Title: Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95388558&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. Vacation home in Havana with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. ![Exterior - Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. (Havana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95388600/95388558/6fd352f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. (Havana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95388600/95388558/94a92ae2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. (Havana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95388600/95388558/46382d46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. (Havana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95388600/95388558/5d54ac95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. (Havana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95388600/95388558/b3ed79e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. Enjoy your Secret Gift!!! 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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. - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109050000/109043100/109043073/d1346ec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Home w/ Patio in Havana! 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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 vacation 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 motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting. [Visit our Havana travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Havana.dx183185) [View more Vacation homes in Havana](https://www.expedia.ca/Havana-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183185-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.23981%2C-90.10826&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1nrPz4wrEmi9Dm8OcLPHcZe6Yz4=) Havana, IL ### What's nearby - ![I love this place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433710/71c04832-481b-42a5-bd4e-a407686a6455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area 28 min drive \- 32.2 km - Riverfront Park 9 min drive \- 10.6 km - Rockwell Park 10 min drive \- 11.7 km - Dickson Mounds Museum 19 min drive \- 21.0 km - Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site 47 min drive \- 62.7 km ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Mac's Convenience Store 8 min drive - Casey's General Store 8 min drive - Babes 9 min drive - Rut -N-Strut 26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. ? ### What time is check-out at Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. ? ### Where is Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to this charming lake house beautifully located on Lake Matanzas. Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendra G. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy house on the lake Comfortable beds, clean well equipped house, on the lake. Beautiful views from deck with fire pit! ##### Kendra G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marin S. May 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ### 4/10 Poor #### Anna S. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Unfortunately, the expectation were not met. The home was not clean and not maintained well. 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