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Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
6 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Decatur, IL
  • Nelson Dog Park
    4 min drive
  • Nelson Park
    5 min drive
  • Overlook Adventure Park
    5 min drive
  • Decatur, IL (DEC)
    4 min drive

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About the area

Decatur

At this holiday home you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Nelson Park and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Overlook Adventure Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a dining area are also available. .At the holiday home's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the water park, gym and Hot tub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and charcoal grills. .With a stay at this Decatur holiday home, you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Nelson Dog Park and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Children's Museum of Illinois.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Park - 5 min drive
  • Children's Museum of Illinois - 6 min drive
  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Millikin University - 7 min drive
  • Decatur Memorial Hospital - 9 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating

***Now offering boat rentals! Please inquire for details***

*** Now offering a 10% discount for military and first responders! ***
*** Please inquire for details. ***

Enough room for the entire family or multiple families. This lakefront property is approximately 4,260 square feet with plenty of room throughout. Interior amenities include a hot tub, indoor bar, bumper pool table& stand-alone pool table, arcade machine, pinball, chess table, puzzle table, multiple rooms with televisions, and free wireless internet access.

There are also many outdoor amenities, including lake front access, a boat house, an oversized lower and upper deck, outdoor kitchen (complete with a charcoal grill, gas fire table, natural gas grill, and natural gas griddle w/air fryer). You are welcome to use the kayak and paddle board, float mat, and life jackets at the property during your stay.

The Decatur area offers local restaurants (Including lakefront restaurants), Devon Lakeshore amphitheater, (devonamphitheater.com), Scovill zoo, an overlook Adventure Park completes with mini-golf, batting cages, rope course, and waterpark.

We are now offering boat rentals exclusively to our guests. If you are interested in renting a boat during your stay, please inquire for further details. Please see below for more information.

2023 Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat (20 ft) - 10-person capacity
-Rent for the entire duration of your stay.
-Available rental dates between May 15 to October 15.
-for one low price $1200, (3+ nights)

Property manager

Ken and Wendy Maslana

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: Have fun, but be respectful of neighbors.
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16. Note from host: Have fun, but be respectful of neighbors. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

The closest beach to Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating is Lake Shelbyville Beach (49.7 km).

Does Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

What makes Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as fireplaces and private balconies, help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating.

Is Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and a charcoal grill, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

No, Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating?

No, pets are not allowed.

Large lake house w/ lake access, boat house, great for family vacations, boating Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend friend trip
Me and my friends stayed here for 3 nights and loved the house. The easy access to the lake was great. The pontoon boat available to rent is well worth the money as it is a very nice and newer boat. House was clean and much larger than it looks in the photos. Will definitely consider staying here again for our next lakehouse trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
AGD Reunion
This property had everything we could ever need and much more. The hosts were incredibly generous with extras in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. There is so much space inside and out that our large group had plenty of room to gather together or break off on our own. And we would highly recommend renting the pontoon boat. What a great way to spend the day. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Slater S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend Vacation
Enjoyed our stay. Property was clean and well maintained. It was much larger than we expected. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
This is our second year in a row staying at the lake house for our annual girls trip. Group of 13 women mid 30s to mid 40s. We love this house. We love working with the owners. They provide so much more than any rental we’ve ever stayed at has. Highly recommend this house for your next large gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Great time with family. Boat pier with diving board and lily pads was amazing. Plenty of life jackets was very nice to have for use. Outdoor cooking area with air fryer was excellent. Plenty of extra amenities was a very nice touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Large house, easy access to the lake. Great host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NANCY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together.
Very clean. Many fun amenities! Owners were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sans one Family Reunion
18 cousins gathered for a reunion with our 93 year old aunt for the first time in over two decades. Although only eight people stayed at the house, it was the perfect gathering spot for our large group. The deck, the dock, inside, outside - so much room to visit in small or large groups. And all the special extras Kenn and Wendy provided were above and beyond. They were attentive, responsive, and had gone the extra mile to make sure we had everything we could possibly need. We’re coming back again next year. I highly recommend this Lake House. It is 10+ + + +!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrate Grandpa's birthday
The house was amazing, with beautiful views, and plenty for space for 7 grandchildren and 8 adults. The cooking and bathroom supplies were greatly appreciated. ☺️ The location was perfect for the children's zoo and museum with having 7 children 5 and under. The kids loved running around in the grass, some canoed with dad, playing the games, eating outside, and seeing the geese, ducks, and the boats. They all want to go back again so we can take the big boat. Thank you so much for the use of your beautiful home to celebrate my husband's 75th birthday with all our children and grandchildren.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
No complaints. Fantastic place.
This was our second time at this property. It was clean, amenities were plentiful, and we had a great time. I cannot recommend this listing enough. It was perfect for a large group with children. Communication with the hosts is always great as well. All in all, another 10/10 stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
This was a great spot for my group! We used every room including the hot tub! Loved the amount of space we had, it was a great stay! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W., Norwood Young America, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclipse base camp
The property was great. Plenty of room for our 4 kids plus spouses and 3 grands. The arcade game and hot tub were bonus! The outdoor kitchen looked amazing but we didn’t stay long enough to take advantage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Incredible Home in the Perfect Location
Ken and Wendy have made their property into the perfect Vrbo. The locale is great- the lake is gorgeous to gaze upon, Decatur is barely a two-hour drive from nearby St. Louis, and the setup of the house is AMAZING for big groups of friends/families. All the bedrooms are upstairs, which is perfect for those who want to sleep in, and all the living and recreation spaces are downstairs, so people can always keep the fun and games going. Additionally, something I cannot understate is how fun the hot tub was- especially since it was right next to the kitchen and dry bar. Amenity-wise- Ken and Wendy have stocked the home with absolutely everything you could possibly need. We found every bathroom item we could possibly need, as well as a stocked first-aid kit and TONS of towels. Wi-fi information is all over the place (which stops your pesky friends from constantly asking about it) and TVs are in every room, making sure that everyone (especially the kids) can stay entertained and relaxed. There's plenty of parking space, and the patio in the back is nothing if not picturesque. Finally- the communication and understanding shown by Ken and Wendy as hosts was nothing short of perfect. They were on top of things with punctuality and empathy. I have never said that a vacation rental was perfect, but I will be breaking that streak here. This home was truly the perfect location for the perfect weekend. I heartily recommend it for anyone looking, and I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jovany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
I love this house 🏠 😍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrated Thanksgiving
Decatur is the half way point for us that live in a southwest suburb of Chicago and our Family from St. Louis… this house was perfect!! Great sized bedrooms, plenty of communal space, and such a beautiful view! Hosts were excellent to communicate with and even had a welcome bag with some goodies waiting for us! We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chicago Bears travel group
The house was absolutely wonderful for my friends who traveled from all over to here and the amenities were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual fall reunion
Our group enjoyed time together by the lake as well as meals both inside and outside with multiple gathering locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My 70th Birthday
It was a family reunion and we also rented the pontoon boat. The house was like a maze and games ect was like a treasure hunt for family. The large deck overlooking lake decatur accommodated everyone easily. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't Have Been Better!
Ken and Wendy have clearly been hosts for a long time as they have perfected their role to a science. We had nine friends staying at this property for four nights. These friends had/have careers traveling internationally, some live overseas now. we have all broad experience staying in a variety of hosted properties and business hotels. We all to a person could not find anything Ken and Wendy had not already thought of to prepare this property to feel welcoming, comfortable and efficient. From the Welcome Bag they arranged on arrival, to the readily available bathroom sundries, we needed only to fill the pantry and the fridge. Communication with Ken was seamless. He responded quickly and clearly to all my communications prior to our visit. There was never any need to contact him during our stay as all questions had been answered prior to our arrival, and literature posted for guests filled in the rest. My friends and I cannot speak highly enough of Ken and Wendy and this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
My family and I stayed here for our annual family reunion. We had a total of 10 adults and 2 toddlers. There was plenty of room for everyone to comfortably have their own bedroom. The house has a lot of games and designated room for movies and activities. The indoor and outdoor kitchen were great. The oven, outdoor grill, and blackstone all worked perfectly. We loved everything about this place and will be considering it again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Ken did an awesome job helping us in any way possible.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali T., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend at the lake
Our entire family had a great time during our weekend stay and we can’t wait to come back! The house was perfect! Clean, comfortable and full of amenities! We rented the pontoon and enjoyed a weekend of boating, dock fishing and swimming at this lake front property. The hosts are wonderful to work with which made our booking experience smooth and easy. We give this rental a 10/10 and we foresee this being our number one choice for large family vacations going forward! Thank you for a weekend of great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine R., Joliet, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing in person!
This is our 7th annual girls trip and our 4th time renting a home through VRBO and everyone loved the property so much within the first few hours they requested that I book it for next years stay! Ken and Wendy were incredibly sweet leaving thank you gift for renting their home (nobody has ever done that for us), the house has EVERYTHING you can ever imagine needing, the house and property are beautiful. We brought our own tubes and floated all of Saturday. Highly recommend. No issues. I’ll be booking soon for 2024! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hosts and beautiful property!
First of all, Ken and Wendy are the best hosts we have ever encountered and we've used VRBO plenty. They go above and beyond for their guests and make sure that they have a 5-star experience. The house was huge and had so much space for multiple families. We spent most of our time in the sun room with the huge windows overlooking the lake. The adults enjoyed poker and games at night while the kids played video games in the bunk room. We rented the boat for our entire stay and it felt like we had the lake to ourselves. We swam every single day. Before the trip we were worried we would miss having sand or a beach but the kids were able to jump right into the water off the dock or the diving board. We loved the huge lily pad float for the water. There are plenty of life vests for your whole family for those that aren't strong swimmers. The fishing was amazing, as well. We fished right off the dock and one nephew caught 10 fish and a huge catfish (we released them). It was in the 90's while we stayed so we didn't really sit outside on the patios as much as we would have liked but there is a ton of outdoor seating for relaxing or eating. There is a gas grill, charcoal grill and flat top grill which made cooking for a huge group so easy. We were able to make s'mores on the outdoor fire table. Overall, we had an amazing experience and made some memories we will never forget. Our kids did not want to leave! We hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023