Vacation rentals in Gays

Unique Apartment with Amazing Views

Abe’s Apartment is close to everything making it easy to plan your visit to downtown Vandalia. This loft offers a bedroom, full kitchen and bath, dining room, living room with a pull out sofa and large smart TV, and a remote work space. This loft also offers beautiful views of the oldest State Capitol in IL and is within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, and local shops. It is located on the 2nd level and will require you to climb 1 flight of stairs. For events please contact the host

Brickway Retreat

Newly Remodeled 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath home in quiet neighborhood. This modernized house features a large fully furnished kitchen that is open to the dining area. The large living room with 10 ft ceilings has a pull-out sofa. Big screen TVs equipped with Roku streaming service in the master bedroom and living room. Wi Fi throughout the house is included. Enjoy your mornings on the cozy front porch featuring cedar pillars and stamped concrete and enjoy your evenings on the back patio around the fire pit

Elk Ridge

Come and enjoy yourself at Elk Ridge, the first B&B of Wildlife Manor! Located within Aikman Wildlife Adventure, we are home to over 240 animals. This retreat offers the scenery of wildlife inside or outdoors. You have the chance to see zebras, bison, camels, and much more! Elk and water buffalo love to take a swim in the pond that Elk Ridge overlooks as well. Enjoy the natural scenery in the evening around a firepit on the waterfront deck. This will be an overnight adventure you won't forget!

The Caboose on Mayberry

Welcome to our mid 1900s caboose TP&W 527 and step back in time. Unwind and relax as you settle into your retreat. Enjoy the view from the cupalo as you browse through one of the books on board, or sit at your dinette and enjoy a board game. Sit out back in one of the adirondack chairs around your own private fire pit and enjoy s'mores, or just a peaceful evening. The caboose has been completely renovated and many modern convienences added. You'll love this unique and romantic escape!

Prairieview Cottage Retreat - Hot Tub Sunsets

REST, RELAX, RETREAT... Escape to tranquility at this picturesque, pet-friendly cottage, nestled in the serene countryside. Whether you're coming for a romantic retreat, family getaway, or a solo sanctuary, this charming haven offers a wonderful blend of comfort and serenity. Enjoy stunning sunsets from the hot tub, cozy up by the firepit on the patio, or simply unwind indoors in comfort. This retreat is ideally located in the heart of Illinois Amish country and near Lake Shelbyville.

Shagbark Landing

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Drive down the lane to a secluded 3 bedroom home newly furnished. Enjoy yourself in an open concept floor plan where there is lots of room to spread out. Spend your evenings in the living room or the family room that has a fireplace. From the family room you can step out on a deck and enjoy the view of the pond. We are located 8.5 miles from Vandalia where there are historical landmarks, great restaurants, and quaint shops.

Freshly updated/3 acres/Wildlife/Boat parking

A completely renovated cottage, nestled in the country of Sullivan, just minutes from boating, camping, golf, theatre style shows, and more. If you are looking for peaceful nights, this place is for you! Surrounded by trees and nature where many days you will catch deer roaming the yard. Plenty of yard space for games, a fire table to converse around, and chairs on the porch to sit back, relax, and take in the tranquil sounds that surround you here at Lakewood Cottage.

Wooden Shoe Factory, Historic, w/ Bar & Breakfast

Historic 1880 Wooden Shoe Factory by Wooden Shoe Maker Gerhard Deymann. A great getaway Tiny House from the past with a Bar & Books. Please take some & leave some :-) Fully furnished. Tons of charm. It has a loft, luggage lift, exposed brick/beams, fireplace, bikes, antiques, front sitting area, swing, grill, back patio, yard, private parking, appliances, vaulted ceilings. 6 minutes to I57, I70, Effingham, & dozens of restaurants. 1 block to 7 Teutopolis Bars, & diners.

Sweet Dreams Cabin. Peaceful & Relaxing

Get some quality family time at this newly remodeled cabin near the beautiful Embarrass river. You are surrounded by beautiful woods and a small creek. Lush wildlife is all around you so you can be one with nature. The cabin has all the luxury's to allow for a long term stay as well. Beautiful Lake Charleston is not far away. The large circle drive offers plenty of parking for your boat and guest. The large deck on the rear gives a beautiful view to be enjoyed by all.

The Hideaway - Charming apartment in Arthur IL

Enjoy exploring Illinois' largest Amish settlement while relaxing in this one-bedroom apartment one block from downtown Arthur, a village of 2200. Country charm abounds in this gem which sleeps three (full bed plus fold-out love seat). There is a private entrance, access to laundry facilities, and private parking off the street. We are 9 miles west of I-57 on Route 133 (take exit 203 at Arcola) and 40 miles from Champaign.

Cottage on Lake Paradise,

Welcome to Paradise Cottage nestled on Lake Paradise! Cozy and warm with wood finishes throughout. Includes three-tiered deck/patio, with the lowest level sitting over the water. Perfect for fishing (this lake hosts an annual fishing tournament), canoeing/kayaking, or just relaxing. Great for bird watching, with great blue herons, egrets, ducks, bald eagles, plovers, cormorants, woodpeckers and other species seen daily.

Sojourners' Abode

Our family has enjoyed good experiences staying at AirBnb houses when traveling, so we decided to provide a place for others coming to our community. Arthur often has lots of activity, but this home away from home will be a peaceful spot for you to unwind. Just half a dozen blocks from downtown, but on a quiet dead end street. Round up a few friends & come enjoy your stay.