Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16395 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Decatur, IL

Decatur, IL (DEC)3 min drive
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital7 min drive
Millikin University7 min drive
Scovill Zoo7 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 7

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

Office

1 Single Futon

The Black/Grey Room

1 Queen Bed

The Coral Room

1 Queen Bed

The Double bunk bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

The Duck Room

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower-Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The main upper floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

the smaller upper floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

***Now offering boat rentals! Please inquire for details***

*** Now offering a 10% discount for military and first responders! ***
*** Please inquire for details. ***

Enough room for the entire family or multiple families. This lakefront property is approximately 4,260 square feet with plenty of room throughout. Interior amenities include a hot tub, indoor bar, bumper pool table, arcade machine, pinball, chess table, multiple rooms with televisions, and free wireless internet access.

There are also many outdoor amenities, including lake front access, a boat house, an oversized lower and upper deck, outdoor kitchen (complete with a charcoal grill, gas fire table, natural gas grill, and natural gas griddle w/air fryer). You are welcome to use the kayak and paddle board, float mat, and life jackets at the property during your stay.

The Decatur area offers local restaurants (Including lakefront restaurants), Devon Lakeshore amphitheater, (devonamphitheater.com), Scovill zoo, an overlook Adventure Park completes with mini-golf, batting cages, rope course, and waterpark.

We are now offering boat rentals exclusively to our guests. If you are interested in renting a boat during your stay, please inquire for further details. Please see below for more information.

2023 Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat (20 ft) - 10-person capacity
-Rent for the entire duration of your stay.
-Available rental dates between May 15 to October 15.

3-4 days (2-3 nights): $1,000
5-6 days (4-5 nights): $1,500
7+ days (6+ nights): $2,000

Property manager

Ken and Wendy Maslana

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Have fun, but be respectful of neighbors.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

The boat house with the powered boat lift and the boat are not available for use. Jet ski docks/boat house without lift are available for use.

No diving from the diving board, dock, or boat houses (Water too shallow). Bring your own swim towels. Kayak, Paddleboard, Life jackets may be used.

No bonfires permitted. Gas fire table provided. No excessive noise after 10:00 PM. Outdoor security cameras are in use and recording.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16

Note from host: Have fun, but be respectful of neighbors.

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this holiday home 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

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 - 9 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 Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home 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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad A.

7 Dec 2023

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

An Incredible Home in the Perfect Location

Ken and Wendy have made their property into the perfect Vrbo. The locale is great- the lake is gorgeous to gaze upon, Decatur is barely a two-hour drive from nearby St. Louis, and the setup of the house is AMAZING for big groups of friends/families. All the bedrooms are upstairs, which is perfect for those who want to sleep in, and all the living and recreation spaces are downstairs, so people can always keep the fun and games going. Additionally, something I cannot understate is how fun the hot tub was- especially since it was right next to the kitchen and dry bar. Amenity-wise- Ken and Wendy have stocked the home with absolutely everything you could possibly need. We found every bathroom item we could possibly need, as well as a stocked first-aid kit and TONS of towels. Wi-fi information is all over the place (which stops your pesky friends from constantly asking about it) and TVs are in every room, making sure that everyone (especially the kids) can stay entertained and relaxed. There's plenty of parking space, and the patio in the back is nothing if not picturesque. Finally- the communication and understanding shown by Ken and Wendy as hosts was nothing short of perfect. They were on top of things with punctuality and empathy. I have never said that a vacation rental was perfect, but I will be breaking that streak here. This home was truly the perfect location for the perfect weekend. I heartily recommend it for anyone looking, and I hope to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jovany M.

3 Dec 2023

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

Wow

I love this house 🏠 😍

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

20 Nov 2023

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

Celebrated Thanksgiving

Decatur is the half way point for us that live in a southwest suburb of Chicago and our Family from St. Louis… this house was perfect!! Great sized bedrooms, plenty of communal space, and such a beautiful view! Hosts were excellent to communicate with and even had a welcome bag with some goodies waiting for us! We will definitely be back

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben D.

24 Oct 2023

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

Chicago Bears travel group

The house was absolutely wonderful for my friends who traveled from all over to here and the amenities were great

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan N.

11 Oct 2023

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

Annual fall reunion

Our group enjoyed time together by the lake as well as meals both inside and outside with multiple gathering locations.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ken and Wendy Maslana

My Wife, Wendy, and I live in central Illinois and decided to purchase this property so we could enjoy the lake with our families. We love spending time on the water, fishing, boating, skiing and tubing. We also love BBQ and relaxing outdoors. We love to spend time with our family and friends and encourage others to do the same. Which made the decision to extend this amazing opportunity to others and easy one to make!