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Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces

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Luxury Sunroom w/ Gas Fireplace
Livingroom w/ gas fireplace, 65" Smart HDTV, & Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard
Premium Connect 4 game in dining room
Front Exterior of Tartan House

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 112700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces

Welcome to the Tartan House! The tartan interior design element is weaved throughout the home. The well preserved 1925, 2 story colonial, lot & a half boasts 5 bdrms including a ground level bedroom w/ full bath; formal dining for 10 w/ all dining ware, 3 total full baths, 2 half baths, stocked kitchen, a beautiful original sunroom, and 2 back-to-back cobble stone gas fireplaces in the living room & adjacent sunroom. Outside there's a rear enclosed sun deck & historic iron & cobble stone fence. A must experience!!
🔥 Gas grill can be requested for use with $50 cleaning deposit.
✅️Early check-in & late checkout available for $50 an hour, upon availability.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
No outdoor events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must be on a leash at all times outdoors.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Max of 2 cars can pull through the driveway & park behind our house. Driveway is shared with the neighbor & must not be blocked. Free street parking.

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: No outdoor events allowed
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this vacation home is near a water park. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Scovill Park West reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kirkland Fine Arts Center and Children's Museum of Illinois. Traveling with kids? Consider Scovill Zoo and Heroic Age Arts Center. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Decatur, IL

What's nearby

  • Millikin University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kirkland Fine Arts Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hieronymus Mueller Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fido Fields - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 43 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Krekel's West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Decatur Brew Works - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces on Nov 26, 2026 start from $438, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces located?

This family-friendly Decatur vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Millikin University and Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Hieronymus Mueller Museum and Transfer House 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. 16 out of 18 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason v.

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

Enjoyed

Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kip B.

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

Nice Weekend Home

A well maintained beautiful older home that was a perfect place for our family for the weekend. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great stay!

Overall great stay. We were in town for a softball tournament and was able to share the house with 2 other families thanks to Anthony for allowing an extra guest. We had everything we needed and close to Kroger for groceries and Dominos for pizza. I would recommend extra silverware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Everyone enjoyed the house. Btw you have a package in the entryway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Wedding weekend

Perfect place for our family (wife two adult children and parents). Plenty of room and gathering areas. Very comfortable for leisure through the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great gathering place

Nice quiet location near Milikin University. Spacious house with plenty of room for our entire family. We had grandparents, parents, and children all staying together. Plenty of room for the kids to play and toys for them to play with, and plenty of room for the adults to congregate and socialize. Would love to stay there again on our next trip if it works out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This historic home was so quaint and allowed our family to be together for a family funeral weekend. We will likely stay here for future family events. Anthony was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Football game

Very unique, fun filled house. We thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Stay

Comfortable, clean,and spacious
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

Thank you!

We will definitely book this property with this owner again! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris T.

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

Excellent location

The property was well laid out for a family get together. Everyone enjoyed the stay. The property owner was very quick to react to any problem that we had. We would use the property. again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

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

Cozy Family Time

Friday to Sunday. We cooked in a well-appointed kitchen. We chatted around this fireplace and that fireplace. We played games. We grilled. Perfect family reunion
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

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

Tartan

We had loads of fun. Shuffleboard and ring toss kept us entertained. Sunroom is delightful. Didn’t turn on tv once
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Good experience

The house is in a quiet neighborhood, and the best of 4 rental houses we have stayed at in Decatur. The owner is VERY responsive to the very few issues we had. The house is well stocked with plenty of towels, supplies and spices/condiments, with great TV's and plenty of social space. Very comfortable with good light, and well maintained. Air conditioning works great also, and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cornelia D.

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

Family vacation

Kitchen was great and fully stocked with everything you could need, including spices. The outside grill was new and worked great. It is an older house, so that meant some old oors, creaky floors, snd one of the bedrooms upstairs was very warm. They provided fans, andnothing was a deal breaker. The house also had more toys and games than expected which was a hit with 5 and 3 year old. We stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Wonderful Family Holiday Stay

The house made for a wonderful place to gather family for the holidays. Not only was the house itself perfect and comfortable for a group our size, but it was festively decked out for Christmas. The hosts are communicative and clearly care about making their guests comfortable and cozy. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Decatur.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

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

Amazing property!

Loved the house, worked great for our family girls weekend! Anthony (host) was great as well, responded to all questions and check in process was a breeze. Thank you for allowing us to use your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GoodDayDon

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Anthony Raffety

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Hi, I am Anthony! I am a father of 4 & a US Marine Corps Veteran. Along with my partner Anne, we own and operate Tartan House & Holiday House in Decatur, Illinois. We love to take professional travel photography, interior design, and sing & dance with our kids!

Why they chose this property

We looked for nearly a year for a new house and when Tartan House went on the market, we called our realtor that very day. The moment we stepped inside we fell in love. Its rich history, persevered character, and updated amenities make it a treasure as a short-term rental. Photos do not do it justice.

What makes this property unique

The high ceilings, double fireplace, massive sunroom, large bedrooms, original wood throughout.... so many details will make you never want to leave. We added all the amenities of a luxury hotel (Smart Heating & Air controls, HDTVs throughout, soap, shampoo, conditioner dispensers in every shower; memory foam beds, spa style bath towels, microfiber wash clothes, fully stocked kitchen) all while preserving its historic charm.

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