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Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Cozy Hammocks, Fish off dock!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, stereo
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Decatur, IL
  • Nelson Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nelson Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Overlook Adventure Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 5-minute drive from Nelson Dog Park and 5 minutes from Nelson Park. .This cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Overlook Adventure Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Children's Museum of Illinois.

What's nearby

  • Nelson Park - 5 min drive
  • Children's Museum of Illinois - 6 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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Krekel's Custard & Hamburger - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Cozy Hammocks, Fish off dock!

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
• 4 player 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.

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. For further information about these devices you can visit minut.com. Tampering with any device will unfortunately result in immediate termination of the booking with no refund.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kimberly Nave

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1192 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must be approved in writing by Host
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House Decatur
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House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Decatur

Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Cozy Hammocks, Fish off dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Enjoyed spending time together as a family in a spacious area - lots of room and lots of floor space for the kids to play. Beautiful view of the lake - beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUE K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy property, great amenities and lake view
Everything was exactly as described in the listing. It was nice to getaway and not have to worry about packing all the little things, the home was stocked with everything we needed and even had some welcome snacks. Owner is very responsive and checkin was a breeze. The location on the lake was great, there was plenty to do within the home and on the lake. The only minor thing is that the upstairs didn't cool off enough with the air conditioning, but fans were provided in each room which helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house!
We had a wonderful stay in this little house. We were able to eat outside. I had coffee on the dock each morning. We kayaked and played on the lily pad. The owner was easy to reach and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi H., Murfreesboro, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Lakefront
Such a pleasant stay at this cozy little lakefront cottage. Enjoyed the quiet, peaceful days and especially the evenings on the decks and dock with firepit. The neighbors were very friendly as well and we enjoyed conversing with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Getaway
Beautiful cottage with high end finishes, very cozy and comfy. Great layout for private sleeping spaces. The downstairs is gorgeous with outdoor access to a lovely covered patio. The deck upstairs has a great table and high end grill. We thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful views of the lake with pelicans, sunrises. The owner is available to answer questions during the stay and is very accommodating. Couldn't ask for more!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This house was rented in addition to another lake house in walking distance for my 70th birthday. My grandchildren stayed at this house. Other than some minor things everything was great, but response time from owner or management was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Great Location
Stayed for a work event taking place in Decatur. Was a very quiet, clean, relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day. Will try to stay here again for future trips to Decatur.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place to stay in Decatur
What a charming and relaxing place to stay in Decatur, IL. My family of six stayed here during a weekend soccer tournament and it had more then what we needed/expected. We were able to relax on the lake and play family board games during the crazy. Communication was outstanding and we will definitely stay here again when in town. Way better then any hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023