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Lake Front Cottage | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fish

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Smoke-Less Fire pit
Sectional | Recliner
Elevated deck with spectacular views
Bed 1 | 2nd Floor | Queen bed
Kitchen | 1st Floor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8110.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Decatur, IL
  • Place, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Millikin University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Decatur Memorial Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪4 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 Cottage | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fish

Enjoy all the lake fun in this cozy, comfortable and peaceful lake home. Located just minutes from all Decatur has to offer. Fish off the dock, warm up at the fire-pit, have some fun at the Pong game table or watch a movie on the projector 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. Millikin-10 Minutes, Nelson Park-10 Minutes offering boat rentals, ADM-4 Minutes.

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
• Infinity digital game table for hours of family fun
• Keurig with starter Kcups and Drip coffee maker provided

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
• Large Weber Grill
• Al Fresco dining for 8
• Private dock-Swim, fish, boat dock
• 2 Hammock chairs
• Lounge seating
• Smoke-less fire pit (Wood not included)
• Water toys-Lily pad, kayaks, paddleboard, life jackets provided. (Please note these items are seasonally available for guests safety)
• Boat rental available with Pier 36 marina. Limited availability.

BATHROOMS
• Shampoo, conditioner and soap provided
• Plenty of towels for each guest
• Full bath on main level- Tub Shower combo
• Master Bedroom Full bath (second level w/bedrooms)- Stand up Shower
• 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.

PARKING- 3 spots at the home are for guest use up to a mid size car size, 2 if they are full size vehicles or 1 if its an extended or extra large vehicle (please park this one parallel). There is no additional parking. Under no circumstances can you park anywhere other than directly in front of the Lake Shore Cottage. 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). If more than three cars of parking space are needed they will need to be parked off-site.

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 :-)

Security- Cameras can view the front parking area, steps, front door and rear yard/dock/shed areas. Cameras are for security purposes only and are not monitored so please do not rely on these for personal safety. This home is equipped with devices that monitor the environment inside the property (including noise levels, temperature, and air quality) to ensure guests have a pleasant stay and our neighbors are not disturbed. Devices do not record sound for privacy and comply with all booking platform policies. For further information about these devices you can visit minut.com. Tampering with any device can result in immediate termination of the booking with no refund.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must be approved in writing by Host
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If water craft, life jackets or floats are used, these need to be put back the way they were found in dry condition. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest is required to sign a renter agreement. Security deposit required. Cancellation fee applies.
Minimum age to rent is 21. No smoking. No parties or events without prior written permission.
Pets accepted with written approval and additional pet fee.

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.
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Decatur, IL

What's nearby

  • Children's Museum of Illinois - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Scovill Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Millikin University - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Decatur Memorial Hospital - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Perlita - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Cottage | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fish pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lake Front Cottage | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Cottage | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fish?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Cottage | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fish located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nelson Park, Overlook Adventure Park and Nelson Dog Park. Children's Museum of Illinois is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Nave

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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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