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Paradise Found in Illinois

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, light cabinetry, and a black countertop.
Relax by the serene lake with a fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and a canoe at your disposal.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, flanked by two stylish pillows and a bedside table with a lamp and clock.
Guests can enjoy a serene lakeside experience from the dock's covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery.
Relax in the comfort of this patio with a seating area, fire pit, and lush lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mattoon, IL
  • Meadowview Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mattoon Peterson Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital
    ‪20 min drive‬

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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

This property is nestled on the east side of Lake Paradise, just southwest of Mattoon, Illinois. The home has a private master bedroom with a king bed and closet. The second bedroom is also private and has 2 queen beds. This property is furnished in a relaxing lake house style with a sun room, garage, fireplace and smart TV's with internet. Access to the lake with a private dock and outside seating. Sit on the couch and watch the bald eagles. Lake Paradise does not have a beach and we don't recommend swimming.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this cottage. During your stay, you'll be close to Meadowview Golf Course. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Mattoon City Hall and 12 minutes from Kinzel Field
As a guest of Paradise Found in Illinois, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mattoon cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Tom Olmsted

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
353050

Paradise Found in Illinois Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful

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

10/10 Excellent

jack s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Chicago Friends

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Cottage - Scenic View

We had a wonderful stay on Paradise Lake! The adorable cottage is well appointed with all the comforts of home. The view from the living room is a beautiful view of the lake. It was peaceful and relaxing. The location is well lit at night. We appreciated all the amenities this place offered! We will be back to this hidden gem again!! Thanks for sharing your cottage, Tom and Salisa! And thank you, Laurie, for the smooth and quick input and communication when we had questions! Much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrating our Mom's 100th...

My sister and I chose this beautifully appointed lake house to stay while celebrating what would have been our mom's 100th birthday. There was absolutely nothing missing from this house...we had everything we needed and then some! The sunsets over the lake and the beautiful fall foliage make the stay perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H., IL, Colona

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dorothy A., Shiloh, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Get-a-Way

Absolutely fabulous house to stay in for three friends on a short get-a-way! The house is comfortable and peaceful. View across the lake is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Versailles, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

When we arrived, we were amazed at this hidden gem. The entire place had an inviting vibe, from the bedrooms to the dock. It was beyond comfortable, with several areas to sit and catch up with family. The hosts could not have set this place up any better. We will return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam L., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful lake house!

Having 4 siblings living in Mattoon, this was perfect for us. We stayed in the house and they could come out to visit us. The house is comfortable, nicely decorated and has everything that you need, so well equipped. The fishing was good. The outside seating is nice. Owners are easy to reach with any questions or concerns. This was our 5th time staying in the house. We will return! Thanks Tom and Salisa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Timberline C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend

This cottage is adorable! Super clean, and we loved the paddle pontoon boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review of stay

Beautiful home and view of the lake. Overall wonderfull experience. Host was warm and welcoming. Only thing would be privacy. The neighbors next door were sitting out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty P., High Point

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

This is our fifth time staying here and as always wonderful. We actually had an emergency and needed to stay longer and the owner Tom worked with us. I highly recommend this beautiful home along with the 2 others he owns on this lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

This cabin was great super clean and had more of anything we have had in other rentals
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D., Belleville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

One of our favorite stays

We always look forward to staying at this location. Very cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marvelous

Lovely, restful, quiet, just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Home

Every comfort of our own home. Thank you! We will book again in cooler months for better fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and quiet getaway!

Just the right amount of privacy and activities available. The home was decorated so beautifully and I appreciated it being fully stocked! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July

We loved this property. A beautiful home on a peaceful lake. Perfect holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise found at a lake

It was a great stay; cosy house in an outstanding location….
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation

We had 3 days of relaxation in a beautifully furnished house with an all the amenities needed. The bonus was the lake view which we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome experience

Super nice house and great location for fishing! Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024