Lakefront at Lake of Egypt sleeps 10! Dock/2 kayaks 2 paddleboards!

Creal Springs, Illinois
$247 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Come explore what Southern Illinois has to offer for your next family getaway! The GATE HOUSE AT THE LAKE has it all! 3 bedrooms with 1 king bed (master), 1 queen bed (2nd bedroom), 2 queen beds (brand new 3rd bedroom), 2 pull out queen sleepersofas (family room), 1.5 baths, Beautiful great room with screened in back porch, Dock with electricity, Beautiful Lake Views facing the main lake channel, Fire Pit, Wifi, Outdoor Grill, garage, Washer/Dryer, Flat Screen TV's/DVD player, Direct TV including the Sports Package, Fully stocked (just bring food and toiletries), all new furniture. The home is on one level with only one step to get into the home. The land is flat to the dock with no steps!!!!

The house has been freshly painted, brand new A/C, new kitchen cabinets and countertop, and new tile on the patio. New front exterior and new third bedroom are now complete in 2021!!!!!!!!!

There is dedicated internet for each of our guest homes!!!! 6 mbps down and 1 mbps up and also a second line that is shared between our 3 homes that is an additional 6 mbps down and 1 mbps up!!!

We also rent the house directly next door which has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and sleeps 8 also (vrbo 710693)!!! And we have another home just down the street with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths (vrbo 9134691ha)! Ask about renting multiple homes for a discount!!!! All of our homes are located at the mid point of the lake. See the attached photo showing the location of all our rental homes at the lake.

Boat rentals are available around the lake. Check out https://lakeofegyptpontoonrentals.com and tell them Roman sent you!!!

Macks Marina and Egyptian Hills Marina also have boat rentals and you can launch your boat from both of them and also Pyramid Acres for a small fee.

We do provide two kayaks and two paddleboards for each home. Please bring your own life vests as we do not provide those.

We do require a $100 Damage Deposit. This will be returned to you immediately upon our cleaning team reporting no damage, no excess cleaning, and no excess trash.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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

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Review Review

  • DAVE R.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    the house could use a very good DEEP cleaning. !!.Bacon grease in a coffee cup in the cabinet!!. Floors were not clean!!Screens on the patio need repair!!!. garbage can outside had not been emptied since the last guest, which left a terrible smell !! .No mechanical issues, everything operated as it should. .Loved the view from the porch ,and inside views looking out. Beds were comfortable. Had to hand wash silverware before using!! Did not have any Dish Towels!! Would come back if these issues are taken care of !!

  • Louvella M.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2026

    Stayed Mar 30, 2026

    Inadequate towels, garbage towels, tv inoperable; repairman never came and repaired the TV as we were told by owner. Very disappointing. Good location, plenty space.

  • Jeanette Y.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    Wonderful lake views and amazing sunsets!

  • Chris F.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Rented the house for three years now. Very nice stay.

  • Ray L.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 23, 2026

    Highly recommended spacious home with waterfront access steps away with amazing sunsets. It had all the basic needs with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Dollar General is conveniently nearby for any supplies. Lake of Egypt is centered nicely to be able to enjoy Shawnee National Forest that has so many opportunities to enjoy the most beautiful trails in Illinois. Would love to come back to take advantage of the lake for boating and fishing (stayed in March).

  • Angelica D.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    Beautiful view and very spacious.

  • Carolyn M.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 31, 2026

    THE HOST WAS ATTENTATIVE. THE HOUSE ON THE SUFACE APPEARED TO BE CLEAN UNTIL I GOT IN THE SHOWER. THE LINER AND CURTAIN HAD PINK SLIME AND STAINED WITH SOAP SCUM AND STUFF. I NOTIFIED THE HOST AND A NEW CURTAIN ARRIVED WITHIN HOURS. THE HEAT DID NOT WORK IN ONE BEDROOMS AND THE BABY MONITOR ALERT KEPT GOING OFF THE TEMP WAS 60 DEGREES. THE BASEBOARD HEATERS WERE A CONCERN WITH FURNITURE SETTING TOO CLOSE TO THEM. UPON CHECK OUT WHEN THE LINENS WERE TAKEN OFF THE BEDS THE PILLOWS WERE NASTY! STAINED AND VERY WORN. I SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THEM WHEN I DISCOVERED THE SHOWER SITUATION..... I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY FOR FUTURE RESERVATIONS AND I FEEL AN ADJUSTMENT FOR OUR STAY IN IS ORDER.

  • Melisabeth J.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Good and quick communication, especially for a holiday weekend. Setting and location were lovely and I bet it’s really nice in the summer. House was big and spacious - perfect for a big group. Everything was clean, if a little basic. There were a couple areas that needed a little maintenance.

  • Eric J.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    The host is very accommodating. The house is nice, but well used.

  • Toni I.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    The house was very dusty. Dishes needed to wash prior to using and the floors where really dirty.The 1/2 bathroom door needs to be fixed and the linen closet in the full bath you need to be 6 feet tall to open it from the very top.

  • Marie S.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    We stayed here last year as well and loved it so much that we came back this year. And we plan to come back every year. Beautiful views and a tranquil setting. House is clean and comfortable.

  • Jeanine J.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    The house was nice and served our purpose. Everyone had a place to sleep and the living room is spacious. Kitchen is a bit small, but I was there to relax, not be a short order cook lol! The view is beautiful and the kids had fun paddling around on the provided kayaks and paddleboards.

  • Wade H.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great view of lake. Quiet and peaceful. Host very responsive. About 30-40 minutes from SIU. Would recommend.

  • Julie B.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Really lovely home and access to the lake.Really perfect for 2 sisters, roomy and 2 baths.It took a while to figure out the AC. There are so manythermostats.Our biggest problem was figuring out the Direct TV.We didn't have a 10-year-old to help. A step by stephandy instruction sheet would really have helped.I couldn't find a hair dryer, but I'm not sure one was listed.Thank you for a pleasant break.We liked it a lot and might be back.

  • Tracy R.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    This was a beautiful and very clean property. There were some very soft spots on the decking leading to the stairs on the patio. Wood was rotting and primary bathroom closet door was broken (track issue). Loved my stay at this beautiful and extremely clean place with the best views and access to the lake despite any of those issues, I would stay here again! Beds were very comfy and clean. Communication with property manager was awesome I grew up on this lake, there is not one bad thing about it other than I had to go back up north.

  • Kiley D.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Very nice place for a quick getaway!

  • Ada M.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Million dollar lake view, on active cove in July, nice neighbors. Their team is outstanding starting with Leon and receptionist-our small issues promptly fixed. Large older home with all you need.

  • Jill T.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Great location on the lake and plenty of space for the family.

  • Cathy K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    This is a nice place to stay is a little worn. But overall clean, great view, plenty of room. Kayaks are shared with 3 other properties but is enough for everyone. We had a great experience.

  • Heather M.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    The view was beautiful, we enjoyed time on the water as a family. The home had plenty of space.

  • Tony D.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    This house is advertised as able to sleep 10, but if you have ten you’d be constantly fighting over the one bathroom. It was 100 a night so it was definitely worth it, but I wouldn’t pay anymore. Beds were fine. Deck was not cleaned off. It also looked like a DIY cheap remodel. That being said, for 100 a night, and if you want a fishing cabin for the guys this is a good pick. It has a nice dock for your boat also.

  • Bret P.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    We watched sunsets and paddled kayaks when at the house. Daily we hiked trails at Garden of the Gods, Ferne Cliffe, and Giant City. House was roomy. We were fine with 1 bath because only 3 of us.Host was great.

  • Christy A.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    This lakeside home was a nice get away. Star/Sky watching, gorgeous lake, Fern Clyffe State Park has trails, including wooded trail circling lake and walks to a natural waterfall. Enjoyed the quiet and wildlife.

  • Melissa K.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Nice home, large living space. Thank you!

  • Dean R.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2024

    Stayed Dec 1, 2024

    Clean house, comfortable beds with a lot of room for 5 old friends to reminisce old stories.

  • TYSON J.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    This was an amazing property in a great location.

  • Erin T.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 19, 2024

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  • Bruce K.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Great property on a quiet Lake of Egypt cove...house was nice and roomy, with 4 beds in 3 bedrooms, a huge great room, and we'll equipped kitchen. Only drawback is having only one bathroom...if you have more than 4 people, that might get tough. Could use another, tbh. Deck and screened in porch were great. House was nice and clean when we arrived, and the check-in/out process was easy. Only criticism would be some wear and tear that could be addressed..broken trim on kitchen floor that I stubbed my toe on 10+ times, etc. Small complaint though!

  • Tania G.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    I really love how peaceful the house and the area are. Very beautiful views of Lake Egypt. I love also how close it is to a bigger city like Marion so you can go shopping at Walmart or even go to Carbondale for shopping. I also love how it’s close to a lot of different/beautiful trails. We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. We really didn’t want to leave and go back to reality. Must stay.

  • Tim N.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

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  • Abby O.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    The property was clean and easy to get to. There were several amenities available for use. Perfect for a relaxing weekend with friends!

  • Peter E.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Decent place. Only one bathroom. Needs a deep clean. Great location beautiful lake. Disappointed that is short two paddles for kayak & paddle boards.

  • Joe W.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    Property was nice and quiet exactly what I wanted the were quite a few webs around doors and windows but not much inside at all. Place was spacious and had a fair amount of cookware laundry was conveniently located, and my family and really enjoyed the area and home.

  • Andrea R.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    We booked this because my youngest goes to a camp in Carbondale for a day and don’t feel like making the 8 hour round trip drive. House was clean on the inside, right on the lake, check in was easy, communication was great.

  • John V.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    Check in was fast and easy. The house has been remodeled but in doing so the half bath was removed leading to half our group renting an additional property to avoid the 1 bathroom congestion, we had not been notified of this change. Issues and resolutions: The grill was missing the tank and dirty. We had a fresh tank and new brush delivered fairly fast. We were missing a kayak 2 paddle boards and paddles. They had migrated to the next door property and we had access to them before the you ger people had time to get in the water. Septic started slow running and was cleaned out an hour or so after calling. While we had these issues customer service was top notch in taking care of us. The screen room was the most used room as the bugs were biting after dark. Fishing was good and the neighbors nice. We would rent again.

  • Philip W.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Beautiful home on the lake. Everything we needed was there, and the property managers were very responsive to the questions we had

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