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Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 Book before Apri 30 3 nights 4th 1/2 off

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A hot tub area with a view of autumn trees.
A wooden staircase leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A calm waterfront at dusk with boats and a docked ferry.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door, a painting on the wall, and a floor lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Sara

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Effingham, IL
  • Place, Lake Sara
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Effingham Performance Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Effingham County Courthouse
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Effingham

Located in Effingham, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Cardinal Golf Course and Pepper's Ridge Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballard Nature Center and Lake Sara. Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Map
Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Sara - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cardinal Golf Course - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 53 min drive - 59.7 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 19 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 Book before Apri 30 3 nights 4th 1/2 off pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 Book before Apri 30 3 nights 4th 1/2 off?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 Book before Apri 30 3 nights 4th 1/2 off?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 Book before Apri 30 3 nights 4th 1/2 off?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 Book before Apri 30 3 nights 4th 1/2 off located?

Located in the heart of Effingham, this golf cottage is steps from Lake Sara and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course and Effingham Performance Center. Bliss Park and Ballard Nature Center 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. 59 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well equipped, large bedrooms, great location Enjoyed our stay We hope to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a vintage lake house with a great deck, nice dock, nice cove, plenty of beds. Great value. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had lots of fun outdoors with family and friends. The deck had lots of space for everyone and the host was very accommodating to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here a few times for our annual fishing trip. The house was clean and very well met our needs. Communication was great and timely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The place was stocked really well. Kitchen-spices, condiments, pots/pans, dinnerware, etc. Bathrooms-toiletries, towels, lotion, etc. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of extra bedding. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was relaxing and quiet. Had a great time swimming and hanging out in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for our nephews wedding, great house for our multi-generation family, Kitchen and bathrooms well stocked! Plenty of room, the deck was a favorite place to hang out, even in November, can’t wait to book it again maybe in the summer next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here over the Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful time. Communication with the host was excellent — super easy and quick responses to any questions we had before and during our stay.The house was exactly as described in the listing, clean, and comfortable. We loved the dock right on the lake — perfect for fishing and enjoying the water views. The hot tub was a highlight and got plenty of use every evening. The kitchen was spacious with lots of room for our group to gather around for meals, which made cooking and hanging out together really enjoyable.The only minor thing we noticed was a bit of a mothball smell when we first arrived (likely from storage/closets), but it wasn’t a big deal at all. In fact, we didn’t see a single spider or mouse inside the whole week, so it was clearly doing its job!Overall, this was a great rental in a fantastic location. We’d definitely book again. Thank you to the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time and place

We loved this place and will absolutely come back some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Host was amazing

Host was great location was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Hasty retreat

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Retreat

Is our second year staying here and we love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

It was great my granddaughter and children enjoyed the lake
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We had a wonderful.time, as always. This was our groups third time staying here. The new upstairs shower is a great upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Effingham Lake

This was a great place to stay. The location was fantastic and close to town. The view and hot tub were both well appreciated. We'll definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Girls’ Trip

A lovely two story home on a quiet cove of Lake Sara. Many amenities, responsive owners, close to town for any dining/shopping needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
You guys were great to host. Glad you got to explore Effingham
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an adventure meandering through the "corn maze" to get to the house and worth it. Beautiful setting above the lake if you want peace, quiet and nice surroundings of trees and birds and the occasional white-tailed deer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

The house was just right for our large group! Everything was very clean. The house is in a lovely spot on the lake, wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family funeral

Perfect # if bedrooms and location. Owners very flexible.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet getaway

The owner could not be more kind. We were able to make some much needed memories
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

This is our second time at this property. Plenty of room for our three adult (20s) children and their person. Close to effingham for dinner, grocery, etc but quiet neighborhood. Greet neighborhood to walk the dog and just relax. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VERY BEAUTIFUL HOME

This house is gorgeous! It had everything we needed, seriously. My family and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2022
Thanks! You were excellent guests
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Getaway

Good place to getaway. Generally it had everything I needed. Good place to go, relax, and take it easy, Comfortable but not fancy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cute

Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always grwat

This is our 3rd year and it is always great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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