The Bear Den Peaceful and Comfortable Animal and Hummingbird Viewing

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

UTICA, IL

Starved Rock State Park2 min walk
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park3 min walk
Matthiessen State Park8 min walk
Peru, IL (VYS-Illinois Valley Regional)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Grand bear vacation resort villa newly renovated very comfortable close to starved rock and Matthiessen state parks fully furnished two bedroom, two baths, 1 king size bed ,two queen beds very comfortable fully equipped kitchen and laundry Jacuzzi tub for relaxing lots of fun activities near by cable TV and WiFi provided front and back decks upstairs the living room is furnished with rustic looking furniture and animal mounts for that in the woods cabin feel guests are sure to enjoy this quiet comfortable atmosphere NEW SEALY SUMMER ROSE MEDIUM MATTRESSES FOR YOUR COMFORT

Property manager

mark d helgren

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I have provided ash trays for outside smoking

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Utica

This villa is located in Utica. 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.

UTICA, IL

What's nearby

Starved Rock State Park - 2 min walk
Grand Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 3 min walk
Matthiessen State Park - 8 min walk
Illinois River Winery - 2 min drive
August Hill Winery Tasting Room - 3 min drive

Getting around

Mendota Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
Casey's General Store - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Lodi Tap House Utica - 3 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 1 mi (2 km) 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

8 Feb 2024

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

Construction superintendent

Nice place, mark was very friendly and helpful.Nice location.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

13 Nov 2023

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

Amazing stay

Cozy cabin, very spacious! Kitchen worked wonderfully and we were very close to the state park

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

1 Nov 2023

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed the stay. We found all the amenities very useful. The pictures are accurate of the location. We're hoping to come back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn S.

15 Oct 2023

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

Cozy and Comfortable

Thank you for making our stay feel so special. Your cabin was welcoming, spacious, and well-stocked. We loved walking in and finding the muffins and bananas! What a thoughtful gesture, we are hoping to return some time!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lauryn K.

18 Sept 2023

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

September Stay at The Bear Den

Generally speaking we had a nice stay here, but there were a few things we were unaware of, the first being that The Bear Den is located in a resort. We were thinking it was a bit more tucked away and remote. Regardless, we had a very peaceful stay and the proximity to the parks/downtown is ideal. This spot would be perfect for a family with kids. We also didn't realize just how much taxidermied animals were part of the decor: there were considerably more heads and animal displays than in the listing photos. Might not bother some folks but we're city dwellers so it was a little startling and spooky, especially in the dark. Other than a few cobwebs and the wifi network being listed incorrectly on the info. sheets (we figured it out), it was a nice stay with perfectly adequately accommodations, including clean bathrooms, comfortable beds and spacious bedrooms. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023