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Paradise Found in Illinois

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mattoon, IL
  • Meadowview Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mattoon Peterson Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

master

2 Queen Beds

north bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise Found in Illinois

This property is nestled on the east side of Lake Paradise, just southwest of Mattoon, Illinois. The home has a private master bedroom with a king bed and closet. The second bedroom is also private and has 2 queen beds. This property is furnished in a relaxing lake house style with a sun room, garage, fireplace and smart TV's with internet. Access to the lake with a private dock and outside seating. Sit on the couch and watch the bald eagles. Lake Paradise does not have a beach and we don't recommend swimming.

Property manager

Tom Olmsted
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Come Escape to Paradise on the Lake

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Mattoon

Located in Mattoon, this cottage is on a lake. Lincoln Log Cabin and Veteran's Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kinzel Field and Mattoon Peterson Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Mattoon, IL

What's nearby

  • Mattoon City Hall - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Meadowview Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mattoon Peterson Park - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital - 20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Eastern Illinois University - 28 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 11 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honey Bee Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Villa Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise Found in Illinois pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Found in Illinois?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Found in Illinois?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Found in Illinois located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Meadowview Golf Course, Kinzel Field and Mattoon City Hall. Mattoon Peterson Park is 6.9 mi (11 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Chicago Friends

Property was nice. Very relaxing. House had everything you could need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack s.

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

Paradise Lake Cottage

This cottage is the kind of place that makes you want to stay and go nowhere and just enjoy the views, morning coffee in the the glassed in and air conditioned porch, or relaxing in a chair on the dock watching the turtles and fish. Same can be said for enjoying a beverage in the evening while grilling out.Going for walks and having fun riding the paddle boat also recommended. Loved it and will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

One of our favorite stays

We always look forward to staying at this location. Very cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Adorable Cottage - Scenic View

We had a wonderful stay on Paradise Lake! The adorable cottage is well appointed with all the comforts of home. The view from the living room is a beautiful view of the lake. It was peaceful and relaxing. The location is well lit at night. We appreciated all the amenities this place offered! We will be back to this hidden gem again!! Thanks for sharing your cottage, Tom and Salisa! And thank you, Laurie, for the smooth and quick input and communication when we had questions! Much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Rhonda

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

Home Away From Home

We have stayed here several times. We enjoy observing the seasonal changes and the birdlife. It's a cozy retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

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

Paradise found at a lake

It was a great stay; cosy house in an outstanding location….
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Lakehouse Getaway

Perfect for a relaxing stay--excellent bird-watching!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Marvelous

Lovely, restful, quiet, just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Paradise

Everything was sooo inviting, clean ans Perfectly decorated. Everything your need is right there. Lovely stay, my 2nd time there. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Weekend getaway

This place gelt like home. Everything was perfect. The neighbors were griendly and the home was so aforable and perfect. We will definitely be back. Perfect half way point to meet my sister. The fishing was great also.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Wonderful getaway

Wife and I wanted to hop away for a quiet weekend. We found it here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrick S.

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

Lake Paradise

We had a good weekend staying at the place. We used the paddleboard and the dock, did some fishing andeven made a small fire in the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

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

Relaxing and quiet getaway!

Just the right amount of privacy and activities available. The home was decorated so beautifully and I appreciated it being fully stocked! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

It was a perfect Mother's Day gift!

Mom and I stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed the house and dock. The beds were very comfortable and the decor was fun. We will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck E.

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

Great Place!

👍
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Relaxing, cozy cabin!

We came to town to stay near the eclipse, and this cabin was great! It was super cozy and comfortable! We enjoyed the lake views and relaxing atmosphere! If we’re ever adventuring this way again, we’ll be back! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K., Atlantic, IA

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

Cute and Cozy

We really enjoyed our stay here! We loved how well decorated and comfortable the house was. It was also very well stocked with anything you may have forgotten. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millinda M.

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

Great Vacation Home

Every comfort of our own home. Thank you! We will book again in cooler months for better fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny T.

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

4th of July

We loved this property. A beautiful home on a peaceful lake. Perfect holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Hidden Gem

When we arrived, we were amazed at this hidden gem. The entire place had an inviting vibe, from the bedrooms to the dock. It was beyond comfortable, with several areas to sit and catch up with family. The hosts could not have set this place up any better. We will return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty P.

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

Peaceful

This is our fifth time staying here and as always wonderful. We actually had an emergency and needed to stay longer and the owner Tom worked with us. I highly recommend this beautiful home along with the 2 others he owns on this lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

BIRTHDAY GETAWAY

Lovely place to unwind and relax. Enjoyed the lake and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

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

Lovely Cottage

Such a cozy cottage, decorated to the T! We throughly enjoyed our stay and will most definitely rent this place again! Thank you to the best hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Review of stay

Beautiful home and view of the lake. Overall wonderfull experience. Host was warm and welcoming. Only thing would be privacy. The neighbors next door were sitting out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Home away from home.

Awesome stay. Cottage is beautiful with everything you need. Just bring your suitcases. The only downfall was the Lake being so low. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Olmsted

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Tom and Salisa Olmsted are real estate investors in Central Illinois. Salisa also works as an instructor and the division chair of the Humanities division at Lake Land College just south of Mattoon, Illinois. The Olmsted's love working on Victorian homes and have restored several over the years. Another property located in Decatur, Illinois is a Queen Anne, fully furnished with period decor and is available also through the portal. The Olmsted's call central Illinois their home.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property so we could have a nice quiet place to get away from the grind of daily living. We stay several days a month depending on bookings. It's great to spend a weekend there relaxing with friends, maybe doing a little fishing or roasting hot dogs on the fire pit. Great little lake for unwinding.

What makes this property unique

it's a quiet place to unwind, do a little fishing, take out the peddle boat or kayak or just read a book. Just moments from Amish communities, wineries and Lake Shelbyville. The closest beach is at Lake Mattoon and is 6.2 miles from the cabin.

Languages:

English

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