Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available

Creal Springs, Illinois
$501 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Beautiful Lakefront property on the Lake of Egypt in the Shawnee National Forest. Property is pet friendly and inlcludes a fenced in yard to the water. Property includes boat dock, deck, lower and upper patio with seating, outdoor charcoal grill with many other amenties. Our home inlcudes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 full kitchens and 2 living room areas.
Guests will have access to the neighborhood boat dock, located directly beside Lemonade Paradise. Sit outside by the fire under a pergola.
The space
This lakeside retreat on The Lake of Egypt offers the most beautiful sunset views. Watch the sunset from your own private dock, under the pergola by the fire, under one of two covered patios or see the sunset from inside the home relaxing on the couch. Guests will have access to two kayaks. Pontoon boat is available for rent. The house has two full kitchens, 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 living rooms. There are 2 bedrooms on the upper floor. The master bedroom offers a queen bed and a full bathroom. The kids room has a loft bed and desk underneath. The main level offers a King bed. The lower level offers a living room, full kitchen, one bedroom with a full size and a trundle, and a full bathroom. Plenty of space for the whole family! Welcome to the Lake of Egypt and enjoy the lake life!
Guest access
Bring your own boat or there’s an option to rent a pontoon. Guests have access to neighborhood boat dock next door to the house. Enjoy swimming right off the dock. (Swim at your own risk) owners are not responsible for any accidents.
Other things to note
Please Read House Manual
Check in is at 4:00 pm
Check out is at 11am

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2200 Sq Ft (204 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • 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 : 15

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Tammy R.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 12, 2026

    Wonderful place so beautiful Thank you

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    Excellent. Host was very easy to communicate with. Very nice place!

  • Heidi O.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    Our host was wonderfully communicative and accommodating. As a surprise he put up a very tall Christmas tree which made a great backdrop for Thanksgiving family pictures.

  • Dave H.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    We had a lovely retreat in the Lemonaide cabin! It was a great spot close to the lake, and very relaxing. It seems the stairs to the dock are a work in progress, but we made it down the steep gravel walk without issue, and really enjoyed the fire pit. Hot tub was also a nice perk!5 bedrooms seemed a bit inaccurate, as one bed is actually on the second floor landing without privacy or a door. But this was represented in the listing photos, and we were able to make due without issue!Great host - proactive communication and no issues. Thanks for everything!

  • Marlene N.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    The sunsets over the lake were beautiful. The house had plenty of room and was comfortable, but the yard was difficult to use for the senior citizens in the group. Also, the kitchen amenities could use an update.

  • Bonnie A.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    The view was beautiful, we had the most amazing sunsets. We also loved watching the eagles in the morning, they were in the tree right off the back decks. It was beautiful and the whole family had a wonderful time.

  • Kate M.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Loved staying here! The sunsets were absolutely gorgeous!! The dogs loved having free rein in the yard down to the lake since it’s fenced in all the way down! Lance was very responsive and made sure we were all taken care of! It was also close enough to a store and even a little bar that was super fun with live music on a Friday night! Will absolutely be back! Thank you!

  • Hillary F.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Great stay! The property manager was wonderful. The beds were so comfy! The kitchen needed a few items for cooking meals but we made it work. Stairs are steep down to the water but the swimming and fishing off the dock were perfect for our family. Will stay again!

  • Sue M.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Nice view. Needs to improve access to lake.

  • Katrina L.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Our family had a wonderful time at the house. The property was great for our dog also. We enjoyed the dock and swimming and just enjoyed hanging out together.

  • Brad A.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    We had an incredible time. Spent almost all our time outdoors on the balcony, the dock, the pontoon boat, and the jet ski. Enjoyed the perfect views of the sunset over the lake. The fishing off the dock was great - caught multiple largemouth bass. Lance went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. By far the most attentive Vrbo host we have ever had.

  • Lauren V.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    What a fabulous property on a gorgeous lake.Property manager was amazing with communication ahead of and during stay. Pictures don’t do it justice. Sunsets are stunning. Book it!

  • joann n.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    We liked having the lake view from the upper and lower level. We liked having easy access to the dock for fishing and renting the owners boat and jet ski. We drove about an hour to see the GARDEN OF THE GODS. which was great. Lance was very responsive and friendly.

  • jim b.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Great house, great location, phenomenal host

  • Karl L.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    First off, Lance was great, boat rental was fantastic. Probably be planning next year again. Kids loved the kayaks and hot tub.

  • Marilynn B.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    Very close to the lake and nearby state park. Went horseback riding and fished in the lake.

  • Regina R.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Beautiful home and property looking out to wonderful lake view. Host is great, everything was cozy and welcoming. Fenced yard down to dock is terrific if you are traveling with pets. Very clean house, stocked with everything needed. Thank you!

  • JENNIFER H.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 20, 2024

    The location is unbeatable. The house is beautiful. We could feel the attention to detail and pride the owners have in everything , down to the fancy lighting fixtures and welcoming lemonade in the fridge. The beds were comfy, the bathrooms were well stocked; the house was both professionally presented while also being comfortably unpresumptuous. The rate was more than fair and made the stay even that much more enjoyable. Loved it in every way. Thank you for opening your home !

  • katarzyna w.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    Everything was perfect property lake boat fishing on the dock was the best

  • Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    We loved the three levels in the home with bed/beds and a bathroom on each level. We loved sitting on the deck watching the sunset over the lake. The beds were comfortable. BTW - the bottom level has all the features of a separate apartment but connects to the upper levels. We had two issues the property. The dishes provided were cheap plastic with cuts in the plastic. The dishes didn't fit on the top shelf (for plastic) of the dishwasher. Some Corelle dishes would be a nice replacement. Also the Lemonade rugs need cleaning and and the rug in kitchen slides around. It needs something to keep in in place. Also the gas for one of the firepits is not provided. On the whole, we did love our week at this property.

  • Robert W.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    The owner/host was awesome to work with. I would do it again.

  • Mark D.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Beautiful house Going down to the Lake was A little Steep & Loose Gravel !

  • James M.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    We had a great time celebrating our anniversary at Lemonade Paradise!! The owner thought of everything to make our trip amazing!

  • Jody B.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    I’m choosy about cleanliness and this was the cleanest VRBO my family has ever stayed at! It was just as pictured in the listing. There is very good parking and the views are amazing. We had lots of fun with the water amenities and swimming. We hope to return next year.

  • lauren m.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 13, 2024

    We were here to drop our son at SIU for move in. Thanks Lance you were a great host and had everything ready for us when we got there! So many things to entertain us- games, the outdoor pit, swinging bench on the porch, the boat… if you stay here have fun!

  • Jen B.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Many of these properties have LOTS of stairs to the lake, Lemonade Paradise does not! Love the house and the dock!!

  • kimberly s.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Our family was looking for a relaxing place on the lake that could accommodate 6 adults. We were looking for a property that had a boat and jet ski. Lance's property was perfect and checked all the boxes.

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$315+
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