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FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 888.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Decatur, IL
- Place, Nelson Park3 min walk
- Place, Overlook Adventure Park13 min walk
- Place, Scovill Zoo2 min drive
- Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)4 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
FireWater Cottage with serene Lake views and a cozy relaxing environment.
Come stay at our newly furnished beautiful FireWater Lake cottage with a boat dock and Deck overlooking the lake. Set your own mood with our lighting, sit back by the fireplace, enjoy the amazing lake views, play with the new 65 inch 4K tv, Alexa, WiFi, LED HUE Lighting, top notch stereo system and connect to easily with your phone and enjoy the warm feeling of this 95 year old cottage. Walk too experience the new Devon Amphitheatre when open, Beach house, Children's Museum, Sculpture garden, Decatur Zoo & Train, mini-Golf and flower garden within the Nelson park area. Bring your boat for a weekend on the lake or go swimming off the dock. Take a walk on the bike and walk path to the new 911 memorial. Enjoy the best views on Lake Decatur all while relaxing in our new furniture, new lighting and entertainment system featuring a 4K 65 inch Smart TV and Smart TV's in both bedrooms. Our cottage is fully furnished and is easily accessed. This vista offers a refreshing and stimulating experience that is a much better value for the cost than any other option in central Illinois !! We live just across the lake and will be easily accessible for anything you need during your stay. I do want to caution that the house sits on the top of a bluff with a lot of steps, I wanted to note this for anyone with small children or that are not a fan of a few extra stairs.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Several stairs could be a concern fora young child
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Decatur
Located in Decatur, this cottage is on the waterfront. Overlook Adventure Park and Children's Museum of Illinois are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Nelson Park. Scovill Zoo and Kirkland Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Decatur, IL
What's nearby
- Nelson Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Overlook Adventure Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Nelson Dog Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Scovill Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Pizza Hut - 4 min drive
- Circle K - 5 min drive
- Debbies Diner - 5 min drive
- Krekel's Custard - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
31 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frank W.
16 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frank W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula J.
15 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paula J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie B.
10 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Katie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Garth M.
11 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garth M.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe C.
14 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane B.
20 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jane B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Carron C.
24 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carron C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
16 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adam B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel O.
22 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachel O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Griffin S.
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Griffin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melinda A.
3 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Melinda A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Timothy S.
25 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Timothy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael B.
15 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Virginia F.
25 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Milestone Birthday
Virginia F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua D.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay on the lake, with a beautiful view.
Joshua D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
3 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Eric H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert U.
6 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake views
Robert U.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
pamela j.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy retreat by the water.
pamela j.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dana R.
7 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend
Dana R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Amy L.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakehouse
Amy L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ozy Valentine's Getaway
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frank W.
6 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and a great view of the lake
Frank W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sherri C.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing vacation
Sherri C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Karin N.
11 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the lake!
Karin N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
About the host
Hosted by Jason Elkin
Premier Host
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