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Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome

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Effingham Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 2,500 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access
Furnished Deck
Private Pool
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Effingham, Illinois
  • Cardinal Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Effingham Performance Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lake Sara
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mattoon, IL (MTO-Coles County Memorial)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome

Perfect for days spent lounging poolside or out on the lake, this Effingham home is perfect for the whole family! The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental invites you to feel at home in the bright living space or cook up dinner in the modern, fully equipped kitchen. For a relaxing sunny afternoon, practice your swing on the greens of Cardinal Golf Course, grab a bite at Firefly Grill, or head down to the private dock to cast a fishing line into Lake Sara, just steps from your back door!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Pool | Pets Allowed | Free WiFi & Smart TV | Waterfront Deck

Perfect for those seeking a quiet getaway, this family home will have you relaxing lakeside and exploring the charming town of Effingham in the heart of the midwest!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Day Bed, Trundle Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private pool (open mid-April to mid-November), patio space, furnished deck, private dock, hammock, covered front porch
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, decorative fireplace, large windows, wooden dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishware & flatware, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, kitchen island
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, washer/dryer
FAQ: Quiet hours (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM), pet fee (paid pre-trip), step-free access
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV parking available, no street or lawn parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Lake Sara (on-site access), Cardinal Golf Course (1.3 miles), J & J Marina (1.7 miles), Evergreen Hollow Park (6.4 miles), Bliss Park (7.5 miles), Wildcat Hollow State Habitat Area (20.9 miles), Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic State (37.1 miles)
THINGS TO DO: Sculptures of the Avenues (7.0 miles), Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum (7.0 miles), Village Square Mall (8.2 miles), My Garage Corvette Museum & Retail Store (8.3 miles), Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion (12.5 miles)
EFFINGHAM EATERIES: Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse (5.0 miles), Firefly Grill (5.3 miles), Niemerg’s Steakhouse (6.4 miles), Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill (7.2 miles), Puerto Vallarta (9.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (89.8 miles), Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (111.0 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2, must be leashed at all times)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- No loud music is allowed at any time
- Must be at least 21 years old to book and must be present on premises
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in
- NOTE: RVs may be parked on the property but may not be used for sleeping accommodations due to Lake Authority Ordinances
- NOTE: The pool is open mid-April to mid-November
- NOTE: There is a strict max occupancy of 6 guests

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Effingham

Located in Effingham, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ballard Nature Center and Lake Sara reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Effingham, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Lake Sara - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 19 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 17 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cardinal Golf Course and within 9 miles (15 km) of Effingham Performance Center and Lake Sara. Evergreen Bark Park and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Lake house

Very nice, clean my family really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Team S.

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

Holiday Getaway

Spacious home with lots of living and outdoor space. Large kitchen was great for hosting holiday meals. Master bedroom has a lovely,spacious jacuzzi tub as well. Appreciated the added holiday touch! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris W.

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

Great Get Away Spot

My family and I stayed here for a sewing gathering and the set up was perfect! Kitchen was nicely stocked, everything was clean and the location was beautiful & quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Fabulous place

Tracy’s place is top notch. From the heated saltwater pool overlooking their Lake Sara inlet to the walk in showers and amazing kitchen this place has it all. We played backyard games, fished and grilled it was everything 4 buddies could need to celebrate a birthday. Thank you Nick
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kathy k.

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

Lake Sara in The Fall

We had an amazing time during our stay. House was nice and cozy for our fall getaway. Weather was beautiful enough for us to enjoy the pool. Lots fishing and relaxing. The house is well stocked with anything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

nice place

Very nice pool, outside area could really use a cleanup at the boat deck area and the deck itself could really use an update for sure. The Hammock is not in a very good spot at all. Ok place but personally didn't think it was worth the money... had better for cheaper price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Perfect get-away

Spacious! We had a group of 5 adults. Enjoyed the pool and appreciated the space in the kitchen. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Great trip!

The house was exactly as stated. Grandkids loved the pool, dock for fishing and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Summer at the lake

We had a great stay everything is very nice. The house and the pool are always beautiful. This was our second time staying here and we will probably book again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Very clean and comfortable

This home was just as described. Outside could be maintained better but inside the home was clean and well-appointed. Lots of room and resources.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy F.

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

Pleasant Week

We feel the inside of the house was well stocked and maintained. However, There were no dish cloths available, very few wash cloths and very few Kleenexes. The furniture here was more comfortable than other places we have been. While we enjoyed the deck and other outside spaces, we feel the deck railings, deck chair cushions and the boat dock area would benefit from being updated. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronni T.

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

A nice little getaway.

The house had a great set up. The pool by far was our favorite. The kids loved fishing but I was a little nervous because the dock area is pretty outdated along with most of the outside furniture but my family still have a great time! Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Lovely, Restful Stay

We really enjoyed out stay and are already planning to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paula R.

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

We loved it!

We really enjoyed our time spent here. Other than battling a couple of things that would not work for us, that were not extremely important, we had a fabulous time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

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

Lovely and comfortable!

Exactly as described. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David V.

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

Family Gathering

The interior of the house itself was great. Very well stocked with almost anything you could need including games, kitchen items, towels, pool towels, shampoo and soap. The BBQ grill came equipped with utensils and a spare full tank of propane. The inside of the home is layed out well, clean and the A/C works excellent. The furniture was more like patio furniture however, so it could use a comfortable couch for watching TV. The pool was nice and was heated. It also has a motorized cover to keep out debris. However, the outside of this home was neglected. It was dirty and not maintained. There is overgrown landscape, weeds and many spider webs. The gate from the deck to the pool needs major repair. The boat dock was in need of repair also, and not very well set to tie a boat up to (needs bumpers and cleats). The tables and BBQ grill were dirty. The deck also had built up leaves in the corners. In spite of the condition of the outside of the home, this was a great experience for us, and we enjoyed it very much. It was an incredible family getaway in a very nice house, on a beautiful lake with a pool. I would come again - if they would have me after my candid review :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Faith B.

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

Family

We had a great time the pool was definitely an added plus. The layout of the house is great especially if you are traveling with someone who has limitations. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Lakeside Paradise

Beautiful location, serene setting. Owner very responsive. Only one minor issue of note and it was resolved immediately. I would recommend this location. Also very accessible to anyone with Mobil issues.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Long weekend on the water's edge of Lake Sara

Beautiful scenery with all of the full length windows facing the lake, very relaxing. There is an abundance of outdoor seating and gas grills for outdoor cooking. The interior seating was abundant and comfortable. Would definitely suggest this home for having a wonderful week/weekend on the lake. Also would like to share that Effingham has all of the usual conveniences that you would expect in a much larger city and everyone was very friendly and helpful with your inquiries.
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10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Beautiful home.

The home and the view of the lake are both lovely. Furniture, appliances including washer and dryer are all in wonderful shape. The master bedroom has a whirlpool tub as well as a shower. The smaller bathroom has a walk-in tub which was a little confusing to learn to use. Everywhere you look there is another porch or deck to go relax on. We had wonderful weather and that made it a super nice visit because we got to enjoy the porches and patios. My husband and brother-in-law enjoyed the lake in the boat. The only downside of the whole beautiful home was the pots and pans in the kitchen. They were very beat up and we went to town and bought a couple so we could cook in them. So bring a couple of your favorite pans because the stove and oven are wonderful.

8/10 Good

Kathy A.

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

Lakeside paradise

Beautiful property, serene location. Owner easy to reach and immediately responsive. I recommend this location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Lovely Property and Home

Perfect location and home for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Korena

Loved our stay

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The only negative thing was the weather which isn't something that can be controlled. The house was beautiful, the pool was perfect. Very peaceful and perfect for a family getaway. I'm hoping to stay again soon.

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