Binion Lodge: Wooded Privacy near Lake Shelbyville

Entire home in Sullivan, Illinois

  1. 8 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Joy
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Secluded lakeside retreat in Illinois

On 2.5 wooded acres bordering Corps of Engineer land, with a private path to Beaver Lake

Game room and outdoor fire pit

An attached 830 sq ft game room with ping pong, laser tag, and a fire pit out back

Feels like home from the start

Guests describe feeling at home right away, with several praising the spacious property and surroundings
Located on 2.5 acres bordered by woodlands, Binion Lodge provides access to Beaver Lake, just yards from Lake Shelbyville. Ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts, our 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat sleeps up to 8 guests and is fully accessible. Relax on the wide porch and watch the birds, deer and other wildlife animals. With its spacious indoor design and a large backyard, Binion Lodge is a great space for entertaining or family get-togethers.

Pets are welcome with a 2-pet maximum (dogs only).

The space
The house is 1850sf with an additional 830sf attached garage that is used as a game room. You have complete access to the home as well as the 2.3 acres it sits on. The property adjoins Corps of Engineer wooded property on two sides. A farm field is located on the west side and the owner's separate farm property is to the south. The house has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. It is set up well for large gatherings. The house itself is 7 years old and was recently completely renovated. It is decorated with a mix of antiques, vintage pieces, and brand new furniture. The artwork is of birds and wildlife common to the area. It is common to view deer crossing the property at dusk.

Other things to note
Events are permitted. However, prior permission is required for events with numerous vehicles or persons not on the reservation. We have a strict no parking on the grass policy and have additional overflow parking if needed. An event fee may be charged if rules aren’t followed or for excessive people.

There is a gas grill and a pellet smoker for your use. The gas grill has an extra tank of propane. The smoker has a starter bag of pellets.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 8 spaces

Accessibility features

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 19 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Sullivan, Illinois, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The 2.5 acre property is surrounded on two sides by Corps of Engineer property - which means it is completely secluded and you can expect to see deer, fox, coyote, eagles, and other wildlife. Beaver Lake is accessible via a private walking path or by the roadway. Access to Lake Shelbyville is just a mile away.

Meet your host

Superhost
19 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Fun fact: Award-winning professional quilter.
Lives in Sullivan, Illinois
I’m a professional Longarm quilter in addition to hosting our Lodge. During the day, I work full time as a Digital Marketing Manager for a CAD software company. In the evening, I am a professional long-arm quilter with many awards. Our dog, Buttons, is our “baby”, along with our kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

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