Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboard, Fish off dock!
Decatur, Green County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboard, Fish off dock! Enjoy all the lake fun in this cozy, comfortable and peaceful lake home. Located just minutes from all Decatur has to offer. Fish off the dock, warm up at the fire-pit, have some fun at the Pong game table or watch a movie on the projector screen. All this with comfortable beds, private lake access and located in a quie...
Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboard, Fish off dock! Enjoy all the lake fun in this cozy, comfortable and peaceful lake home. Located just minutes from all Decatur has to offer. Fish off the dock, warm up at the fire-pit, have some fun at the Pong game table or watch a movie on the projector screen. All this with comfortable beds, private lake access and located in a quiet safe neighborhood. Tack on a workspace nook with a great view of the lake and you have the perfect spot for rest and relaxation or a spot to lay your head after work. Millikin-10 Minutes, Nelson Park-10 Minutes offering boat rentals, ADM-4 Minutes.INSIDELIVING SPACE• Comfortable seating• Well stocked kitchen• Lots of windows with lake views• Kids nook/workspace• Two living areas (Main level and lower level)• Huge projection TV for movie nights• 4 player Pong game table for hours of funBEDROOMS• 3 Bedrooms on 2nd Floor• Sleeper sofa in lower level• Comfortable mattresses with quality linens• Room darkening shades• Plenty of storage• Extra pillows and blankets• Luggage racks• Fans in each roomKitchen, dining room, kids nook/workspace, 3 bedrooms, Two full baths (One on main level and one ensuite in primary bedroom) half bath in Basement and a laundry room. Basement family room with sleeper sofa and huge projection TV!OUTSIDE• Grill• Al Fresco dining for 8• Private dock-Swim, fish, boat dock• 2 Hammock chairs • Lounge seating• Smoke-less fire pit• Water toys-Lily pad, kayaks, paddleboard, life jackets provided BATHROOMS• Shampoo, conditioner and soap provided• Plenty of towels for each guest• Full bath on main level• Master Bedroom Full bath (second level w/bedrooms)• Additional half bath in laundry located in the lowest level.The entire finished home is available for your use. You have full access to the dock and rear yard as well as the 3 parking spaces in front of the home. The garage is not available for guest use. There is a dishwasher on-site but please note it is in the lower level and not in the primary cooking space.The day of check-in my cell phone will be provided to help answer questions throughout your stay or should any type of issue arise. Please feel free to text me anytime!Very safe, quiet wooded lake road with quaint houses and very little traffic.PARKING- 3 spots at the home are for guest use up to a mid size car size, 2 if they are full size vehicles or 1 if its an extended or extra large vehicle (please park this one parallel). There is no additional parking. Under no circumstances can you park anywhere other than directly in front of the Lake Shore Cottage. Please be careful pulling in as to not hit the safety rail at the front of the parking area. Parking is directly in front of the home with a staircase down to the front door (handrail provided). If more than three cars of parking space are needed they will need to be parked off-site. This home has been completely remodeled but is an older construction. The stairwells are a bit narrow and steep (hand rails provided) and there are some ceiling areas that are lower than normal. Please be aware before booking or message me with questions if you are unsure. Nelson park marina is available to drop in a boat. The dock is available for swimming or to dock your boat for your stay. A smoke-less fire pit is provided but we do not provide firewood. Please plan to bring your own if you would like to enjoy this amenity. The fire pit accommodates up to 16" logs or you can use Tiki wood packets for a "light and enjoy" experience :-)Security- Cameras can view the front parking area, steps, front door and rear yard/dock/shed areas. Cameras are for security purposes only and are not monitored so please do not rely on these for personal safety. This home is equipped with devices that monitor the environment inside the property (including noise levels, temperature, and air quality) to ensure guests have a pleasant stay and our neighbors are not disturbed. Devices do not record sound for privacy. For further information about these devices you can visit minut.com. Tampering with any device will unfortunately result in immediate termination of the booking with no refund.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- WiFi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Kayak / canoe
- Water sports gear
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Stereo
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Town
- Water view
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Zoo
- Museums
- Water parks
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Washer
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
- Lake view
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Guest is required to sign a renter agreement. Security deposit required up to $1500. Cancellation fee applies.: Guest is required to sign a renter agreement. Security deposit required up to $1500. Cancellation fee applies.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- 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
- Note from host: Must be approved in writing by Host
- 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
Decatur
Located in Decatur, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Nelson Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum of Illinois and Scovill Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Overlook Adventure Park 5 min drive
- Children's Museum of Illinois 6 min drive
- Millikin University 7 min drive
- Scovill Zoo 7 min drive
- Decatur Memorial Hospital 10 min drive
Getting around
- Decatur, IL (DEC) 4 min drive
Restaurants
- Pizza Hut 4 min drive
- McDonald's 4 min drive
- McDonald's 6 min drive
- Taco Bell 6 min drive
- Krekel's Custard & Hamburger 4 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboard, Fish off dock! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboard, Fish off dock!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboard, Fish off dock!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lake front retreat-Fire-Pit, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboard, Fish off dock! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nelson Park, Overlook Adventure Park and Children's Museum of Illinois. Scovill Zoo and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).