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The Firefly Lodge on Lake Shelbyville - Fully Updated Cabin with Lake Access

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A spacious attic bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A log cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase.
A log cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a chandelier, a staircase, and a window.
A log cabin with a porch, a front door, and a small deck.
A log cabin interior with a sloped ceiling, wooden floors, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Shelbyville

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sullivan, IL
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Illinois University
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Millikin University
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement Bunk Room

3 Twin Beds and 3 Double Beds

Main Floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

First Floor Hallway Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Sullivan

Located in Sullivan, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The Little Theatre on the Square and Illinois Amish Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Beachy's Bulk Foods and Heroic Age Arts Center.
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Sullivan, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Shelbyville - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastern Illinois University - 43 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Millikin University - 44 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Lake Sara - 49 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 51 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 32 min drive
  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red Apple Family Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Monical's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rosie & Irl's Steakhouse & Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rosati's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Firefly Lodge on Lake Shelbyville - Fully Updated Cabin with Lake Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Firefly Lodge on Lake Shelbyville - Fully Updated Cabin with Lake Access?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Firefly Lodge on Lake Shelbyville - Fully Updated Cabin with Lake Access on Nov 16, 2026 start from $381, 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 The Firefly Lodge on Lake Shelbyville - Fully Updated Cabin with Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Firefly Lodge on Lake Shelbyville - Fully Updated Cabin with Lake Access?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Firefly Lodge on Lake Shelbyville - Fully Updated Cabin with Lake Access located?

Located in Sullivan, this beachfront cabin is next to a golf course, steps from Lake Shelbyville, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Creek State Park and The Little Theatre on the Square. Lithia Springs Beach and Lake Shelbyville Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property! We had a great weekend to enjoy the beach, yard, and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2026
Thank you for the amazing review! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would definitely stay again! It was cozy while having plenty of room for our group of 14.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute beautiful cabin!!! Cabin was fully stocked except for food of course. Plenty of room and amazing!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you loved the cabin and had everything you needed for a great stay. We’d love to have you back at Firefly Lodge anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great had stayed here years ago, they have done some nice renovations to make it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for coming back to Firefly Lodge! We’re so glad you noticed and enjoyed the renovations. It’s especially rewarding to welcome back guests who remember the cabin from years ago. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place and we had an awesome time there! Host was very easy to communicate with and the house was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had an awesome time at Firefly Lodge and found everything clean and comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to spend with a large group--kids loved the shared space! Note: the access to the beach is more for views as opposed to swimming. Go to the local beach or pool to swim!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thanks for the great review! We’re glad your group enjoyed the spacious cabin and that the kids had plenty of room to have fun. Lake levels are unusually high this summer, but as the water recedes, more of the beach will become accessible. We hope to welcome you back to Firefly Lodge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at Firefly Lodge. The updates are wonderful! We will be back again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
We’re so grateful to have you back for a third stay! It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the updates. We’ll look forward to welcoming you back for stay number four!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay. Remodel made the place look amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Firefly. What a fantastic place!!! Our family really enjoyed the weekend!!!Lake was flooded so we couldn’t use the private beach. We went a few miles to wolf creek and enjoyed the beach there to cool off!!Loved the renovations!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for coming back for your second stay! We’re so happy your family had another fantastic weekend and loved the renovations. It means a lot to have returning guests, and we hope to see you again for stay number three!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had eight adults and five kids stay comfortably. The kitchen and bathrooms feel modern and the rest of the cabin is nice and rustic. There’s a primitive trail that will take you to the lakeshore. The shore was mud and grass, but we were still able to swim. We went shore fishing at the nearby boat launch and caught a bunch of small striped bass. Everyone had a great great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your group had a great stay and that everyone was comfortable. It sounds like you made the most of the lake, fishing, and trails. We’d love to have you back at Firefly Lodge
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was in a great location! Plenty of beds and lots of room for the 8 of us. The temp was a hard to control though and the steps going to the loft and to the basement were pretty steep. Overall if was a fun choice for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re glad your group enjoyed the location, spacious layout, and plenty of room to spread out. We appreciate the feedback as well and are happy Firefly Lodge was a fun choice for your weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome and the updates look great. We appreciate the 3rd bathroom and the bar setup in the basement is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the updates, especially the third bathroom and basement bar. We put a lot of thought into making Firefly Lodge comfortable for larger groups, so it’s great to hear those additions made a difference. Hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our yearly fishing trip. Remote, plenty of parking. We will be back. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thanks for making Firefly Lodge part of your annual fishing tradition! We’re glad you enjoyed the remote, secluded setting and privacy of the property. We’ll look forward to having you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The upgrades are AMAZING. If you've stayed here before, you HAVE to stay again to see all they did. We brought four generations for our annual family trip (third time staying here) and everyone had a great time! Unfortunately, the water was too high for us to get to the lake access/beach but the views are unbeatable. Lots of wildlife to watch. Be sure to bring extra trash bags and toilet paper if you have a large group, as they only provide a starter amount (two trash bags and two rolls of tp per bathroom). We can't wait to book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for coming back for your third stay—and for bringing four generations with you! We’re so happy everyone enjoyed the upgrades, wildlife, and those lake views. The lake levels have been unusually high this summer, but we’re looking forward to having more beach accessible as the water recedes. We can’t wait to host your family again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here it is a great place to get together with a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin, clean, great location, will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, plenty of room to spread out , lots to do. Beautifully decorated, scenic location and conveniently located near other activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for families

Beautiful location, loved the lodge, very unique and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation property!

The cabin is located in a beautiful area and was as described. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a getaway!

Enjoyed our stay! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Awesome cabin, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for fisherman

My buddies and I have stayed here many times and it's a great getaway for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 5, 2025
Thanks for thinking of FireFly for your getaways!
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