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Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81192 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Decatur, IL
- Place, Nelson Park3 min drive
- Place, Overlook Adventure Park4 min drive
- Place, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital5 min drive
- Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)4 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Game Room/Lower Level
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 Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Must be approved in writing by Host
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you 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 trash
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.
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
About the neighborhood
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. Kirkland Fine Arts Center and Heroic Age Arts Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Decatur, IL
What's nearby
- Nelson Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
- Overlook Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
- Nelson Dog Park - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
- Scovill Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Pizza Hut - 4 min drive
- Circle K - 7 min drive
- Debbies Diner - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
From a partner site
Feb 27, 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Haha75
Nov 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Haha75
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jonathan E.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jonathan E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Teresa K.
Sep 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teresa K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jean D.
Aug 5, 2025
Great stay with kids
Jean D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ANDREA M.
May 15, 2024
amazing stay
ANDREA M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick Z.
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jodi C.
Dec 6, 2025
Beautiful place!
Jodi C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
Jul 20, 2025
Excellent property for family
Peter B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kyle R.
Oct 17, 2024
Beautiful Spot
Kyle R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Luke B.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Great Location
Luke B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tammy H L.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Tammy H L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol v.
Jul 11, 2023
Absolutely fantastic
Carol v.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elliot D.
Feb 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Elliot D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debi H.
Jun 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Lakefront
Debi H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol v.
Jul 11, 2023
The view on the lake is fantastic.
Carol v.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd V.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakefront Vistas
Todd V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole La D.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family trip
Nicole La D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
Dec 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Decatur
Kelly H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew P.
Jun 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place to stay in Decatur
Matthew P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelli H.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house!
Kelli H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda R.
Dec 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Lake Front Cottage
Linda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ruth B.
Oct 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Ruth B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne P.
Oct 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters Getaway
Joanne P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kimberly Nave
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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