PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful, spacious and delightful
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
4.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
One of the best properties we have rented through VRBO.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
Fantastic property for the entire family
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Outdoor Space Incredible
Becky and David were fabulous to work with as we prepared for our family reunion at Blue Creek Resort. Very accommodating and quick to respond. The property is lovely. We were blessed with perfect weather that allowed us to take full advantage of the incredible outdoor space. Swimming, basketball, tennis and more. A lovely, secluded spot for our family reunion. Convenient grocery just 10 minutes away. Thank you!
5.0
What a fantastic place for all kinds of fun on the property. They’ve got so many amenities & games we never ran out of fun things to do.
5.0
Fun getaway
What a fantastic place for all kinds of fun on the property. They’ve got so many amenities & games we never ran out of fun things to do.
5.0
Great like last year!
We love this place!! Clean, well stocked kitchen, pool towels and toys, beautiful pool, fun tennis courts, balls, etc. Comfy beds,(a hot tub would be a great addition!--seems to be the only thing missing!)
5.0
Beautiful home. Beautiful property.
Wonderful relaxing holiday weekend. We never left the property. Thanks!
5.0
This house has everything you need. Just bring your swimming suits food and favorite beverage and you are set. Kick back and relax 😊
5.0
The most wonderful vacation for a large family
This house has everything you need. Just bring your swimming suits food and favorite beverage and you are set. Kick back and relax 😊
4.0
Family Covid free Getaway
We really enjoyed the visit. The pool and courts were awesome. We were disappointed there wasn't a pinball machine as pictured and trampoline. The mattresses in some of the rooms were terrible and very difficult to sleep on. One guest used a chair. It would have been nice to have the lower laundry room open. But we had an amazing time and bonded with family. Thank you.
5.0
This property was great for our group of friends. There was ample space, many beds, clean bathrooms, and a helpful and attentive owner. David and Becky answered all of our questions thoroughly before, during, and after our stay. There were tons of additional toys and sports equipment available for our use (tennis rackets, basketballs, tennis balls, pool floats, blow up pumps, etc.). The game room in the garage was awesome as well! As was the downstairs bar, and multiple fridges/freezers around the house. The pool was clean, heated to the perfect temperature, and had a beautiful new interior lining. This is a great property with incredible owners. I would highly recommend staying at Blue Creek Resort.
5.0
Beautiful Property with TONS of Activities!
This property was great for our group of friends. There was ample space, many beds, clean bathrooms, and a helpful and attentive owner. David and Becky answered all of our questions thoroughly before, during, and after our stay. There were tons of additional toys and sports equipment available for our use (tennis rackets, basketballs, tennis balls, pool floats, blow up pumps, etc.). The game room in the garage was awesome as well! As was the downstairs bar, and multiple fridges/freezers around the house. The pool was clean, heated to the perfect temperature, and had a beautiful new interior lining. This is a great property with incredible owners. I would highly recommend staying at Blue Creek Resort.
5.0
Absolutely beautiful property, the whole family ( 10 of us ) had a great time, the salt water pool was great. Mother nature was nice and provided us with great weather too. The property was immaculate and well maintained. David and Becky were great too.
5.0
We rented for a mini family vacation. The pool and outdoor hangout spots were perfect for our large group. Plenty of room to play and have fun. Secluded spot, relaxing and stress free. We will definitely make this a family tradition. Thanks so much!
5.0
Fun for the whole Family
We rented for a mini family vacation. The pool and outdoor hangout spots were perfect for our large group. Plenty of room to play and have fun. Secluded spot, relaxing and stress free. We will definitely make this a family tradition. Thanks so much!
5.0
The property is outstanding. Beautiful acreage, beautiful and expansive home and amazing pool with slide and diving board, basketball court, volleyball, games, books, kiddie things and so much more. We had all ages from baby to 60+ and everyone had a great time. The owners are super helpful and responsive. I cannot say enough good about our wonderful family time.
5.0
Awesome place to get away
Absolutely beautiful property, the whole family ( 10 of us ) had a great time, the salt water pool was great. Mother nature was nice and provided us with great weather too. The property was immaculate and well maintained. David and Becky were great too.
5.0
Outstanding Family Time
The property is outstanding. Beautiful acreage, beautiful and expansive home and amazing pool with slide and diving board, basketball court, volleyball, games, books, kiddie things and so much more. We had all ages from baby to 60+ and everyone had a great time. The owners are super helpful and responsive. I cannot say enough good about our wonderful family time.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Illinois?
The average price for a rental in Illinois is $140 per night. This rental is $1,060 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!. Enjoy the water!
Is PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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