With a stay at this cabin in Utica, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Starved Rock State Park and August Hill Winery Tasting Room. .This cabin is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Illinois & Michigan Canal.
August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Starved Rock State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Matthiessen State Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Mendota Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 4 min drive
Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
Garzanelli's - 11 min drive
Back Door Lounge - 9 min drive
Skoog's Pub & Grill - 6 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hike and enjoy a relaxing time at Starved Rock! Family-Size Cozy Cabin
Come and enjoy a unique experience where you will fall in love with Starved Rock! Our cozy cabin is just 5 min away from Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park with its wonderful canyons and waterfalls. Within a very short drive from this home you will not only find two state parks but two wineries, a museum, a golf course, seasonal bicycle and kayak boats for rental nearby. Cabin has 2 bedroom with a total of 3 beds and 1 sofa bed,2 bath with laundry that will comfortably sleep 5-8people. If traveling with babies, no problem! We have a crib available upon request (preferably request before arrival) Kitchen has pots, pans and utensils to accommodate a large group including keurig coffee maker, plates and appliances. Wi-fi in unit as well as netflix and fire tv with free apps to comfortably watch movies. Board games in the first floor for entertainment and a beautiful outdoor furniture to enjoy your coffee or reading your favorite book. Guests who are renting directly with us cannot access the indoor water park, it's currently only for hotel guests and local residents. If you would like to purchase pool tickets please visit the Grand Bear Lodge website for availability and rates This beautiful and peaceful cabin is located just beyond Chicago approx 1.5 hour from Ohare and 1 hour from midway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin features a playground.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Golfing 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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
Hike and enjoy a relaxing time at Starved Rock! Family-Size Cozy Cabin Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sharon R.
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary. We especially enjoyed the small town of North Utica!
Sharon R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia T.
17 Aug 2025
Patricia T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allison T.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and fun experience.
Property was clean and well-maintained. This was a great location and we really enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay again someday!
Allison T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy S.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tammy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tony H.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family staycation
Great for family getaway
Tony H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Impromptu Mini-Vacation
The property was very clean and welcoming. We had some issues with finding the place, but we found it. The kids really enjoyed the space. The jacuzzi tub was a bonus.
Jessica W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Leonard A.
9 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a cabin.
First off...not a "cabin" as advertised. Its a Villa surrounded by several other Villas. Spacious, yes. Accommodations advertised..absolutely not. Jacuzzi tub broken but still has power running to it, slidng doors do not lock, a board was used to prevent entry. Bloodstains on curtains, stains on bedding and bed skirt, mold around entry doors, food and other debris next to refrigerator and stove, 2nd floor balcony rotting and falling apart. Various lighting throughout non functional. Smoke detectors beeping from low batteries. Netflix worked day 1 and then was blocked from it. Wifi not easily accessible. Bed had a plastic cover under the sheets making very uncomfortable, bed bug protector was shredded and in pieces and offered no protection. Headboards free standing from wall and not attached to bed frame. Dining and barstool chairs dangerously loose or broken. Several loose or broken cabinet doors and handles throughout. Bent or broken bedroom/bathroom doors throughout that did not stay open or would not close properly. Nest cameras in use but not advertised? Couldnt see them but bluetooth reader showed 3 active camers. Property owners live out of state, so whoever they have for housekeeping and maintenanc, they are paying too much. Nickles used as spacer to help latch sliding doors..they still didnt lock. This was a bad experience all the way around. sr
Leonard A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Douglas G.
23 Feb 2025
Relaxing
Me and my wife had a very nice relaxing time out there. The place was pretty clean, it’s cold out but they had some very good heat, nice hot tub really enjoy that, the one complaint was the refrigerator. It smelled extremely bad luckily we wasn’t there for cooking and anything else.I
Douglas G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carter N.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Carter N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trina J.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Husband 50th birthday getaway
Very nice property, only one thing that was disappointing was the Jacuzzi didn't work. Everything else was excellent
Trina J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joanne G.
7 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Joanne G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Todd W.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Place was clean and worked out perfectly.
Todd W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Laura S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
JAMES H.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
It was a great place to stay
JAMES H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Siobhan R.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The cabin was clean and very conveniently located near state parks. It
Very clean everything was nice enjoyed my stay and will be back soon.
veronica r
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shannon F.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking Weekend
Great location. Clean and well kept property. We had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Shannon F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail G.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
The property was spacious and close to hiking but secluded enough to be quiet.
Gail G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Loved everything about this place!
Only 1 downfall- there was plastic on all of the beds. I totally understand,but did not enjoy sleeping on plastic.
Other than that, stay here! It was great!
Lisa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Debra E.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family stay
Great hiking area, convenient location, comfortable villa