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Havana Lakeside Escape- Private Beach & Game Room!

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Large, spacious kitchen with skylights! Modern appliances and a coffee maker.
Another angle of the kitchen!
Miscellaneous
Massive living room that includes a large, flat screen smart TV.
Perfect views of the lake, along with a shuffleboard table!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14212.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Havana, IL
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rockwell Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Havana Lakeside Escape- Private Beach & Game Room!

Whether you want to step away from the city life, have a quiet weekend elsewhere, a friend trip, or a blast with your family lakeside, this is the place for you! You will be greeted with numerous modern amenities and a fantastic lake view.

Our newly updated large family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, billiards room, arcade/game room, shuffleboard, big kitchen, laundry room, screened porch, beach access and so much more! Both floors offer great views of the lake.

The Space:
Step away from the hustle and bustle and let us pamper you with our lake house! You can cozy up and read a book, take out the kayaks, enjoy a game night in and order a pizza, or whatever allows you to relax and unwind. We have provided you with a coffee machine for your scenic, morning views of the lake! There's also a gas grill and seating on our large patio to have a BBQ. Don't like bugs, not to worry, take advantage of our screened in porch! We have multiple kayaks, a pedal boat and some beach gear for you to enjoy the water. Enjoy our bags set and outdoor jenga as well! If you want to take a break from the outdoors and sun, our home offers A TON of games for indoor fun! These include: a pool table, shuffleboard, pac man arcade machine, pop-a-shot basketball, air hockey, lots of board games, and puzzles! Come the evening, take a break next to the fire pit under the stars!

The lake can be a wonderful place to visit anytime of the year! Cold months offer a serene escape with picturesque, winter views. There are also nearby options for those interested in hunting! Additionally, fishing is great all year round. The relaxing sound of nature can never be beat. We hope to see you soon!

Guest Access:
Your safety and convenience are our top priorities. Our home features a secure, keyless entry system. Upon booking, you’ll receive a unique security code to access the property—no need to worry about losing keys! This ensures that only you and your group have access during your stay.

Parking is a breeze at our home! Our large driveway and additional carport provide plenty of space, comfortably accommodating up to 8 vehicles. However, we kindly ask that you avoid parking on the grass to help us maintain the property.

Whether you’re traveling with a group or just need extra space, we’ve got you covered! Let us know if you have any specific parking needs.

Other Things To Note:
We own the beach directly behind our house ending at the large sycamore tree. Please note that beach access varies with the level of the lake and the Illinois River. Generally, beach availability is only affected in early Spring, when river levels are high.

Guests are welcome to bring their own boats and jet skis to put into the water. Ramp access is not far from the home. Please let us know prior to your arrival and we will leave you the key to the public ramp.

Guests are encouraged to lawn chairs, water floats and any beach/pool like items to enjoy in the water. While we have spent a lot of time cleaning the beach and yard, we do recommend water shoes. Don’t forget your fishing gear! (4) life jackets are provided with the kayaks. Please use caution and swim at your own risk.

We are not an openly free pet home. However, if you need to bring your fur baby along, please reach out for approval and details. With some guests who may be allergic, a cleaning fee would be applied, and also a non-refundable pet deposit. If bringing more than (1) pet and staying for more than 3 nights, additional fees will apply.

Some good bug spray is a must! Being on the water and sand, there are lots of different crawling and flying insects. Keeping the lights off in the evening outside, and the doors shut, will help this issue a lot. We spray around the house, but the critters are inevitable.

**If you'd like an air mattress for additional sleeping space, a queen mattress and bedding can be provided for $50 throughout your stay.

Exterior Security Cameras on Property:
A ring camera is on the front door of our property. This allows us to see when guests arrive and depart for cleanings. During your stay, notifications will be turned off.

Property manager

Michael Greco

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please reach out for pet approval and fees.
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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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Havana

Located in Havana, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area and Riverfront Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Havana, IL

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Rockwell Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Dickson Mounds Museum - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site - 51 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Mile 88 Riverside Park - 54 min drive - 58.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Charros Havana - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Peaches - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Havana Lakeside Escape- Private Beach & Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Havana Lakeside Escape- Private Beach & Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Havana Lakeside Escape- Private Beach & Game Room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Havana Lakeside Escape- Private Beach & Game Room! located?

This Havana holiday home is on the beach, 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Riverfront Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rockwell Park and Dickson Mounds Museum. Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area and North Trailhead are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Just right!

Everything was perfect with this home. It offered everything you need for a comfortable stay. The Host is accommodating and their communication made the whole process easy. I'd highly recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

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

Thanksgiving Retreat

We booked this property for a family get-together for Thanksgiving. There were 4 adults, 2 teens, and 1 child, and we were all quite comfortable in this home. The host was incredibly responsive to all of my many questions on kitchen items, dishes, cookware, etc, that made planning seamless! They even purchased a cookware set to ensure the kitchen was well-equipped for our stay, which was so kind and appreciated! This is a dream home for a family gathering, with its open concept that allows even those who are cooking in the kitchen to congregate with family. The kids and adults had a blast with the pool table and shuffleboard, and there were other games upstairs that the kids enjoyed as well. The beds were very comfortable, and it was nice to have king beds. There was always plenty of hot water for the showers. We had one issue with the reverse osmosis water for drinking, so ended up needing to use bottled water, but the host did offer to bring us water bottles due to this issue. The hosts do request that all dishes are washed and put away before check-out which was a bit of a challenge to accomplish with still needing to eat breakfast—this lead to the need to hand-wash dishes. It would be easier to be able to leave dishes in the dishwasher rather than be required to put them away too before leaving. That’s my only suggestion! We would definitely stay here again, and would love to return during the summer to take advantage of the water activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Salon Christmas Party

We stayed to go shopping on the square. We came back to the house to have a paint night and played holidays games for our salon Christmas party.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Great place

Better than described. Great property. Super easy, clean, and fun. Would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Havana stay

As advertised! I will stay again! Other friends are staying next week.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Had a great weekend

Our group of 9 had a great weekend. The property was as advertised and the owners were very responsive. Check in and out were very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Beautiful Property

Met all of our expectations with plenty of room to enjoy with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

barb c.

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

Family Getaway

Beautiful location on the lake. Very nice updated home. We enjoyed playing lots of games provide such as corn hole, air hockey, and pool with our family. It was a wonderful weekend. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Summer Birthday Celebration

Absolutely love this place! So nicely decorated and impeccably clean. All the necessities you could ever need from cookware and spices to paper products and beach towels. Gorgeous view of water and great private beach with nice swimming access. It was all just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael Greco

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Hey all! I'm Mike, a husband, son, twin brother, and sports enthusiast. Currently residing in the Windy City with my wife, McKayla. My career is in sports tourism and in my free time, I love to play golf and travel. As a Vrbo host, we're excited to share our lake house with you! Let's create wonderful Vrbo experiences together!

Languages:

English