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

Apartment in Shelbyville with kitchen and washer and dryer

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Step into the historic Shelbyville 'Tara,' an 1858 Italianate home with elegant woodwork and architecture. Located in downtown Shelbyville, this charming retreat offers ample parking, spacious rooms with TVs, a well-equipped kitchen for simple dining needs, a washer and dryer for added convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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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.

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Shelbyville, IL

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chapala Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1850's downtown home, located downtown, very close to Lake Shelbyville. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in the heart of Shelbyville, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Shelby County Courthouse and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital. Forest Park and Lake Shelbyville are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Great place to stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

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

Great place

Great place to stay near Shelbyville lake. The hosts were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nodline E.

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

Great location

The manager was very welcoming and understanding I had a great experience staying here.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

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

Great place to stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

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

Girls weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Nate A.

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

Nice Place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Bacon Wedding

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Nice place, very comfortable, and very convenient to all the places we needed to go in Shelbyville. Would rent again if visiting Shelbyville again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd Y.

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

Highly Recommend

Very Clean Property. Check in is easy, and host is great to work with! Great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Perry B.

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

Great location in the heart of historic Shelbyville...

This was a perfect location for our 2 night stay in Shelbyville. It was close to our extended family and it met our needs. We had a wonderful experience and will plan to rebook in the future! Highly recommend it! Appreciated the attention given to us by the super host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Dorothy D.

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

Nice apartment.

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

6/10 Okay

Christin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

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

Very nice & no surprises

The room was as advertised. Even a little more spacious than I thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lamar W.

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

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

6/10 Okay

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

Heather D.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

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

CNabers1989 N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

2/10 Terrible

Philip T.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

Tony M.

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

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