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PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!

Family-friendly vacation home in Pittsfield with an outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining
In the heart of Pike County, Illinois, Blue Creek Resort beckons you to unwind in a serene oasis. Whether you're an avid hunter or sports enthusiast, enjoy pickleball on the tennis and basketball courts or take a stroll through the woods nearby Lake Pittsfield for fishing. The resort's 20x56 pool is open during warmer months and features an outdoor pavilion perfect for watching games while kids swim.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 25641 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!

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.

Added 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Blue Creek is smoke free.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 6,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Bachelor Parties require an additional $1,500 security deposit. Please reach out to owners for agreement and prior authorization.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Blue Creek is pet friendly - pet fee within

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Books, games, blow ups and more!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please reach out to owners re: bachelor parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Blue Creek is smoke free.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Please reach out to owners re: bachelor parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Heated Pool New for 2020!
The Perfect Location To Relax Renew With Friends Family!

About the neighborhood

Map
Griggsville, IL

What's nearby

  • King Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Pike County Historic Museum - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Illini Community Hospital - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Old Orchard Country Club - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Mark Twain Cave - 53 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Quincy, IL (UIN-Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • Sugar & Smoke
  • ‪Dari Ripple - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of King Park, Old Orchard Country Club, and John Greene Shastid House. Pike County Historic Museum and Illini Community Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

PICKLEBALL, Heated Pool, Game Room, Outdoor Oasis, Tennis, Basketball, & woods! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay at Blue Creek!

We had the best time staying here. My family of 20 stayed for 3 days and this place was perfect for our trip. The house was large enough to accommodate everyone comfortably and we had everything we needed. The pool area is awesome - everyone had an amazing time from the 2 year old to my 70 year old dad. A great place for kids. Communication was great and the owners were friendly and very helpful. Hope to come back again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Even more space in bedrooms than expected. Very clean and neat property. Outdoor activities a real plus with plenty of yard space to set up games. In the country away from people and noises. Was a great place for our three generations from 1 to 80. Two large refrigerator/freezers. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of plates, silverware, etc. Loved it there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

One of the best properties we have rented through VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Our family had a great time. With 9 adults and 11 kids (ranging from 1 to 15 years old) everyone had a blast. So much to do to keep everyone entertained. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughter’s wedding

Beautiful, spacious and delightful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anastasia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Lots of Space

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

WHITNEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Friends Gathering

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jed E., Oak Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote location with plenty of fun stuff for the kids

We had a great time at the Blue Creek Resort. We had 6 adults and 6 kids, and didn't even use all of the bedrooms. It has tons of space, a nice well equipped kitchen and the outdoor sports court and pool complex are incredible. We also had fun walking the trails and fishing the pond, which was about a 5 minute walk through the woods. It was exactly what we were looking for. The kids were a little disappointed that they couldn't get the pinball or pool table to work, but that didn't take away from our experience overall. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and peaceful

Our family reunion was amazing! Every one really enjoyed the property, seclusion, and the ability to stay up all night, swim, etc. We loved how there was so much space for each family and the kids to enjoy, yet have a a quiet place to rest. The kitchen had a lot of the common stuff we needed. We did have to run out to buy some things like shampoo, toilet paper, etc because it wasn’t provided. On their vrbo listing, it listed a hot tub but there wasn’t any. It didn’t really bother us though because the heated pool was so nice. The loft in the masters was kinda weird and unusable as it was more of a big closet. The basketball court had a tile different flooring so we were unable to play pickleball as the ball didn’t bounce well. Most of all, We appreciated how Becky and David were quick to fix the door knob that kept falling off and they were very responsive to all our texts. Another unknown are the cameras on the property. They were not listed on the vrbo but there are 3 of them, to which Becky responded quickly to explain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th Anniversary Celebration

Everything went so smoothly on check-in and the whole week. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, except kitchen scissors. A minor inconvenience. Laundry facilities were provided and worked great! The pool was heated and delightful So much so the baby napped floating in the pool. The young adults enjoyed all the gaming facilities. Played tennis and basketball at night when it was a little cooler. Remarkable memories were made!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful venue with something for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Blue Creek Resort for our family getaway! The hosts are wonderful and very responsive! There is plenty to do - with lots of pool toys, noodles and floaties available. There were basketballs and pickle ball paddles on the property. With the lights over the court, we were able to stay up and play past dark. The outdoor/poolside area was ideal for eating meals, grilling, and watching kids play in the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Thanks for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

We had a great time! The kids loved the pool, especially the volleyball net. We really liked all the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The space was really clean, and exactly what was listed. The owner was kind and helpful.

The place was amazing, with many amenities. The pool was the best part. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, especially with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Blue Creek for our church annual getaway!

Our church small group has come to Blue Creek for 3 years now for a little weekend getaway. Becky and David have been so accommodating and prompt in responding! We had a wonderful stay, and the house was just as we remembered, with a few upgrades, even! We cook all our meals in the kitchen, and it basically has everything you need! There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and lots to do. We enjoyed pickleball, pool, swimming, and playing board games. Thank you for having us again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fun house!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeding Expectations

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best weekend ever

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023