Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing
Welcome to Lake Shore Cottage, hosted by Beyond the Path Vacation Rentals, where your experience is our priority. Enjoy lakefront living: fish from the private dock, paddle kayaks, relax by the fire pit, and enjoy the peaceful waterfront views. Comfortable beds, fast Wi‑Fi, huge digital game board, smart TV, fully equipped kitchen, quiet safe neighborhood, minutes to Scovill Zoo, Devon Amphitheater, Nelson Park, Splash Cove, restaurants, shopping, and available boat rental.
Beyond the Path is a small, owner‑run collection of thoughtfully designed vacation rentals where every stay is personal, not just another rental. We focus on memorable details, quick communication, and genuinely warm hospitality so you can relax, feel at home, and know someone local truly cares about your stay.
INSIDE
LIVING 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
• Infinity digital game table for hours of family fun
• Keurig with starter Kcups and Drip coffee maker provided
BEDROOMS
• 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 room
Kitchen, 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
• Large Weber Grill
• Al Fresco dining for 8
• Private dock-Swim, fish, boat dock
• 2 Hammock chairs
• Lounge seating
• Smoke-less fire pit (Wood not included)
• Water toys-Lily pad, kayaks, paddleboard, life jackets provided. (Please note these items are seasonally available for guests safety)
• Boat rental available with Pier 36 marina. Limited availability.
BATHROOMS
• Shampoo, conditioner and soap provided
• Plenty of towels for each guest
• Full bath on main level- Tub Shower combo
• Master Bedroom Full bath (second level w/bedrooms)- Stand up Shower
• 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.
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. These devices do not record sound for privacy and comply with all booking platform policies. For further information about these devices you can visit minut.com. Tampering with any device can result in immediate termination of the booking with no refund.
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 and comply with all booking platform policies. For further information about these devices you can visit minut.com. Tampering with any device can result in immediate termination of the booking with no refund.
As a private small business owner, we do require a separate renters agreement and a deposit hold for each booking. We abide by all privacy regulations required for all online businesses and maintain a high guest satisfaction rating. Should you have questions regarding this, please reach out. We are happy to answer any questions you may have!
Aquesta casa rural es troba a Decatur, a la vora de l'aigua. Parc Estatal de la Llar de Lincoln Trail i Estany Decatur són una bona mostra de la bellesa natural de la regió. També pots apropar-te a atractius turístics com ara Museu Infantil d'Illinois o Zoo Scovill. També val la pena visitar Centre de Belles Arts Kirkland i Centre d'Arts Heroic Age. Caiac i esquí nàutic són activitats aquàtiques fantàstiques que pots fer a prop; si t'ho estimes més, també pots animar-te a provar disciplines com el ciclisme i el senderisme a la zona. Consultar la guia de viatge a Decatur
Decatur, IL
Què hi ha als voltants
Platja del Llac Shelbyville
50 minuts en cotxe - 67.1 km
Estany Decatur
1 minuts a peu - 0.1 km
Universitat Millikin
7 minuts en cotxe - 9.0 km
Centre Comercial Hickory Point
12 minuts en cotxe - 17.2 km
Llac Shelbyville
37 minuts en cotxe - 49.3 km
Com moure’s per la zona
Decatur, Illinois (DEC): a 4 min en cotxe
Restaurants
McDonald's
6 minuts en cotxe
Circle K
7 minuts en cotxe
Dairy Queen
6 minuts en cotxe
McDonald's
4 minuts en cotxe
Debbies Diner
4 minuts en cotxe
Preguntes freqüents
Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing accepta animals de companyia?
Sí, aquest allotjament admet gossos (2 com a màxim).
Quant costa allotjar-se a Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing?
Amb data 14 de nov. de 2026, els preus que s’han trobat per a una estada d’una nit per a dos adults a Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing el dia 17 de nov. de 2026 són d'almenys 421 €, amb taxes i impostos inclosos. Aquest import es basa en el preu per nit més baix que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a estades durant els propers 30 dies. Els preus poden canviar. Tria les dates que vulguis per veure preus més precisos.
Quant costa aparcar a Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing?
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A quina hora es fa el registre d'entrada a Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing?
Hora d'inici del registre d'entrada: 16:00.
A quina hora es fa el registre de sortida a Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing?
Registre de sortida: 10:00.
On es troba Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing?
Aquesta casa rural a la vora de l'aigua es troba a poca distància a peu de Estany Decatur i a menys de 5 km de Parc Nelson i Parc d'Aventures Overlook. Nelson Dog Park i Museu Infantil d'Illinois també són a menys de 5 km.
Opinions
Opinions: Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing
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Puntuació 10: Excel·lent. 33 de 35 opinions
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Puntuació 8: Bo. 2 de 35 opinions
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Opinions
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Kim O.
10 de jul. de 2026
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
My family had a great time at lake house..the house was perfect..very clean
Estada de 5 nits (jul. 2026)
Opinió verificada
8/10, Bé
Jonathan E.
25 d’ag. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
We had a great time.
Estada de 4 nits (jul. 2025)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Marcia L.
25 de maig de 2026
Beautiful place to stay.
Beautiful scenery. Very clean and inviting home. Host was amazingly responsive. Highly recommended.
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
John W.
5 d’abr. de 2026
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Great place. Perfect back yard for our dog. Next time I will bring the fishing rod!
Estada de 3 nits (abr. 2026)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Teresa K.
18 de set. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Wonderful lake front property.
Estada de 3 nits (set. 2025)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Haha75
6 de nov. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
House was very clean and updated. House also has a great deck with a wonderful view of the lake. Would definitely stay again.
Estada de 4 nits (nov. 2025)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Carol v.
11 de jul. de 2023
Absolutely fantastic
Everything is in the house that you need and it is a nice atmosphere. We love being in the Lake Cottage.
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Jacee W.
27 de febr. de 2026
Beautiful place to stay
We had a lovely getaway at the cabin, it was a beautiful place—the perfect balance of modern and cozy. It was very clean and they thought of almost everything. And the view was stunning, especially at sunrise as you see it rise across the lake. So grateful for our time!
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
ANDREA M.
15 de maig de 2024
amazing stay
What a gift this beautiful home was to our family! It was clean, home-y, stocked with tons to do and everything we needed!
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Luke B.
5 de set. de 2023
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Quiet and Great Location
Stayed for a work event taking place in Decatur. Was a very quiet, clean, relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day. Will try to stay here again for future trips to Decatur.
Estada de 4 nits (ag. 2023)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Tammy H L.
23 de des. de 2024
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Family Gathering
Enjoyed spending time together as a family in a spacious area - lots of room and lots of floor space for the kids to play. Beautiful view of the lake - beautiful sunrises.
Estada de 4 nits (des. 2024)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Kyle R.
17 d’oct. de 2024
Beautiful Spot
It looks just like the photos! The access to the lake is awesome, though it was a bit cold during our trip. The cottage was clean and cozy, a great place for a weekend getaway!
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Debi H.
26 de juny de 2024
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Peaceful Lakefront
Such a pleasant stay at this cozy little lakefront cottage. Enjoyed the quiet, peaceful days and especially the evenings on the decks and dock with firepit. The neighbors were very friendly as well and we enjoyed conversing with them.
Estada de 2 nits (juny 2024)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Jean D.
5 d’ag. de 2025
Great stay with kids
Kids love all the water toys. Our dog was able to enjoy her stay. Plenty of room for a family. Clean!
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Todd V.
5 de maig de 2024
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Lakefront Vistas
Loved the view of Lake Decatur, and the owners communication was excellent. Highly recommend.
Estada de 2 nits (maig 2024)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Patrick Z.
22 de set. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
This is a fantastic find! It delivers on everything it promises. Super clean and well appointed. We had a blast sitting on the porch bird watching. Highly recommend!
Estada de 2 nits (set. 2025)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Kelly H.
26 de des. de 2023
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Christmas in Decatur
Our family (6 adults) enjoyed the holiday together. The space was adequate for what we needed, as were the sleeping arrangements.
Estada de 4 nits (des. 2023)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
John S.
13 de jul. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
It was a nice extended weekend on the lake. The cabin is well decorated and has lots of amenities, The manager answered questions promptly, The lake front amenities were great, only thing missing was the canoe that was in the listing. The kayaks were really nice and easy to get to. A great place to relax, I recommend it.
Estada de 3 nits (jul. 2025)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Peter B.
20 de jul. de 2025
Excellent property for family
Lake Shore Cottage we perfect for our family. We loved being on the lake & kayaking. The house offers lovely waterfront views. Kitchen is well stocked. Nice appointments throughout. And clean!
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Carol v.
11 de jul. de 2023
The view on the lake is fantastic.
Alle was super nice Rebecca! its is nice to see that you are continuously improving your cottage!! It is such a nice place!!!
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Matthew P.
8 de juny de 2023
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
The place to stay in Decatur
What a charming and relaxing place to stay in Decatur, IL. My family of six stayed here during a weekend soccer tournament and it had more then what we needed/expected. We were able to relax on the lake and play family board games during the crazy. Communication was outstanding and we will definitely stay here again when in town. Way better then any hotel.
Estada de 2 nits (juny 2023)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Linda R.
15 de des. de 2023
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Cute Lake Front Cottage
The views of the Lake were outstanding. Cottage was very comfortable with the basement being open to the lake and an added bonus for privacy. We had seven adults staying for a wedding and it was very nice. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax and also to get ready for the wedding. Thanks for a pleasant stay.
Estada de 4 nits (des. 2023)
D’un lloc associat
10/10, Excel·lent
Jodi C.
6 de des. de 2025
Beautiful place!
We had a great mini family gathering. Everything was clean and the teens loved the downstairs area where they could chill watching movies on the big screen & playing games in the electronic board game console. The weather was gorgeous for November so we were able to take advantage of the grill, the deck, the cute outdoor seating area and the pier/fire pit. Everything was well organized and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Thank you for beautiful place to gather and rest with family!!
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Kelli H.
29 de jul. de 2024
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Great little house!
We had a wonderful stay in this little house. We were able to eat outside. I had coffee on the dock each morning. We kayaked and played on the lily pad. The owner was easy to reach and responsive. Highly recommend!
Estada de 4 nits (jul. 2024)
Opinió verificada
10/10, Excel·lent
Elliot D.
21 de febr. de 2025
Què li ha agradat: Neteja, entrada, comunicació, ubicació, precisió de l’anunci
Great Stay!
The property was very nice and clean. We had a small issue, but we found the property manager’s phone number in a binder and she responded to us immediately and had the issue resolved within half an hour. I would absolutely rent this Vrbo again and my family that was staying with me is also considering renting it.