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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 888.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.
Come stay at our newly furnished beautiful FireWater Lake cottage with a boat dock and Deck overlooking the lake. Set your own mood with our lighting, sit back by the fireplace, enjoy the amazing lake views, play with the new 65 inch 4K tv, Alexa, WiFi, LED HUE Lighting, top notch stereo system and connect to easily with your phone and enjoy the warm feeling of this 95 year old cottage. Walk too experience the new Devon Amphitheatre when open, Beach house, Children's Museum, Sculpture garden, Decatur Zoo & Train, mini-Golf and flower garden within the Nelson park area. Bring your boat for a weekend on the lake or go swimming off the dock. Take a walk on the bike and walk path to the new 911 memorial. Enjoy the best views on Lake Decatur all while relaxing in our new furniture, new lighting and entertainment system featuring a 4K 65 inch Smart TV and Smart TV's in both bedrooms. Our cottage is fully furnished and is easily accessed. This vista offers a refreshing and stimulating experience that is a much better value for the cost than any other option in central Illinois !! We live just across the lake and will be easily accessible for anything you need during your stay. I do want to caution that the house sits on the top of a bluff with a lot of steps, I wanted to note this for anyone with small children or that are not a fan of a few extra stairs.
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Events
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Decatur
Located in Decatur, this cottage is on the waterfront. Overlook Adventure Park and Children's Museum of Illinois are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Nelson Park. Scovill Zoo and Kirkland Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Children's Museum of Illinois - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Scovill Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Decatur, IL (DEC) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Pizza Hut - 4 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Debbies Diner - 5 min drive
Krekel's Custard - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment. on 25 June 2026 start from AU$251, 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 FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nelson Park and Nelson Dog Park. Overlook Adventure Park and Children's Museum of Illinois are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Wonderful stay for our Employees. We needed a home base for our employees while they were out at a jobsite. We needed this Cottage for several weeks and it was a great respite from a long work day.
Stayed for a business trip. Good location/nice view. Property is old but in good order. It is a climb from the parking area to the entrance. Would consider it for a return trip per the view.
This is our 3rd stay in 4 years. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing retreat by the water. One of our favorite parts was the private dock — we had such a peaceful time watching the birds. There’s also a fire pit area that made for a really special night under the stars.
We had an amazing stay at this property. It was clean, had a beautiful view of the lake, beautiful sunrises, and the host was very responsive. The pics don't do it justice! I would definitely stay here again.
Our stay was enjoyable . The number of beds listed was inaccurate, but it worked for us. The view was beautiful. We had a good time with family.
Amy L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
We’re glad to hear the stay was enjoyable. We have the # of beds and bedrooms listed and are happy to clarify any questions. We’ve never had confusion on this with past guests over the many years of hosting and are sorry there was confusion. We stated twice the number of beds for this guest before booking. Sometimes people get themselves confused. If you’re planning on staying with us and have questions, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to clarify any questions before making a booking with us.