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Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation.

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A fire pit with two marshmallows roasting over the flames.
A kitchen with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
A wooden interior with a round table, chairs, and a fireplace.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Bar and lounge
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Decatur, IL
  • Place, Lake Decatur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Millikin University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 7

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

Office

1 Single Futon

The Black/Grey Room

1 Queen Bed

The Coral Room

1 Queen Bed

The Double bunk bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

The Duck Room

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower-Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The main upper floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

the smaller upper floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Lake Decatur 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Decatur, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Decatur - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Decatur Public Library - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Millikin University - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Fido Fields - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 37 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Debbies Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation.?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation. on 8 Nov 2026 start from £1,667, 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 at Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large waterfront home w/ boat rental available, great for family vacation. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Decatur and within 3 mi (5 km) of Nelson Park and Overlook Adventure Park. Nelson Dog Park and Children's Museum of Illinois are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 87 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always an amazing stay! Everything you need and more! Such an amazing family get together spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying at the property and had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were great communicators! The house was very clean the kitchen and restrooms well stocked. We enjoyed the hot tub, deck, games and all the lake. And overall enjoyable time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
With 8 grandchildren 7 years and younger, your property gave us room for them to be together, but still have some time apart. We love have everything in the kitchen for cooking and eating. The outdoor space is big enough for all of us to have room to eat, relax, and the kids to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ken and Wendy were wonderful hosts! The house is a little wonky with upstairs/downstairs, etc but was the perfect size for our family! And we loved it! We were slightly confused with check out just because the VRBO process was a little different from the process posted in the home. So please forgive us if we didn't quite get it right. I promise, we tried! The lake was great and we were close to anything we needed. Overall, a wonderful weekend for my kids, mother, and family. Thank you so much for letting us stay with you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Yes, the house is a little wonky, with all the room needed for a large gathering. You did a wonderful job with check out, sorry if it was confusing. Thanks for the input. I will look into what's online and what's posted in the home and will clarify, streamline the process.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay! Lots of space for our family. Beds were comfortable and house was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful vacation here. Ken and Wendy were attentive communicators from day 1. Anytime time we had a question they had very timely responses both before and during our stay. The house was perfect for our needs. Our group of 13 was very comfortable there. The kitchen was fully stocked with pts and pans, plenty of dishes as well as a large assortment of kids plastic ware. The house was furnished for family fun with TVs pool table and arcade style games. The option to rent the boat allowed us to fully enjoy the lake. The outdoor space was large and accommodating with lovely lake views. Cornhole and the basketball hoop provided lots of fun. The hosts provided many more extras than other places we’ve been. From toiletries, to chargers and an assortment of sunscreens. A margarita mixer, beverage fridge and counter ice maker were great. We can highly recommend this vacation lake house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a family reunion

There was a ton of space for multiple families and great outdoor deck areas to relax and have dinner together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. This listing lived up to everything I hoped for and the communication with the hosts before and during the trip was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large group. Hosts are always helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

Great place! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Thanks for the review. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We combined our families to have Thanksgiving together. This home was perfect! The kids had an amazing time! Each bedroom felt like home, there were activities for everyone outside and in. We made many wonderful memories here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Welcome back, we love having you stay while you travel for work.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy is an excellent host, the house is well equipped with all the tools that we need for cooking in the kitchen and outdoor. My family and I loved the lake view and enjoyed it.We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here! It is big enough for the whole family! The dining table can hold us all. The kids love the different ways up and down the steps. So much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Large house, easy access to the lake. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Thanks for taking time to give us a great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to enjoy the lake from

Great place, lots of room, loved the outdoor patio and boat docks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thanks for staying, glad you had plenty of space for your group. Great that you were able to enjoy the outdoor kitchen and fire pit table and had the dock avaliable for your boat. See you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property! Plenty of room for our large family! Large kitchen made it easy to prepare meals. Loved the ziplock bag and foil dispenser!!Check in and Check out was so easy. So many amenities, everyone found something to enjoy!We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi-generation family trip

This house had everything! Amazing lake access and view, plenty of beds/space for everyone to sleep and lots of extra amenities provided by the owner. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great group stay

We had a great group stay, everything was just as pictured. We enjoyed the hot tub, the bedrooms were roomy and very comfortable. Will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write a great review. Looking forward to your stay in April.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas on the lake

Great family getaway with good views, lots of bedrooms, bathrooms, entertainment and an indoor hot tub. Clean well stocked, highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thanks for leaving a great review. We strive to have enough rooms and space to hold up to 16 travelers. The indoor entertainment is a plus when you stay off season.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

Had a great time...nice property.. beautiful lake setting...house clean and well equipped
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thanks for the great review. Would love to have you guys back again.
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