Vacation rentals with a kayak in Central Illinois

James did not disappoint on providing a restful getaway for our children, grandchildren. Great wildlife views right from the spacious dining room table. What a view! We are from Danville and felt like we were truly getting away. Because it was over Christmas, James even provided a decorated Christmas tree—so helpful and thoughtful. Very cozy with the gas fireplace! Our family was very comfortable with the layout, placement of bedrooms, three floors to spread out, have quiet conversation, and reconnecting. James was a great host and Sandra was so kind, helpful when we left a personal item after checkout. Thank you for providing a place like this right here in Danville!

Platypus Hills is a superb retreat! The home was perfectly equipped, clean and so comfortable! Danielle, Susie, Nancy & Dawn are perfect hosts! Available and friendly but respectful of your privacy. The setting is idyllic and provided me and friends a peaceful and relaxing get away that left us refreshed and re-energized. Just loved our time! Thank you all!

Clean. The kids loved all the games in the garage. Wal Mart delivery available. A baby gate would come in handy.

Julie is awesome! Was quick to respond with a solution to a problem and all in all just very helpful. I travel a lot for work and it’s the little things that make a huge difference, after being on the road all day it’s nice to have a quick response. If I come back down this way for work again I’ll be staying again!

We had a fantastic stay, everything was very nice and the entire family enjoyed!! Megan went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and assisted when we had left some items behind. Very kind and rare. Thanks so much!!!

This place is amazing! Lots of room to spread out, games to play for kids and an amazing water front and back yard. Will definitely recommend to family and friends in the area.

The place continues to be a peaceful retreat while visiting a chaotic family. We always check for this location first when planning a trip to the area.

What an outstanding home! If for sale, I would not hesitate to purchase it! Everything was amazing from the first moment. The house was in an exceptional location, everything was as described, the kitchen was fully stocked as it should be, the beds were comfortable… list goes on and on! Alex was incredibly respond lovely to work with. I have stayed at many Airbnb’s throughout the country and this was certainly in the top 3. Highly recommend this place!

Beautiful location and a great deal as it includes access to the park. Check in was easy and the staff was so friendly and responsive. Wish we’d stayed longer!

The house was very clean and well organized and had a beautiful view of the water. The check-in and check out procedures were very easy. Communication with Mary was easy and timely. The only thing that I didn’t expect was that the water was well water, so it smelled of sulfur. Not a big deal, since I brought my own drinking water. I will definitely look to stay here again when I’m in the area. I highly recommend this house to anyone.

We are local and needed a place to stay because of an emergency. This was a perfect place and I can’t say enough great things about the property and the host! She was so nice and responsive. Not only that, the property and house was beautiful. Thank you for helping their emergency feel more like a vacation!

We would stay here again!

We stayed at the cottage next to the one we stayed in this time. The heat was not working and Kristen came right over and switched us to the other cabin. She is awesome.

One of my favorite places to stay in Decatur!

Great place for a little gateway! It’s cute and tiny but perfect for a quiet getaway! Bring fire wood and s’mores stuff because they have a great sitting area!

A very well done upgraded cozy clean cottage. Multiple sitting spaces for large groups. Tara is the best host you can ask for as she is very responsive to any questions. You basically have your own peninsula with tons of yard space. My wife liked birding and kayaking (extra fee for the kayaks… and wife) while I enjoyed the beach and fire pit area. The kitchen is well stocked. A lot of small details are thought through with this cottage including bathroom soaps, dishwasher and laundry detergent. The photos do not do the property justice. We hope to be welcomed back in the future. 😊

Was a beautiful place to stay for the weekend. Definitely worth the visit!

My husband and I have stayed in at least a dozen AirBNBs and this is one of our favorite ones. We will *definitely* be coming again! It felt like we were in a treehouse! I LOVE natural light so having all the windows to look out at all the beautiful fall colors was amazing. The handiwork and craftsmanship of the home is impeccable. So private and serene and still just 30 minutes away from the bustling city. I greatly appreciated how VERY clean it was! No complaints at all! :) thanks Debi and Matt!

Maddy’s place was perfect! Our trip was changed a few times due to work and Maddy was always so quick to help and adjust everything we needed. We will absolutely be staying again if we come back to the area!

Spent NYE here with 7 adults + 2 small dogs. We had an amazing time! Host had set up Christmas and NYE decorations and provided some NYE party things along with sweet treats, wine, and sparkling cider. Location was awesome with trails around the property. Lake was gorgeous. Size of cabin was perfect. It was cozy but enough space for everybody to hang out and feel comfortable. Kitchen was well-stocked and appliances were easy to use. We cooked lots of really good food during our stay! Overall, it was exactly what we were looking for---a cozy cabin getaway with just the right amount of modern conveniences.

we had a great time at H&M retreats! We rented the entire property for a family gathering and it was perfect for our group. The main building is set up well for dining and hanging out and the cabins are cozy and well laid out. Everything was very clean and the property is very peaceful.

This place was great. There isn’t much around here to do, especially in the winter, but we were looking to mostly disconnect from the outside world for a week and this was great for that. Aside from laundry there is really is everything you need to live here full time including a fully stocked kitchen with various helpful appliances like a crock pot and toaster stashed away but accessible. Perfect for a few days or a full week! It was a little dusty in some spots but otherwise clean and well kept. Had a great time. Hoping to come back when the weather is warmer and take advantage of the lake!

Carol’s cabin was amazing. It was beautiful, clean, and exactly what we wanted. I will definitely stay again when I’m back in the area. Highly recommend Carols cabin to anyone traveling in this area.

I felt right at home between the cozy cabin and the hospitality, you can't beat it!! This family is very warm and welcoming. It is by far the cutest airbnb I've ever stayed in, Gloria has it decorated very nice. My boyfriend and I loved it so much we decided to book 2 more stays with this host. Before I booked, I wasn't sure what to expect with the size of the cabin, but was pleasantly surprised with the layout. It is perfect and there's plenty of room for us two, our child and a big dog! 10/10 recommend.