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Paradise Found in Illinois

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
Nestled on the east side of Lake Paradise, this lake house offers a tranquil retreat with private bedrooms and a cozy sun room. Enjoy evenings by the fireplace or take in the serene views from your private dock while watching bald eagles soar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Paradise Found in Illinois

Perfect for a peaceful getaway, this charming lake house offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and access to a private lake. With a rustic yet modern interior, you'll feel right at home in this cozy retreat. The master bedroom features a comfortable king-sized bed and the second bedroom has two twin beds, making it an ideal space for a family or friends. The spacious living area boasts large windows that let in natural light and allow you to take in the breathtaking views. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare delicious meals, and the outdoor deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or evening cocktail. Fish, or kayak in the private lake just steps away from your front door, or take a short drive to explore nearby attractions. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape or an outdoor adventure, this lake house is the perfect destination. Book now for an unforgettable experience at the lake! We allow One dog per stay under 30lbs with paid fee.
No parties, no events. Only those who are booked are allowed. We have a 30 pound animal limit and we only allow 1 dog that meets that criteria.
Guest handbook is in the house.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 9,688 square feet

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
353050

About the neighborhood

Map
IL, Mattoon

What's nearby

  • Mattoon City Hall - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Meadowview Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mattoon Peterson Park - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital - 16 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Eastern Illinois University - 23 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 11 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Amigos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise Found in Illinois pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Found in Illinois?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Found in Illinois?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Found in Illinois located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Meadowview Golf Course, Kinzel Field, and Mattoon City Hall. Mattoon Peterson Park is 6.9 mi (11 km) away.

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Paradise Found in Illinois Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Rhonda

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

Home Away From Home

We have stayed here several times. We enjoy observing the seasonal changes and the birdlife. It's a cozy retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Relaxing, cozy cabin!

We came to town to stay near the eclipse, and this cabin was great! It was super cozy and comfortable! We enjoyed the lake views and relaxing atmosphere! If we’re ever adventuring this way again, we’ll be back! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

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

Lovely Cottage

Such a cozy cottage, decorated to the T! We throughly enjoyed our stay and will most definitely rent this place again! Thank you to the best hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Paradise

Everything was sooo inviting, clean ans Perfectly decorated. Everything your need is right there. Lovely stay, my 2nd time there. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

A great lakeside getaway

The house was beautiful and quiet! Exactly what my girlfriend and I needed. Check in was easy, communication with Tom was great and the house was clean and decorated perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale and Cindy D.

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

Perfect place to relax and enjoy visiting our grand choldren

Very cozy and comfortable. Enjoyed watching the geese on the lake every morning. Thank you for creating this peaceful paradise retreat.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Weekend getaway

This place gelt like home. Everything was perfect. The neighbors were griendly and the home was so aforable and perfect. We will definitely be back. Perfect half way point to meet my sister. The fishing was great also.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa T.

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

Weekend getaway

This was a cute and comfortable house. Only a few things kept it from being 5 star for me. Overall it was a nice getaway and the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P., Chicago

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

A little slice of paradise

Absolutely perfect getaway from the city. The house had everything you need to cook and grill. It has its own dock and paddle boat with a perfect view of the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Cozy Retreat

We were in the area to visit family and this was the perfect home for us. The decor is amazing and feels so cozy. The hosts have provided everything you may need and the home is very clean. Communication with the hosts was easy and they are very responsive. I absolutely recommend staying at this property and will definitely come here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Such a cute find

Had no idea what to expect but loved this place. Immaculately decorated and so creative. They thought of everything. It was very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candi J., Hope, US

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

Weekend Get Away

The house is wonderful! The decor is adorable! It’s completely stocked with everything you need (minus food of course)! Great location and the fishing was a fantastic!!! Checkin process was easy and the lady that checked us was super friendly! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty P., High Point

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

Peaceful

This is the third time I have stayed at this home and Every single time it gets better! I finally got to see a Bald Eagle and it made my whole trip. If you are looking for a beautiful home and a quiet stay this is it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Home away from Home

We come to the area regularly to visit family. Staying at the Lake House makes everything a little bit better. We enjoy watching the birds on the lake and hearing the songbirds in the yard. Peaceful!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L., Louisville

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

Wonderful lakeside cottage

This was our third time staying in this cottage. It has everything you need for a relaxing get away. The cottage is beautifully decorated with comfort in mind. The new stove and dishwasher were nice additions. We really enjoyed the view of the lake and fishing. Growing up in Mattoon this lake house is the perfect place for us to return and visit family. The owners are easy to communicate with and are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Mattoon getaway

The house was spacious, clean and decorated nicely. It was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Unfortunately due to very dry weather the lake water was really low so we could not get out on the paddle boat. I would visit again but in the late spring or early summer. Meadowview golf course only 10 minutes away. Luigi's Italian Restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

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

Very relaxing

The property was great. Loved how it was decorated. Very beautiful. Very comfortable, bedrooms spacious, loved how there were mirrors in the bedrooms, alot of places with one bath should be more aware of that. Beds were very comfortable. We had a great time taking out the pontoon paddleboat, and just sitting in the sun on the dock. So very relaxing and tranquil. Will definitely be back. Thank you Tom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D.

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

Great getaway!

We had a great weekend at the lake. Enjoyed the kayaks and fishing from the dock. House is very comfortable. Lots of amenities such as grill, fire pit, dock, kayaks, nice outdoor seating (and an outdoor tv! We didn’t have time to use that), garage, she shed, etc. Host wanted to meet us at property to show us around which meant we couldn’t be quite as flexible in our timing of arrival as we like to be on vacation. But ultimately we received the door code and were able to arrive at our convenience. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsey k.

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

Perfect little getaway

We had such a wonderful weekend at this property. The owner, Tom, was kind enough to meet us there to show us around when we arrived. This little cottage is such a gem and is decorated so beautifully. It has great views of the lake and we spent most of our time out on the dock enjoying the view and fishing. Using the paddle boat and the kayaks was also a lot of fun. The house was super clean, beds were very comfortable, and all the amenities you need are there. We felt very much at home and will definitely return in the future. We were only upset that we couldn’t stay longer. Thank you to Tom and his wife for letting us enjoy their beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Pearon D.

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

Owner 's were very helpful, responded every time I had a question, property was was very clean .

This was partly are fault we did not realize the lake across from the cabin is not lake Matoon it is lake paradise, lake Mattoon you will need a $75.00 access sticker to be on there lake we are not sure if you need one to be on lake paradise because unfortunately we had really bad weather the 5 days we were there, maybe Tom knows the answer to this question? We did take a day trip into Arthur which is a small Amish town about a half hour away which was kind of fun. Just wish we had better weather so we could have enjoyed this beautiful aera a little more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is very hospitable. It was our favorite part of our trip. Fishing and enjoying the paddle boat. The cottage is beautiful. It’s like staying in a magazine cover. Very comfortable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Restful

It was a very clean cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack s.

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

Paradise Lake Cottage

This cottage is the kind of place that makes you want to stay and go nowhere and just enjoy the views, morning coffee in the the glassed in and air conditioned porch, or relaxing in a chair on the dock watching the turtles and fish. Same can be said for enjoying a beverage in the evening while grilling out.Going for walks and having fun riding the paddle boat also recommended. Loved it and will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Chicago Friends

Property was nice. Very relaxing. House had everything you could need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025