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Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun

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Covered sitting area with a view!
Fire pit overlooking the lake (wood not provided)
Two-slip, covered boat dock with power (both slips available) & a swim deck
Propane grill, propane provided
View from the boat dock.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Goreville, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Goreville City Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferne Clyffe State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun

If you like what you see but the dates you prefer aren't available, check out our other rentals on the Lake of Egypt: The Lake Cabin (#4303299) and Cypress View (#9386466).

The perfect place for EVERYONE in your circle. Centrally nestled in the Shawnee National Forest and wine trail, you can enjoy the many hiking and site seeing opportunities all around you!

The Eagle's Nest has only one step to the house and one step to the dock ON the Lake of Egypt. A paved sitting area is ideal for all ages to rest, play, and enjoy the view. A GRASSY YARD makes a great setting for yard games, while the PORCH & SUN ROOM are perfect for visiting, game playing, and plain RELAXATION. There is a COVERED, 2-slip BOAT DOCK with POWER for your boat(s), or you could rent our PONTOON for an additional fee. Make this location your next destination for serenity, fun, or whatever you need!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small beach is perfect for kiddos - No stairs
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Events

No events allowed
OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time
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Pets

No pets allowed
Absolutely no exceptions - SORRY!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 044-5000-3-001
Property # 4714115
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
Note from host: OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Goreville

Located in Goreville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Blue Sky Vineyards and Kokopelli Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ferne Clyffe State Park and Shawnee National Forest. Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Williamson County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cave exploring.
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Goreville, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Goreville City Hall - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Goreville City Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Triple E BBQ at Lake of Egypt - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 312 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The hiking nearby was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very clean. Great views of the lake. We had a wonderful fishing trip and this place was so nice to come back to and relax after a long day of fishing. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is very nice and well-kept. There’s plenty of room and everything works as expected. It’s a perfect getaway for boating/fishing with private covered boat slips. It’s also convenient to Ferne Clyffe, Giant City and lots of other attractions. We’ll definitely be back. We highly recommend this listing!
Nice dock/slips. Lots of space on property to park a boat trailer and vehicles.
Taken from the dock. Very nice large deck and a really nice enclosed sun room.
From the deck looking toward the lake at night. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5th year coming here. Hosts are awesome. Very responsive when messaged. Jeff and Heather are amazing down to earth people. Place has amazing views, quiet location in a bay off the main. Sounds of nature in morning while drinking coffee... PEACEFUL 12IN water tray on plants would be perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super welcoming, friendly, and answered any and all questions super quick. Property and location were beautiful. The lake was scenic and provided a great place to get some sightseeing in! Plenty of room for everyone, beds were cozy, and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well-maintained and designed to take full advantage of the water view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on a quiet part of lake. Nothing lacking. Great all seasons room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for our Thanksgiving getaway.We enjoyed fishing, grilling and sitting around the fire.We appreciated the friendly assistance from the hosts. We highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
Lisa, We are glad that you spent Thanksgiving with us and we hope you will stay with us next time you are in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great property very quiet setting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
Steven, We are glad that you had a great stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with amazing water view. Clean and nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
John, Thanks for choosing to stay with us. We hope that you come back to visit us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, a welcome repeat place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Heather, Your group is always a great time. See you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Everything was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
Mark, We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the cleanest rental I’ve ever experienced! Really nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
Alice, We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We do pride ourselves on being super clean so thanks for the nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the property very much, especially the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Sharon, The deck is a great place to be! We are glad you enjoyed your trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped, great view of lake, nice firepit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
James, We are glad you enjoyed your trip. Until next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd year staying at this home for an extended summer weekend, and it was another great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Debbie, We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. You had a great week to be at the lake. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Family vaca

Another great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
Ashley, We hope you and your group will stay with us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had limitted contact with our host however, the contact that did have was all positive. Our host was gracious and accomodating. The property was beautiful and well kept and perfectly suited to our needs. My brothers and I will be back for a 4th time next fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2025
John, We are looking forward to you and your group returning in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Excellent Stay

We had an excellent day at this property. Everything was as described. We would definitely stay here again and recommend others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
Lisa, We hope to see you and your group again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Lake time fun

Everything was top notch at the eagles nest. Great service, clean, well equipped. We enjoyed the kayaks, boat dock & fire pit! Saw deer, turtles, blue herons and egrets. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Julie, Thanks for the great review! We love sharing our home with you and all the the local wildlife.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

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

Annual fishing trip

4th year we’ve stayed at properties owned by Jeff and Heather. Always great all around. Wouldn’t want to stay any place else on Lake of Egypt.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Thanks, Ed. Hoping to get on some crappie soon. The water temp is starting to drop. See you guys next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denay K.

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful setting in a great location with well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Denay, Thanks for the review. We are looking forward to hosting your group again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron O.

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

Great stay!

Owners were nice, house was clean and just like the pictures. The covered dock was a great place to keep the boat and fishing was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2024
Aaron, Thanks for the compliments. The Lake of Egypt has pretty good fishing year round. We hope you will give another season a shot. Heather and Jeff
Verified

8/10 Good

Val P.

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

stunning location

Beautiful location and will be amazing in spring / summer weather . Great outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2024
Val, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you and your group again. Heather and Jeff

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Heather Goelz

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Jeff is a WI native, and I hail from MN. We met at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and made southern IL our home. We've lived on the Lake of Egypt for over 20-years, raised our 17-year-old son here, and made countless memories with family and friends. We feel like we are on a continuous lakeside retreat in the Shawnee National Forest, which provides endless beauty, adventure, and fun.

We chose to become hosts because we wanted to give other people the lake life experience, encourage them to find their inner adventurer, and to explore all that beautiful Southern Illinois has to offer. We hope guests can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, camp fires, wineries, hiking, family time, friend time, relaxation, and most importantly, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

The Eagle's Nest is a well-maintained lake front property on Lake of Egypt and centrally located in the Shawnee National Forest. You can enjoy the lake, site-seeing, and sipping wine all in the same day! The closest hiking trail is the beautiful Ferne Clyffe State Park, which is only 5-miles away.

The bulk of hiking trails and wineries are within 30-minutes of the property. The Little Grand Canyon and Garden of the Gods are both within only an hour drive to the east or west, too! There are dozens of hikes, restaurants, wineries, and more in between.

Come enjoy the view and experience fishing, swimming, boating, grilling, and relaxing in this awesome home while you make memories that will last a lifetime!

What makes this property unique

Only two steps to get to the Lake!

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