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Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

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A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
Living area
A living room with a gray sofa, a blue armchair, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a clock on the wall.
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Sara
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Effingham, IL
  • Place, Lake Sara
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Effingham Performance Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 2

1 Twin Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

Stay on Lake Sara in Effingham with family and friends! Clean, comfortable home renovated in 2020 sleeps 8 adults with 2.5 baths and plenty of space. Several outdoor spaces including a large yard, patio, screened in porch, and a boat dock for swimming/relaxing lakeside. Fully stocked kitchen with new appliances and grill included. Comfy new beds, furniture and linens. Full finished basement. Located near several lakeside restaurants and only 15 min from Downtown Effingham! Dock is available to park your boat.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We provide a pack'n play plus baby gate.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please return the thermostat to 72 for air conditioning (summer) or 68 for heat (winter).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4186189
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Effingham

Effingham is home to this vacation home. Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion and Veteran's Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds.
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Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Sara - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cardinal Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 44 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Lake Shelbyville Beach - 50 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Niemerg's Steakhouse - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Sarandipity: on Lake Sara?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Sarandipity: on Lake Sara on Jul 19, 2026 start from $417, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! located?

Situated in Effingham, this vacation home is steps from Lake Sara, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cardinal Golf Course and Effingham Performance Center. Effingham County Courthouse and Bliss Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean, comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood that had everything we needed. We appreciate that it was pet friendly and on the water. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host, cleanliness, location, comfort, amenities were all great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great property. Easy check in and check out… it had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend as a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a joy to stay at. It was easy to find, very clean and most accommodating. The neighborhood is quiet and Christy, our host was very responsive and easy to work with. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and it was the perfect space for our busy weekend! It was a wonderful retreat and accommodated our large group. Communication with the owner was fast and helpful! We’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property for a family! Plenty of beds and bathrooms. And everything was very clean. Christy was a an excellent host! She provided all necessary information prior to our arrival and was very responsive during our stay. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christy was a great host! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay is a nice home with great access to the lake. We did find beer cans there from the previous stay at the dock and ran into a major fire hazard with the grill that was not well maintained but overall I would consider booking again based on the cleanliness and prime location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Shana, I am very sorry for the problem with the grill. It has been scoured and in good, safe working order now. It has been a very busy summer with quick turnovers (no excuses), but we promise you won’t have those problems again. We hope you’ll give us another chance.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, the family had a fun time! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Quick weekend get away

Perfect house and location! Has everything you would need:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

fishing was great,I fished off the deck, lots of shade

Christy our Host was great. Her House is very clear. Good location by car or boat. Very quiet after 7:00pm, well kept yard. We had a very relaxing week at the lake house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Very convenient place to stay, All the amenities we needed!

We needed a place to stay halfway between home and further destination to breakup a long family road trip. This home was the perfect location, very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Our 9 year old, 14 year old and 21 year old all had a place to sleep and plenty of options for entertainment. It was also a very peaceful location and the lake access would be great for a leisure trip. Thank you to the host for making everything so easy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Excellent

Very much like home. Cozy, clean, nice neighborhood. The space was perfect. The owner was a joy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

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

Clean Cozy Home

We enjoyed our stay here. It has been recently remodeled and everything was clean and fresh. There were lots of thoughtful details. I've never slept so well on a bed away from home. The owners obviously take pride in their property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrrew S.

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

Great Host

We went down for my Aunt services. Christy went above and beyond to ensure with we had a good stay and great communcation. Propery was great and delightful. Will be returning for a vacation in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Excellent!

Thank you, Christy, for a wonderful stay! Your communication from beginning to end was EXCELLENT making the experience for us so smooth. The home was nice and clean which was greatly appreciated…everyone felt truly at home. Happy Easter!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

GREAT stay at Lake Sara!

The house was very clean and great for a family stay. It was exceptionally well stocked for all small items needed for cooking. The downstairs worked well for folks to hang out or play games. The area by the water is tucked deep in a cove and was enough space for several to do some bluegill fishing. We enjoyed taking the canoe for a cruise around the nearby coves. There were other items for our use which included: a kayak, life vests, swimming rafts, Lily pad (swim pad), and swimming noodles. Although the roof deck at the dock was closed for updating, there was plenty of room to have fun right by the water. There was shade by the water and sun off the back deck of the house. Although we were a busy fishing, there was a grill, moveable fire pit, bags, and darts This house is pet friendly but you would not know it. Besides the dog treats left for your pet, there is not a shred of evidence of pets coming and going. The communication with owner, Christy, was timely and helpful. Christy had recommendations for boat rentals, restaurants, and local places of interest. We were very happy with our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time but were disappointed that the dock and boathouse were unusable. The host was very helpful which was appreciated since we were unfamiliar with the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Location
We had a great time! The kids had a blast playing on the float pad at the boat dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2025
Michelle was an excellent guest, took great care of the property , and followed house rules. She is welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christy Elder

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My husband and I bought this house in 2022 as our last child left home for college. We wanted to always have a place in Effingham our kids could call home, and we decided that if our home were a fun one, our adult kids would be more apt to visit. I enjoy hosting and connecting with people from across the country.

Why they chose this property

Quiet neighborhood with mostly year-round neighbors, large yard, recently renovated interior. Neighborhood is safe and friendly, easily walkable for exercise.

What makes this property unique

Our home is comfortable and clean, and provides all the conveniences of home. It's It's not fancy, but it makes for a great destination to make fun memories with your favorite people.

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