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The Firefly Lodge – A Cozy Lake Retreat in Sullivan, IL

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Living area
Bathroom
Room
Games room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sullivan, IL
  • Lake Shelbyville
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wolf Creek State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Eagle Creek State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Firefly Room

1 Queen Bed

Game Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Reflection Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bliss Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bunker Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

The Firefly Lodge – A Cozy Lake Retreat in Sullivan, IL

Welcome to The Firefly Lodge, your perfect getaway nestled near Lake Shelbyville in charming Sullivan, Illinois. Whether you're seeking quiet mornings on the porch, lake adventures, or cozy evenings under starry skies, this thoughtfully furnished lodge has everything you need for a peaceful and memorable stay.

5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 15

Step inside and unwind in a warm, inviting space that blends rustic charm with modern comfort. The open-concept living area features plush seating, a fireplace, and large windows that frame the serene outdoor views. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to cook up family meals or prep a picnic for the lake.

What You’ll Love:

Peaceful, wooded setting just minutes from Lake Shelbyville

Outdoor fire pit – perfect for s’mores, storytelling, and stargazing

Spacious deck with string lights and seasonal views

Game room with board games and a foosball table

Satellite Internet for remote work or streaming your favorites

Outdoor Adventure Awaits:
Spend your days fishing, boating, or hiking in the nearby Eagle Creek State Park or Wolf Creek State Park. Launch your kayak in minutes or explore local trails and wineries. After a day of adventure, return home to grill on the deck or catch lightning bugs dancing through the trees—hence the name, Firefly Lodge.

Extras & Essentials:

Washer & dryer

Central heat/AC

Fresh linens and towels provided

Ample parking

Whether you're here for a fishing or hunting weekend, family gathering, or a solo retreat to recharge, The Firefly Lodge is your go-to escape in Central Illinois. Come stay, relax, and experience the magic for yourself.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat the lodge as you would your own home. Dispose of trash properly, and leave furniture, fixtures, and amenities in good condition.
Any special event/ gathering exceeding the listed accommodations requires prior approval from the owners.
Guests using the lake or nearby boat launch do so at their own risk. Please follow all safety regulations.

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
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

About the area

Sullivan

Sullivan is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Little Theatre on the Square, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wolf Creek State Park and Eagle Creek State Park.
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Sullivan, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Shelbyville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wolf Creek State Park - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Eagle Creek State Park - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lake Shelbyville Beach - 42 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Eastern Illinois University - 59 min drive - 56.4 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
  • ‪Sullivan VFW - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Firefly Lodge – A Cozy Lake Retreat in Sullivan, IL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Firefly Lodge – A Cozy Lake Retreat in Sullivan, IL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Firefly Lodge – A Cozy Lake Retreat in Sullivan, IL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Firefly Lodge – A Cozy Lake Retreat in Sullivan, IL located?

Situated in Sullivan, this holiday home is steps from Lake Shelbyville and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wolf Creek State Park and The Little Theatre on the Square. Eagle Creek State Park is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

10/10 Excellent

rcoleman

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Fishing Trip

Awesome cabin, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

donald n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay!Comfortable, plenty of room, great location for us! Very happy with our choice to stay there.Thank youDon Nordsell
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great. When we encountered some issues, the host was easy to connect with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

8/10 Good

Debra G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Plenty of Room

We decided to stay close to home for our annual girls' trip. The cabin had plenty of room for 6 of us. We had an issue but the host was very accommodating and we were all completely satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this property served our family well. There was plenty of space inside and outside for everyone. The grill does not work. The fire pit is rusted out on the bottom. The floors creek like crazy. Other than that, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill C.

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

Open plan cabin with lots of sleeping space

We enjoyed our stay with extended family. We really loved the secluded property with lake access and all the outdoor space for kids to run around. A couple of things to keep in mind: The cabin is open plan, so it’s pretty noisy when it’s a full house. Also, quite a few of the bedrooms are in the basement, and they were chilly with AC running. Thanks for an enjoyable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Fishing getaway

Great location, tons of space, quiet and serene. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deken G.

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

Another excellent trip

Wonderful place for family and friends. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to booking again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Outstanding Location, Excellent Host

Reserved for 4 nights for a family reunion and gathering. Easily met our large group needs. Had a Sunday dinner with around 40 people and was able to temporarily rearrange various tables and seating on the property to accomodate everyone. The lake at the location wasnt deep at all and was perfect for small children. Host even showed up after our arrival and brought some supplies that VRBO Host typically dont supply. Would highly recommend this off the beaten path location that is tucked away from other houses, people and noise. A place where you can sit outside and see all the stars. We easily sat 15 to 20 people around the fire pit each night, started a little fire, it kept everyone warm while we caught up on everything since our last gathering. I highly recommend this location if we want off the beaten path and peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed here for a wedding in town.

Property was very big. There was enough room for everybody. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

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

Lovely setting

This cabin is in a picturesque and quite setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK G.

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

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

Great 3 day vacation

Great 3 day vacation with Family, great location and the rental has everything that makes something like this enjoyable and the host was very reasonable to our questions while we were there. This place has more than expected and we look forward to our next trip next summer for a longer stayresponsive to our
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Family weekend getaway

We all enjoyed our stay at the lodge. It is easy to find, plenty of space for our group of 12 to hang out, eat meals together, and more than enough sleeping areas. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor B.

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

Great Place!

Great property- enjoyed the fire pit! plenty of beds too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brady F.

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

Great secluded property

We enjoyed not having any neighbors and it is nice to have a place that close to the water after boating all day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

What a great place!!!

We had a great time. It was conveniently located to the boat ramp and beach. Firepit was a great space to gather. Lots of beds which were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family weekend getaway

Nice property, enjoyed our stay, could have been cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

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