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Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room

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A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a calm lake, a dock with chairs, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a glass table, and a living room with a dark wood floor.
A dining room with a large table and chairs, a window with a view of a lake, a wall with a sun design, and a sign with motivational quotes.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a ceiling fan.
A lakeside property with a dock, a house with a deck, and a boat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Decatur, IL
  • Place, Lake Decatur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Millikin University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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 looking for area attractions can visit Scovill Zoo and Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Decatur, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Decatur - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Decatur Public Library - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Millikin University - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fido Fields - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 37 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room on 19 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,482, 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 Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, family/dog friendly, paddle board, kayak, views in every room located?

This family-friendly Decatur holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Decatur, Children's Museum of Illinois and Nelson Park. Overlook Adventure Park and Nelson Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and has everything you need. Kids loved the games.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Lake House

We had the best time at this location right on the river front! The hosts made sure we had everything we needed. The attention to detail was very appreciated in all aspects. We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stress Free

You'll want for nothing here. Everything you need is provided, just need to get groceries. Check out is also very easy and minimal. The house is comfortable and relaxing. The lake is wonderful.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive and quick to respond! Overall great spot to visit. The house has everything you’d need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place very clean highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

This is our 3rd year coming back and look forward to continuing the family tradition! We love swimming all day and hanging out with the family playing games all night! Water is great and the house offers plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was quick to answer my questions . The house was beautiful and clean with lots of space for everyone . The kitchen has everything you could need to cook a meal big or small. Baby stuff was on point high chair playpen kids dishes and cups . The lake is absolutely beautiful across from us was a momma and her baby bald eagles. They were so fun to watch. The paddle board and kayak was fun. Fishing with the kids was great. Great place would love to go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Great Lake view! Hosts super helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Beautiful view of the lake, quiet neighborhood, beautiful house. The owner was always quick to respond.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lake Shore Decatur

Great location! House had plenty of amenities. Enjoyed our stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our family's stay

This was a good 'home base' for our family while in Decatur. We wished we'd had more time to enjoy the 'toys'.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake home was well furnished. The multiple inside living areas and multiple decks were so comfortable. What an amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location and wonderful amenities

We were very impressed right when we arrived. These guys have thought of everything. Place was clean, and just like the pictures. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. There was plenty of room for all of us and it was nice to have two bedrooms downstairs and the master upstairs. The recreation rooms downstairs and the living area upstairs were perfect for hanging out. Big dining room for meals. We had no issues with anything and our host checked in several times during the weekend to make sure all was well. I was happy to pay for such a lovely place on the lake. We used the kayak and loved the several floors of balconies that overlooked the lake. What a beautiful place. We will definitely book this place again when we're back in town. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Decatur Lake

Excellent property! Spacious inside and well furnished. Beds and furniture were very comfortable, and the home was incredibly clean and well maintained. The host’s communications were great, and we would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend at the lake!

Our group had a great stay. We had a great time with the indoor and outdoor toys. The house was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Thank YOU for being such a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake home get-away

Lovely get-away with beautiful lake views! Many extra touches to make everything feel homey.Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks Martha! So glad you enjoyed our home during the holiday season! Hope to host you again this summer :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marvelous Lakehouse

Beautiful home and ideal property to enjoy the lake and summer day. House was fantastic and would highly recommend it for a family/friends gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you Matt! So glad your group enjoyed the house and lake. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent and relaxing!

Just what we needed for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thanks Jacob, we are so glad you had a great weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake retreat

This is the best experience I’ve had using VrBo. The owner of this property is so organized and has thought of everything we could have possibly needed for our stay. It’s a great property and has something for everyone! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you Ashley! We try really hard to think of everything :) We are looking forward to hosting you anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great.

Echelent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Updates house great amenities

Modern updates, many amenities, great kitchen. Stocked with everything you could imagine to cook, had coffee tea and spices available. Fast and pleasant communication with owners.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From first booking the host was communicating with us about the property. They answered all my questions and they even provided a very useful guide to the property and the surrounding area!The house was spotless and every room had extra bedding. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed to prepare meals. We stayed for three nights and prepared every meal we ate in the kitchen. There were board games to use, a dart board, ring toss and a big connect 4 game. We lacked for nothing. There were internet connected tvs throughout the house that were easy to use. The view of the lake was beautiful. The back of the house had an upper deck with seating and the walk out basement had plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the views.Overall we had a great stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Weekend

We had a wonderful time at the Lakeside property. All the decks with great views and plenty of seating. The inside of the house was very comfortable too. Always got an immediate response from owners when asking a question. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Thanks Mary! So happy you were comfortable in our home. Whenever you are ready, contact us for a Returning Guest Discount!
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