Holiday houses in Gays

Country Living in Mattoon

Guest house located on personal property offering quiet country living. 800 square feet of living space with a front porch to enjoy nature. Located just outside of Mattoon, IL north of Lake Paradise. Just 10 minutes from Emerald Acres, 10 minutes from Lake Mattoon and 20 minutes from Lake Shelbyville. Only 16 miles from EIU and a perfect place to stay for local sporting events. Other small towns nearby worth visiting include Arthur, IL and Casey, IL. We have ample parking for cars and trailers.

The Shoe Inn, a modern apt in downtown Teutopolis

Welcome to The Shoe Inn! You'll be at the center of town within walking distance to all the places you need to be: banquet halls, five bars, restaurants, Wessel's grocery store, ice cream shop, church, hardware store, and community parks. Smart lock, contactless entry is available for a convenient & safe stay. Enjoy the full size washer & dryer (no detergent provided) , fireplace, kitchenette (no stove), free parking, Samsung 50" smart TV w/ 100's of cable channels, Alexa device, & free WiFi

Lake Shelbyville-Lakeside Villas

Lake Shelbyville is the perfect place to spend your next vacation, reunion, weekend away you name it! Our property offers amenities shared among the villas; fully stocked pond, half basketball court, fire pits, playground, & backs up to a local popular camping ground, just minutes from the lake and marina! Inside our villas are fully equipped kitchens, washer and dryer, free WiFi, smart TVs, fully stocked with starter amenities to get your vacation started without rushing to the store!

The Candy Kitchen

Take a step back in time as you enter this authentic 1930's Soda Fountain located in downtown Greenup Village of the Porches situated on the Historic National Road. The Loomis Family immigrated from Greece and operated the Soda Fountain and Confectionary until the 1960's. It has since been transformed into a spacious and comfortable living area with the original Soda Fountain still intact, beautiful tin ceiling, and also includes a large kitchen, a separate shower room & powder room.

3 Acres | Fire Table | Wildlife @ Lake Shelbyville

A completely renovated cottage, nestled in the country of Sullivan, just minutes from boating, camping, golf, theatre style shows, and more. If you are looking for peaceful nights, this place is for you! Surrounded by trees and nature where many days you will catch deer roaming the yard. Plenty of yard space for games, a fire table to converse around, and chairs on the porch to sit back, relax, and take in the tranquil sounds that surround you here at Lakewood Cottage.

Wooden Shoe Factory, Historic, w/ Bar & Breakfast

Historic 1880 Wooden Shoe Factory by Wooden Shoe Maker Gerhard Deymann. A great getaway Tiny House from the past with a Bar & Books. Please take some & leave some :-) Fully furnished. Tons of charm. It has a loft, luggage lift, exposed brick/beams, fireplace, bikes, antiques, front sitting area, swing, grill, back patio, yard, private parking, appliances, vaulted ceilings. 6 minutes to I57, I70, Effingham, & dozens of restaurants. 1 block to 7 Teutopolis Bars, & diners.

Country cottage tiny home.

This 240sq ft cottage offers big living in a tiny space. The cottage is on our 2 acre property that is used for a hobby farm and primary residence. The cottage features luxury vinyl flooring, granite counter tops and an updated farm house feel. The queen size bed is sure to provide the right amount of comfort. When you wake up, walk on over and grab a cup of coffee from the keurig. Enjoy a walk around to see the goats and chickens before heading off for the day.

The Hideaway - Charming apartment in Arthur IL

Enjoy exploring Illinois' largest Amish settlement while relaxing in this one-bedroom apartment one block from downtown Arthur, a village of 2200. Country charm abounds in this gem which sleeps three (full bed plus fold-out love seat). There is a private entrance, access to laundry facilities, and private parking off the street. We are 9 miles west of I-57 on Route 133 (take exit 203 at Arcola) and 40 miles from Champaign.

Cottage on Lake Paradise,

Welcome to Paradise Cottage nestled on Lake Paradise! Cozy and warm with wood finishes throughout. Includes three-tiered deck/patio, with the lowest level sitting over the water. Perfect for fishing (this lake hosts an annual fishing tournament), canoeing/kayaking, or just relaxing. Great for bird watching, with great blue herons, egrets, ducks, bald eagles, plovers, cormorants, woodpeckers and other species seen daily.