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PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!

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Property grounds
Exterior
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 256900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Griggsville, IL
  • Popular LocationKing Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Orchard Country Club9 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, IL (IJX-Jacksonville Municipal)39 min drive
  • Popular LocationMississippi River45 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!

Blue Creek Resort is nestled in the heart of Pike County, Illinois - known to many as the Whitetail Deer hunting capital of the world. Whether you choose to drive in or fly in to the local airport, Blue Creek is just minutes away.

New in 2023 - Pickleball! The tennis and basketball courts now have pickleball for you to enjoy. We have some generic paddles but encourage you to bring your own rackets if you are a seasoned player.

If you enjoy hunting and would like to have an experience in Pike County, please give us a call. Blue Creek's farm can comfortably accommodate up to 4 hunters at one time. We also have guests who hunt other farms in the area, but would like to bring extended family and take advantage of the private time away. Blue Creek Resort is perfect for you!
Whatever the time of year, or your heart's desire, Blue Creek Resort is calling and we would love to host you!

As you enter the resort, you may be greeted by one of the many deer who visit, or a flock of turkeys on their way to somewhere. Kids and adults, alike, enjoy the full basketball court, and regulation tennis court. If sports is not your game, you may want to take a nice stroll through the woods, or travel to Lake Pittsfield a short 2 mile drive where you can fish. This is a beautiful area for you to cast a reel, or simply sit and enjoy the wilderness that surrounds you.

In the summer and warmer months of the year, the 20x56 pool is open for your pleasure. Many guests enjoy sitting under the pavilion watching a baseball game while the kids swim. You may also wish to turn off the TV and turn on the outside stereo system. The lights on the courts will allow you to play games long after darkness has arrived.

There are so many amenities that come with the property, but the best Blue Creek Resort has to offer is the peace and serenity of your own private oasis. While you are a guest at Blue Creek, the entire resort belongs to you.
It is the perfect setting for a small venue wedding, family reunion, or informal business gathering. There is plenty of space surrounding the outdoor recreation area perfect for a small gathering.

Property manager

Becky or David

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Blue Creek is smoke free.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 6,900 square feet

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Exterior
River Cottage Along the Illinois River.
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
The price is $70
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
River Cottage Along the Illinois River.

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Blue Creek is pet friendly - pet fee within

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Books, games, blow ups and more!

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: 40
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

Heated Pool New for 2020!
The Perfect Location To Relax Renew With Friends Family!

About the neighborhood

Pittsfield

Located in Pittsfield, this vacation home is in a rural area. John Greene Shastid House and Pike County Historic Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at King Park and Siloam Springs State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • King Park - 5 min drive
  • John Greene Shastid House - 6 min drive
  • Pike County Historic Museum - 6 min drive
  • Old Orchard Country Club - 9 min drive
  • Mississippi River - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nucci's Pasta House - 6 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 6 min drive
  • Courtyard Cafe & Bakery - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of King Park, Old Orchard Country Club, and John Greene Shastid House. Pike County Historic Museum and Illini Community Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The space was really clean, and exactly what was listed. The owner was kind and helpful.
The place was amazing, with many amenities. The pool was the best part. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, especially with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter’s wedding
Beautiful, spacious and delightful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Blue Creek for our church annual getaway!
Our church small group has come to Blue Creek for 3 years now for a little weekend getaway. Becky and David have been so accommodating and prompt in responding! We had a wonderful stay, and the house was just as we remembered, with a few upgrades, even! We cook all our meals in the kitchen, and it basically has everything you need! There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and lots to do. We enjoyed pickleball, pool, swimming, and playing board games. Thank you for having us again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fun house!
We loved our weekend at Blue Creek! Between shooting hoops, pickle ball, and swimming in the great pool, this place is as fun as it gets! The hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Our family was very impressed with everything at this beautiful resort. The room to spread out, the games and the quiet setting were awesome. And the pool was great! Plenty of seating around the pool, plenty of linens and towels. What more could a family want? Thank you McCartney's for our fantastic weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Father
Took my six children and my six grandchildren and we had a few nights together. Great family time plenty of things to do from playing games to tennis to basketball to pickle ball to swimming. We even did 1000 piece puzzle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Exceeding Expectations
In our opinion, the property was immaculate. The accommodations were exceptional for our group ages 1 - 71. We would highly recommend this property for an immediate family get-away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
We had a great vacation here! There were plenty of activities for all of the kids ranging from 3-23. One of the things we liked best was the covered area by the pool, it was always being used. The tennis court was a bonus & it was nice you could see it from the pool area. Our whole family enjoyed it & we would defiantly come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anastasia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Space
Very good set up for large family group with spacious house for sleeping. Pickle ball court a plus! Nice court space for basketball and bags. Inground pool very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Friends Gathering
What a fabulous setup for a college friend reunion! Twenty-two sorority sisters from around the country had a great time at this spacious house! We had our own version of "Olympics" using the garage games, lounged around the pool, learned how to play pickleball, and took and epic sunset photo in front of the fountain. Highly recommend for a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
One of the best properties we have rented through VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend ever
Beautiful property. The owner was one of the best hosts we have ever worked with. The property had anything you could need. We took our kids and grandkids. Even had an aunt and uncle come by as well as my brother and his family for the day. Just what the doctor ordered for this old man!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.,

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property for large groups.
There were 17 of us— from 1 y/o to preschool to elementary to high school, parents and grandparents. We could have easily had way more people in real beds. Everyone had a ball. Great family time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nolie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
time with family
Fantastic property for the entire family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful getaway for our church group!
This was our second year staying at Blue Creek Resort -- we booked right before COVID happened, and the owners were SO gracious to allow us to keep postponing our stay due to the pandemic (THANK YOU!). I am so happy we were finally able to make the trip, and it was every bit as fun as we remembered it from last time! This is the perfect house for a quiet getaway in the country for a large group of families. We had some teens that got into the corn fields and caused some damage, so we paid a $200 fee taken from the security deposit -- I know that was our fault completely, but just to be extra explicit, perhaps it should be listed in the handbook in bold somewhere that the corn fields are off-limits. There was a little path into the corn, so our kids stumbled upon that and went in. Anyway, the house and stay were great. A few notes for the owners: The downstairs bathroom (the non-pool bathroom) has a tiny drip in the faucet that we couldn't get to turn off... really really slow drip, so not sure if it's even an issue. May want to invest in some smaller bowls in the kitchen, but other than that, there were PLENTY of plates/servingware for us to use! And a note for future guests -- bring your own paper towels, napkins, tissues, trash bags, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
This was the perfect place for our 10th annual four generation family reunion. The house and property were beautiful and just perfect for our weekend. I love that all of the outdoor activities were centrally located so my 98 year old grandma could be a part of everything going on with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Our family really enjoyed the stay. The house is beautiful and the outdoor amenities kept the kids occupied and not bored. We would highly recommend and consider going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Home and Property
A very well maintained property with everything our family could have wanted for four days together. Our active family had plenty to do and left the property only for groceries. The owners are extremely responsive and the home is well stocked. Thanks for offering such a great place for our family to enjoy time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
This trip was my family’s third time here and we’ve enjoyed the stay very much each time! It’s a beautiful secluded place and great for kids and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Vacation
The property was amazing, and exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a place with plenty of room for all of us to spread out, and with plenty of activities on site. We thoroughly enjoyed having several days to just relax, unwind and be together. And we took advantage of everything! Swimming, tennis, basketball, ping pong....and gathering on the back patio to visit. Thank you for a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous find!
Our group really enjoyed our stay. The communication with owners was fantastic and the property was perfect. We loved the amount of space the house had to offer and the private pool was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue F., Overland Park, KS

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Creek Resort
This was an awesome place to stay, there was nothing that we needed. We had a family reunion (15 guests) and everyone was beyond pleased. The pictures are right on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family time
Fabulous house and amazing pool. The house was spacious and accommodating. The outside living area is where we spent most of our time around the pool and shaded seating area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

WHITNEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Family Vacation
We just returned from our second trip to Blue Creek Resort. We are a multi-generational family of 25+. There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out and the outdoor entertainment area is so great!! Pool is huge and warm. Sports court is fun and nicely lit up at night. Huge yard to throw a ball around, etc. Some of the beds definitely need updating but other than that we loved our stay! Hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Our group of four families with kids had a great stay. Outdoor space was perfect. Clean and warm pool, lots of games and activities for kids. We had everything we needed to cook and have meals together. Extra refrigerators and ice maker were useful. We liked the privacy of not having neighbors. We could play music and swim in the evenings. Rooms were clean and we had enough bedding and towels for everyone. Would be nice to have more towel hooks or towel bars in the bathrooms. Overall, there was enough space for 16 of us and everyone had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022