Haworth Cottage 2 blks to Millikin University
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Haworth Cottage is a smoke-free, pet-friendly cottage stay in Decatur, positioned about two blocks from Millikin University. It’s set up more like a short-stay home than a traditional hotel, with dedicated living and dining spaces and a patio for downtime. The property holds a 5/5 public rating based on 6 reviews.
Layout & In-Unit Features
The cottage includes 2 guest bedrooms, a dining room, and a fully functional, stocked kitchen—useful for longer stays and home-style meals. Air conditioning and cable TV are provided for comfort and entertainment. Wi‑Fi is available for a fee.
Outdoor Space
Guests can spend evenings on the patio, and an outdoor grill is available for cookouts. This setup can be especially convenient if you prefer relaxed, at-home meals rather than dining out every night.
Location & Getting Around
The home is walkable to Millikin University and close to downtown Decatur via a free trolley stop about a block away. Several bus stops are nearby, including W Eldorado St & N Van Dyke St (about 36 m away) and N Monroe St & W Eldorado St (about 337 m away). Morning walkers can explore a nearby loop of local architecture, including mansions and Frank Lloyd Wright homes, described as within four blocks.
Nearby Dining & Nightlife
Multiple casual dining options are within roughly a 0.3–1.1 km range, including The Porterhouse Steakhouse (~340 m), Sky City Grill (~670 m), and Lock Stock & Barrel (~713 m). Additional nearby choices include TapRoot, Coney McKane’s American Eatery, Robbies Restaurant, and The Gin Mill–Decatur.
Best for
Best suited to Millikin University visitors who want to be within an easy two-block walk of campus while still having quick access to downtown Decatur via the nearby trolley stop. It also fits travelers who prefer a home-style setup, thanks to the stocked kitchen, dining room, and patio with grill. Pet owners will appreciate that the cottage is explicitly pet-friendly and smoke-free.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, you’re close to several bus stops—W Eldorado St & N Van Dyke St is only about 36 m away—and a free trolley stop is about a block away for downtown Decatur. For dining on foot, The Porterhouse Steakhouse is one of the closest options (around 340 m). If flying in, Decatur Airport is the nearest listed airport (about 8.8 km away), while Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Champaign airports are much farther.
What guests say
Reviews emphasize the cottage’s location as a standout, especially for visiting Millikin University and spending time downtown. Guests also highlight strong communication from the host and smooth access/entry. The overall experience is described as more comfortable and preferable to a typical hotel stay. No recurring negatives are reflected in the provided excerpts.
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