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"Very courteous staff, clean rooms, easy access to various activities both at Grand bear and in the surrounding area. Also surprisingly quiet considering the amount of families that were there. Better Sound insulation than expected."

"The villa was comfortable and as described. We enjoyed the arcade game, hot tub and fireplaces! A perfect location for hiking Starved Rock. Eduardo was very helpful and communicative. We would definitely stay again!"

"Great place to meet up with family. Host was quick to respond and offer help when the weather decided to dump show on us and our car would not start. "

"Lots of attention to detail - wine fridge, 2 pak n plays for toddlers, great coffee setup, lots of comp toiletries, extra towels and extra blankets. We needed a big space and we got one that was well planned. "

"Lovely and comfortable space in a great location."

"We had a fantastic stay at The Happy Traveler – Cabin at Starved Rock State Park. Nicole, the owner, was incredibly friendly and very responsive throughout the booking process. Her emails about our arrival and departure were clear, helpful, and made everything feel smooth and easy.The cabin itself was spotless and comfortable, and the North woods vibe really stood out. You can tell there’s real attention to detail in the way it’s decorated—cozy, warm, and perfectly suited to the Starved Rock area. We loved the fireplaces, and the whole place just felt right for a weekend of hiking and relaxing.Our friends and family were staying nearby, and being within walking distance of their place made it even better.A experience all around. We’ll definitely be back."

"The property is located on a gorgeous piece of property. The home was very clean, comfortable and relaxing. The owner was amazing and made us feel at home. "

"Clean room, nice place"

"Great stay for our family and dog. The house had everything we needed and is close to Starved Rock. Great communication from the host."