Nice place

The property is beautiful and we loved hiking the nearby trails
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn V.

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

Great family trip!

My family had a great time here! Large living room and dining table to spend time around. Very quiet, peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and private. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Sisters getaway

It was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Julie H.

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

Well appointed lodging

Everything was great with the unit. We enjoyed the spacious lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great holiday stay

This property was very spacious. We had a great time staying here and will again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Nice and cozy

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

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

Quick Stay

The unit worked perfectly for our family of 4. It was quiet and comfortable to relax after hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Great Bear- Great Stay

Nice rental
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is clean and located close to many things to do in the area. We spent a day at the waterpark in Grand Bear Resort, went to Cedar Creek Ranch for a horse ride, and did a hike at Matthiessen State Park. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Vaca

It was a great stay my family enjoyed it plus my little pup did to
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Girls Weekend!

We had a wonderful time! This is the second time we have stayed at one of Martin's cabins and he is a fabulous host! I would highly recommend any of Martin's properties!Thank you, Martin!!I would recommwnd
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Enjoyable stay!

Property was as described, well stocked, and very clean. Had a very enjoyable stay. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Cute place

This place is cute and conveniently located next to Starved Rock. My friends and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Excellent

Very clean, very cozy, and was very easy to contact the management. I would stay again and recommend others staying here as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Short fall getaway

Great property, loved the jacuzzi and fireplaces!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoBeth D.

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

Starved Rock

Lovely stay near Starved Rock - comfortable, well equipped and very clean with a very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn O.

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

Starved Rock getaway

This is the perfect place for families to come hike all the trails and rest together in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raluca B.

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

Great location, great property!

Property was awesome, so spacious, clean, close to everything! We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Fantastic stay

The property us so roomy and clean. Would definitely stay here again. Very close to Utica and Ottawa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

Wedding

Spent most of my time on the back deck listening to the crestures. And all the lightning bugs were awesome. If in this area again id want the same unit. But my son hit a deer but pried the sidewall from hos tire so he could drive the 4hrs back. We all made it safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

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

Park visit

Great place to stay when visiting Starved Rock
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Perfect for a fall getaway

The villa was very clean, spacious and just as listed. The master bedroom is beautiful. Great location close to downtown, Starved Rock and Matthiessen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Great accommodations and location!

Beautiful well equipped home - everything we needed for a getaway trip. Loved the fireplaces and whirlpool tub. Super close to state parks - highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024