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The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing

Villa with kitchen, steps from Starved Rock State Park

Grand Bear Vacation Resort is a comfortable retreat close to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. Furnished with rustic touches, this two-bedroom villa features a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, and relaxing Jacuzzi tub. With cable TV and WiFi provided upstairs in the living room with animal mounts adding to the cabin feel.

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Washer

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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.

The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing

Villa with kitchen, steps from Starved Rock State Park

Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free villa. The villa provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a shower. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the villa include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

Separate dining area

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

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 are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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 villa. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Mix's Trading Post. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Starved Rock State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Matthiessen State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Buffalo Rock State Park - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Garzanelli's - ‬7 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
‪The Rootbeer Stand - ‬8 min drive
‪Brennan's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing located?

Situated in Utica, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Starved Rock State Park and Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Matthiessen State Park and Mix's Trading Post are also within 2 miles (3 km).