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Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!

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Charleston Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 1,075 Sq Ft
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central A/C | Washer/Dryer
Den | Rural Location | Cozy Interior | Books
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41075 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!

The perfect home away from home for a trip on the road less traveled awaits in Charleston! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers a private and country-side environment for your stay. Enjoy a meal on the patio, play a game of cornhole, or gather around the fire pit with your loved ones. There's plenty to explore during your visit like Eastern Illinois University and hiking trails near Lake Charleston. Whether you're seeking history, nature, or college-town vibes, this vacation rental has it all!

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,075 Sq Ft | Rural Location | Outdoor Dining | Cozy Interior

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Twin Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR FEATURES: Fire pit, cornhole, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, patio, spacious yard
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: Modern finishings, Smart TV w/ cable, washer/dryer, books, dining table, den
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, tea kettle, toaster, dual Keurig/drip coffee maker, toaster, dishware/flatware, knife set, cooking basics/spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer, hangers, high chair, iron/board, keyless entry
FAQ: Stairs required to access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (2 miles): Doudna Fine Arts Center, Tarble Arts Center, O’Brien Field, Lakeside Soccer Field, Lantz Arena
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Woodyard Conservation Area (1 mile), Lake Charleston Spillway Park (2 miles), Warbler Ridge Conservation Area (2 miles), Fox Ridge State Park (6 miles)
EXPLORE THE AREA: Moore Home State Historic Site (8 miles), Aikman Wildlife Adventure (28 miles), World’s Largest Gavel (28 miles), Scovill Zoo (57 miles)
AIRPORTS: Willard Airport (50 miles), Indianapolis International Airport (109 miles), St. Louis Lambert International Airport (150 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Charleston

Charleston is home to this holiday home. Fox Ridge State Park and Mattoon Peterson Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tarble Arts Center and Doudna Fine Arts Center.
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Charleston, IL

What's nearby

  • Eastern Illinois University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • World's Largest Mailbox - 35 min drive - 50.3 km
  • World's Largest Bird Cage - 35 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 42 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 21 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pagliai's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!?

As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! on 4 Jun, 2026 start from S$171, 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 Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! located?

This family-friendly Charleston holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tarble Arts Center, Doudna Fine Arts Center and Eastern Illinois University. Lantz Arena is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan P.

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

Work trip to Charleston

Great location to Eastern Illinois University. Clean and well equipped kitchen. If we have more work in Charleston we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

The accommodations were amazing, beds very comfortable, all the amenities you needed. The appliances were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

family visit

lovely verb, love the decor very pleasant neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Comfortable

This is a very nice place to stay. It has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Trip to Charelston

We loved the property. It was in a great location. Really nice house, furniture and set up. We will be back again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Softball Tournament

The rental was nice, cute little farm house feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent!

Great property! Will stay here again! Better than pictures show! Only issue was communication with company that is supposed to exclusively assist us, (Evolve) was less than ideal. Property owner was great and not aware of over 24 hour response time….
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Beautiful home, great proximity to EIU!

This VRBO certainly lived up to its top-tier reviews! We reached out for an early check-in and the owner quickly replied and was extremely accommodating. It’s a great location and 5-6 minutes to EIU and Charleston destinations. Owners have really done a lot of nice updates to the house - modern appliances and decorating was perfect! We lit a fire one night and enjoyed the stars in the back yard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Eastern Illinois trip

We’ve rented several VRBO properties over the past ten years and this was by far our favorite. So perfectly decorated. 5+++ stars! Watched some baseball games over the weekend …close to the University with a get away feeling. Thanks for sharing your property with us. You’ve got a keeper!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni G.

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

Fantastic house in Charleston

We were very impressed with this house. We were in town for an event at Eastern Illinois and this house was perfect. Very close to the school. The house is beautifully remodeled. The couch was comfortable for watching a movie at the end of the day. They had everything we needed for cooking meals too (the restaurants in Charleston leave a little to be desired, but the grocery store is nice!) Overall we loved our stay and will stay here again anytime we need to be in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

MasterClass: Amazing vacation rentals 101

Charlie and Suzi could teach a MasterClass on hosting! All the details were considered. The house was immaculate, the beds, bedding and pillows were 5-star hotel quality, including the pull-out sofa in the living room. The kitchen was perfectly stocked with essentials and extras. The house was designed to bring people together with its quaint reading nooks, conversation sets and connection games. The neighborhood was quiet and the house felt private and peaceful. This is hands down the most comfortable, well-appointed place we've stayed in our 15 years visiting Charleston. Evolve's communication was clear, timely and complete. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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