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Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Paddleboard, Kayaks, Fish off dock!

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Property grounds
Open concept | 1st Floor
Weber genesis grill
1st Floor | Living Rm
Bed 1 | 2nd Floor | Queen bed
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Decatur, IL
  • AirportDecatur, IL (DEC)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHSHS St. Mary's Hospital7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMillikin University7 min drive
  • Popular LocationScovill Zoo7 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Game room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower level bath

Toilet

On-suite bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Paddleboard, Kayaks, Fish off dock!

Enjoy all the summer fun in this cozy, comfortable and peaceful lake home. Located just minutes from all Decatur has to offer. Millikin-10 Minutes, Nelson Park-10 Minutes now offering boat rentals, ADM-4 Minutes. Fish off the dock, warm up at the fire-pit, have some fun at the Pong game table or watch a movie on the big screen. All this with comfortable beds, private lake access and located in a quiet safe neighborhood. Tack on a workspace nook with a great view of the lake and you have the perfect spot for rest and relaxation or a spot to lay your head after work.

INSIDE

LIVING SPACE
• Comfortable seating
• Well stocked kitchen
• Lots of windows with lake views
• Kids nook/workspace
• Two living areas (Main level and lower level)
• Huge projection TV for movie nights
• Pong game table for hours of fun

BEDROOMS
• 3 Bedrooms on 2nd Floor
• Sleeper sofa in lower level
• Comfortable mattresses with quality linens
• Room darkening shades
• Plenty of storage
• Extra pillows and blankets
• Luggage racks
• Fans in each room

Kitchen, dining room, kids nook/workspace, 3 bedrooms, Two full baths (One on main level and one ensuite in primary bedroom) half bath in Basement and a laundry room. Basement family room with sleeper sofa and huge projection TV!

OUTSIDE
• Grill
• Al Fresco dining for 8
• Private dock-Swim, fish, boat dock
• 2 Hammock chairs
• Lounge seating
• Smoke-less fire pit
• Water toys-Lily pad, kayaks, paddleboard, life jackets provided

BATHROOMS
• Shampoo, conditioner and soap provided
• Plenty of towels for each guest
• Full bath on main level
• Master Bedroom Full bath (second level w/bedrooms)
• Additional half bath in laundry located in the lowest level.

The entire finished home is available for your use. You have full access to the dock and rear yard as well as the 3 parking spaces in front of the home. The garage is not available for guest use.

There is a dishwasher on-site but please note it is in the lower level and not in the primary cooking space.

The day of check-in my cell phone will be provided to help answer questions throughout your stay or should any type of issue arise. Please feel free to text me anytime!

Very safe, quiet wooded lake road with quaint houses and very little traffic.

The house offers three parking spots up to a full size (non-extended) SUV in length. Please be careful pulling in as to not hit the safety rail at the front of the parking area. Parking is directly in front of the home with a staircase down to the front door (handrail provided). There is no additional street parking. If more than three cars of parking space are needed please contact me directly. If you have an extra long vehicle it can be parked parallel in the three spaces fairly easily.

This home has been completely remodeled but is an older construction. The stairwells are a bit narrow and steep (hand rails provided) and there are some ceiling areas that are lower than normal. Please be aware before booking or message me with questions if you are unsure.

Nelson park marina is available to drop in a boat. The dock is available for swimming or to dock your boat for your stay. A smoke-less fire pit is provided but we do not provide firewood. Please plan to bring your own if you would like to enjoy this amenity. The fire pit accommodates up to 16" logs or you can use Tiki wood packets for a "light and enjoy" experience :-)

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Must be approved in writing by Host

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a renter agreement. Security deposit required up to $1500. Cancellation fee applies.
Minimum age to rent is 25. No smoking. No parties or events without prior written permission.
Pets accepted with written approval and additional pet fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Must be approved in writing by Host
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Nelson Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum of Illinois and Scovill Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Decatur, IL

What's nearby

  • Overlook Adventure Park - 5 min drive
  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Millikin University - 7 min drive
  • Scovill Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Decatur Memorial Hospital - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 6 min drive
  • Krekel's Custard & Hamburger - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Paddleboard, Kayaks, Fish off dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Paddleboard, Kayaks, Fish off dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Paddleboard, Kayaks, Fish off dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Paddleboard, Kayaks, Fish off dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nelson Park, Overlook Adventure Park and Children's Museum of Illinois. Scovill Zoo and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakefront Vistas
Loved the view of Lake Decatur, and the owners communication was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lovely Stay - Harassed by Property Owner
Really lovely property but was hounded for days afterwards for additional payment by owner for a 30-minute delay in checkout (not communicated well). Our bad for misunderstanding the check-out time but their bad for trying to extract further payment across VRBO and text.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Decatur
Our family (6 adults) enjoyed the holiday together. The space was adequate for what we needed, as were the sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carol v.

Best place in Town
Everything is right about this cottage. We have stayed here several times for when we visit my father, as we live in the Netherlands. In the summer and winter it is an enormous pleasure to stay here. The lake is beautiful every moment of the day and every day of the year. Because of the big windows you enjoy the view all te time. Furniture and beds are top. Washer and dryer in the basement. Lots of space and light!

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Lake Front Cottage
The views of the Lake were outstanding. Cottage was very comfortable with the basement being open to the lake and an added bonus for privacy. We had seven adults staying for a wedding and it was very nice. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax and also to get ready for the wedding. Thanks for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Your host

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My husband Travis and I are both contractors and do it yourself type of people. We love creating as we work and taking the blah to OMG. Our travel style is unique. We love experiencing new things and adventuring but don't enjoy the elbow bumping of high density places. So we create spaces that we would want to be ourselves. A place that we can connect with family and friends, rejuvenate from busy schedules and have ALL of the fun :-) We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

My husband and I fell in love with the charm of this home and the incredible feeling of peace we get each time we stay. We loved that is was right on the water and was still an attainable price point. The Central Illinois location was also great for us as it makes it easier to do a quick getaway and not make planning an escape such a big deal.

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