Effingham, Illinois
If you are looking for a place to unwind from daily life, this is the place!!!! Sit back & relax anytime of year with our covered screened in patio. Enjoy nature at it's finest.
Cozy Cabin nestled among the trees at Lake Sara. Home has an open concept living space with beautiful views of the lake. Private area you won't have to worry about unwanted noise.
Lovely outside space great for relaxing and enjoying nature! Bring your boat with during your stay. There is plenty of space to swim from the dock and participate in all the water sports you desire.
4 bedrooms and 2 full baths make this getaway a truly relaxing and spacious retreat. One of the bedrooms is located in an open space with air conditioning above the garage. Great for couples or the entire gaggle of children leaving the adults to enjoy their time in the house. The other remaining bedrooms are inside.
The home is located in a private cove that is away from the worries of wake from boaters passing by.
Outside there is large deck off the house that is great for entertaining or eating a meal. We have a charcoal grill on the deck for your use to grill out. There is a fire pit outside for your use. We do not usually stock firewood so I would recommend getting some beforehand for your use. If there is wood provided, feel free to use some of it. A short path leads down to the boat dock from the large deck, there you will find Adirondack chairs for relaxation & floats for use in the water. The door on the left side of the boat house has floats & noodles for use. Please be respectful of the neighbors and keep noise to a minimum later in the evenings. Failure to do so will result in funds taken from deposit.
If anything is damaged during your stay PLEASE let us know so we can replace what has been broken.
We want to invite anyone who wants to enjoy Lake Sara to its fullest to come relax! We strive to make your experience the best it can be. We hope to see you soon!
A couple notes:
-Please respect our home as you would your own.
-be respectful of the neighbors. They are within close proximity to the vacation rental and we would hate to disturb them.
We own the home next door as well so if you are in need of a place for several guests, look no further! That is located on VRBO has well under "Lake Sara Dream"
Our stay was great. Only recommendation would be larger pans to cook in.
Very nice secluded spot on the lake. Wish it had a gas grill, and was a little more clean, but it was a perfect get away. Loved the neighborhood.
We stayed here for a big family trip (including small child), and had a great time! We loved Lake Sara and the convenience of having a dock right off the back deck when we rented boats for the day, and the house itself had everything we could’ve wanted both inside and outside. Thank you for letting us enjoy the home!
We needed the room over the garage. The weather was hot and humid, and the A/C could not keep up. The owner was very responsive to our needs and worked with us to find a good solution.
Weather was perfect. Relaxing sitting out on the deck. Fishing. Canoe ride.
Very enjoyable home Had everything we needed in the house Sleeping beds were fine Plenty of room to spread out in the many rooms of the home Screened in patio a plus Caught a bunch of fish Enjoyed laying on the sundeck and using the boat dock for launching our paddle board and boat we rented Will most likely return again Owners very responsive
We booked this home for a girlfriend weekend retreat. It was perfectly located for us (coming from 4 different states). The outdoor areas are lovely and we were sad that the weather was such we didn't get to use them. The furnishings are dated (described accurately in listing), which would have been fine had the inside areas been cleaned better. The bathroom and kitchen were clean enough (though the cleaning process left an unpleasantly strong disinfectant smell behind, which lingered for a long time, bit of a musty smell later), but there was a fairly thick layer of dust on surfaces throughout the rest of the house and the floors were cleaned only in the centers of the rooms if at all. There were mouse droppings, dead insects, and accumulated dust/dirt in the corners and under the furniture. That all said, we are all 60-something yo women who keep our own homes so we are relatively tough critics. Also, we were mostly housebound for the weekend, so the condition of the indoor areas mattered a lot to us.
The place in general was nice. We had an incident with our dog where he got into mouse poison that was left in plain sight by the pest control company. Needless to say we had to make an emergency visit to the vet.
This was my second trip to Lake Sara, but the first to this particular property. Cabin as described, very spacious and had everything needed for my extended stay.
It is a beautiful home and was a warm weekend to explore the wooded surroundings. We had hoped to fish, but the lake was down a bit. Enjoyed morning coffee on the deck and back porch listening to birds. Only there 3 nights so did not need to talk to property manager.
Really enjoyed our two nights here. Plenty of space with a lovely view out onto the lake. Be sure to bring everything you need (shampoo, firewood, oil for cooking, etc.) as there was none provided.
We moved to a different property the owner had. It was just on the next street and was beautiful. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the property very much.
We were in town for a wedding. It was a wonderful place that accommodated our large family and allowed for us all to be able to get ready for the wedding. We enjoyed relaxing there in the mean time.
We treated my Dad to a weekend at the lake for his 82nd birthday. The owners were very responsive to answering our questions prior to our arrival. We brought our boat so we could enjoy a few cruises around the lake. Recommend putting your boat in at the launch by The Rusty Reel ($5 launch fee). The cover that the house sits on is very quiet. Fishing was decent - caught some bluegill and catfish and definitely saw some bass. Beds were comfortable and we very much enjoyed the screened in porch that overlooked the lake. Was a perfect weekend for us - thanks so much!!
They place was great
This property is both tranquil and beautiful. It was a perfect get away for me and my adult children. We swam around the dock area which is secluded and safe from other boats entering the area. My son and grandson caught some fish. I loved the deck above the dock because it was in the shade; although others wished for sun. I spent a lot of time in the screened in porch enjoying the beautiful scenery. Owners were easy to get a hold of and quickly responded to a text. When I told my grandson I would get a place with a pool next year; he said, No, I want a lake! LOL! He is 8 yrs old and now has a lifetime memory - you can't put a price on that. From one grandma to another, rent the lake!
My friends and I had a great time at this house. The private cove is peaceful and relaxing. The house is big with great views. We spent most of our time on the multiple decks and the dock. We would definitely stay here again!
Enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for family inside the home with two living areas. View of lake from inside was limited, but views outside we perfect. Loved the multiple areas outside for gathering. Good spot for resting, relaxing and unwinding!
The house is situated at the end of a quiet cove. There are houses on either side of this one, but it feels very private as there is plenty of room, and trees, between them. Absolutely loved sitting in the screened porch area watching the birds and wildlife. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed as faras utensils, pans, dishes, etc. The beds were extremely comfortable. We had some luck fishing and really enjoyed the upper deck. The owners responded to every question I had in record time and really went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back!
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