Overlooking the serene lake, this Havana home offers a relaxing retreat with its wood burning fireplace and private beach. Enjoy waterfowl views, gorgeous sunsets, and year-round recreation with amenities like kayaks, paddles, life jackets for your entertainment.
Reviews
6.66.6 out of 10
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas.
Home features master bedroom suite with bath, laundry room, wood burning fireplace, a deck overlooking the water and stairs leading to the lake and your very own beach. Enjoy waterfowl, recreation, and gorgeous sunsets year-round! Amazingly comfortable, totally remodeled inside. We prepared the property for families, single couples, or anyone. All kitchen cooking items, BBQ station, all bathroom’s amenities. Very private, a complete home sleeps 8+ with two full baths. The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, Three beds (one king size and two queen sizez). The house also has a large kichen, front and back porches, a front yard as well. There are lower and upper decks for a beautiful lake Matanzas view. We also provide kayacks, paddles and life jackets free of charges for your entertaiment.
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Havana, IL is a city located in West Central Illinois residing along the Illinois River at river mile marker 120. Havana is within an hour’s driving distance from Bloomington, Springfield, and Peoria. There is also direct driving access to U.S. Route 136, IL State Route 78, IL State Route 97, and IL State Route 24. Havana is home to several locally owned and operated businesses as well as a variety of business franchisees.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
No lift (single-level property)
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating 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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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: 20
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
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
About the area
Havana is home to this holiday home. 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 power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting. Visit our Havana travel guide
Is Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. located?
Situated in Havana, this holiday home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Riverfront Park and within 12 miles (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).
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Reviews
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Great location and convenient layout of the property
The house on the lake is very well situate with direct access to the Matanzas lake. The property is conveniently built on one level, and has great amenities to enjoy a lake getaway vacation. Fishing, kayaking and spending time outdoor is facilitated conveniently. The house itself is well provisioned with everything necessary for the stay. Welcome bar with snacks and drinks is also included. The location is awesome. There is no back and front yard, but the property is still appropriate to accommodate families with children from different age groups. In overall, good value for the price.
Marin S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Mark D.
30 Mar 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was incredibly dirty and in need of updating. The outside and beach area were full of garbage. Very disappointed.
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Anna S.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Unfortunately, the expectation were not met. The home was not clean and not maintained well. It is spacious but not what we had hoped.