Historic 5bd House w/ Sunroom & 2 Fireplaces

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 112700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Decatur, IL

Millikin University

6 min walk

Kirkland Fine Arts Center

11 min walk

Fido Fields

4 min drive

Decatur, IL (DEC)

14 min drive

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

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

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.

Property manager

Anthony Raffety

Premier Host

Languages

English

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

No outdoor events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets must be on a leash at all times outdoors.

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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Decatur

Decatur is home to this holiday home. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Scovill Park West reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum of Illinois and Scovill Zoo. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Decatur, IL

What's nearby

Millikin University - 6 min walk
Kirkland Fine Arts Center - 11 min walk
Decatur Memorial Hospital - 6 min drive
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 7 min drive
Rock Springs Conservation Area - 8 min drive

Getting around

Decatur, IL (DEC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
‪Krekel's West - ‬3 min drive
‪Door 4 Brewing Co. - ‬18 min walk
‪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 9 kg per pet.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Decatur holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Millikin University and Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Fido Fields and Scovill Park West are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jason v.

29 July 2024

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

Enjoyed

Enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelia D.

2 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

25 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

16 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

David M.

21 May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

6 November 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kip B., Uniondale, IN, USA

24 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

6 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Iris T.

31 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

6 February 2023

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

Stay

Comfortable, clean,and spacious

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B., Chicago

30 December 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

26 August 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Anthony Raffety

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.