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Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Charleston

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51075 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Charleston, IL
  • Place, Eastern Illinois University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tarble Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lantz Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

In Charleston .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Charleston vacation home, you'll find Tarble Arts Center and Eastern Illinois University. Doudna Fine Arts Center and Lantz Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Illinois University - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Tarble Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Doudna Fine Arts Center - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Lantz Arena - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Fox Ridge State Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 21 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pagliai's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!

The perfect home away from home for a trip on the road less traveled awaits in Charleston! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers a private and country-side environment for your stay. Enjoy a meal on the patio, play a game of cornhole, or gather around the fire pit with your loved ones. There's plenty to explore during your visit like Eastern Illinois University and hiking trails near Lake Charleston. Whether you're seeking history, nature, or college-town vibes, this vacation rental has it all!

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,075 Sq Ft | Rural Location | Outdoor Dining | Cozy Interior

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Twin Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR FEATURES: Fire pit, cornhole, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, patio, spacious yard
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: Modern finishings, Smart TV w/ cable, washer/dryer, books, dining table, den
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, tea kettle, toaster, dual Keurig/drip coffee maker, toaster, dishware/flatware, knife set, cooking basics/spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer, hangers, high chair, iron/board, keyless entry
FAQ: Stairs required to access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (2 miles): Doudna Fine Arts Center, Tarble Arts Center, O’Brien Field, Lakeside Soccer Field, Lantz Arena
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Woodyard Conservation Area (1 mile), Lake Charleston Spillway Park (2 miles), Warbler Ridge Conservation Area (2 miles), Fox Ridge State Park (6 miles)
EXPLORE THE AREA: Moore Home State Historic Site (8 miles), Aikman Wildlife Adventure (28 miles), World’s Largest Gavel (28 miles), Scovill Zoo (57 miles)
AIRPORTS: Willard Airport (50 miles), Indianapolis International Airport (109 miles), St. Louis Lambert International Airport (150 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,075 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

493854

Frequently asked questions

How close is Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! to the airport?

This vacation home is 49.9 mi (52-min drive) away from the Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! to downtown Charleston?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Charleston.

Country Home Near EIU & Lake Charleston! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan P.

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

Work trip to Charleston

Great location to Eastern Illinois University. Clean and well equipped kitchen. If we have more work in Charleston we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

The accommodations were amazing, beds very comfortable, all the amenities you needed. The appliances were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

family visit

lovely verb, love the decor very pleasant neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Comfortable

This is a very nice place to stay. It has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Trip to Charelston

We loved the property. It was in a great location. Really nice house, furniture and set up. We will be back again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Softball Tournament

The rental was nice, cute little farm house feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent!

Great property! Will stay here again! Better than pictures show! Only issue was communication with company that is supposed to exclusively assist us, (Evolve) was less than ideal. Property owner was great and not aware of over 24 hour response time….
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Beautiful home, great proximity to EIU!

This VRBO certainly lived up to its top-tier reviews! We reached out for an early check-in and the owner quickly replied and was extremely accommodating. It’s a great location and 5-6 minutes to EIU and Charleston destinations. Owners have really done a lot of nice updates to the house - modern appliances and decorating was perfect! We lit a fire one night and enjoyed the stars in the back yard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Eastern Illinois trip

We’ve rented several VRBO properties over the past ten years and this was by far our favorite. So perfectly decorated. 5+++ stars! Watched some baseball games over the weekend …close to the University with a get away feeling. Thanks for sharing your property with us. You’ve got a keeper!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni G.

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

Fantastic house in Charleston

We were very impressed with this house. We were in town for an event at Eastern Illinois and this house was perfect. Very close to the school. The house is beautifully remodeled. The couch was comfortable for watching a movie at the end of the day. They had everything we needed for cooking meals too (the restaurants in Charleston leave a little to be desired, but the grocery store is nice!) Overall we loved our stay and will stay here again anytime we need to be in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

MasterClass: Amazing vacation rentals 101

Charlie and Suzi could teach a MasterClass on hosting! All the details were considered. The house was immaculate, the beds, bedding and pillows were 5-star hotel quality, including the pull-out sofa in the living room. The kitchen was perfectly stocked with essentials and extras. The house was designed to bring people together with its quaint reading nooks, conversation sets and connection games. The neighborhood was quiet and the house felt private and peaceful. This is hands down the most comfortable, well-appointed place we've stayed in our 15 years visiting Charleston. Evolve's communication was clear, timely and complete. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024