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Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock

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A log cabin with a balcony, stone pillars, and a wreath on the door. - Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock  (North Utica)
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Consider a stay at Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock

  • Villa Valle

    Discover the charm and tranquility of Villa Valle, a newly listed vacation rental on VRBO. This beautiful 2-story retreat, nestled in a serene wooded setting, spans 1,800 sq. ft. and comfortably accommodates up to nine guests, making it ideal for families and groups.

    Property Highlights:

    - Prime Location: Just a short distance from Starved Rock State Park and surrounded by scenic natural beauty.

    - Comfortable Accommodations: The villa features two elegantly appointed bedrooms. The Master Bedroom includes a king-size bed, a fireplace, a television, a private vanity with sink, walk in linen closet as well a separate personal walk in closet to store luggage or hang garments. The second bedroom is furnished with one queen-size bed, bunk bed (double and twin) and a television. There are also 2 cots available for use.

    - Cozy Living Spaces: Enjoy the warmth of two fireplaces, located in the living area and master bedroom. Relax in the spacious living room or step out onto one of the two balconies to take in stunning views of the surrounding woods and trees.

    - Fully-Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen is designed for convenience, featuring major appliances, a coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, utensils, and essential cookware.

    - Modern Amenities: The villa includes a full-size washer and dryer, high-speed WiFi, and cable on all televisions for a hassle-free stay. Both bathrooms are equipped with high-pressure showers. And a daily trash pick up service from 11am-4pm.

    - Outdoor Enjoyment: Unwind on the patio furniture or take advantage of the villa's beautiful natural surroundings for a relaxing walk or run on the resort trails. Enjoy outdoor live music and yoga on the weekends.

    Additional Information:

    - Privately Owned: Villa Valle is a privately owned property, but you can enjoy access to all the resort amenities at the Grand Bear Lodge, including the indoor water park, mini golf, and arcade. Some activities may incur additional fees; please visit the Grand Bear Lodge front desk for pricing details. The Grand Bear Lodge is a short 5-10 minute walk from our villa.

    - Minimum Stay: 2-night minimum stay required. Check in 4pm / Check out 11am.
    - Nearby Attractions: Explore the vibrant local area with access to hiking trails, scenic views, and recreational activities.
    -No Pets (while we love them, they are not allowed on the property)

    Experience the perfect blend of comfort, style, and natural beauty at Villa Valle — your ideal escape to Starved Rock State Park, North Utica and beyond.

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About the area

Located in Utica, this cabin is near a water park. I&M Canal Visitor Center and Hegeler Carus Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Starved Rock State Park. Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Utica travel guide
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North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • A narrow canyon with steep rock walls and a small stream at the bottom.
    Starved Rock State Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A waterfall in a rocky gorge with a bridge in the background.
    Matthiessen State Park
    2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Starved Rock State Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Skydive Chicago
    22 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    12 min drive
  • Love's Travel Stop
    8 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • The Rootbeer Stand
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock located?

Situated in Utica, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Starved Rock State Park. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Relaxing and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Villa was perfect for our large group. The kids loved sharing a room with bunk beds! And everything was clean and had plenty of towels and dishes for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice weekend getaway

Enjoyed staying in a cozy clean villa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family

We recently stayed at this charming woodland villa and it was a fabulous place for our family to stay. We had additional family staying with us and it was perfect place for all of us to gather, have fun, and relax together! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. Comfortable beds, plenty of extra blankets and pillows if needed. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner. Liked the decor. Fireplace was nice to cozy up to. We all had a great time, looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This villa was very nice! Stocked with everything you can need, and even decorated for Christmas! Great touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Getaway!

We stayed here for a wedding at starved rock and then took advantage of the property's proximity to the water park and other offerings at the grand bear resort. The owners were very accommodating! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area for hiking. The villa was clean and comfortable. We had family in nearby villas making it easy to walk from place to place though it took awhile to find them. More signage would be helpful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful weekend escape

The place was very clean and felt like at home. Was decorated beautifully with Christmas stuff. The last day was beautiful to watch the snowfall in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and convenient

Property is very clean and located in a perfect spot, just a short walk to indoor water park, and just a 5 minute drive to the starved rock hiking trails. Also conveniently stocked with all kitchen essentials you would need for a vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space for a Fall babymoon

We booked a last minute stay for a quick babymoon getaway. This was a great location close to Starved Rock. The villa is super spacious, clean, comfortable and more than enough space for just the two of us. We will definitely come back and bring family. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!!

“Our experience at this cabin was fantastic!!The natural surroundings, amenities, and attention to detail made our stay a very pleasant experience. The host was amazing and gave us all the information we needed!!! I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a beautiful place, tranquility and nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Stay

A friend and I planned a weekend of outdoor winter hiking. This was a great place to make home base. Lots of space, clean, plenty of places to eat nearby, hot water, good shower pressure, tv reception, large table, chairs on small patio, washer and dryer. We didn’t need to use all of it, but if we had a longer stay or came with our family this would accommodate everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, CLEAN, comfortable, relaxing

I loved staying here so much! It was SO spacious and tidy and clean and just felt so refreshing to stay in. I felt like I could do a cartwheel in every room. The host was so helpful and responsive as well. I was there for a wedding with my spouse but I plan on going back with the kids because the space was so comfy, clean and kid friendly! The kitchen is so nice and I’d love to cook a family meal in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I loved how it was super clean. The host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. It is walking distance to one of the trail heads in Starved Rock State Park with some beautiful waterfalls. The putt putt corse in the resort was great for the kids. Very clean and spacious. Will definitely being staying again if we come to the area. Shops and dining were just a short drive into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great! The best location if you’re wanting to be close to Starved Rock and downtown Utica. Loved how clean the property was as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing, beautiful, and clean! Very quiet area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice condo with fully stocked kitchen. Would definitely recommend. Near 3 popular state parks.Only complaint is that there were no Kleenex or enough towels. Otherwise great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was cozy and beautiful. The view was grand. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our cabin was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay and will stay there again if we are going to be in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Plenty of space, well-stocked, comfy beds/furniture & amazing location. Owner was super easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Everything was great, exactly what we needed for our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The villa was quite lovely. Destiny responded to my question quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026