10/10 Excellent
Deken G.
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another excellent trip
Deken G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Cabin
Beautiful Log Cabin above Lake Shelbyville
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15278.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sullivan, IL
- Lake Shelbyville4 min walk
- Eagle Creek State Park21 min drive
- Lake Shelbyville Beach24 min drive
- Mattoon, IL (MTO-Coles County Memorial)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bunker Room
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
FireFly Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Game Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Reflection Room
1 Double Bed
The Loft
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bliss Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bunker Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Log Cabin above Lake Shelbyville
Our lodge sits above Lake Shelbyville, a 11,000 acre lake, offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting. FireFly Lodge is cozy with a fully equipped kitchen, tiled bathrooms, deck wraps around 3 sides of the house, picturesque lake view, wheel chair accessible on first and second levels, situated on 5 1/2 acres along the wooded shoreline of Lake Shelbyville. Our lodge is great for family gatherings, couples, business travelers, and families (with kids).
You can access Lake Shelbyville down a pathway through Army Corp of Engineer property. We cannot mow this pathway nor spray for poison ivy or weeds, since it is not our property. It is easy to get on and off a boat at the base of the property. You can also access the lake at the CoalShaft Bridge boat launch. The water is shallow here.
You can access Lake Shelbyville down a pathway through Army Corp of Engineer property. We cannot mow this pathway nor spray for poison ivy or weeds, since it is not our property. It is easy to get on and off a boat at the base of the property. You can also access the lake at the CoalShaft Bridge boat launch. The water is shallow here.
Property manager
Kathleen Chambers
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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10.0 out of 10, (13 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Sullivan
Located in Sullivan, this cabin is in a rural area. Beachy's Bulk Foods is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wolf Creek State Park and Eagle Creek State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sullivan, IL
What's nearby
- Lake Shelbyville - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Wolf Creek State Park - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
- The Little Theatre on the Square - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
- Eagle Creek State Park - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
- Lake Shelbyville Beach - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Red Apple Family Restaurant - 16 min drive
- Monical Pizza Restaurant - 15 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 15 min drive
- Dairy Delites - 14 min drive
- The Traditional Sullivan Bakery - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Beverly V.
6 Nov 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for a wedding in town.
Beverly V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claire V.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting
Claire V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Walter S.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 3 day vacation
Walter S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel M.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend getaway
Rachel M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Brady F.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded property
Brady F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
FRANK G.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
FRANK G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew S.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place!!!
Matthew S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jerry D.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belated family Christmas
Jerry D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Conor B.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Conor B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer Y.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a wonderful get-away!
Jennifer Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Steven B.
22 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family weekend getaway
Steven B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shane J.
29 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Shane J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jan B.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
Jan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheri C.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family labor day trip
Sheri C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Edward D.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin as advertised
Edward D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Matthew D.
27 July 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to accommodate 4 family’s totaling 14
Matthew D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott W.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All you need for a large group
Scott W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie R.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway!!!
Jamie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rob S.
15 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and accommodation for fisherman.
Rob S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Travis C B.
18 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Travis C B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah H.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home - lots of room!
Deborah H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emilie B.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Emilie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Firefly
Kevin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kathleen Chambers
Why they chose this property
My brother built the cabin as his home with the help of our extended family. As my children grew up it was a hub for family gatherings with a huge yard, jet skiing and multiple levels in the home for different age groups to gather. When he needed to move away he planned on selling the cabin but it felt too important to let go. I approached him about turning it into a vacation rental. This place is special. It provides a peaceful time away and it fills me with memories of our family. We hope you can build memories at FireFly Lodge too.
What makes this property unique
FireFly Lodge its about Lake Shelbyville, a 11,000 acre lake, offers boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting. All of the land around Lake Shelbeville is owned by the Army Corp. This is one of the few properties that we know of that has a private trail down to the lake. With 5 acres of land and forests on both sides, the only neighbors we see are the deer in the morning and friendly birds.
Languages:
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