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THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+

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The Private Beach. The Nest is to the right
Kitchen Island from West Patio doors. Floating shelves have been added.
Lower Master Double Vanity. Mirrors restored from older home.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 28

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Greenville, IL
  • Place, Greenville Country Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Patriot's Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlyle Lake
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

2nd Floor Primary

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Basement Bunkroom

4 Single Bunk Beds

Basement main

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Primary

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Jr Suite

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Nook

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st Flr Mstr Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Jr Ste Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Flr Mstr

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Basement Bath / Dressing

Shower only

Basement flex / throne room

Toilet

Kitchen flex

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+

Lake home, light filled Inside completely renovated 2017.
2 Mstr bedrooms (1 each floor) 2 Laundry (1 each floor)
Open Chef's kitchen Viking Range, w grill&hood Conv microwave, Frenchdoor fridge w/Kuerig 3 addl coffee stations 36" apron front sink/Quiet Dishwasher Wine/bev centers in a 60sqft island
4 patio doors provide access to 3,000sqft decking on multiple levels

Hidden in the trees, w/great shade, and views in each lake direction.

This is a true lake home. The interior is complete, we continue to make improvements to the exterior

Not just another home on a lake.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 highchairs,2 boosters,2 pac-n-plays & bed,toys
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Events

No events allowed
Charges for Events w > 50 people or 15 autos
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We have different height dog bowls
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Hello, if you don’t mind please take the kitchen trash to the cans outside.
You don’t need to move move any linens, but if you do place towels in shower / tub in closest bathroom.
Hello. Please notify us when your last group member exists the home on checkout day!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1633361vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Charges for Events w > 50 people or 15 autos
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Greenville

Located in Greenville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Greenville Country Club and Copper Dock Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Patriot's Park and Hazlet State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Greenville, IL

What's nearby

  • Greenville Country Club - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Patriot's Park - 18 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Copper Dock Winery - 30 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Vandalia State House - 33 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Carlyle Lake - 40 min drive - 45.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+ on 18 May 2026 start from AU$1,508, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE NEST getaways&gatherings, beach/lake sleeps 20+ located?

Nestled on the beach, this Greenville holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Greenville Country Club, Patriot's Park and HSHS Holy Family Hospital. Carlyle Lake and Copper Dock Winery are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great Family Vacation

The house was wonderful and the beach a lot of fun. It was the perfect family vacation spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeWayne B.

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

Great family vacation location

Spacious clean, great place for family. Very kid friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron V.

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

The Nest at Governor Bond Lake

We stayed at the Nest for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is secluded and quiet for a relaxing time at the lake. The house is well stocked with items you would need for a vacation as well as having ample outdoor activities on site available for use. The lake is very calm and, during our stay, was not very trafficked. Coach was prompt as the property manager with any questions or needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Hello Thanks for the thoughtful comments. We generally ask folks what they might like to see when they return? This is why there are more outdoor games like bball, pingpong…. What would your group like to see upon your return. Thanks again. The Nest & Aerie Teams.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Great Family Getaway

This is our second stay at the Nest. We love everything about it. House, Beach, Shade, Outdoor Play Area. The property managers are easy to reach and responsive. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelba D.

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

Wonderful family vacation

Super family friendly! All the sleeping spaces were great as was the beach. We had beautiful weather and spent most of our time on the lake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mhearn1002

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I were blown away by this property. Large space, plenty of bedrooms and beds. I went with a group of 12 adults & nobody needed to share a bed. The beach is well-maintained and secluded, lots of privacy. Plenty of activities indoor & outdoor, this is a great place for a family trip, or an adult-only trip. The host really thought of everything, well-stocked with disposable plates/utensils, even had a fan pointing at the main door to mininize bugs flying in. I highly recommend The Nest & seriously considering returning next year! Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelba D.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time at the Nest. Everything we needed was there for us from the oldest to the youngest. Thank you for providing a really family friendly home for our reunion!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
Thanks for staying with us again this year at The Nest! We always enjoy having your family in our home. We hope to see you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy T.

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

Great vacation

House extremely well stocked. We loved the lake and the beach. Our guys caught lots of fish and so did the kids. The decks are fantastic and we all wanted to be on the swinging beds. Great vacation had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Judy, Thanks for the kind words. So glad your group enjoyed your stay and made memories!! Come back to your lakehome soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Exactly what we were looking for.

We wanted a house large enough for 20 with easy access to the lake. We got it. Loved the private beach in the cove, great for little children.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

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

Family fun

We wanted a place that would accommodate a big group for a birthday celebration with family and this house was a great choice for us. The setting is beautiful, with lots of spaces to enjoy the scenery and each other's company. We all had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed a boat rental and tubing, roasting marshmallows at night, and hanging out with the family over the Labor Day Weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen J.

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

Perfect House for a Family Reunion

This property has it all for large family reunions. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen we have ever seen in a rental. There are games galore and plentiful seating. The rental agent was super accommodating and quick to respond. What a perfect setting for large groups!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
We enjoyed having Jen and her family at our property. They were wonderful, respectful guests that we would welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Beautiful and spacious property

Property was beautiful and spacious. Property manager was very prompt to respond to our questions and very helpful. We stayed during winter holidays so we did not get to make use of the outdoor activities, but the whole family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This house could not have been more perfect. The hosts were amazing and stayed in quick contact during our entire stay. The house had a private beach, and great beds and bathrooms. Pictures do not do it justice! Thank you so much for having us ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Family vacation 2024

The Nest was a great house for us! Lots of gathering spaces, lots of shade on the house, and a great sunny beach. Many included items helped us all not to pack as much, packnplay's, highchair, crockpot, lots of towels, sand toys, just wonderful! A definite 5 star!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Family fun!

We had a fabulous time! This place was huge with so much seating and sleeping options. Tons of games and well stocked pantry. Would totally go here again. Water was perfect temperature and fire pit was used every night. Wi fi was spotty but other than that, it was perfect for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie K.

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

Amazing house and beach!

We loved this house! It was perfect for a large group. There was something for everyone and the house was great. We have a large extended family with lots of kids. The kids LOVED it and the adults could relax or play as much as they wanted. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Abbie So glad you and your extended family enjoyed the Nest! Was a pleasure hosting you and your group and we look forward to seeing you again in 2022....thanks for choosing us for your family gathering again!! The Nest & Aerie Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

Fabulous Lake House

This house has everything !!! Kitchen supplies Outdoor supplies. It’s secluded and private and very well maintained. AAA
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Donny, It was great having you. Thanks for being so conscientious about our home;) Hope to meet you next time out. J&S
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci R.

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

Connecting families

This was a great location for the 2 families we were connecting due to thier childhood cancer diagnosis. There was enough individual spaces they could be alone and great spaces for connecting. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
We were so pleased to be able to bless the families with Leaps of Love. It was a joy to have you in our home. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Family retreat

We had a great stay at The Nest. Supplied well with everything you need. Beautiful view! Quick response from property manager with a question. Our family of 10 ranging had a wonderful time with plenty of space for our family to hang out. Beds were comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelba D.

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

July 2024 Family Vaca

This is our fourth summer staying at The Nest. Obviously, we love coming back year after year. The house suits our large family very well, we love the little beach and the boat dock is really great. All our grandchildren can find something to do with the extra games and toys and books all around. This year the yard was the location for family photos! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great home for relaxing and enjoying the water

This place was great for an out of way, relaxing vacation. They absolutely have EVERYTHING available that one could need. Outdoor grill, coffee makers, canoes you can use. There’s table tennis, life jackets. The small private beach is perfect for kids or adults to just relax and play in the water. Do note, that to get to the Walmart or other larger stores is like a 30 min drive and best to do it in the daytime, as most of the small roads that u will take are not lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Bday bash

House exceeded expectation. Very clean. VERY equipped for guests for cooking, entertainment, etc. VBRO description has 6 bathrooms . Actually Has four. Was not a problem for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Property was well maintained. The place can accommodate infants to adults.

Once we arrived there was something foot everyone. The property had choices an enjoyable beach, dock for pontoon, swings and hammock, fire pit, yard to play ball and hoop for basketball. We enjoyed it all. The kitchen accommodation was amazing for our group. The porches were roomy. I believe at least three balls went down into the tree slop perhaps into to lake. The toilet positions were interesting a couple of them wouldn’t allow the door to close when sitting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Fun For All Ages!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Nest. We were celebrating my parent's 60th wedding anniversary and had 21 guests ranging from 9 months to 84 years old. There is an abundance of activities for all age ranges to enjoy. My 84 year old father even gave the tree swing a try! The weather was perfect for enjoying the beach and the younger kids loved all of the beach toys on hand. There seriously is no shortage of anything from kid-friendly toys to adult games. The house was clean and well appointed with an extremely well-stocked kitchen. We loved all of the outdoor seating areas and multiple decks. We had a blast and the host was incredibly accommodating, answering every question in an extremely timely manner. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by The Nest & Aerie Team

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Professional Couple, former CPA's. We travel extensively and our RE hobby has grown into a thriving business. We try to incorporate the best features of the homes we've stayed in around the world into our Vacation rentals. Multi access points, well stocked kitchens, baths and those little things you need when arriving. If you need something specific for your trip and its difficult to travel with, ask first, we may have it or add it. For instance, we have Pack n Plays, high chairs ,Dog bowls, beach towels... We greatly appreciate our hosts extra efforts to make our trips great and endeavor to do the same for our guests. Most of our RE is long-term rentals, but the 3 vacation rental have been welcome additions. Let us know what you really love about our spaces in addition to what we can do better.

The lake these homes are on is a city drinking water reservoir for several towns and 1,000's of people, please treat it accordingly:) As such the water level is not controlled. In the event of heavy rains for extended periods, the beach may become inundated for a day or so. We clean and rake the beach the day of your arrival and leave equipment for other events, like beach fires, castles, cleanup...

Why they chose this property

The Home, The PRIVATE BEACH, The Spaces, The seclusion, The Lake, The sounds of nature, The wildlife, The Otters, The Great Blue Herons & Crains, The Trash Panda's, The Smores, The tranquility

What makes this property unique

So many guests tell us they can feel their blood pressure fall and stress leave their bodies upon arrival. Families from around the world have called it the perfect serene place to just be with family and friends. Enjoy the sandy, shallow beach, rent a paddle package for to be on the water in the cove. Rent a Pontoon for a sunset cruise. Drop anchor in a hidden cove and go for a quick swim. Some days you may have the entire lake to yourselves.

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English, Spanish
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