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

Cabin with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Starved Rock State Park

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Charming woodland villa located in a secured resort across from Starved Rock (North Utica)
Nestled in a serene wooded setting, Villa Valle offers the perfect retreat for families and groups. With two fireplaces, a fully-equipped kitchen, high-speed WiFi and spacious living spaces with private balconies overlooking the woods.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
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

Utica is home to this cabin. Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat and Hegeler Carus Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Utica travel guide
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Map
North Utica, IL

What's nearby

  • Starved Rock State Park featuring forests
    Starved Rock State Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cascade Falls at Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois
    Matthiessen State Park
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Mix's Trading Post
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Skydive Chicago
    25 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Mendota Station
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    7 min drive
  • Cortileno’s
    9 min drive
  • The Rootbeer Stand
    10 min drive
  • Garzanelli's
    9 min drive
  • Back Door Lounge
    7 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. Matthiessen State Park and Mix's Trading Post are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

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

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

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

Nice weekend getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaina F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lida P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

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

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a charming and very updated property. We enjoyed it and felt at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, providing everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The location was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time and the villa was nice and clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love that is a very quite place and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great stay

Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa was very spacious and nestled in a beautiful area. Also very close to Starved Rock. We had a cozy stay and appreciated the quiet! Destiny was also very attentive and always responded quickly if we had a question. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every year we get together to spend a quiet weekend reading, exploring a new town, and catching up. This was such a cozy place to do just that (and the couch is PHENOMENAL). Destiny was absolutely lovely and helpful, and the place is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation. The space was very clean and close to restaurants and hiking. Our only issue was limited parking when returning at night. Had to park up the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Villa was very clean and nicely decorated. We had everything we needed and then some. Having a washer and dryer was a big plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025