Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Effingham, IL

Lake Sara
‪17 min drive‬
Effingham Performance Center
‪17 min drive‬
Cardinal Golf Course
‪18 min drive‬
Vandalia, IL (VLA-Vandalia Municipal)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

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"

Property manager

The Cox Family

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Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great space for children!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

There is carpet, please keep that in mind!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE make sure if you use the bedroom above the garage that the door stays CLOSED! It lets bugs in if you don't close it!

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Effingham

Located in Effingham, this cabin is on a lake. Effingham Performance Center and Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

Effingham, IL

What's nearby

Lake Sara - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
Effingham Performance Center - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
Cardinal Golf Course - 18 min drive - 8.8 km
Effingham County Courthouse - 18 min drive - 12.2 km
Cross at the Crossroads - 20 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

Effingham Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Lake Sara and Effingham Performance Center. Bliss Park and Ballard Nature Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John D.

27 May 2024

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

Great Weekend

Great place and had a wonderful weekend would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

5 July 2024

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

Family Get Away

This was a perfect spot to stay with our family. The house was spacious and met all of our needs! It was great for the kids to be able to go fishing on the dock! We can’t wait to come back some day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill G.

20 May 2024

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

Beautiful lake!

House wasn’t fancy but met our needs. Owners were very friendly and responsive!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tami A.

30 July 2024

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

Family vaca

We had a great week there. Only issues/complaints is pathway/dock are in need of some repair (can't use ladder). We would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ray R.

5 July 2024

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

Beautiful serene setting.

Everyone slept great! Plenty of room to spread out. And the setting was beautiful. The reason for the four, is the deck was a bit wobbly, and there were some rotten boards on part of the dock.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip A., TULSA

17 Sept 2023

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

Enjoyable

Our stay was great. Only recommendation would be larger pans to cook in.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lola P.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

23 July 2023

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

Great place!

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!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ralph p., tinley park, il

15 June 2023

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

Family week Vacay

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly B.

27 June 2023

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

Relaxing

Weather was perfect. Relaxing sitting out on the deck. Fishing. Canoe ride.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom B.

21 Oct 2024

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

Needs Updating

The house needs updating in several areas. Access to the Fire Pit is dangerous. No good way to put Canoe or Kayak in the water. The Smart TV had access to some streaming options, but no access to standard TV channels.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angie H.

20 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty place

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

5 July 2023

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

Helpful and responsive owners

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Karla J.

4 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location, Good Price, Lovely Outdoor Areas, Easygoing Hosts, Could Have Been Cleaner

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Felix S.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre M.

6 Nov 2022

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

Excellent location

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

3 Nov 2022

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

our 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eoin C.

22 Oct 2022

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

Quiet fall getaway

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

22 Oct 2022

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

Switcheroo

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holli B.

6 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M., Champaign

20 Sept 2022

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

Family get-away

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!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janisa M.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

They place was great

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

18 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful and peaceful lake vacation

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

4 Aug 2022

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

Private Retreat

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by The Cox Family

We are a family of 5 from right outside of Champaign, IL. Todd grew up coming to Lake Sara on the weekends in the Spring & Summers with his family. His family throughout the years owned two properties on the lake. One of which has now been bull dozed down to make room for a much larger lake home on a great tip point! Amber is originally from Wisconsin (Go Pack Go) but was never able to enjoy a lake as beautiful as Lake Sara.

We really enjoy continuing the tradition with our children and having our families continue to enjoy the lake as well. Our children absolutely love the lake and love bringing their friends and cousins to enjoy it with them. It gives us a chance to all be together without the use of modern day electronics! We almost didn't even get a TV at either of the homes.

Why they chose this property

We own the property right next door and we have really been wanting to have the opportunity to own the lot next door and the house that came with it. When this home and lot came on the market we jumped at the opportunity! We thought it would be great for us, our family, and the guests that maybe want more space other than just one home!

What makes this property unique

Fishing is fantastic and this property makes you feel like you are in Northern Wisconsin!
A beautiful cabin gem that we are excited to share with you!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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