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The Sportsman's Refuge - Lake Shelbyville

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Sullivan, IL
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Little Theatre on the Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mattoon City Hall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Lake Shelbyville - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • The Little Theatre on the Square - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Mattoon City Hall - 16 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Kinzel Field - 16 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Mattoon Peterson Park - 16 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 14 min drive
  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 40 min drive

About this property

The Sportsman's Refuge - Lake Shelbyville

The Sportsman’s Refuge sits just outside Lake Shelbyville — perfect for hunters, anglers, and the general outdoors with all Lake Shelbyville has to offer. This 1BR/1BA retreat sleeps 4 (up to 5 with air mattress) and features recliner seating, poker table, and dart board for relaxing after the hunt or a day on the water. Outdoor boat plug-in included. Minutes from Sullivan, Findlay & Lithia Marinas. Cozy for winter nights as well.

The space
THE PROPERTY: This apartment space is completely yours to use, as well as the large front yard and fire pit space. We do run a small countertop business out of here, but do not manufacture, so noise and commotion is at a minimum during the weekdays.

SPORTSMANS ENTRY: Great space to hang wet and muddy clothes from the field. Boot dryer available in main living entry for boots that got wet on the inside.

OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered grilling and sitting patio. Outdoor firepit with grilling forks and outdoor chairs included (please put chairs back inside of an evening). Bag boards (cornhole) available in Sportsman's entry.

BEDROOM: Queen Bed | Twin XL Bunkbed | Air mattress if needed

KITCHEN: New appliances, electric range, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, drip coffee maker, flatware, spices etc.

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, LVP flooring, open-concept, dining table, poker table, dartboard, complete lounge style recliners. electric fireplace, great soundbar and lights for movie and sports watching.

GENERAL: Washer & dryer combo, towels, linens, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning, keyless entry

ACCESSIBILITY: Second Story Apartment

PARKING: Large gravel parking for boats or trailers with accessible outdoor outlet for all your charging needs.

GUEST ACCESS: Keyless entry. Guests will have access to the entire apartment as well as the parking and large grass area in front of the building.

Other things to note
- Smoking is allowed outdoors only. Please dispose of waste appropriately
- Pets allowed with small additional fee
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned apartment. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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
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

The Sportsman's Refuge - Lake Shelbyville Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bin was phenomenal!! It’s very clean and cozy!! The property is very pretty! The hosts even let me borrow an extension cord to charge the trolling motor batteries on my boat. We had a great stay!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with this property. It was perfect for our family of 3 for the weekend. Clean, comfortable, and cozy. The host was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with. We liked everything about this property. Will definitely look here first next time we stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026