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Avis sur The Bears Den Quiet And Comfortable Wildlife and Hummingbird Viewing

The Bears Den Quiet And Comfortable Wildlife and Hummingbird Viewing
UTICA, IL

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 98 avis sur 108." "
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 8 avis sur 108." "
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 108." "
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 108." "
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 1 avis sur 108." "

9,2/10

Propreté

10/10

Personnel et service

9,8/10

Équipements

9,6/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

10/10

Écoresponsabilité

Avis

8/10 Bien

Cheryl F.

Hummingbirds do visit!
The property is gorgeous! The birds are abundant. In this particular location we were able to see deer in the woods in the morning and again at dusk. We had quiet a few hummingbird visits too. Nice and close to Starved Rock and the towns center. The owner was generous enough to provide water and muffins with a personal note. It was a really nice touch. On the flip side, we had to clean the hot tub and the comforter before we could use them. Both were not at their best. Also note the original fire places are blocked off with faux fireplace in front of them. I would visit again but not at the cost that we paid.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Visit with elderly family member
Nice place. Good location
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Les points forts : Propreté
Construction superintendent
Nice place, mark was very friendly and helpful.Nice location.
Séjour de 31 nuits en janvier 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Les points forts : Propreté
Amazing stay
Cozy cabin, very spacious! Kitchen worked wonderfully and we were very close to the state park
Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Les points forts : Propreté
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn S.

Les points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2023

8/10 Bien

Lauryn K.

Les points forts : Propreté
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!
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Well kept and full of amenities! Great place to stay with thoughtful preparations!
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2023

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA F.

Les points forts : Propreté
Nice Stay
We went to the Starved Rock, Buffalo and Matthiessen parks. Went to Ottawa, took river cruise. Enjoyed dinner in downtown Utica. Learned about the history of the area. Enjoyed Grand Bear resort and villa. Will go again.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Les points forts : Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Les points forts : Propreté
Before school Getaway
We've been to this area before this plsce is always great. Just a fun nice very relaxing time.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Our stay was amazi
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Les points forts : Propreté
Comfortable, clean accommodations
Very clean, comfortable and centrally located accommodation to local attractions. Host was very responsive and thoughtful with treats and water provided for our stay.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2023

8/10 Bien

Voyageur vérifié

Family get away
Condo was nice and had plenty of room. Great location!
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wieslaw Z.

Les points forts : Propreté
Hiking trip
Great location
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sreejith P.

Les points forts : Propreté
Comfortable arrangements to visit Starved Rock!
A well-appointed and well-furnished house to use as a base to explore Starved Rock and other nearby State Parks. Mark is a very thoughtful host, and the welcome basket of bananas and muffins were a pleasant surprise! Located inside the Grand Bear Resorts, it is walkable to everything the resort has to offer. We will be back in summer, when the resort will be fully functioning.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Les points forts : Propreté
Nice place
Plenty of room and nicely decorated
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2023

10/10 Excellent

lester s., bartlett

Les points forts : Propreté
Such a great place!
We spent a wonderful weekend in this beautiful place, we were received very hospitably, We were surprised that owner prepared some snack and water for us, on the last day we were allowed to stay as long as we want. Very nice place! I highly recommend!
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2023

6/10 Satisfaisant

MICHELL L.

Les points faibles : Propreté
Hiking trip
Enjoyed location and size for 2 couples. One of the bathrooms were downstairs; so not very convenient. Very dirty; so that was a bummer and gross. Nice location and size
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Les points forts : Propreté
Threat place
We loved everything about our stay. Or a bit disappointed that we were not able to use the fireplace however, we understand now with the history of the fire. Would be nice if the listing was changed, the order more accurately reflect that as we were looking forward to a fireplace. Otherwise everything was great. Left our stay.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Les points forts : Propreté
First time visit
The rental was much larger than we expected. Huge bedrooms and the living area downstair was very nice. We would love to stay again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Les points forts : Propreté
perfect weekend
It was the perfect place to hike and stay!!
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan V.

Les points forts : Propreté
Close but not to close
The place was well taken care of and bigger than the pictures made it seem plenty of indoor and outdoor space to play and not to far from the amenities of local towns
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Les points forts : Propreté
Excellent very homey and comfortable 👌 👍
I couldn't ask for a better place to stay
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya, chicago

Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Enjoyable
We enjoyed our stay, it was so peaceful and we appreciated how well furnished it was.
Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2022

8/10 Bien

Charlotte D., Downers Grove, USA

Easy Weekend away
Mark offered quick communication and nice extras for us. Check in and out was super easy. Location is great for trail walking and nature viewing. Enhanced cleaning of common areas would be nice. As well as toppers for mattresses. They are very firm- some may like that tough! It was a girls weekend and we hope to stay with Mark again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Les points forts : Propreté
Wonderful Fall Getaway
This was the perfect location for a fall getaway to do some hiking at Starved Rock. We will definitely be back for an extended stay visit!
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great Villa
The Villa was roomy and quiet. It felt like home!
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great stay
Property was wonderful. Extra effort was put in to make sure our stay was a home away from home. Thanks so much!
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Les points forts : Propreté
Lovely stay
This villa was exactly what we were looking for. Close to the state parks, clean, easy check in/check out. Host had muffins and fresh bananas out on the table when we arrived. Check out was easy, didn't require too many cleaning tasks or procedures like some rentals do. Definitely would stay again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Awesome
Great location, quiet area. Only complaint would be the beds they were on the hard side and very noisy other than that absolutely awesome
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Wilmette

Voyage en groupe
Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Really enjoyed my stay! Great host and property.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Les points forts : Propreté
Wonderful stay
Thank you for a pleasant stay. It had all that was needed and very comfortable.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great weekend getaway
We did a little neighbor trip and had a blast! Would definitely come again!
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 Excellent

James U.

Les points forts : Propreté
What a great place!
My family and I absolutely loved this place, and can’t wait to go back. The owner was great to deal with and had many personal touches to make our stay extra special. Thank you Mark for a wonderful experience.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Scottsdale, USA

Les points forts : Propreté
We love the Bears Den!
This is our second summer coming back and spending a month at Mark's place. We love it. It's always clean- FULLY stocked- and we love the location within Grand Bear- wonderful end unit with tons of wildlife. It's always relaxing and so easy to get to everything in Utica/Ottawa/LaSalle and obviously the state parks. The villa is incredibly spacious and the kids love that there are tv's in both bedrooms so they can take breaks upstairs and not have to share! We look forward to summer number three here next year!
Séjour de 28 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great experience..
Very close to both starved rock and Mattesion parks .. everything was provided that we needed 💜💜💜
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pedro G.

Les points forts : Propreté
Fantastic owners and townhouse
The owners are amazing and the townhouse has everything you need. Dishwashing soap and sponges, coffee and creamer, paper towels etc. most places don’t include that. Owners left us muffins, frag bananas and a personalized note. Completely amazing. The only two cons are more of an fyi for consideration before you book if they are important to you 1) beds are extra firm mattresses in case that’s a problem for you 2) Pool/water park are not included. Resort wanted to charge $140 (for three people) per day for pool privileges. I just went to the public pool for $3 a person and we had a great time.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great Location for hiking
Mark had all the extras covered. There were muffins and bananas on the table, bottled water, coffee and many more things available for our use. The condo was clean and the area was very quiet. Across the street was the trail head for St Louis Canyon. Starved Rock Visitor center and many trail heads were less than 2 miles away. Matthieson State Park was close too and had great hiking as well. Our favorite local restaurant, Palermo Pizza, was in the town of Peru. About 15 minutes away. This property is in a great location for hiking.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iwona L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Peaceful place
I love how peaceful the back patio was. Perfect for morning or afternoon read. The house is great and spacious with a nice coffee bar. The location is kind of hidden away but very close ride to Starved Rock and downtown Utica. Perfect!
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Les points forts : Propreté
Everything you could want, and more!
This property was perfect for our family trip to Starved Rock. The property exceeded my expectations. The space has everything-extra pillows, blankets, towels, kleenex, muffins, bottled water, and all the kitchen gadgets and utensils you could need. The space was well cleaned and very cozy. The location was perfect, we spent the morning hiking, came back for lunch, then headed out on another hike in the afternoon. It is 15 minutes to Ottawa for fun food and treats. Mark answered all of our questions right away. My kids are already excited about going back!
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Can’t wait to go back!
We can’t wait to go back. My husband and I wanted to go to Starve Rock for the first time kid free. It was amazing and this was right around the corner from it. The owner answered my questions and got us muffins for our stay. This was super sweet. We can’t wait to come back with the kids.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2022

8/10 Bien

william m.

Utica trip
Property fine. Needs a good spring cleaning up. A few ants and spiders. Could have been vacuumed better. Plenty of towels, beddinggood. TV wi-fi good. Location great. Very quiet and relaxing. Bottled water, bkfst cupcakes, fruit all appreciated. Would stay again if we visit Starved Rock again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2022

2/10 Horrible

Dennis P.

Les points faibles : Propreté
won’t go back
Bathroom floors were dirty and had hair on it. Cobwebs and spider eggs not cleaned up. Pictures showed what appeared to be fireplaces, a cabinet with artificial flames was put on front of the fireplace. Generally it felt not a thorough cleaning. Very loud neighbors you could here thu walls.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great weekend getaway
The condo was very nice and made us feel at home. Very cozy.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karon W., Chicago

Les points forts : Propreté
Perfect for Starved Rock visit
Very quiet and plenty of space. The owner always responded quickly. He even left muffins, bananas and lots of bottled water. Only little disappointment is that the gas fireplaces aren't functioning anymore due to lack of parts. There are electric ones to at least give the ambiance. Very relaxing stay.
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2022

10/10 Excellent

shannon b.

Les points forts : Propreté
This place had everything you need! He even left muffins and bananas with a nice note!
Clean and spacious with all the amenities you need! Great spot for a little get away!
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maribel R., Alsip

Les points forts : Propreté
Amazing place
The property manager was supper nice! We came in to find some muffins and bananas along with a welcome note! It’s the little things that make a difference ! The caving is hube for a family of 4! More than enough space. Looking forward to coming back!
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathi B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Weekend Getaway
Everything was great.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2021