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Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort


2643 N Route 178, Utica, IL 61373
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4 of 5 stars
BGDBelvidere   1 contribution
Belvidere
Dec 31, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

We have come to Grand Bear 3 times and each time the kids love it. I would recommend during the spring or summer to spend time at Starved Rock across the street. more

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3 of 5 stars
PeoriaAdvisor   11 contributions
Peoria, IL
Dec 31, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

First Time @ this resort. Did not plough snow to our cabin which lead to much confusion and aggravation which was ultimately resolved by more common sense approach on our part. Amenities/Rooms nice could use slightly more decor. Young teen ager staff with some inexperience. No restaurant proper on premises. Have to pay for small lockers in waterpark which is... more

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5 of 5 stars
HunterLilly   8 contributions
Illinois
Dec 29, 2009 | Trip type: Family New
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We are just home from our 2 night stay in a vacation villa at Grand Bear Lodge. My husband, myself, and our 2 year old twins had a wonderful time! Lots of the negative reviews made me nervous..... I am so glad I did not let them push me away from Grand Bear Lodge. Our vacation villa was huge for... more

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2 of 5 stars
mommameeea   1 contribution
Chicagoland
Dec 26, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

the room was big, and we got a free upgrade to a room with a balcony, although it wasn't enjoyed because it was 20 degrees. the coffee maker in the room did not work with the coffee/filters provided. the room seemed stripped of the normal things like paper and pen, phone book, etc. we were there on a Sunday night,... more

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3 of 5 stars
911guy12   1 contribution
chicago
Dec 26, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

This trip was ok. We went last year, and it was more entertaining. They turned the only restaurant into a bar with pool tables (good for adults but not for families with kids) and no food. The only food available is in their small cafe (some snacks, coffee, pastries), wave pool cafe (has only hot dogs, chili dogs, snack stuff)... more

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5 of 5 stars
madisynne   1 contribution
joliet
Dec 7, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We went up in nov. for our gradaughters 4th birthday, we had 12 people in a beautiful cabin, It was much more than we expected. the cabin was large and very cozy. We had four children with us which all enjoyed the amusment park and the water park. We ate at the pizza resaurant and really enjoyed it, It was... more

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5 of 5 stars
funtimesforthefamily   1 contribution
Illinois
Dec 6, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I went with a family of 12 and stayed at one of the Villa's which felt like a home, there was plenty of space for the 12 of us and then some. They were very clean and roomy. I would recommend the room to anyone short stay or long. The water park was really nice, it had something for all... more

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4 of 5 stars
Girlchris_1   1 contribution
Chicago, IL
Nov 30, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We had a great time! Far less expensive than comperable Water Park hotel in Lake Geneva and a lot closer to home! We all had a great time (we have a 1 year old, 2 year old and a 7 year old) and found that there was a lot to do within and around the resort. The amusement park was... more

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4 of 5 stars
familygetaway2009   1 contribution
chicago, il
Nov 28, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed in a villa the weekend of Nov 14th. The young kids had a great time but I was a little disappointed. I washed all of the dishes before I used them as most looked dirty. For the price I paid I expected fresher paint and bug free. But then again we were in the woods. Overall it was... more

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2 of 5 stars
dsutherlin   1 contribution
Indiana
Nov 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed in a family suite at the resort, the room was nice enough, nothing fancy, but there were 4 of us and only 3 towels and no wash cloths, that was the first thing that annoyed me. Another problem with the room was that you could hear everything in the room next door and out in the hallway, it... more

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Address: 2643 N Route 178, Utica, IL 61373