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FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Dining
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Decatur, IL
  • Place, Nelson Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Overlook Adventure Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Museum of Illinois
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.

Come stay at our newly furnished beautiful FireWater Lake cottage with a boat dock and Deck overlooking the lake. Set your own mood with our lighting, sit back by the fireplace, enjoy the amazing lake views, play with the new 65 inch 4K tv, Alexa, WiFi, LED HUE Lighting, top notch stereo system and connect to easily with your phone and enjoy the warm feeling of this 95 year old cottage. Walk too experience the new Devon Amphitheatre when open, Beach house, Children's Museum, Sculpture garden, Decatur Zoo & Train, mini-Golf and flower garden within the Nelson park area. Bring your boat for a weekend on the lake or go swimming off the dock. Take a walk on the bike and walk path to the new 911 memorial. Enjoy the best views on Lake Decatur all while relaxing in our new furniture, new lighting and entertainment system featuring a 4K 65 inch Smart TV and Smart TV's in both bedrooms. Our cottage is fully furnished and is easily accessed. This vista offers a refreshing and stimulating experience that is a much better value for the cost than any other option in central Illinois !! We live just across the lake and will be easily accessible for anything you need during your stay. I do want to caution that the house sits on the top of a bluff with a lot of steps, I wanted to note this for anyone with small children or that are not a fan of a few extra stairs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Several stairs could be a concern fora young child
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this cottage is 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Nelson Park. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Overlook Adventure Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Children's Museum of Illinois - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Scovill Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Krekel's Custard - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nelson Park and Nelson Dog Park. Overlook Adventure Park and Children's Museum of Illinois are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was perfect for us; the home is so cozy & the view was amazing! Hosts were very kind and responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Beautiful sunrises
Pic taken from the enclosed porch
Pic taken from the enclosed porch
View
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as stated. Very clean and cozy lake front house. Check in was a breeze and it has all the amenities that you would need.
Sunrise from the BBQ area
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint lake house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at the lake house. It’s a great, safe location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griffin S.

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

Family trip

Came up to visit family, had a great time. We had an amazing stay! We will be in touch again on our next trip up to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

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

Family trip

Great place to gather with family in a peaceful cozy place overlooking the lake. Loved it, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Milestone Birthday

Perfect for us! Had a blast!! Cozy cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a lot of dust and lots and lots of cobwebs outside
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela j.

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

Cozy retreat by the water.

This is our 3rd stay in 4 years. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing retreat by the water. One of our favorite parts was the private dock — we had such a peaceful time watching the birds. There’s also a fire pit area that made for a really special night under the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Great stay

Great spot really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amy L.

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

Lakehouse

Our stay was enjoyable . The number of beds listed was inaccurate, but it worked for us. The view was beautiful. We had a good time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

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

Long Weekend

We had an amazing stay at this property. It was clean, had a beautiful view of the lake, beautiful sunrises, and the host was very responsive. The pics don't do it justice! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great cottage

Property was nice and clean. Nice place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sherri C.

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

Fishing vacation

We had a great time fishing from dock in the evenings. Caught lots of fishThe home was nice. The stairs to the door from driveway are rough. There were deer in the backyard which were fun to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Ozy Valentine's Getaway

Perfect place to get away for the weekend. We loved the big table on the enclosed porch, the fireplace, and high quality AV setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert U.

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

Lake views

Loved the place! Views were great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Great place to stay on the lake, with a beautiful view.

This was a great place to relax after a day of sailboat racing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

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

Very relaxing and a great view of the lake

Very nice, rustic fishing cabin feel, multiple TVs with good internet and tv services. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was amazing. The only thing I gave one less start was because we asked for a late check out and was contacted by cleaning crew who showed up as well as owners. Rather than relaxing our last few hours, we were stressed on getting packed up and out of there for the next people who were expecting to show up. Not how I wanted to end a relaxing week.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karin N.

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

Beautiful view of the lake!

Very cozy cabin with beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

John N., Breese, IL

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

Great place

Great view of Decatur Lake from the dining room. Older house but clean with all amenities one needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Z.

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

Location location location!

A perfect view of Lake Decatur while spending time with family on the outside deck and inside on the porch! Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

FireWater cottage

This was pur 3rd stay at this quaint little beach house! The location is perfect for lake views and access to Decatur's entertainment opportunities for families! Our family loves it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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