Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

Effingham, Illinois
$254 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Vacation Rental Amenities: Our lake house is a year round cottage that includes heaand central air-conditioning. The cottage is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom open concept with huge vaulted ceilings and picturesque windows to capture the scenic lake views. The bedrooms accommodate 6.

-2 bedrooms & 1 loft bedroom (sleeping a total of 6)
-Queen size Sofa-bed in living room (sleeps 2)
-Queen size air mattress
-All Beds include pillows, sheets, and blankets
-Towels & Beach towels provided
-2 Hair dryers in both bathrooms
-Baby gate, pack & play, high chair, & baby walker available
-4 person raft & paddle board
-Full size washer and dryer
-Fully equipped Kitchen includes: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, crock pot, blender, air fryer, coffee pot, pots & pans, dishes and kitchen utensils
-Firewood provided for outside camp fires
-Outdoor table & chairs & 2 rocking chairs
-Charcoal & Gas Grill
-Board games & puzzles

Details & Things to Do/Attractions: Lake Sara is an 800-acre lake located 4 miles west of the city of Effingham. Lake Sara's attractions include 2 marinas, 1 restaurants: PInky's, 1 bar- Rusty Reel, an ice cream truck, bait shop, and public beach. The public beach includes 2 playgrounds, along with 4 pickle ball courts, a ninja challenge course, weight and cardio exercise machines, beach volleyball court, a quarter-mile walking trail, disc golf courses, bocce ball court, and an All Access fishing dock. The lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, kayaking, & paddle boarding. Pontoon rentals available both at the marinas and online. Other recreational activities in the area include hiking, biking, golf, hunting, and sledding. The downtown area of Effingham is filled with unique shops & boutiques, local restaurants and cafes.

Area Attractions near Lake Sara:
-Pinky's (Lake-side)
-Rusty Reel Bar (Lake-side)
-Local restaurants & cafes
-Wineries
-Historic downtown Effingham
-Local festivals & seasonal farmers markets
-Grocery stores
-Ice cream shops
-Liquor stores
-Golf courses
- Theaters

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    4 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Paddleboard On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Roderick B.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 3, 2026

    Very nice little hideaway on a small inlet finger on Lake Sara.We stayed there in January and were pretty much on our own....very peaceful.The house if very clean and everything was exactly as promoted....will plan on returning in the future

  • Mary Jo C.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Gorgeous, clean home right on the lake. Located at the inlet with lots of privacy, perfect for our escape from busy city life. Hosts were prompt to reply when we had a question about the thermostat. Loved the attention to detail in the decor! We spent most of our time outside taking in the changing colors, and enjoying a bonfire at twilight. Smart TV was perfect for day 2 when it rained. Would definitely visit again!

  • Mark B.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    This was an awesome place with an awesome location! We totally enjoyed our stay!

  • Christy L.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Wonderful house. Has everything you need. Outside area perfect for our kids.

  • Justo M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    It was such a a great place to

  • Ellen G.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We are quite familiar with Lake Sara and the area the house was located so easy to find. It is a wonderful house and property. The owners were very responsive to all questions and concerns. There was a severe rainstorm one day with a power outage but a simple fix with the owner's help was all that was needed.

  • Barbara B.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Property was as advertised and very clean. Plenty of kitchen tools, ect. Nice location and water floats, ect. While I doubt this would keep us from going back, the request to wash and dry towels before leaving was unusual and washer and dryer cycles were both slow. Enjoyed our stay!

  • Lori B.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Our family thoroughly enjoyed this lake cottage! The place was very clean, accurate to the listing and the hosts communicated quickly. There were a lot of extras available; toilet paper, paper towels, dish/laundry detergent, trash bags, outdoor insulated cups, spices. We enjoyed the numerous lake floats and the paddle board. My husband and kids caught quite a few fish from the dock as well. I would highly recommend staying here and also checking out Lakeside Marina for a pontoon rental. It was nice to have a boat for the day to explore the main lake (this cottage is at the end of an inlet). Overall, this lake was quiet and peaceful and exactly what our family wanted :)

  • Elizabeth R.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Great rental, nicely decorated and very clean. Owners responded promptly to all questions and were very helpful.

  • Gerrod F.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We wanted a decent sized getaway home right on the water with a dock and this delivered! There ended up only being three of us there so there was plenty of room. The deck area around the back of the house is really large and we enjoyed our coffee out there. It would be a cool place for a family birthday party. We saw deer and a fox and wild turkeys. It is located back in a cove, but we caught lots of bluegill and a decent channel cat off the dock. We would definitely do it again.

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Lovely house, very clean. We loved the location and the access to the lake. Our kids had a great time fishing, boating and going to the beach. Owners were very responsive. Would definitely book again!

  • Rob V.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Clean good location

  • Jennifer W.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    We had a good time with our family despite poor weather! This house has just about everything you need for fun days at the lake. We enjoyed the fire pit as well. Things to note - swimming right off the dock is pretty shallow, if you swim a bit from the dock, it’s better. Also, make sure to bring bug spray. The bugs are unreal and going in and out at night if you’re wanting to enjoy the deck is very buggy. Over all it was great, the house was really prepped to host a family with kiddos which was very convenient!

  • David S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Hosts were super easy to communicate with. House is in a great location and setup to make the most of your stay with dock, grill, firepit, deck, and nicely decorated interior.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$254+
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