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Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville.

Apartment perfectly located for exploring Shelbyville

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, IL
  • Place, Shelby County Courthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shelbyville

Heart of Shelbyville.Within a 15-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Shelby County Courthouse and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. Forest Park and Lake Shelbyville are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shelby County Courthouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forest Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Shelbyville Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lake Shelbyville - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Iron Keg - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chapala Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville.

Scarlett O'Hara would have felt at home gliding down elegant, open staircase in this Italianate home built in 1858. It was fondly nicknamed the Shelbyville "Tara." The Antebellum elegance in the woodwork and architecture has been maintained throughout the years.

Perfect for couples, solo adventures business travelers, families (with kids) or vacations utilizing Lake Shelbyville. Picture perfect settings for wedding day photos and ample area for wedding day prep. Ample parking on site. Located in downtown Shelbyville within walking distance of several restaurants and shops.

Newly updated emenities throughout the STR. Large rooms with televisions in both bedrooms and the living area. The kitchen is set up for simple dining, air-fryer and grill, dishwasher and refrigerator. A washer and dryer are also included in this unit. Entry into the building through a passcode. The apartment is located upstairs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit, and 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
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. to the airport?

This apartment is 31.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Decatur, IL (DEC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. to the beach?

This apartment is 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from Lake Shelbyville Beach.

Does Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville.?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville.?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. to downtown Shelbyville?

This apartment is 0.4 mi away from Shelbyville.

Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our short stay. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Check and verify before your stay

Did not know the living living space was on the second floor,(20) stairs, older persons with bad knees, hips and back should look twice and it should have been stated on the description and amenities. No stove or or cook top as I was told by the person renting this unit. Water pressure in the bathroom shower was very minnimal. No coffee maker , only a amall unit that takes K-cups, one at a time. Short on eating utensel. The unit was clean , only beds for two couples I suppose not four male heteral sexual not related, only fish together.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Clean, nice house, two separate apartments in the home… good food nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christin N., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Inaccurate Listing

Besides being listed as a 2 bedroom it was a good place.It ONLY has one bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

martha d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shelbyville rental

The space is more roomier than we thought! Very clean. A little confusion in getting into the property but Mark was very prompt in responding and helping us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place, but a bit misleading...

We chose this place due to its location in downtown Shelbyville and short drive to Lithia Springs Marina. It has beautiful architecture, which we loved online and in person. The unit was clean and ready for use when we arrived. The owners were very friendly, helpful, and responsive to messages. While it was nice overall, we found the VRBO listing to be a bit misleading from what we expected. The listing mentioned three bedrooms, while we had only two formal bedrooms with one family/living room with a pull out couch to sleep. Not a big deal, but not what we were expecting. Additionally, likely due to the home’s age, there is no oven in the kitchen. Again, not a big deal, but we had to adjust our meal planning as a result. Finally, we found that the one bathroom in the unit does not have a locking door, which made privacy a bit tricky at times. Again, we loved the beautiful architecture, but were expecting something just a bit more updated. Thanks again for helping our family with our short getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quaint home.

Other than it being extremely warm in the bedrooms and the battery on the smoke detector going bad, the house was perfect. We went and bought fans at the local Walmart for our second night to help cool it off. This was for the upstairs unit, it was nice and cool downstairs when we came in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip T., Chesapeake, VA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Renter Be Ware!

This is not a private property, does not have 3 bedrooms, and there is definitely no hot tub. The owner has rented out the downstairs where you enter the property. This is an old house converted into apartments and not a private residence. The owner claimed the third bedroom was the living room couch that was very uncomfortable. The entire apartment is filthy. My child walked around for all of 2 minutes with her shoes off (because we take our shoes off in our home) and her feet were pitch black. We ended up leaving this disaster and getting a hotel. Still waiting on VRBO to make this right. I would have stayed somewhere else but there were no other options in this area. Camping would have been a better option than this place! Complete fraud!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We had a great experience. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bacon Wedding

Beautiful place to stay in Shelbyville. Would stay again if needed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding get-away

The home is exactly as described. Even with the more modern amenities it retains its classic charm. My only suggestion is to add that this is an upstairs dwelling in the description, in case any visitors have mobility concerns We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

CNabers1989 N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Story Rental

The rental should be listed as a 2 bedroom; the sectional couch is considered the 3rd place to sleep--not the best to sleep on; since a sectional has a tendency to separate when you move around on it. We had 6 adults in the unit. The Unit is spacious--it is the entire upper level of the house. Make sure you can do steps. It was a great location. Didn't spend much time in the house. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with very nice renovation.

8/10 Good

Lamar W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & adequate.

Overall a decent place. The one bedroom only has a sofa to sleep on. The water got hot for showers but not very hot at all in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Nice accommodations for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place but eh

Provided 2 towels for 4 adults on a 3 day stay. I reached out via email/mobile prior never was able to get hold of anyone until check in. Did not get correct key code until I had to call in (first communication). On Netflix - the icon has “ lesser people” log in .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place!

Cozy, Comfortable, and Clean! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s weekend

We really enjoyed our stay here. Great location, plenty of parking, and the place had everything we needed. The only negatives- the bed in the main bedroom needs updated. When two people lay in the bed it sinks in the middle. The shower has zero water pressure (I’m sure if the shower head was changed to a smaller shower head than the rainfall head that’s in there it would be better). Also, no hot water to the kitchen- not sure why that is.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice apartment.

Great location for our family. A full size kitchen would be a nice upgrade. Overall good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding stay

Very clean and well kept! Perfect for the 5 of us during our visit for a wedding.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

Stayed 2 nights for a wedding. The Property was exactly what we needed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebe W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Choice

We had a great stay at this property. Great communication with the host, and alot of history in the house. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delwin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding getaway

Stayed in the house for my daughter’s wedding. House was a short distance from the venue!! Perfect for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nashlynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2022

My bridesmaids and I had a great time spending the night here before the wedding. It allowed us to have time to prepare for the festivities. Beautiful home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine u.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding

We could not have choose a better place for our mini family vacation for our niece’s wedding. If ever we find ourselves back in Shelbyville this is likely the place we will be staying. Very easy from beginning to end.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022